Building Smarter Cities
With each new technological advancement in the construction industry comes an increased pressure for developers to build toward a “smart” design. Whether this means a complete grid-integrated solution for an entire community or even city, or merely a conscientious approach to building management and design, electric grid-powered cars, intuitive lighting systems and interactive desire-driven home interfaces are quickly becoming the norm…
Underwater Construction Projects
Today’s architects and construction crews are taking their cues from the pages of science fiction. A number of new and exciting projects are taking place beneath the waterline to push the limits of what we once thought possible. From small, scientific endeavours to extraordinary underwater luxury resorts, fantasy has become reality. Jules Verne would be impressed.
S J Higgins Group
There is still work around as long as you know what you are looking for – that seems to be the simple message from one very well-established construction company, the S J Higgins Group. Founded in 1981 by Stephen Higgins, Ewen McPherson and Bruce Turnbull, the Group has evolved with the market and diversified into various construction sectors to ensure company growth continues to this day.
Sekisui House Australia
Sekisui House is Japan’s largest home builder and new community developer. Since its inception in 1960, the firm – 22,000 employees strong – has built over two million homes and has earned an impressive array of awards for innovation, quality, and sustainability.
Perich Constructions
Perich Constructions is a young company, having been around just five years thus far, and yet it has worked with giants in the petroleum industry like Caltex, and companies such as Woolworths and 7-11. The team is quickly garnering a stellar reputation as a commercial and industrial infrastructure solution provider…
Mode Design
There is no disputing that the commercial building industry is currently in a depressed state. But that does not mean everyone is suffering. In a very real sense, it seems the cream is rising to the top and those businesses that can demonstrate genuine skills, together with a modern approach to organising their activities, are increasingly benefiting from a more discerning customer approach.
Mark Bain Constructions
Often, within the profile of a construction company, there may be two or three houses here and then a few more over there – but on the Sunshine coast and Gladstone there are different things happening, and the company that is in charge is Mark Bain Constructions. Since 2008, the company has built over four hundred homes in these areas, essentially constructing entire neighbourhoods…
Manteena
Over its 30-year history, Manteena has always been a customer focused company. It has been working on various initiatives in the Canberra area including commercial new builds and fitouts, educational, and major cultural institution projects, for both the private and public sectors. Over the last three decades, the company has cultivated a reputation for its ability to establish solid collaborative partnerships and safely complete quality work on time and on budget.
Lanark
Lanark Australia supplies the market with a wide range of quality spa baths, spa pools, and shower screens. The company’s head office is located in Hallam, Victoria, but the business also boasts state of the art manufacturing facilities in Sydney.
Dux Hot Water
With Australians’ growing participation in the international green shift, consumers are paying more and more attention to how they might make their homes more energy efficient. Dux Hot Water has been on the leading edge of hot water systems, developing innovative means for reducing energy costs, and in turn, saving its customers money.
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