Flags flew over work sites across the country on September 13 and 14 to celebrate the role of more than 300,000 Australian workers in preventing suicide. As part of National Suicide Prevention Week, MATES’ annual Fly the Flag days recognised the work of MATES volunteers trained to recognise the signs of change in their [...]
More often than not, the awards that are most coveted by recipients are those that are judged by their peers – it’s an acknowledgement and an appreciation of a project from people in the know. Architectural work on Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre near Murray Bridge, South Australia, recently achieved such an accolade, in [...]
In today's fast-paced, highly regulated construction sector, safety, compliance and efficiency go hand in hand. That’s where Moddex has created an advantage — for you. Since introducing Australia to pre-engineered handrail, balustrade, barrier and pathway solutions years ago, Moddex has taken leaps and bounds in developing systems that can cater for every construction and [...]
The power and versatility of prefabricated building has been on show with the crowning of the winners of the 2023 Fleetwood Challenge Cup. Proudly developed by modular building industry peak body, prefabAUS, and Fleetwood Australia, the Challenge Cup is a national design competition that provides university teams across Australia with the opportunity to demonstrate creative [...]
Construction monitoring is traditionally an expensive process, with companies relying on flying aircraft or drones on a frequent basis to collect the latest imagery. While a large number of companies still rely on manual surveys and on-site inspections, they are not always viable for large-scale projects, where you need regularly updated imagery over large swaths [...]
Greenheart has the potential to enhance the ecology and environmental value of the Gold Coast for future generations. Situated between the Gold Coast’s idyllic beaches and hinterland, Greenheart will be the largest open space destination on the Gold Coast, and one of the largest parkland projects ever undertaken in Australia. The 241-hectare site is two-thirds [...]
The Engineers Australia Excellence Awards will recognise the outstanding engineers who show innovation and resourcefulness in their work and the region’s top engineering projects and the teams behind them. From 4 to 8 September 2023, Engineers Australia will announce the local winners of the Engineers Australia Excellence Awards and winners of the Achievement Awards [...]
NXT TEC., a precast building technology company, has secured four housing contracts in Ellenbrook, Western Australia, as part of its collaboration with the Department of Communities. This partnership aims to alleviate the pressing housing shortage in the region by delivering NXT™ Residential homes utilising the NXT™ Building System, developed by NXT TEC. This is part [...]
Engineers Australia’s Climate Smart Engineering Conference 2023 (CSE23) will be an exciting in-person event held at the world-class sustainable Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 29-30 November. This flagship conference, known for its knowledge-sharing, networking and engaging debate on engineering-led climate solutions, will reflect the critical role the profession will play in driving the [...]
C-Crete Technologies recently unveiled its groundbreaking cement-free concrete, a first-of-its-kind innovation in the construction industry, with its debut pour in a commercial building in Seattle. The sustainable alternative to Portland cement produces almost no carbon dioxide in its manufacturing and actually absorbs CO2 from the air over time. Portland cement is responsible for around 7 [...]
