Tag: construction
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.
Top construction giants join Robotics Australia Group to boost automation in the sector
Robotics Australia Group (RAG) has announced that leading construction companies Laing O’Rourke and John Holland have signed on as industry sponsors, aiming to drive the advancement of robotics and automation technologies in the Australian construction sector.
Construction begins on RNA research and manufacturing facility in NSW
Construction has officially commenced on a cutting-edge RNA research and pilot manufacturing facility at Macquarie University, representing a major step forward in New South Wales' efforts to tackle future health challenges.
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Smarter energy decisions: GridBeyond unveils AI-powered Bid Optimiser in Australia
As Australia’s energy transition accelerates, businesses participating in the National Electricity Market (NEM) are facing growing challenges in managing their energy assets efficiently.
