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TOTAL PRECAST: SUSTAINABLY DRI...

WITH THE CASE FOR PRODUCTIVITY-ENHANCING METHODOLOGY IN THE CONSTRUCTION SPACE…
It is widely understood in the offsite space that building a structure from manufactured prefabricated components improves productivity by up to 10 percent. With many contractors continuing to focus on... READ MORE

ETHICS + THE STEEL SUPPLY CHAIN

WITH THE MODERN SLAVERY ACT COMING INTO EFFECT EARLIER THIS…
According to the 2018 Global Slavery Index, over 40 million people globally are subject to some form of modern slavery. Whilst Australia has one of the lowest rates of slavery... READ MORE

EDUCATION: NEW COURSES TO MEET...

WOODSOLUTIONS OUTLINES HOW AUSTRALIA'S EDUCATION SECTOR IS RESPONDING TO THE…
The trend towards offsite construction is creating a need for new onsite skills in project management and component assembly. This is being addressed by a new national program, being developed... READ MORE

BUILDING THE CASE FOR CHANGE: ...

THE CITY OF AUCKLAND, WHERE NEW ZEALAND’S HOUSING CRISIS IS…
One of the first 'visuals' to strike visitors to CoLab 2019's main presentations was an avenue of expertly constructed architectural models, which invited visitors to explore winning entries from the... READ MORE

THE TERMINATOR HIDDEN IN CONST...

RECENT PLACEMENT OF AUSTRALIAN PREFABRICATION MANUFACTURER STRONGBUILD INTO ADMINISTRATION HAS…
In the Strongbuild case, administrators were appointed and lending facilities withdrawn after Strongbuild's $40 million south-west Sydney construction contract was terminated without cause. Most cancellation rights in construction contracts only... READ MORE

OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION, WHOLEOF-...

A Q+A WITH AIQS MEMBER AJANTHA PREMARATHNA SHEDS LIGHT ON…
Research conducted by KPMG1 on how offsite manufacturing can transform our industry states "One of the key drivers for whole-life cost savings when using offsite manufacturing is in the enhanced... READ MORE

TIMBER TESTING’S STRUCTU...

STRUCTURAL COLLEGE BOARD CHAIR KARLIE COLLIS PRESENTS STRUCTURAL ENGINEER ASSOCIATE…
Associate Professor Benoit Gilbert from Griffith University's School of Engineering and Built Environment has been leading a team tasked with putting mass timber to the test at the Gold Coast... READ MORE

MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY’S N...

A PLANNED EXTENSION TO THE MELBOURNE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TO…
In late 2017 when the University of Melbourne acquired land at Fisherman's Bend in Melbourne, a scheme that looked set to contribute significantly to the offsite construction sector was set... READ MORE

PRECAST UTILISED IN GRAIN SILO...

ERECTED IN 1960, THE HISTORIC KINGS WHARF GRAIN SILOS IN…
The new ten-story Peppers Silo Hotel comprises 108 rooms, 52 of which are located in the former silo barrels and 56 in a new North Tower. The $25-million development also... READ MORE

VERTICAL THINKING

HELD ON 27 FEBRUARY AT HOLMESGLEN TAFE, CHADSTONE, MELBOURNE, A…
Topics under discussion included best practice timber construction including risk and value management approaches. The forum also looked at methods to maximise productivity and efficiencies during assembly and construction, while... READ MORE
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