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Concrete becomes the finish at Skye by Pikos
20+ hour, 4+ min ago (463+ words) Maintaining a consistent finish was critical to achieving the project's architectural design. (Image: ECOTONE) At Skye by Pikos in Brisbane, exposed concrete is both structure and finish, placing pressure on construction quality and long-term durability. By Cadell Taye, CEO of…...
MODEL appoints builder for Melbourne built-to-rent projects
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (607+ words) Artist's impression: MODEL's Johnston Street project will deliver around 240 homes. (Images: MODEL) MODEL has appointed Multiplex under an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreement for its first two built-to-rent (BTR) projects in Abbotsford, with a combined development cost of around $330 million....
Q-ton turns up the heat on efficiency
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (1306+ words) Q-ton captures heat from outside air to produce high-temperature hot water. (Images: MHIAA) High-demand commercial buildings rely on hot water every day. Q-ton air-to-water heat pump systems are reducing the energy use, running costs and emissions behind that supply. Glen…...
Komatsu Rental gives contractors control without ownership
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (636+ words) Komatsu Rental is building out a national model for equipment hire, focused on availability, support and consistent performance. Utilisation is the primary measure in fleet strategy, and hire offers a pragmatic way to maintain control. Rather than tying up capital…...
Webuild looks beyond the build in Australia
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (1023+ words) Artist's impression: Webuild is delivering the New Women and Babies Hospital Project in Perth. (Images: Webuild) As Webuild pursues its next stage of growth in Australia, it is focused on creating lasting impact beyond project wins. Across Webuild's operations in…...
Coating steel fasteners against corrosion
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (1078+ words) Coatings span basic protective finishes to systems for sustained aggressive exposure. (Image: p a w e l/stock. adobe. com) Corrosion of steel fasteners is inevitable, but with the right coating system, its progression can be effectively controlled. Most fasteners…...
Women building telecommunications careers in regional Australia
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (544+ words) Empowered Women in Trades has welcomed the nbn team to the EWIT village, highlighting women building hands-on careers in telecommunications. By Melinda Davis, GM of Empowered Women in Trades. It is important to shine a light on the people and…...
Coates expands generator fleet to meet construction demand
1+ week, 2+ day ago (336+ words) The new generators are compatible with B5 B20 biodiesel blends. (Images: Coates) Coates has expanded its containerised generator fleet to support construction and heavy industry operations. The investment will double the size of Coates" large-capacity generator fleet this year, with further investment…...
Countdown begins for 2026 Women in Industry Awards
1+ week, 4+ day ago (271+ words) The evening celebrates the achievements of women across industry. (Image: Prime Creative Media) Tickets are selling fast for the 2026 Women in Industry Awards, with organisers issuing a final call to secure a place at the event. Hosted by Prime Creative…...
Hiring for skills in construction matters more than ever
2+ week, 1+ day ago (601+ words) Nex Gen's Lauren Fahey is urging the construction sector to rethink how it attracts, recruits and retains women as redundancy patterns expose deeper flaws. By Lauren Fahey, executive director at Nex Gen. Over the past few months, I've been contacted…...