Tag: construction

The Western Australian Government says a $48 million investment in advanced manufacturing facilities will support faster housing delivery and improve productivity in the construction sector.

The manufacturing-dependent construction materials sector is urging the Federal Government to prioritise its operations under Stage 3 of Australia’s National Fuel Security Plan, warning that disruptions to fuel access could halt manufacturing output and delay major construction projects, according to Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA).

Mapei has commenced construction on a $60 million manufacturing facility in Melbourne, aiming to strengthen local supply capabilities for Australia’s growing construction sector.

The Australian and South Australian Labor Governments have committed to making South Australia the centre of the nation’s submarine manufacturing, announcing a $3.9 billion initial investment in a new Submarine Construction Yard at Osborne.

The Western Australian Government says it is expanding construction training capacity through targeted capital grants aimed at supporting decarbonisation, energy transformation and regional workforce development.

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 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.

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.

A glaring blind spot sits at the heart of most construction projects, one that threatens our ambitions to protect the climate.

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.