Tag: construction
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.
Boral trials recycled solar panels as sustainable sand alternative in concrete
Boral has begun trialling the use of crushed glass from end-of-life and damaged solar panels as a sustainable alternative to natural sand in concrete production.
Oly Homes delivers modular senior-focused housing to Thallon
Oly Homes, a Sunshine Coast-based builder, has delivered two purpose-built modular homes designed for seniors to the Thallon community in South West Queensland.
WA takes major step toward net zero with Clean Energy Link construction contract
The WA Government has taken another step toward securing Western Australia's clean energy future, with GenusPlus awarded a $270 million contract to build the first parts of Clean Energy Link - North.
TAFE’s Future of Housing Construction Centre to build skilled workforce for Australia
The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments have announced a $50 million investment to establish the Melbourne Polytechnic Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence, a dedicated training facility focused on advanced construction courses.
Koppers Wood Products opens new plant, boosting Tasmanian timber in public infrastructure
Tasmania's premier timber industry takes another leap forward with the recent inauguration of a state-of-the-art processing facility at Koppers Wood Products.
FBR completes first five homes in US Demo Program with CRH Ventures
FBR, in collaboration with CRH Ventures, has completed the first five homes as part of its US Demonstration Program, marking a significant step forward for construction technology.
SafeWork NSW’s Scaff Safe campaign aims to reduce fatalities from scaffold falls
SafeWork NSW inspectors have launched an enforcement campaign aimed at improving scaffold safety on construction sites throughout the state as part of their Scaff Safe 2024 initiative.
Holcim Australia unveils new brand identity at ISC Conference
Holcim Australia, a provider of sustainable building materials, announced the launch of its new brand identity, aligning with its global strategy for greener cities and smarter infrastructure.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
