Victorian building authorities join forces to train new surveyors

The Victorian Building Authority, Victorian Managed Insurance Authority and Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria have joined forces to create the Building Surveyor Career Pathways Program.

Developers lodge plans for $2.5B Central Place Sydney project

Frasers Property Australia and Dexus have lodged development plans with the City of Sydney for the $2.5 billion Central Place Sydney project.

Melbourne Airport Rail line designs revealed

Concept designs for the Melbourne Airport Rail Line project have been released, which include potentially one of the tallest bridges in Melbourne.

Big Rocks Weir named a coordinated project

Queensland’s Coordinator-General has declared the $60 million Big Rocks Weir project a coordinated project, which will now undergo a full environmental impact assessment process.

Multiplex to build Sydney data centre

NEXTDC has appointed Multiplex to deliver stage one of the S3 data centre, located in Artarmon on Sydney’s lower North Shore.

Free TAFE and apprenticeships help 30,000 Queenslanders

More than 30,000 young Queenslanders have accessed the State Government’s free training program, Equipping TAFE.

Builder picked for Puckapunyal Health and Wellbeing centre

The Department of Defence has awarded a contract to design and build the $30m Health & Wellbeing Centre at Puckapunyal in Victoria.

Upgrade works start on Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre

Work has begun on the Queensland Academy of Sport’s $9.8 million Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre  in Nathan.

Victoria cracks down on dodgy solar installers

The Victorian Government is increasing the number of solar safety inspectors to keep up with record demand and shine a light on any dodgy installers.

Hale Corp builds a strong growth roadmap and new efficiencies

Hale Corp, a custom builder, needed to streamline its construction and financial software to capture new efficiencies, productivity, and economies of scale.

From Kiln to Wall: The art of making long-lasting bricks

Austral Bricks, part of Brickworks Limited, has been making beautiful and durable bricks in Australia since 1908. The company promises its customers a 100-year product warranty – which is more than most companies can commit to.