GHD appoints new global CEO

GHD appoints new global CEO

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 …

First tower crane arrives at Nyaal Banyul site in Geelong

First tower crane arrives at Nyaal Banyul site in Geelong

Victorian Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney. (Image: Spacecraft Media) Construction has officially begun on the superstructure of the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre (GCEC), marking a milestone in the transformation of the 1.6-hectare waterfront site into a new events precinct. As the centrepiece of the Geelong City Deal, the precinct includes the …

Boeing breaks ground on new production facility in Toowoomba

Boeing breaks ground on new production facility in Toowoomba

Boeing Defence Australia managing director Amy List, Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick, and Wagner Corporation director Denis Wagner turned the sod for the new Ghost Bat production facility at the Wellcamp Aerospace and Defence Precinct in Toowoomba. (Image: Christina Callaghan – Adverti Agency) The $550 million Wellcamp Aerospace and Defence Precinct by Wagner Corporation is taking …

Is your company improving safety in the construction industry?

Is your company improving safety in the construction industry?

Image: visoot/stock.adobe.com In the dynamic and challenging landscapes of construction work, prioritising safety is paramount. The rigorous demands and harsh environments underscore the critical need to ensure the wellbeing of every worker. Construction businesses continuously seek innovative products and solutions to safeguard their workforce, ensuring that every individual returns home safely at the end of …

Australian construction technology trends for 2024

Australian construction technology trends for 2024

Image: Rawpixel.com/stock.adobe.com Looking at Australian construction industry trends for the next 12 months, industry leader Sumit Oberoi delves into current and emerging technologies primed to shake up the sector. By Sumit Oberoi, senior manager construction strategy, Autodesk Construction Solutions. The Australian construction industry is set for growth, with a strong pipeline of public sector funded …

3M VHB Tape slashes labour time at Hansen Signs

3M VHB Tape slashes labour time at Hansen Signs

(Image: Supplied by 3M) Hansen Signs has reduced its labour time by 80 per cent, leveraging the remarkable properties of 3M VHB Tape to achieve high-quality results in signage applications. In the signage industry, the performance of products is just as crucial as their aesthetics. Unfortunately, mechanical fasteners often impose limitations on both form and …