Construction News
Sydney Metro West’s Hunter Street Station Progresses Rapidly
25 Mar, 2024
Excavation at Sydney Metro West’s Hunter Street Station is progressing rapidly, marking a significant milestone in the development of this crucial CBD transport hub.
Fremantle Hospital builder sets 15 per cent female tradie target
18 Mar, 2024
The lead contractor building the $63 million Fremantle Hospital mental health facility has set a hiring target of 10 to 15 per cent female tradies on the project – more than triple the industry average.
Assistance Dogs Australia is excited to participate in Sydney Build 2024 once again!
11 Mar, 2024
ADA is a national charity that enhances inclusion and independence for Australians with disabilities by partnering them with specially trained, accredited Assistance Dogs.
Sydney property experts give advice if developers approach owners to buy their homes
26 Feb, 2024
Developers are reportedly asking home owners about selling their places in areas the NSW government recently flagged to be rezoned to increase housing density.
Accessing Real-time Data is Crucial for Achieving ESG Objectives Effectively
12 Feb, 2024
Australia's urban areas and regional centres have transformed from concrete-dominated landscapes to include green spaces and environmentally friendly structures. Examples like One Central Park in Sydney and Santos Place in Brisbane highlight efforts to address Australia's environmental impact.
Ryde Hospital $479 Million Redevelopment Enters Next Stage
5 Feb, 2024
The appointment of the building contractor for the $479 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment brings Ryde and surrounding communities one step closer to accessing an improved range of health services. With the investment from the NSW government, a world-class health facility will be established to cater to the future health needs of the growing community.
North Sydney's MLC Building Granted Renewed State Heritage Protection
24 Jan, 2024
After a prolonged period of discussions and debates, the North Sydney MLC building will be reinstated on the state heritage register by the New South Wales government. This building, originally designed in 1956 by Bates, Smart and McCutcheon, holds several significant distinctions as Australia's first large-scale commercial office development, the first freestanding office building, and a pioneer of decorative curtain wall architecture…
Bank Street Park design on public exhibition
23 Jan, 2024
Infrastructure NSW (INSW) has revealed the design for Bank Street Park, unveiling plans to transform the site into a green and accessible waterfront park against the backdrop of the iconic Anzac Bridge in Pyrmont…
Seabin’s Smart City Program celebrates 2 years of success in Blackwattle Bay
22 Jan, 2024
Since launching Seabin’s Smart City Program in Sydney in 2020, Seabin units have successfully filtered over 19.8 billion litres of water and removed over 87 tonnes of marine debris across Sydney waterways…
Announcement of a Novel Engineered Stone Alternative Free from Silica
17 Jan, 2024
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have confirmed the authenticity of a silica-free alternative to engineered stone, developed by SilkSurface, a manufacturing company. In response to growing concerns within the industry regarding the safety of engineered stone…
Plans Unveiled For the Revitalization of A Community Park in Western Sydney
16 Jan, 2024
Tench Reserve, situated along the Nepean River, has reopened after undergoing a significant $13-million renovation. The 10-hectare community park, designed by Context, is now accessible to the public…
Toyota Completes Australian-first Hydrogen-fulled Vehicle Pilot
12 Jan, 2024
CPB Contractors, a member of the CIMIC Group, has successfully completed a pilot program for Toyota's prototype HiAce van powered by a hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine (ICE). The month-long trial involved substituting one of CPB Contractors' diesel-fueled vans with the hydrogen-powered HiAce, which was used to transport workers on major infrastructure projects in Melbourne. Throughout the trial, the vehicle…
What happens after the engineered stone ban
17 Dec, 2023
Home builders could face months-long delays and up to a 30 per cent price hike when looking for safer alternatives for soon-to-be-banned engineered stone benchtops…
Development application submitted for health and research precinct in Sydney
11 Dec, 2023
An application for a development project has been submitted for the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA), an integrated health, education, and research precinct in Camperdown. The SBA has been designed by Denton Corker Marshall and HDR, in collaboration with Arcadia Landscape Architecture and Aileen Sage…
