The Victorian Government will put local jobs and businesses first when building the Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Local jobs first for Geelong Convention Centre build
Construction slips for first time in 20 months
Construction slips for first time in 20 months
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) declined by 2.5 points to 49.3 in September 2018, signaling the first easing in overall construction industry conditions in 20 months (readings below 50 indicate contraction in activity, with the distance from 50 indicating the strength of the decrease).
Fishermans Bend final Framework embraces Green Star at scale
Fishermans Bend final Framework embraces Green Star at scale
The Victorian Government has lifted the bar on both the environmental and social sustainability credentials of Australia’s largest urban renewal project with the release of the final Fishermans Bend Framework in an announcement welcomed by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
Fewer homes approved for construction
Fewer homes approved for construction
“With home prices falling, access to finance more difficult and fewer people now entering the country, the number of new homes approved for construction has declined,” said Diwa Hopkins, HIA Economist.
WA base for Chevron Australia at Elizabeth Quay
WA base for Chevron Australia at Elizabeth Quay
Chevron Australia has lodged a development application for a single office tower on the corner of The Esplanade and Barrack Street at Elizabeth Quay.
GBCA and International Towers pioneer Australian First Program for Green Star Tenancy Ratings
GBCA and International Towers pioneer Australian First Program for Green Star Tenancy Ratings
The Green Star certification process for building interiors will be more accessible with a fast-track system being introduced for the tenants of commercial buildings that have achieved Green Star status.
Construction and transport workers face high-risk of traumatic spinal injuries
Construction and transport workers face high-risk of traumatic spinal injuries
Published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, the study investigated 824 cases of people admitted to NSW hospitals over three years with workplace-related traumatic spinal injuries.
Toro® remote controlled compact utility loaders
Toro® remote controlled compact utility loaders
Toro® TX 1000 and 320-D compact utility loaders are available with a Hetronic Industrial Radio Remote Control (RRC) System from HMS Equipment.
Plans for Gold Coast Airport hotel and conference facility approved
Plans for Gold Coast Airport hotel and conference facility approved
Business and leisure travellers are set to benefit from the Federal Government’s approval of plans to develop a new hotel and conference facility in the Gold Coast Airport’s terminal precinct.
Former basketball stadium site to become Joondalup entry statement
Former basketball stadium site to become Joondalup entry statement
The former site of the Joondalup Basketball Stadium is set to be transformed into a new multigenerational development with homes, aged care, childcare, leisure and medical facilities.
