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Leading Edge Data Centres launches new NSW facility in Tamworth

Marking a major milestone in the company's national roll-out plan, the facility in Tamworth is designed to better support regional economic recovery.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021

Autodesk

Australia and New Zealand lagging behind the UK with infrastructure - potential BIM mandates

Autodesk and Infrastructure NSW have started the discussion around a potential BIM mandate by the Australian and New Zealand governments.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Aug 2021

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Data Analytics

Mooven appoints Nick Walsh as account executive based out of New South Wales

Nick Walsh appointed as account executive for Mooven, aiming to accelerate customer growth in Australia's eastern states.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022

SAP

‘Bursting at the seams’: Jindabyne masterplan to boost supply

A 40-year plan for the Snowy Mountains town could ease housing pressure and help Jindabyne shift from a ski-season economy.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022

Risk & Compliance

Time and planning for tunnel projects is the key to functional cities

Poor planning for tunnels can leave cities facing congestion, cracking and water ingress that may take years to surface.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2022

Supply Chain

Probuild’s failure a ‘wake-up call’ for construction industry

Rising costs and supply chain strain have left owners and subcontractors facing delays, overruns and wider disruption after Probuild's collapse.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Feb 2022

Risk & Compliance

How Sydney is handling ‘bad apple’ developers

With one in four apartment blocks found to have defects, NSW has introduced a five-star system to flag risky developers before buyers commit.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022

Supply Chain

Insolvencies hit Australian construction sector – is New Zealand next?

Construction firms are under pressure as insolvencies account for a quarter of all business failures, with New Zealand now watching closely.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022

Data Analytics

Is technology the key to a sustainable future in construction?

Technology could cut waste and carbon emissions in construction as firms tackle delays, labour shortages and rising budget blowouts.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021

Government

NSW Govt extends partnership with MessageXchange

The partnership enables the entirety of the New South Wales Government to access the EDI service, known as Transactions.buy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021

Housing

Why NSW just hit developers with a $12b tax

Developers in NSW face a new levy on land value uplift as the state seeks to fund infrastructure and future housing growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2021

Risk & Compliance

Could Mexico City’s bridge collapse happen here?

Older spans are under fresh scrutiny as Australasia’s 57,000-plus bridges face heavier traffic, climate stress and overdue maintenance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th May 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

COVID-19 proved we can solve homelessness

Lockdown housing for the homeless highlighted how policy, modular building and state spending could curb New Zealand’s affordability crisis.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2021

Risk & Compliance

12 ways New Zealand can strengthen its border

Repeated COVID-19 border failures have exposed gaps in New Zealand's managed isolation system, prompting calls for tougher controls and better quarantine.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 14th Feb 2021

Victorian government

External cladding banned in Victoria

The ban is set to tighten fire safety in multi-storey buildings and may pressure other Australian states to follow Victoria’s lead.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

Australia spending in all the wrong places

Australia’s recovery risks being blunted unless governments shift spending towards social infrastructure, housing and renewable energy.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020

Supply Chain

Australia’s rail manufacturing capabilities must be recognised

A Victorian train order is expected to protect 100 manufacturing jobs and bolster calls for a national rail procurement framework.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020

Clean technologies

Clean energy the cornerstone of next-gen housing

Householders could cut power bills sharply as lenders and developers back solar, batteries and greener builds to meet demand for lower-emission homes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 13th Sep 2020