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HIRE26 program confirmed
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (399+ words) The Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA) has confirmed the full program for HIRE26, taking place at Sydney Showground in Sydney Olympic Park from 20 to 21 May 2026. The event brings together hire companies, equipment suppliers, industry professionals and decision-makers from across Australia…...
Semco turns diversity into performance
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (180+ words) One Semco diesel mechanic apprentice is proving that when barriers come down, skills, safety and culture rise....
Webuild named in TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2026 list
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (19+ words) Webuild has been named in the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2026 list, recognised as a "global construction innovator....
Students get up close with Komatsu machinery
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (17+ words) Komatsu has welcomed students from Forest Lake and Mabel Park State High Schools to its Brisbane facility....
Zadie Workwear changes the game for women on the tools
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (258+ words) Nex Gen spotlights Zadie Workwear, a brand addressing the gap in fit, function and comfort for women working on construction sites....
Sekisui House Australia tops out Veue at The Orchards
1+ week, 5+ day ago (107+ words) Sekisui House Australia has topped out Veue (Stage 4), the largest residential stage within The Orchards masterplan....
ALTA Property gets green light for Melbourne tower renewal
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (409+ words) ALTA Property has received planning approval for a $200 million adaptive re-use project at 10 Queens Road, Melbourne, transforming a former commercial tower into 169 apartments. Designed by Fraser & Partners, the renewed building will offer a mix of one, two and three-bedroom residences,…...
MODEL appoints builder for Melbourne built-to-rent projects
1+ week, 4+ day ago (266+ words) MODEL has appointed Multiplex under an Early Contractor Involvement agreement for its first two built-to-rent projects in Abbotsford....
Why research on women in construction matters
1+ week, 4+ day ago (16+ words) Dr Gretchen Gagel outlines how global research informs efforts to increase women's participation in construction....
Removing the barriers that push women out of construction
1+ week, 4+ day ago (577+ words) By Cathryn Greville, CEO of NAWIC. Across the board, people stay in positive workplace environments that meet their needs, and NAWIC research shows that even in "supportive" workplaces, there are still issues. This includes inadequate health and safety policies, a…...