Policy and productivity addressed at Futurebuild Australia

Futurebuild Australia brings together the design, construction and development industries. (Images: Futurebuild Australia)Futurebuild Australia focuses on the products, systems and technologies shaping how projects are delivered. By Ash North, event director of … The post Policy and productivity addressed at Futurebuild Australia appeared first on Inside Construction.

BYDA report flags gaps in underground utility strike prevention

Utility strikes remain a challenge across Australia. ( photoschmidt/stock.adobe.com)Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) is calling for government reform to meet international standards for ‘before you dig’ services to … The post BYDA report flags gaps in underground utility strike prevention appeared first on Inside Construction.

NAIF hits $3 billion milestone

NAIF supports projects across Northern Australia, including the Northern Territory and parts of Queensland and Western Australia above the Tropic of Capricorn. ( Adwo/stock.adobe.com)The Australian Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has reached a new investment milestone. Minister for Resources and Northern Australia … The post NAIF hits $3 billion milestone appeared first on Inside Construction.

Mott MacDonald to acquire Australian civil contractor

Left to right: JN Bentley director Steve Tetlow; Leed chairman of the board Andrew Millar; Mott MacDonald regional managing director for Asia Pacific, New Zealand and Australia Adrian Jones; and Leed managing director Craig Laslett. ( Mott MacDonald)Mott MacDonald, a global employee-owned engineering consultancy, has entered into an agreement to acquire Leed Engineering & Construction, a privately … The post Mott MacDonald to acquire Australian civil contractor appeared first on Inside Construction.

HIRE26 program confirmed

HIRE26 will bring together hire and rental professionals from across Australia and abroad. ( Rix Ryan Photography)The Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA) has confirmed the full program for HIRE26, taking place at Sydney Showground in … The post HIRE26 program confirmed appeared first on Inside Construction.

Fully Charged Show - Why Australia Will Be The World's New Energy Superpower, 27022023

Abundant sunshine, wind and various critical resources give Australia a distinct advantage when it comes to the green energy transition. So can it lead the charge and become a clean energy superpower? Australian correspondent Rosie (from "engineering with rosie") looks at how the country could be charting its path to 100% renewables from wind, solar, storage and interconnectors as well as creating a hotbed of minerals and resources needed for electric vehicles

WoodSolutions - Can Timber Buildings Fight Climate Change, 15022022

Two guest speakers provide their insight into the significance of reducing embodied carbon in buildings in the current market environment, and the state-of-the-art approach to designing for sustainability and wellness, with timber structures. They are joined in the final Q&A session, by Engineers involved in 2 case studies mentioned in the CEFC report; 25 King Street, Brisbane and Latrobe University Student Accommodation, Victoria, Australia

Tom Scott - Why Australia bottles up its air, 30012023

Every few months, when the wind's blowing in the right direction, a bottle of air is taken from Kennaook / Cape Grim, at the northern tip of Tasmania, and saved for science. Here's how and why

60 Minutes Australia - The urgent repairs needed for Australia's national icon, 21012023

The Sydney Opera House urgently needs a major overhaul otherwise it actually could cease to be a functioning opera house. An creator Yoon Utsan has been invited back to advise on the A$600m renovation This includes excavating the sandstone beneath so the whole floor can be lowered a full level that will increase the size of the stage by 70%, providing for more seating and lifting the orchestra seating area.

Just Have a Think - Green Hydrogen : Can Australia lead the world? 24052020

Green hydrogen, or renewable hydrogen, is now a very real commercial prospect thanks to the plummeting prices of wind and solar power. Australia's vast land mass, almost constant sun and wind, and access to an array of minerals and resources really does make it the ideal location for large scale hydrogen production powered by renewable technologies. So can Australia move quickly enough to seize this opportunity?