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Toowoomba Takes Flight as a World-Class Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Hub

Wagner Corporation’s $550 million Wellcamp Aerospace and Defence Precinct is taking off as a global epicentre for advanced manufacturing with the groundbreaking ceremony for Boeing’s new production facility in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane.
27/03/2024/by ANCR
six individuals stand on a light green background wearing assorted trades work wear and active wear, behind the words 'MATES BIG LAP'.

MATES Big Lap 2024: “Move for your MATES” – Galvanising Australia for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health

'Move for your MATES,' embodies unity and support, driving this national fundraiser in its mission to combat suicide and bolster mental health in the Construction, Mining, Energy, and Manufacturing sectors.
26/03/2024/by ANCR

Australia’s Largest Construction and Design Show Returns to ICC Sydney on May 1st & 2nd

20/03/2024/by ANCR

Building Inclusivity: Five ways construction and mining workplaces can support women

Nyaisha Sullivan, Construction Lead at Veriforce CHAS, explores five key strategies to make workplaces more inclusive for women.
19/03/2024/by ANCR

Award-Winning Supply Chain Risk Management Service, Veriforce CHAS, Launches in Australia

Leading international provider of supply chain risk prevention, compliance, and supply chain management solutions expands services to Australia and New Zealand
19/03/2024/by ANCR

New 100% Recyclable Manhole & Stormwater Pit Formwork to improve efficiencies for water treatment plants and land development sites

Plastic Formwork Hire has introduced a new version of manhole formwork made from HDPE plastic as a proven alternative to heavy steel.
05/03/2024/by ANCR
Portrait of Adrian Dwyer, Chief Executive, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, in a grey suit.

Infrastructure Partnerships Australia Welcomes Infrastructure Victoria’s Advice on Decarbonisation

Industry welcomes Infrastructure Victoria’s advice as a significant milestone towards accounting for, and reducing, greenhouse gas emissions in infrastructure delivery.
29/02/2024/by ANCR
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Big opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of infrastructure

29/02/2024/by ANCR

Charter Hall has commenced main works construction at its $1.8 billion Chifley South development

Charter Hall Group (Charter Hall or the Group) is pleased to announce that it has commenced main works construction at its new $1.8 billion Chifley South development in the super core precinct of Sydney CBD.
22/02/2024/by ANCR

Benefits of Construction Cloud Technology

Andrew Tucker, the product manager APAC at Trimble Viewpoint, highlights the historical hesitancy of the Australian construction industry towards technology adoption.
19/02/2024/by ANCR

5 Ways Construction Cloud Technology Will Make Your Firm More Productive

Andrew Tucker, the product manager APAC at Trimble Viewpoint, highlights the historical hesitancy of the Australian construction industry towards technology adoption.
19/02/2024/by ANCR

Australian National Construction Review Joins Sydney Build 2024 as Bronze Media Partner!

19/02/2024/by ANCR

FDC Completes Restoration and Rebuilding Works of Sydney’s White Bay Power Station

Award-winning builder FDC has completed its restoration and rebuilding works of New South Wales State heritage-listed White Bay Power Station (WBPS).
15/02/2024/by ANCR

Multiplex  Awarded Melbourne Student Housing Contract

Melbourne is set to benefit from a brand-new 464-bed student housing venture, located opposite the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus. The project is Brookfield Asset Management’s first-ever student housing project - in a joint venture with Citiplan and Journal Student Living - and is set to be delivered by global contractor Multiplex.
14/02/2024/by ANCR

PARKD signs Binding Licence Terms with Fielders in Australia

PARKD (ASX:PKD), an Australian modular relocatable carpark manufacturer, has entered into Binding Commercial Heads of Terms with Fielders (a division of BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL)) for the licencing of PARKD’s flat-pack style, modular car parks known as Metal Deck Support Systems (MDSS) and its intellectual property.
08/02/2024/by ANCR

Southern Hemisphere’s First Owner-Occupier 3D Printed Home Set For Australia

Luyten 3D, has formed a partnership with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to design and build one of the world's most advanced 3D printed owner occupier homes in Australia.
13/12/2023/by ANCR

A holistic approach to building design – why building product manufacturers should deeply consider environment and context

Expert advice for Australian building product manufacturers. Decades of design insight for practical, desirable, enduring products.
05/12/2023/by ANCR

Australian designed and manufactured flooring range wins gold at top US design awards

. Melbourne-based Nexus Designs, a multidisciplinary design studio, applied their creative expertise to enhance Armstrong Flooring's appeal in the commercial architectural and design market, with a focus on healthcare, aged care, and education sectors.
05/12/2023/by ANCR

Forest and Wood Products Industry Takes Centre Stage in Achieving Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 with Innovative Three-part Carbon Series

In a bid to combat climate change and achieve emission reduction targets, the Australian Government set ambitious goals, legislating a 43% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050.
28/11/2023/by ANCR

McNab wins national gong for iconic City Hall

26/11/2023/by ANCR

NEXTDC breaks ground on $80 million Data Centre, D1 Darwin, providing critical infrastructure for the NT’s Digital Territory Action Plan

NEXTDC breaks ground on $80 million Data Centre, D1 Darwin, providing critical infrastructure for the NT’s Digital Territory Action Plan
23/11/2023/by ANCR

Volvo Construction Equipment introduces first zero-emission machines to Australia

Customers in Australia can now take advantage of high-performing electric power thanks to the arrival of the first zero-emission construction machines by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE).
22/11/2023/by ANCR

Hume Building Products secures prime industrial space from Lendlease in Silverwater

Hume Building Products has recently agreed a significant leasing deal with Lendlease’s APPF Industrial fund, securing a high-quality industrial space in Silverwater, in Western Sydney.
21/11/2023/by ANCR

Blacktown City’s $100-million BEST officially opened by Olympic legend

BEST (Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub) provides state-of-the-art facilities for training, sports medicine, rehabilitation, research and education as well as providing accommodation, a large café-restaurant and an innovative fun play space for kids of all ages and abilities.
21/11/2023/by ANCR

Axing of 17 NSW infrastructure projects a blow to the civil construction industry and jobs

The Federal Government’s axing of 17 NSW infrastructure projects following the 90-day review into Australia’s Infrastructure Investment Pipeline is a major blow to the industry and will not solve complex inflationary pressures, the peak body for civil contractors in NSW said today.
16/11/2023/by ANCR

Cold Logic to construct and install cold and cool rooms for the Hunter class frigates

Australian business Cold Logic has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to construct and install cold and cool rooms for the first batch of three Hunter class frigates.
07/11/2023/by ANCR

Embracing Sustainable Construction: Rethinking and Relifing Our Cities for a Greener Future

At FK, our experiences have taught us that understanding existing conditions and carefully analysing a building's suitability for adaptive reuse are critical starting points.
02/11/2023/by ANCR

The Digital Revolution: Why Paper-Based Safety and Quality Management No Longer Suffice.

02/11/2023/by ANCR

Staying Ahead of the Curve with Digitised Institutional Memory

With the high rate of talent turnover, growth in infrastructure demand, changing standards to comply to, and disruptions in the supply chain, construction companies today have to compete, innovate and deliver high quality projects under extreme pressure.
02/11/2023/by ANCR

Setting a New Industry Benchmark: New Practice Standard for Professional Engineers

The significance of ‘fit-for-purpose’ designs cannot be overstated. Designs that don't meet this criterion pose substantial risks to build integrity and often lead to poor outcomes.
02/11/2023/by ANCR

Unveiling Innovative Safety Solutions: The 2023 Workplace Health & Safety Show Attracts Over 2,300 Professionals

Proving that workplace safety and wellbeing are top of mind for Australian businesses, the Workplace Health & Safety Show has confirmed that 2,357 visitors attended its Sydney event this year – 30% more than attendees in 2022.
18/10/2023/by ANCR

Building Pathways: BMD Supports Women Athletes in the Construction Industry

Australia’s largest privately owned and operated civil engineering, design, construction and land development contractor, BMD, welcomes newest recruit, Brisbane Lions AFLW player Lily Postlethwaite.
11/10/2023/by ANCR

Four Teams Go Head to Head for Griffith Park Design

Four teams of architects and landscape architects have been shortlisted to design and revitalise the community space in Bankstown’s CBD, in City of Canterbury Bankstown’s first-ever architectural design competition.
09/10/2023/by ANCR

International ATGE Hardware, Tools & Grinding B2B/F2B Expo Comes to Brisbane

The first event of its kind on Australian shores, ATGE23 is set to become the leading B2B/F2B event across diverse industries - from manufacturing and fabrication to civil, construction, timber, stone, metal and most trades and more...
05/10/2023/by ANCR

Transformation of Melbourne office tower to aged care residence heralds new era of Melbourne adaptive reuse

International design firm Fender Katsalidis has announced the completion of Australian Unity's The Alba — a state-of-the-art development that saw the successful adaptive reuse of an ageing 1970s office building into luxury aged care.
04/10/2023/by ANCR

Aussie Innovation Recognised with Global Construction Technology Award

Australian tech company Payapps wins Best SaaS Product for the Construction Industry with its progress payment claim technology in the SaaS Awards 2023.
28/09/2023/by ANCR

Holder East and Hyatt to Introduce First Hyatt House Hotel in Australia

leading property developer, Holder East, has announced the arrival of the first Hyatt House Hotel in Australia, in partnership with Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
26/09/2023/by ANCR

Australia’s Biggest Ever Urban Renewal Project

The Andrews Labor Government will launch Australia’s biggest ever urban renewal project: retiring and redeveloping all of Melbourne’s 44 ageing high-rise public housing estates to provide the thriving communities and modern homes Victorians deserve.
24/09/2023/by ANCR

Reaching New Heights – Stage 3 Lumia Tops Out at the Orchards

The Orchards by Sekisui House Australia in Norwest, the premier masterplanned community setting a new benchmark for modern luxury living has celebrated a significant milestone with a topping out ceremony for Stage 3 – Lumia.
22/09/2023/by ANCR

Melbourne’s Master Builder triumphs in historic CBD project

L. U. Simon Builders constructed the 16-storey Le Meridien 5-star Marriott hotel in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD on busy Bourke Street, surrounded by narrow laneways, 60 metres from Parliament house.
19/09/2023/by ANCR
Drone shot of high rise office towers along Brisbane Waterfront, with lights on.

KONE to Deliver Sustainable Vertical Transport System on Iconic Waterfront Brisbane Project

Leading global elevator and escalator company, KONE, has announced a partnership with Dexus and their delivery partner John Holland to exclusively deliver their premium vertical transportation solution at the North Tower in the iconic Waterfront Brisbane project.
15/09/2023/by ANCR

Shining a Light on Silica Dust: Increasing Awareness and Preventing Occupational Hazards

Exposure to crystalline silica (silica) dust has long been a known cause of lung disease and continues to present risks in various Australian industries and workplaces.
07/09/2023/by ANCR

MHIAA Awarded BEST BRAND by CHOICE® Awards for the Sixth Consecutive Year

For the sixth consecutive year, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia, Pty. Ltd. (MHIAA) has won the coveted CHOICE® Best Brand of Air Conditioners for 2023.
05/09/2023/by ANCR

Major step forward for ARTC Botany Rail Duplication project

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and delivery partner John Holland have successfully completed major works on the Botany Rail Duplication project, including demolition work and installation of a new rail bridge  at O’Riordan Street, during a five-day rail shutdown.
31/08/2023/by ANCR

Ramtech’s Australian Launch Met with Construction Site Success

Ramtech WES3 Wireless Evacuation and Nurse Call System is leading the way for worker safety in construction sites, having already had successful drills with some of the country's leading contractors.
30/08/2023/by ANCR

SkyRidge Breaks Ground on New Major Destination

SkyRidge, the Gold Coast region’s newest and largest master planned community, has commenced construction on what will become one of the city’s major destination parklands with extensive views of the Gold Coast skyline and Pacific Ocean.
24/08/2023/by ANCR

Federal Housing Legislation Needs Amendments

The Albanese Government has made more, positive announcements to reform the housing sector in one year than the previous Government made in 10 years.
21/08/2023/by ANCR

$2B Construction Regulator Rebrands, Renewing Connection with 260K Victorian Workers

LeavePlus, the portable long service leave regulator for Victoria’s building and construction industry, has unveiled its new brand identity, heralding a renewed commitment to supporting its members.
16/08/2023/by ANCR

Planning for Smart Cities

The Commission is collaborating with communities and all levels of government to drive equitable digital access across our multi-city region to ensure that everyone benefits from smart cities.
14/08/2023/by ANCR

The Benefits of Early Engagement

By bringing early engagement to the table, organisations become trusted advisors for clients and governments for the benefit of future projects.
08/08/2023/by ANCR

CCF NSW Announces New CEO

The Civil Contractors Federation NSW (CCF NSW) has appointed Kylie Yates as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following an extensive search process.
07/08/2023/by ANCR

Why Gender Diversity in Construction Benefits Everyone

Increasing the gender diversity in an organisation can result in some key company wide benefits. Diverse workers bring new and different perspectives and can lead to better quality products and services, improved customer experiences, greater profits, and happier workplaces.
31/07/2023/by ANCR

Xavier Knight Becomes First Engineering Firm to Achieve Gold Star iCIRT Rating.

Xavier Knight has emerged as a pioneer in the engineering industry, becoming the first Engineering firm in Australia to achieve a Gold Star iCIRT Rating, awarded by independent regulated ratings agency Equifax1.
27/07/2023/by ANCR

UniSuper Expands Industrial Portfolio with Acquisition of Prime Assets in Sydney and Melbourne

UniSuper, the $120 billion superannuation fund open to all Australians, has acquired a prime 50% interest in a 340K sqm industrial property portfolio comprising 20 assets across Sydney and Melbourne, in a deal worth over $500 million AUD.
25/07/2023/by ANCR

Australian Owned Contractors Continues to Drive Lasting Reform

Australian Owned Contractors’ (AOC) CEO, Brent Crockford, was appointed as a member of the National Construction Industry Forum, demonstrates the seriousness in which the Albanese Government is taking to drive lasting reform across Australia’s civil construction industry.
23/07/2023/by ANCR

Infrastructure and Infrastructure Asset Management are Critical to the Lives of our Communities

Asset maintenance and renewal is as, or arguably more, important than building greenfields infrastructure and choosing that path can be a way of addressing the issue of intergenerational inequity.
20/07/2023/by ANCR

Why Today’s Industry Should Prioritise Quality

There’s an old process playing a new role helping subcontractors to address getting paid consistently: Quality Assurance (QA).
18/07/2023/by ANCR

Infrastructure Sector has a Big Role to Play in Reducing Emissions

Infrastructure Victoria, the state’s independent infrastructure advisory body, has been asked to provide advice to the Victorian Government on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the lifecycle of infrastructure projects.
11/07/2023/by ANCR

What are the Development Opportunities Around Sydney’s Metro Stations?

Significant opportunities are emerging to better integrate residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, creating new urban communities around metro rail in particular.
04/07/2023/by ANCR

A Win with Cost-Effective Access to Australian Standards

Standards Australia have agreed to provide trades, and presumably also professions, with all of the relevant standards that they will need for around $100.
27/06/2023/by ANCR

Building a Low Carbon Future

Australia’s built environment is responsible for almost a quarter of the country’s carbon emissions. As such, the Australian Institute of Architects is calling for urgent reforms to address emissions from the sector and to bring about a net zero future.
20/06/2023/by ANCR

BESIX Watpac Commits to a 25% Female Workforce by 2025

BESIX Watpac commits to a 25% female workforce by 2025. The company has also committed to a 5% increase of females in management roles by 2023, is focused on eliminating any gender pay gaps and will be implementing new strategies to support a more balanced workforce
03/03/2023/by ANCR

Keynote speakers will champion all aspects of Diversity & Inclusion at March’s Sydney Build Expo

Sydney Build Expo has confirmed that this year’s event will include a new conference stage dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion.
Keynote speakers and panellists on stage will explore a wide range of important and nuanced topics including leadership, age, gender, sexuality, and cultural diversity including indigenous cultures and action on reconciliation.
20/02/2023/by ANCR

Construction Industry Leaders Back Tradie Health

Some of Australia’s biggest companies across construction, mining and agriculture have announced a funding partnership with medical research charity The Common Good to create the Tradie Health institute.
01/02/2023/by ANCR

Sydney Build 2023 Returns on 6 & 7 March

Australia’s Largest Construction, Architecture and Infrastructure Show, Sydney Build, is back once again on the 6th & 7th March 2023.
Sydney Build 2023 will feature over 500+ exhibitors and 450+ speakers across 9 conference stages. Alongside Sydney Build, the Sydney Infrastructure Expo and Digital Construction Australia will be co-hosted at the venue.
08/12/2022/by ANCR

Skills needed to enable productivity-enhancing technology

As the world continues to embrace technology, systems will become more complex making the skills engineers possess critical to the construction industry. Australia is currently experiencing a significant shortage of engineering skills affecting most disciplines and sectors.
02/12/2022/by ANCR

Creating Carbon Free Construction Site – with Q&A Ann Austin

Ann Austin, Head of Sustainability at Lendlease, elaborates on Lendlease’s initiative and the critical importance of achieving the goal of fossil fuel free construction sites.
02/12/2022/by ANCR

New ASBEC report confirms electrification “unlocks the pathway” to net zero buildings

A new report from the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) confirms 100% electrification is the lowest cost, fastest emissions reduction pathway for Australia’s built environment.
01/12/2022/by ANCR

Why it’s important to reframe the industry

The construction industry is currently under immense pressure, facing a number of challenges, including rising commodity prices, supply chain disruptions, and a protracted labour shortage.
29/11/2022/by ANCR

New Housing: It’s about supply actually!

Much has been said about the lack of housing across Australia, and there is no doubt we are facing a critical housing shortage. Supply is being routinely constrained due to increasingly difficult and slow planning systems.
28/11/2022/by ANCR

Australian Owned Contractors Champion Roundtable Reform

The Albanese Government’s Buy Australian Plan is the first step towards creating a civil construction industry where more Australian companies get to build more of the nation’s key infrastructure.
25/11/2022/by ANCR

Mirvac Awarded First 5 Gold Star iCIRT rating in Australia

Mirvac Constructions has become the first business in Australia to be awarded the highest possible 5 Gold Star iCIRT rating, issued by regulated ratings agency Equifax*, a global data, analytics and technology company.
24/11/2022/by ANCR

Infrastructure Sustainability Council welcomes Budget first steps but calls for investment and action in infrastructure to reach net zero

Infrastructure Sustainability Council welcomes Budget first steps but calls for investment and action in infrastructure to reach net zero
23/11/2022/by ANCR

Raising the stakes on water reuse

Many of the States and Territories have plans in place to address water security and climate resilience but the timing to implement various initiatives are often at the tail end, that is, 2050 of the current planning horizon.
22/11/2022/by ANCR

Connected Construction Management Software Key to Disconnecting Silos

Information silos are detrimental to today’s construction jobsite, leading to inefficiencies, miscommunication and mistakes, which can cause projects to go over budget and past their deadlines, leaving clients unhappy and employees frustrated.
21/11/2022/by ANCR

The Peak Industry body for Women in Construction

NAWIC has a bold mission to achieve 25% female participation in construction by 2025.
18/11/2022/by ANCR

Developing Australian-Based Embodied Carbon Standards

To achieve Net Zero carbon by 2035, it is imperative for the Australian construction industry to develop and adopt Australian-Based Embodied Carbon Standards which are independent, transparent, and meet international standards.
11/11/2022/by ANCR

The case for electrifying new and existing buildings

We are seeing a new revolution unfold, with clean energy addressing the challenges of health, climate change, air quality and energy affordability. Electrifying buildings is part of this revolution and the technologies to make it happen exist and are being used today...
11/11/2022/by ANCR

New documentary captures unique TX tower dismantle in Willoughby

Mirvac has put together a mini-documentary highlighting a part of Australian broadcast history, with the dismantling and removal of the iconic, decommissioned TX transmission tower at Willoughby in Sydney, Australia.
09/11/2022/by ANCR

Consult Australia calls for skills rethink ahead of Jobs and Skills Summit

Australia needs to think smarter about skills at the upcoming Jobs and Skills Summit to address the current crisis, according to Consult Australia which represents an industry that directly employs over 285,000 people in architectural, engineering and technical services and many more in advisory and business support.
27/10/2022/by ANCR

Darley Aluminium releases NEW Commercial Catalogue

Darley Aluminium, one of the largest distributors of aluminium window, door & framing systems - with four distribution centres Australia wide, is pleased to announce the release of our Commercial Catalogue.
20/10/2022/by ANCR

Charter Hall accelerates net zero and is recognised for global leadership in sustainable development

Charter Hall accelerates net zero and is recognised for global leadership in sustainable development.
19/10/2022/by ANCR

Construction industry a poor substitute for banks

A new report by the Australian Constructors Association, Credit where credit's due – Improving security of payment and liquidity in the construction industry, calls on government and other clients to stop treating construction contractors and suppliers like financial institutions.
19/10/2022/by ANCR

iStock and Tradeswomen Australia challenge industry bias through new visuals of real female tradies

New content shatters stereotypes within the Australian trade industry and sets standards for authentic and inclusive representation of women
11/10/2022/by ANCR

Hansen Yuncken renews lighthouse relationship with Autodesk

Marking another milestone in its commitment to innovation, Hansen Yuncken has signed on to be an Autodesk lighthouse customer for another three years.
12/08/2022/by ANCR

North Construction & Building Received 4.0 Gold Star iCIRT Rating

24/07/2022/by ANCR
Lincoln College communal rooftop

The Latest in Student Accommodation Opens in Melbourne

Scape launches Scape Lincoln College - a 12-storey student accommodation building features over 460 beds and and the latest offering – Scape Eats.
01/07/2022/by ANCR

Parrmatta Square’s Six Star Performance

Walker Corporation’s 4 Parramatta Square has secured the prestigious 6 star NABERS rating for Energy, making it one of the most efficient buildings in Australia.
24/06/2022/by ANCR

Priority Mail: Bespoke letterboxes elevate luxury developments

Ryan Letterboxes were contracted by Hutchinson to manufacture and install 470 letterboxes needed for Sydney’s latest residential high rise, Landmark.
24/06/2022/by ANCR

Transport for NSW Launches Online Landuse Tool to Help Developers Plan Projects

24/06/2022/by ANCR

New report confirms reality of price pressures facing construction industry

Labour shortages and major increases in the cost of construction materials are seeing the construction sector across the nation overheat according to a new market sentiment report released today by Arcadis and the Australian Constructors Association.
09/06/2022/by ANCR

Local Partnership Brings Innovative Solution to Life

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia, Pty. Ltd (MHIAA) have formalised a partnership with turnkey HVAC solution providers, Mass Electronics Group (Mass Electronics).
25/05/2022/by ANCR

Australia’s $2B tallest tower set to become tallest vertical garden in the world

Beulah, has announced its $2 billion tower, Southbank by Beulah , is set to become the tallest vertical garden in the world, setting a precedent for future skyscrapers to incorporate nature.
24/05/2022/by ANCR

Investing in the Northern Territory

Northern Australians understand that developing the north is not only good for Northern Australia, but for the nation.
20/05/2022/by ANCR

Bentley Systems Announces Seequent’s Acquisition of Advanced Resources and Risk Technology (AR2Tech)

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, announced that its Seequent business unit has acquired Advanced Resources and Risk Technology, LLC (AR2Tech).
19/05/2022/by ANCR

WGA appoints Susan Forrester as first female Chair in 40-year history

multi-disciplinary engineering and project management business WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec) has announced Susan Forrester AM will become chair, the first female to take on the role in its 40-year history.
19/05/2022/by ANCR

Digital is the key building block to help solve our resource challenges

There is currently unprecedented spending in infrastructure in Australia creating intense pressure on the industry’s ability to meet the resourcing demands.
18/05/2022/by ANCR

Home for a Home

Home for a Home is a program for Australian’s to be able to provide transformational change to vulnerable families across Australia and the Asia Pacific.
17/05/2022/by ANCR

Construction Reform Progress But Pace Needs to Step Up

Findings from a survey of the nation’s major constructors reveals government is changing the way it is buying infrastructure to deliver better value for taxpayers and support a more sustainable construction industry.
13/05/2022/by ANCR

Introducing 24 Montgomery, South Sydney’s Newest Business Landmark

Wynn Construction Group based predominantly in Sydney’s Georges River district, showcased 24 Montgomery, A brand new, nine level mixed use commercial tower in the centre of Kogarah’s business precinct, in December last year.
12/05/2022/by ANCR

Sustainable and Resilient – Delivering the Infrastructure Needed for 21st Century Challenges

Since the summer of 2019, Australian communities have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic, a record-breaking bushfire season, economic vulnerability, extensive flooding, increasing geopolitical uncertainty, and
cyber-attacks on operational infrastructure. These challenges have demonstrated how critical our infrastructure is for maintaining community well-being, biodiversity, and a functional economy.
12/05/2022/by ANCR

Awards Showcase Sustainability in Infrastructure Projects

The infrastructure industry continues to set new benchmarks in sustainability, shown by the exceptional achievements recognised at the Infrastructure Sustainability Council Gala Awards 2022.
12/05/2022/by ANCR

Infrastructure and skilled labour shortage

11/04/2022/by ANCR

2022 Federal Budget Briefing – GBCA

11/04/2022/by ANCR

Construction plan could save economy billions

11/04/2022/by ANCR

PROPERTY COUNCIL BUDGET RESPONSE

11/04/2022/by ANCR

How engineers shape the future: Navigating uncertainty to anticipate and take charge of change

01/12/2021/by ANCR

Universal method to report carbon in buildings and infrastructure launched

An international coalition of construction experts has published the world’s first universal standard for reporting carbon dioxide emissions used in the building and lifecycle of structures.
30/11/2021/by ANCR

CBA supports Charter Hall with Australia’s first Green Development Loan

22/09/2021/by ANCR

Infrastructure Australia Plan points to sustainability and resilience as the nation’s biggest opportunities

The 2021 Infrastructure Australia Plan is a 15-year roadmap for infrastructure reform that responds to the challenges and opportunities identified in the 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit.
08/09/2021/by ANCR

Digital and Sustainable: Lendlease and Google Cloud Partner to Digitally Transform the Built World

Lendlease and Google Cloud announce a new global partnership aimed at transforming the construction and operation of buildings and cities around the world.
07/09/2021/by ANCR

Building a Path to a Brighter Future – OpEd

Often used as a psychological tool to motivate the masses, platitudes have become the means to an end to achieve a positive outcome. Yet ‘Building a Path to a Brighter Future’ articulates a marketing position of progression – and its effective!
13/08/2021/by ANCR

JACOBS the latest market leader to join efforts on digital city transformation

Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ) announced today that leading professional services company Jacobs had joined the peak body to support action and investment in digital solutions that advance sustainability outcomes in our cities, towns and communities.
27/07/2021/by ANCR

Savills Impacts Forecasts Outlook for 2022 Real Estate

The Australian Industrial & Logistics sector is expected to remain 2022’s dominant asset class; however, the office sector has proven to be resilient as capital values have sharpened in the last 12 months, a result of how Australia is handling the COVID-19 pandemic, which ultimately increased investor confidence in the office sector.
27/07/2021/by ANCR

National leadership to unlock massive productivity savings from construction

03/06/2021/by ANCR

Civil Contractors Federation Report Provides a Blueprint for a Civil Infrastructure Led Economic Recovery

05/05/2021/by ANCR

Sector Transformation

02/02/2021/by ANCR

Rethinking Living in 2021

Confidence had returned to the Australian residential market…
02/02/2021/by ANCR

Leading and Embracing Sustainability in all Aspects

Amidst the challenges facing our industry, as we gradually move…
02/02/2021/by ANCR

Sustainability will be a crucial buyer focus in 2021

A recent SHAWOOD consumer survey found that 24% of Australians…
01/02/2021/by ANCR

Australian Government back better buildings for a low carbon future

01/02/2021/by ANCR

A new era of sustainable infrastructure ahead

Two recent announcements – the federal budget and Infrastructure’s…
01/02/2021/by ANCR

Victorian Construction Bounces Back

It’s heartening to see a promising bounceback in construction…
01/02/2021/by ANCR

At a ‘Hinge’ in History

I recently read a fascinating BBC Future article which suggested…
01/02/2021/by ANCR

Spike in self reliance see Australian Made supply chain on the up

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If there is one thing we have learnt over…
01/02/2021/by ANCR

Project life agreements set to unlock jobs and investment

01/02/2021/by ANCR

Moving towards maintenance-free infrastructure assets

Construction companies across Australia are benefitting from cost-effective measures to ensure their infrastructure assets are protected against the effects of our harsh climate.
21/02/2019/by ANCR

It’s everyone’s responsibility to think long-term

Construction is a multi-billion dollar industry in Australia, and due to the nature of the game some people try to cut corners when it comes to delivering projects on time and on budget.
20/02/2019/by ANCR