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The Golden Years
In many nations around the world, life expectancy is dramatically on the rise, and Australia is no exception. Depending on gender, where one resides and other considerations, Australian boys born…
Mind the Gap
With historically low interest rates and a gradual economic recovery being experienced worldwide following the financial crisis of 2008, the construction industry is booming in most countries around the world.…
Working Safe, Working Smart
When we set off to work first thing in the morning, most of us already have our day planned in advance. Unless something unusual comes up, like a last-minute deadline,…
Harmonising Nature and the Built Environment
Building design has evolved over time, using a variety of materials and resources to meet the builder’s demands. The materials have evolved as well, with engineers, architects, and scientists using…
Adelaide’s Architectural Icon
A mesmerising new building shimmers above Adelaide’s River Torrens. Called everything from the spaceship and the prickly pear to the cheese grater and the pine cone, the South Australian…
Innovation in Construction
The resource boom in Australia has had far-reaching impacts on other industries, including the construction sector. As a direct result of the boom, there was an enormous inflow of international…
Building Clients for Life
The APS Group has clients covered from the cradle to the grave. “Our company motto is ‘client for life,’” says Director Tony Schnaars. …
Sustainable Solutions, Competitively Priced
Weathertex is an Australian owned and operated company that offers builders, architects and homeowners an exterior cladding solution that is unique across the industry – a product that is naturally…
Connecting Communities
OptiComm is a telecommunications carrier, and the single largest privately owned and operated provider of fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) networks in Australia. The company designs, constructs, operates and maintains fibre networks for…
Associations
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PrefabAUS to host inaugural conference on the future of Australia’s built environment PrefabAUS to host inaugural conference on the future of Australia’s built environment The way our cities are…
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Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Construction Industry Aside from absenteeism, job turnover, interpersonal job issues, poor job performance and lost productivity, alcohol and…
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Government Investment in Civil Works It is no wonder then, that “Investment in major infrastructure projects was a significant theme of…
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Master Builders Australia Although Wilhelm is unable to forecast a rosy new dawn, he does have a cautiously optimistic…
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Australian Construction Industry Forum In finding this ground, the organisation ensures ongoing, active communication between key players in the residential,…
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Projecting Expertise The Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) is the peak body for project management in Australia.…
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Keeping Our Workers Safe Safe Work Australia is an Australian Government statutory agency established in 2009 to improve work health…
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Australia’s Unique Architecture Australia's forward-thinking architects have designed some of the most dramatic and innovative homes on the planet.…
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Making the World a Better Place through Architecture “Our mission is quite simple,” says Australian Institute of Architects CEO David Parken. “It is…
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Department of Finance and Services As a service provider, regulator and central agency of government, the NSW Department of Finance and…
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International News
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- Buoyant data bolsters euro rally, shares climb
- Apple and Nokia settle patent dispute and sign new deal
- PPG CEO says remains interested in 'consensual' deal with Akzo
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In Focus
The Golden Years »
In many nations around the world, life expectancy is dramatically on the rise, and Australia is no exception. Depending on gender, where one resides and other considerations, Australian boys born in 2013 to 2015 are expected to live to 80.4 years, while girls born during the same time have an expected lifespan of 84.5 years, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Compared to
Designed to be Seen and not Heard »
They look as good as they sound – contemporary acoustic solutions lead with cutting-edge aesthetics while meeting strict functional requirements...
Good for Business »
Across the United States, there are an estimated 9,813,000 construction workers. Of this total, approximately 872,000 – or 8.9 per cent – are women. A growing industry worldwide, construction accounts for nine per cent of the entire workforce in Australia, employing about a million people. And although women make up about twelve per cent of workers in the sector, this still represents a small
Mind the Gap »
With historically low interest rates and a gradual economic recovery being experienced worldwide following the financial crisis of 2008, the construction industry is booming in most countries around the world. In Australia, for example, the Department of Employment projects that employment in the construction industry will grow by 9.3 per cent by November 2018...
Working Safe, Working Smart »
When we set off to work first thing in the morning, most of us already have our day planned in advance. Unless something unusual comes up, like a last-minute deadline, we can anticipate how many hours we will be at our job, and what time we will return. Tragically, in some industries, not everyone makes it home on time, if at all.
Harmonising Nature and the Built Environment »
Building design has evolved over time, using a variety of materials and resources to meet the builder’s demands. The materials have evolved as well, with engineers, architects, and scientists using innovation to improve their application and overall efficiency, driving development in residential, commercial and industrial construction.
Adelaide’s Architectural Icon »
A mesmerising new building shimmers above Adelaide’s River Torrens. Called everything from the spaceship and the prickly pear to the cheese grater and the pine cone, the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) is anything but ordinary.
Innovation in Construction »
The resource boom in Australia has had far-reaching impacts on other industries, including the construction sector. As a direct result of the boom, there was an enormous inflow of international capital, foreign investments, skilled migrant labour – as well as its associated expertise – and new materials and applications. All factors have had a role in shaping Australia’s growth and developme
Building Clients for Life »
The APS Group has clients covered from the cradle to the grave. “Our company motto is ‘client for life,’” says Director Tony Schnaars.
A New Perspective »
Ever since Google Glass hit the scene, the market has been buzzing about this new, wearable technology and how it will affect everyday life, from emailing and photo sharing to navigating and telephoning. But the potential for Glass’ augmented reality goes far beyond casual use. The technology could also be a major boon to the construction industry and insiders are already imagining how it might
Smart Waste Solutions »
The irresistible rise to prominence of the waste treatment and recycling industry in the last decade or so has been well documented...
Products of the Imagination »
National Polystyrene Systems makes things out of expanded polystyrene. What it makes is up to you, because the only limits are on the individual customer's imagination than on what the company can manufacture or mould.