How Australia’s slimmest tower was built

Collins House is the fourth most slender tower in the world, with a street frontage of just 11.5 metres and a footprint of 480 square metres.


Construction tenders to open for $550M Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade

Tenders for the design and construction contract for the first stage of the $550 million Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade in Queensland are set to open in August.


Mentone Station upgrade works completed early

Mentone Station has opened two weeks early following a two month construction blitz as part of the Victorian Government’s $3 billion investment into rail infrastructure.


Local builders sought for $115 million Wonthaggi Hospital Expansion

The Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority will host an industry briefing for small and medium sized businesses looking to get involved in the $115 million Wonthaggi Hospital Expansion project.


Alfasi Group secures $150M in funding for construction project

Property developer Alfasi Group has secured a $150 million construction finance facility for the 510 Church Street Development in Cremorne, Melbourne.


Tenders for NT Youth Justice Centres released

Tenders have been released to build the Darwin Youth Justice Centre and the redevelopment of the Alice Springs Youth Detention Centre, creating more than 400 local jobs.


Martin Place excavation nears completion for Sydney Metro

Major excavation works at Martin Place are nearing completion as construction progresses on the new Sydney Metro underground metro station and integrated station development.


Construction complete on University of Queensland’s Warwick Solar Farm

A $125 million solar farm has been built at the University of Queensland’s Warwick Solar Farm supporting up to 100 jobs during construction.


Recycled rock from M1 used to rebuild fire trails

More than 30,000 tonnes of recycled rubble from the M1 Pacific Motorway have been used to rebuild fire trails across the Central Coast as part of an initiative that could be rolled out across New South Wales.


Contract awarded to build $25M Palmerston Regional Emergency Services Complex

The Northern Territory Government has awarded a $25 million contract to build the Palmerston Regional Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Complex, which is expected to create more than 240 construction jobs.


Works commence on Southbank Boulevard upgrade

Works have begun on a new civic space outside of the ABC Centre in Melbourne as part of the Southbank Boulevard upgrade project.


Major housing project planned for Milingimbi

The Northern Territory Government plans to build 32 new homes and upgrade 20 others in Milingimbi in the Crocodile Islands archipelago.


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