Tag: construction
New register to monitor health of silica-exposed workers across manufacturing, mining sectors
The NSW Government has launched a new Silica Worker Register (SWR) to improve health monitoring and protect workers involved in high-risk crystalline silica substance (CSS) processing across industries including manufacturing, construction, mining, and tunnelling.
Manufacturing skills at the centre of new housing construction training initiative
Manufacturing and construction skills are at the core of a new training initiative launched at Melbourne Polytechnic’s Heidelberg campus, where students have begun participating in the Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence.
Victoria expands digital skills program for manufacturing and construction workers
The Victorian Government is expanding its support for manufacturing and construction workers by opening applications for 1,000 free training places in digital skills courses as part of its $4.25 million Digital Jobs program.
Construction procurement: the blind spot in our climate ambitions
A glaring blind spot sits at the heart of most construction projects, one that threatens our ambitions to protect the climate.
$1.6B steel mill order to boost Australia’s green manufacturing ambitions
Greensteel Australia has confirmed a $1.6 billion order with Italian-based engineering company Danieli Group for the fabrication of components for its proposed ultra-low-carbon steelmaking facility.
Construction begins on TAFE Gippsland’s clean energy training hub
Construction has officially commenced on a new clean energy training facility at TAFE Gippsland’s Morwell campus, as part of efforts to prepare more Victorians for careers in the state’s expanding renewable energy sector.
Boral secures $24.5M grant to slash cement manufacturing emissions
Boral has secured $24.5 million in Australian Government funding to support carbon-reducing adaptations at its Berrima Cement Works, a move that could reduce CO2 emissions from cement manufacturing by up to 100,000 tonnes annually.
FBR and Liebherr collaborate to streamline Hadrian X manufacturing in the US
FBR has signed an agreement with Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH to support the localisation and assembly of its Hadrian X construction robots in the United States.
Researchers create 50% lighter panels to address housing needs after disasters
Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed innovative timber-cardboard construction panels that could provide a lightweight, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for temporary housing in disaster-stricken areas.
Textron Aviation expands Australian ops with new Essendon Fields facility
Textron Aviation has announced plans to expand its presence in Australia with the construction of a new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
