The NSW Government has launched its first heritage strategy, aimed at streamlining the approvals process for the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings.
The Women in Construction Summit will take place in Sydney on 6-7 May and Melbourne 13-14 May and will include roundtables, group problem-solving, masterclasses, and facilitated networking. More than 35 female industry leaders will share their insights.
Building industry members are close to opting out, according to this business site, as sharp increases in fuel, concrete, steel, and other costs hammer profitability, with one survey revealing 63% are locked into fixed-price contracts, preventing cost spikes being passed on.
A BESIX Watpac John Holland Joint Venture has been selected as one of the dual Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) proponents for Brisbane Stadium ahead of the 2032 Olympics.
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The new 100-metre-long, four-span Bluff Bridge in north-east NSW is a flood-resilient structure that has replaced a timber bridge. Constructed by Silverstrand, it sits 18 metres above the Orara River and was delivered as part of the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges Program.
Infrastructure Partnerships Australia has announced the winners of its 2026 Annual National Infrastructure Awards that include Project of the Year, Contractor Excellence award, Industry Choice, and Innovation Excellence, among others.
Arup has appointed Giles Thomas to the role of Principal – APAC High Speed Rail Technical Director. He has almost four decades of experience delivering complex programs across the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the USA.
Laing O’Rourke Australia has been awarded the National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) National Awards for Excellence – Business category, which recognises its leadership in advancing gender balance and equity across the construction industry.
Image: Bluff Bridge. Credit: Clarence Valley Council
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