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New South Wales (NSW) stories

Tech critical to reduce emissions

Digital tools could deliver 42 per cent of New Zealand’s 2030 emissions cuts, yet they were omitted from the government plan.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022

Transport

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

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

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

Climate change

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

University of Otago

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

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

Destructive Distillation gives scrap tyres a second life

A new Australian process could cut tyre waste and supply low-sulphur oil, carbon and steel for refining and manufacturing.

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

Small Business

Winning tenders: what 47% of businesses are doing wrong

A mismatch with client priorities is costing construction firms work, as most still pitch management expertise while buyers mainly care about price.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2020

Global Stories

New South Wales (NSW) stories

Cloud Services

Versent appoints Jordan Greig as General Manager for New South Wales, Queensland & New Zealand

Versent appoints Jordan Greig as GM for NSW, Queensland and New Zealand. He brings 15 years of professional services experience to the role.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022

EduTech

Joshua Goodman named Regional Sales Manager

Varonis appoints Joshua Goodman as Regional Sales Manager for NSW, QLD, ACT, and NZ. He brings a decade of experience in B2B software account management.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions

InteliCare appoints Daniel Pilbrow as CEO

Daniel Pilbrow appointed as CEO of InteliCare, an ASX-listed provider of independent living solutions, as it expands service to aged and disability care.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022