Tag: construction

Australia’s manufacturing sector could play a greater role in accelerating housing construction as prefabricated homes shift more building work from construction sites to factory floors, according to CommBank.

The Australian Government has committed $120 million through the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) to support a pilot advanced manufacturing facility for housing construction in Neerabup, Western Australia, as part of a broader $240 million investment involving government and private-sector partners.

Construction has begun on the Alcoa-Sojitz Gallium Recovery Project in Western Australia, with the Australian Government describing the development as a step towards strengthening domestic manufacturing and critical minerals supply chains.

Construction has commenced on Neoen's Narrogin Wind Farm in Western Australia's Wheatbelt, with the State Government saying the project marks another step in its efforts to expand renewable energy generation and support local employment.

Construction and manufacturing are progressing on equipment designed to strengthen New South Wales' electricity transmission network, with Transgrid announcing that enabling works have begun at key sites to support the installation of synchronous condensers as part of the state's energy transition.

Colli Timber & Hardware says a $5.5 million upgrade of its manufacturing facility in Cardup will significantly expand its production capacity, with the investment aimed at helping accelerate housing construction in Western Australia.

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.