September 2018 - Get Building

Construction and transport workers face high-risk of traumatic spinal injuries

Published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, the study investigated 824 cases of people admitted to NSW hospitals over three years with workplace-related traumatic spinal injuries.

Sep 28, 2018

High performance fire protection with Gyprock Glasroc F

CSR Gyprock has launched Glasroc F, a paperless gypsum board offering high performance fire protection for structural steel columns and beams. Reinforced with glass fibre and providing up to 120 minutes fire protection, Glasroc F is installed in a single, joint-less layer.

Sep 27, 2018

Tasmania is well in the game and up on the Scorecard

Tasmania is well in the game and up on the Scorecard as far as growth in housing and its economy are concerned, HIA Executive Director – Tasmania, Rick Sassin said.

Sep 27, 2018

Brighter future for Victoria’s built environment with Build-to-Rent

In supporting the establishment of a new build-to-rent housing sector in Victoria, the Victorian Government is opening the door for industry to deliver more affordable, sustainable and liveable housing for Victorians, according to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).

Sep 27, 2018

New energy rule to curb bill shock

Gas and electricity retailers will be required to notify customers of price changes at least five days before they take effect as a result of a new rule following a final determination made by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC).

Sep 27, 2018

Cattle Fencing Project in Gingin, Western Australia

Cyclone Ringlock Cattle Fencing Project in Gingin, Western Australia, by G.T. Harley Fencing.

Sep 27, 2018

Toro® remote controlled compact utility loaders

Toro® TX 1000 and 320-D compact utility loaders are available with a Hetronic Industrial Radio Remote Control (RRC) System from HMS Equipment.

Sep 27, 2018

Business owners back decision to go it alone

Business owners know what it takes to strike a work-life balance with research revealing many are in it for the long-ride.

Sep 27, 2018

Affordable housing and hotel on World Trade Centre site

A new development with apartments and a hotel on the former riverside World Trade Centre site will also offer 20 affordable homes offered at 50 per cent below market rents in perpetuity.

Sep 25, 2018

Breaking ground on Western Sydney Airport

Construction on Western Sydney Airport will begin – boosting jobs, creating much-needed infrastructure and strengthening the economy.

Sep 25, 2018

Plans for Gold Coast Airport hotel and conference facility approved

Business and leisure travellers are set to benefit from the Federal Government’s approval of plans to develop a new hotel and conference facility in the Gold Coast Airport’s terminal precinct.

Sep 24, 2018

Encouraging a competitive infrastructure construction market

Examining how procurement policy and practices can deliver better value for taxpayers and foster the development of expertise and experience in the construction sector will be the focus of a report commissioned by Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack.

Sep 24, 2018