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Time and planning for tunnel projects is the key to functional cities
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
Probuild’s failure a ‘wake-up call’ for construction industry
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
Insolvencies hit Australian construction sector – is New Zealand next?
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
Is technology the key to a sustainable future in construction?
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
‘No jab no job’ brings out riot police – shuts down construction
Power / Energy

‘No jab no job’ brings out riot police – shuts down construction

Victorian builders now face a two-week work halt after a vaccine protest turned violent and police made arrests in Melbourne.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
Australian cities rank better for remote work
Hybrid & Remote Work

Australian cities rank better for remote work

Melbourne has topped Nestpick’s global work-from-home survey, with Sydney third and Auckland 37th amid visa and cost gaps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Australia’s rail manufacturing capabilities must be recognised
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
How timber construction is transforming Australian development
Supply Chain

How timber construction is transforming Australian development

Mass timber is opening up faster, cheaper projects across Australia, with new code changes and local supply widening its use beyond niche builds.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
Australian projects win major infrastructure awards
Smart Cities

Australian projects win major infrastructure awards

Australian projects have been recognised among 57 finalists from 420 nominations in Bentley Systems’ global infrastructure awards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
Ten lessons from cities that have taken the affordable housing challenge
Local Government

Ten lessons from cities that have taken the affordable housing challenge

The Victorian government could speed up delivery by copying policies from Vancouver and Portland, a new report says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
Melbourne Airport’s $15 billion Rail Link gets private boost
Federal Government

Melbourne Airport’s $15 billion Rail Link gets private boost

The project’s funding gap has been narrowed after a consortium offered to match the governments’ combined AUD $10 billion commitment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2018
Australian infrastructure projects make prestigious competition finals
Document Management

Australian infrastructure projects make prestigious competition finals

Their software use has put six Australian infrastructure projects among 57 global finalists in Bentley Systems’ Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 16th Sep 2018

Global Stories

Victoria stories

Macquarie Telecom appoints Marika Fiorini as Chief Customer Officer
Unified Communications

Macquarie Telecom appoints Marika Fiorini as Chief Customer Officer

Australian telco Macquarie Telecom appoints Marika Fiorini as Chief Customer Officer to drive business growth and foster internal career development.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2023
i-PRO appoints Rafal Loretz as new BDM for Aus & NZ
Digital Entertainment

i-PRO appoints Rafal Loretz as new BDM for Aus & NZ

Experienced security pro Rafal Loretz joins i-PRO as Business Development Manager for Australia and New Zealand.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
Whispir powers reporting tool for unsafe behaviour on public transport
Software-as-a-Service

Whispir powers reporting tool for unsafe behaviour on public transport

Victoria police launch discreet reporting service for unwanted behaviour on public transport using Whispir technology.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Victoria stories

Megantic partners Deakin University to drive eCommerce
Marketing Technologies

Megantic partners Deakin University to drive eCommerce

Megantic partnership with Deakin will give Victorian businesses the upper hand in driving growth amidst an eCommerce renaissance.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2023
Gallagher Security makes five new appointments
Professional Development

Gallagher Security makes five new appointments

Gallagher Security appoints 5 new members to their Australian sales and marketing teams in preparation for growth in the region. #security #Australia.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2023