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Australia leading the way in retrofitting
Australia has the most mature retrofitting market, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum.
Read more...Mining investment reaches record levels
A report by the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics has found that a total of $231.8 billion has been invested into the mining industry in the year to October 2011.
Read more...Sydney stadium continues to grow
The $65-million upgrade at Sydney Showground Stadium has been inspected by NSW premier Barry O’Farrell.
Read more...Debate over ABCC abolishment continues
Master Builders Australia chief executive officer Wilhelm Harnisch has strongly opposed the federal government’s plan to abolish the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
Read more...Mining town rental prices amongst highest in Australia
Rental property prices in Western Australian mining towns such as Port Hedland have ranked closely behind that of elite Sydney suburb Vaucluse according to new RP Data figures.
Read more...Tallest modular building planned for New York
Plans for the world’s tallest modular building construction have been unveiled, as part of Brooklyn’s Atlantic Yards development.
Read more...$3 billion QLD reconstruction
The Queensland government has announced that reconstruction effort in the aftermath of natural disasters has surpassed $3 billion.
Read more...QLD rental market flooded by mining workers
Queensland mining towns are experiencing a rental market flooded by mining workers.
Read more...Rising construction value lead by mining boom
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has reported a 12.5 per cent rise in the value of construction work for the September quarter.
Read more...Upgrade to historic Queensland railway
Hutchinson Builders is leading the extensive restoration of the heritage South Brisbane railway station.
Read more...Mining construction popular choice for young Queensland jobseekers
The popular Resources 101 TAFE course is set to double the number of places available due to an increasing interest in the mining construction sector.
Read more...Australia’s largest office block planned for Barangaroo
Detailed plans of the Bangaroo site have been placed on exhibition, and depict what could be Australia’s largest office building.
Read more...Green credentials not taken into account
Jones Lang LaSalle’s Industrial Investor Survey 2011 has found that only one-third of investors consider the credentials of a green building.
Read more...Green buildings encourage white noise
Many retrofitted and green builders are experiencing a need for white noise and sound-masking systems.
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