Government Moves to Restrict Union Activities
In Victoria, the Government is aiming to restrict a number of union activities on construction sites, and to change how unions operate on state-funded construction projects. Citing union action on some projects as being the reason for delays and cost overruns, the Government is looking at factors to prevent construction costs from skyrocketing and ensure projects are completed on time. These include banning unions from compelling workers to join, greater abilities on the part of Government inspectors to access construction sites, and demanding construction firms tendering for Government contracts deal with unlawful union actions without delay. Examples of recent costly […]
Contractor Wins Major Coal Terminal Contract
The first stage of the Wiggins Island coal export terminal in Queensland has been secured by Australian contractor WorleyParsons. Privately funded by 16 well-known coal exporters such as Wesfarmers, Xstrata Coal, Aquila Resources and Yancoal, the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Stage 1, budgeted at $2.5 billion, is an ambitious large-scale project which will see the development of a 27-million-tonnes-a-year export terminal on Golding Point in Queensland. Contractor WorleyParsons has secured the procurement and construction management services contract for the coal terminal. A global company, WorleyParsons is known for its service capabilities and covering lifecycle of entire assets, and its […]
The Luck of the Irish?
An Irish recruitment company says they are seeing a surge in demand by Australian clients for construction staff, and are seeking 500 Irish builders for jobs Down Under. The company, Osborne Recruitment, plans to open a new office in Perth in January of 2012. They are facing a demand from clients based in Western Australia for skilled candidates in a number of areas, including construction, project managers, quantity surveyors, electricians, engineering, technical, and trades sectors. To date, the recruitment firm has placed over 150 Irish workers in WA’s construction sector. A large part of the reason Irish workers are being […]
Construction Activity Continues to Slump
Recent figures from The Australian Industry Group, Housing Industry Association revealed the nation’s construction index performed poorly, and is the weakest it has been in 31 months. The fall of 2.1 index points to 30.0 points in September makes it the 16th consecutive monthly fall for Australia’s construction industry, with factors like a lack of consumer and investor confidence being cited as reasons for the slide. Of the four industry sub-sectors, only engineering contracted at a slower rate, with the others showing sharp declines. The continual decline has led some experts to state that lowering interest rates would help to […]
Boom in Construction, Mining Sectors
At the Government’s Future Jobs Forum earlier this month, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard was upbeat, stating that the nation’s growth in mining-related construction is just at the beginning. “We haven’t seen the construction boom associated with mining really start to roll out in its major phase yet,” said the Prime Minister at the Forum. Reasons cited for increased employment in mining and construction include record capital spending and investment in Australia’s resources sectors and a strong Australian dollar. Despite the optimism for ongoing growth in construction and resources, Gillard conceded that some of the nation’s sectors are facing challenging […]
Fatality at Brisbane Airport Link Site
Following the recent death of a worker at one of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects, safety inspectors have put construction on hold at the $4.6 billion Brisbane Airport Link site. The news came just days following an accident where a 40-year-old worker was struck on the head by a falling beam and died a few days later as a result of his injuries. The Brisbane Airport Link project – Australia’s largest road tunnel project – has seen five serious injuries since March, culminating in the recent death of mechanical fitter Sam Beveridge. Mr. Beveridge’s death is also being investigated by Commcare […]
In AU’s Housing Market, Location Beats Land
“Location, location, location!” We’ve all heard the old saying about the three most important words in a real estate agent’s vocabulary, but a recent survey shows that for Australian homebuyers, location is even more important than previously believed. According to a new survey, the ambition of Australians to have a house with a large lot and a garden comes far behind other features such as security and location, preferably close to friends and family. The recent survey of 706 households in Sydney and Melbourne, conducted by the Grattan Institute, reveals that the changing demographic of homeowners, such as single persons […]
Swan Bells
Perth’s downtown core, although a short distance from the Swan River, was once isolated, both physically and mentally, from this natural beauty. For years the City of Perth has planned and worked to bridge the gap between its centre of commerce and the potential centre of community found at the waterfront. This important project began more than a decade ago with the construction of the iconic Bell Tower at the heart of the Barrack Square Redevelopment. Sometimes referred to as Swan Bells, this tower houses the historic St Martin in the Fields bells, but also serves as a modern WA landmark and a symbol for Perth, drawing crowds to learn, relax, and socialise on the banks of the Swan River.
Solar Power
Recently, Hon Martin Ferguson AM MP, Minister for Resources and Energy, was on hand in Melbourne to officially launch a new project in the solar power industry. The project aims to develop a new and innovative method for manufacturing solar cells, using organic materials and a conventional printing apparatus.
Jaydo
Projects need pipework. That much is obvious. And that suits Jaydo Construction perfectly, because it is a rather unusual company that concentrates entirely on the supply and installation of piping of all sorts, for irrigation, drainage, sewerage – any kind of infrastructural piping – from its base in Victoria.
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