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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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