Australian Infrastructure: 4 Ways Businesses Can Foster Innovation in the Industry

In its 2023 year in review, the Australian Construction Association (ACA) suggested that improving productivity is paramount to overcoming challenges in the sector, particularly finding ways to encourage and invest in innovative solutions.  Fortunately, Research from Bond University shows that fostering a culture of creativity within teams, even though something as simple as humour, can…

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Forging a Future of Equality and Innovation: The Role of Diversity in Construction

Within the realm of hard hats and blueprints, women embarking on construction careers face an array of obstacles that extend far beyond mere bricks and mortar. The struggles they encounter, including limited maternity leave policies, workplace harassment and the enduring gender wage gap underscore the significant disparities within the industry. According to the ABS in…

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Building your team ahead of Queensland’s Major Projects Pipeline

With the launch Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report (QMPPR), it is clear that the Queensland construction boom is well and truly underway.  Queensland’s construction and infrastructure sectors are reported to experience a whopping $92 billion boom over the next 4 years with a major projects pipeline expected between 2023/24 and 2027/28, and the Olympics being…

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6 Infrastructure and Utilities Updates You Need to Know

Our news feeds have been buzzing with stories about substantial investments in recreational transportation infrastructure, ground-breaking approaches for Australia’s future pipelines, and the imminent finalisation of Sydney’s water pumping station. Here’s what else has been happening in the infrastructure and utilities space: Keeping it mobile – Tom O’Keane, Roads & Infrastructure Magazine Topcoat Asphalt Contractors…

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