Sydney Build’s Future of Construction Stage. (Image: Supplied by Oliver Kinross) Sydney Build, officially supported by Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore, is returning to the ICC Sydney on 1 and 2 May 2024. This year, the event will unveil a host of new attractions, including Government Hubs featuring both local and international expertise. Moreover, …
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Image: Hand Robot/stock.adobe.com The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has released a crucial report emphasising the pivotal role of decarbonising the construction industry in realising Australia’s net zero ambition. Jon Davies, CEO of the ACA, highlighted that construction is a ‘hard to abate’ sector and while electrification is the preferred decarbonisation pathway, technology constraints mean this …
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Image: hallojulie/stock.adobe.com In response to mounting economic challenges at both local and global levels, the construction industry has witnessed a notable surge in innovation in recent years. This surge encompasses a range of advancements, ranging from new construction methods that improve efficiency and productivity to state-of-the-art materials designed to curtail carbon emissions and improve durability. …
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Image: denklim/stock.adobe.com Highlighting the indispensable contributions of women to the growth and prosperity of Australia’s construction sector, industry luminary James Oxenham is calling for action. By James Oxenham, CEO at The Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA). The construction industry has long been synonymous with a male-dominated workforce, with women only accounting for 2 per cent of …
Signage installation on the GPO Hotel Marriott building is now complete. (Image: Supplied by BESIX Watpac) The GPO Hotel Marriott has achieved a significant milestone in its construction journey, with the successful completion of its façade installation and signage, along with the removal of the tower crane. The completion of the façade marks a crucial …
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Jim Giannopoulos, CEO of GHD. (Image: Salty Dingo) GHD has announced the appointment of Jim Giannopoulos as its new global CEO, succeeding Ashley Wright. This planned transition process, announced to shareholders and employees in December 2023, continues the employee-owned company’s history of succession from within its operations. Giannopoulos, most recently CEO of the Americas, brings …