Who will win the 2023 Australian Construction Achievement Award?

Who will win the 2023 Australian Construction Achievement Award?

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, …

CEFC invests in construction and demolition recycling facility

CEFC invests in construction and demolition recycling facility

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 …

Komatsu bolsters labour productivity in construction industry

Komatsu bolsters labour productivity in construction industry

Reversing a decline in productivity growth in the construction industry won’t happen overnight, but Komatsu customers are ahead of the curve, thanks to its technical advances and comprehensive customer support. James Muir, General Manager – Smart Construction, Komatsu. As slow labour productivity growth continues to sting parts of the construction industry nationwide, Komatsu is actively …

Bring on the Future of Construction Summit 2023

Bring on the Future of Construction Summit 2023

Since 2021, FuturePlace together with the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) have worked together closely to deliver the Future of Construction Summit. This is a senior gathering of leaders representing some of the largest contractors, policy makers and infrastructure players in Australia, aiming to share a collective passion to create a more competitive, diverse, resilient and innovative …

Mirvac begins construction on $212 million Isle apartments

Mirvac begins construction on $212 million Isle apartments

Mirvac has commenced construction on its $212 million Isle Waterfront Newstead apartment building in Brisbane. Isle is the third apartment building Mirvac has underway at its $1 billion Waterfront Newstead community, joining 25-level Quay and build-to-rent development, LIV Anura, which is being delivered in partnership with the Queensland Government. Mirvac Group CEO and Managing Director …

Construcciones Yamaro: Up close with Shisham

Construcciones Yamaro: Up close with Shisham

Last month, Inside Construction got up close with one of National Precast Concrete Association Australia’s more recent Industry Partners, Shisham Stanley Group. National Precast Concrete Association Australia (National Precast) Industry Partner and Supplier members play an important role not only in supplying products and services to National Precast members, but in supporting the important work …