McConnell Dowell works hard to make a difference in the communities where it works – and a recent partnership with Australian disability enterprise Vivid is helping make a lasting difference to a group of workers in the Echuca-Moama region of Victoria and New South Wales. McConnell Dowell and Vivid worked together on Stage 3 …
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Waste is an unavoidable component of construction, yet many professionals in the field are still neglectful of hazardous waste materials. The risks of asbestos in particular have been known for decades, and the Asbestos Education Committee, an arm of Advocacy Australia, wants the entire industry to be aware of its dangers. By Alice Collins, Director, …
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The Sydney Football Stadium Redevelopment project has taken home two awards at this year’s National Infrastructure Awards. Hosted by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia in Sydney on 27 April, the awards celebrated the outstanding projects delivered and achievements of individuals across the infrastructure sector in 2022. John Holland was recognised for the Sydney Football Stadium Redevelopment, winning …
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In the lead up to the 2023 Future of Construction Summit, Australian Constructors Association CEO Jon Davies looks into this year’s theme – FCON disrupted – and the benefits that could come from the radical overhaul of obstructive industry practices. Jon Davies, CEO, Australian Constructors Association. By Jon Davies, CEO, Australian Constructors Association. This year’s …
With only one week to go, excitement is building for the announcement of this year’s Australian Construction Achievement Award winner. For the past 26 years the Australian Constructors Association and Engineers Australia have promoted the Australian Construction Achievement Award to celebrate the best of the best in Australian construction. Following a record number of entries, …
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The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is committing $75 million in debt finance to develop a construction and demolition (C&D) recycling facility at Rino Recycling ahead of the Brisbane Olympics. Operated by Rino Recycling and strategically located in Pinkenba, between the Brisbane CBD and Airport, the $89 million facility is expected to deliver 55,363tCO2-e of …
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