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 …

Construction industry heavyweights hold first robotics workshop

Construction industry heavyweights hold first robotics workshop

First meeting of the Australian Construction Robotics Forum, a new industry working group. (Image: Eric Robledo Fuentes) On 20 March 2024, some of Australia’s leading construction companies convened for the inaugural Australian Construction Robotics Forum, held in North Sydney. Hosted by Laing O’Rourke in partnership with Robotics Australia Group, the event aimed to delve into …

Master Builders Australia helps find Australia’s missing tradies

Master Builders Australia helps find Australia’s missing tradies

Image: Mny-Jhee/stock.adobe.com Master Builders Australia has released its supplementary Budget submission, Finding Australia’s missing tradies: Harnessing our skilled migrant workforce, aimed at helping migrants navigate complex and unnecessary barriers to work in the construction industry. Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia, emphasised the urgent need for additional workers in the building and construction sector to …