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Image: hiyusuke9/stock.adobe.com Revizto , an integrated collaboration platform in the building information modelling space, has announced the launch of the Revizto Education and Development (RED) Academy. Designed to bring top-tier Revizto training directly to users, it is set to transform how users interact with and master the platform, ensuring they gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their projects. Empowering users with knowledge and expertise Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Revizto has consistently been at the forefront of streamlining and centralising project workflows and communication. With the launch of RED Academy on 22 July 2024, the company is taking another significant step forward in supporting its users. The platform is structured to provide a comprehensive educational pathway, guiding users from beginner to advanced levels. This ensures that learners can progress at their own pace, gaining deep insights into best practices, tools and technologies tha...

Students participating in the Komatsu Youth Program. (Images: Grizzly Bear) Komatsu Australia (Komatsu) has launched a new program during National Skills Week to nurture young talent and highlight the diverse career opportunities in the construction and mining sectors across the country. The program targets school and university students, as well as recent graduates, and includes several initiatives. These involve promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in schools, hosting technical workshops and seminars tailored to students and educators, providing work experience and placements within Komatsu, and partnering with educational organisations to develop curriculums and hands-on learning experiences. The aim is to raise awareness of the various roles in heavy industries. Zara Carey, general manager for people experience at Komatsu, believes the program will equip the next generation of industry leaders with the skills necessary for careers in heavy equipme...

Procore helped Woollam streamline its core business to identify and focus on the key drivers that deliver greater accessibility, efficiency and profitability outcomes. (Images: Procore) From its humble beginnings, Procore has grown into a powerhouse in the construction industry, pioneering a new era of data-driven innovation. Reflecting on Procore’s remarkable growth reveals a story deeply rooted in the passion and vision of its founder and CEO, Tooey Courtemanche. Courtemanche’s journey into construction began early. Growing up in California, he worked after school at a construction company, gaining hands-on experience from a young age. After high school, he briefly attended college before deciding to pursue a career as a carpenter and also working as a real estate developer in his early 20s. Tooey Courtemanche, CEO of Procore. “I gained experience in everything from swinging a hammer to managing project budgets,” Courtemanche recalls. “I then left the construction industry, ...

Samantha Grant, women in construction lead for the Western Harbour Tunnel project at ACCIONA. (Image: Clara Millan) Purpose-driven, passionate and incredibly inspiring, Samantha Grant is smashing ceilings and opening doors for women in construction. Samantha Grant, women in construction lead for the Western Harbour Tunnel project at ACCIONA, is spearheading efforts to promote equity and diversity in the industry. Her dedication shines through in her innovative programs designed not only to attract women to construction but also to retain them. However, advocating for women in male‐dominated fields wasn’t always part of Grant’s plan. Reflecting on her journey, she recalls her days as a Year 10 student choosing electives, never imagining she would end up leading initiatives for women in construction. “I did a communications degree and thought I was going to be a journalist,” says Grant. “I ended up falling into education, working at the Royal Ballet School – an international schoo...

Metal waste from the demolition of Central Pier was sent to local businesses for recycling. (Image: Development Victoria) Over 80 per cent of the waste materials from the demolition of Central Pier are being repurposed in construction and manufacturing throughout Victoria. To date, around 10,000 tonnes of steel, concrete, bricks, timber and electronic waste from the pier have been recycled by Victorian-based companies. This initiative supports Development Victoria’s goals of promoting sustainable construction … The post Victoria’s Central Pier recycled into roads and new builds appeared first on Inside Construction . View Source

The Star Gold Coast. (Image: Nigel Hallet) The Star Gold Coast’s second and taller hotel and apartment tower, part of a $2 billion masterplan, has topped out at 65 storeys. This $400 million tower, which will house a new collection of apartments managed by The Star Residences , has completed its vertical construction, with an opening slated for early 2025. This is the second landmark tower on the Gold Coast being developed by The Star Entertainment Group and its consortium partners, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium. It follows the top-out of the first 53-storey tower, which marked the Australian debut of the Dorsett hotel brand in September 2021. The joint venture partners are also working on the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane project, featuring The Star Brisbane, which will begin a phased opening on 29 August 2024. Standing at 200 metres, the new Gold Coast tower will complement its sister tower, along with the existing five-star The Star Grand hotel and ...

The new Adelaide Marriott Hotel. (Image: RoyVphotography) The new Adelaide Marriott Hotel, constructed by BESIX Watpac, has officially opened its doors. Situated within the historic General Post Office (GPO) building – a heritage-listed landmark that has stood at the corner of King William and Franklin Streets for over 150 years – the hotel blends modern luxury with a storied past. Al Crosby, general manager for Victoria at BESIX Watpac, praised the construction team’s hard work, resilience and innovative, solutions-driven approach in completing the hotel. “A job of this scale and complexity exemplifies BESIX Watpac’s ability to deliver exceptional world-class projects,” said Crosby. “It stands as another outstanding addition to our distinguished global portfolio across the residential and hotels sector, which includes iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and the Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences in Dubai.” Crosby also highlighted that construction of the Adelaide Marriott...

Artist’s impression: Tapangka on Franklin. (Image: South Australian Government) Community consultation has now opened for the redevelopment of the former Adelaide Bus Station on Franklin Street in the CBD. The public can explore indicative concepts and new visuals for the proposed mixed-use, multi-storey ‘Tapangka on Franklin’ development. The project is expected to provide accommodation for around 1,000 people, with 35 per cent designated as affordable housing. The former Adelaide Bus Station site is set to be transformed with mixed-use towers and a signature building, including a hotel with over 200 rooms, a significant build-to-rent component, market housing for sale, and a variety of commercial and retail spaces. Renewal SA will lead community engagement for the development plans, hosting a drop-in session on 27 August 2024, at 28 Leigh Street in the CBD. Feedback is also being collected online until 15 September. Related stories: Adelaide’s Keystone Tower receives plann...

Encardio Rite provides web-based monitoring solutions tailored for bridges and structures. (Image: Encardio Rite) Bestech Australia (Bestech) has reinforced its partnership with Encardio Rite, a leading company in geotechnical sensing, instrumentation and monitoring. As the distribution partner of Encardio Rite in Oceania, including Australia and the Pacific Nations, Bestech is renewing its commitment to this relationship. Together, they will focus on introducing new products and capabilities to support earthworks testing across the geotechnical, construction, mining, rail and marine industries. With over five decades of experience in the geotechnical industry, Encardio Rite specialises in sensors, data and infrastructure intelligence for geotechnical applications. Through Bestech, companies in Australia and the Pacific Nations can now access an expanded range of world-leading technology used in some of the largest geotechnical and infrastructure projects worldwide. Rushil Khann...

Tunnel boring machine Betty has had its cutterhead removed after completing its journey from the Clyde Maintenance Facility to Sydney Olympic Park. (Image: Sydney Metro) As passengers enjoy the speed and efficiency of the new metro service beneath the city, construction continues around the clock to advance the 24-kilometre Sydney Metro Wes t railway to Westmead. The Sydney Metro project has recently achieved significant milestones, including the arrival of two mega tunnel boring machines (TBMs) at Sydney Olympic Park to complete the first two tunnel entries for the future station. TBM Betty, named after Olympic champion Betty Cuthbert, arrived in June, followed by TBM Dorothy, named after human rights activist Dorothy Buckland-Fuller, on 29 July. Over the past 10 months, these TBMs have completed the 4.6-kilometre tunnels from Clyde, where the future Sydney Metro West stabling and maintenance facility will be located, to Sydney Olympic Park. New South Wales Minister for Transpo...

Image: Prime Creative Media. In September 2025, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre will host Converge, an exciting new event for the municipal works, commercial and civil construction sectors. Converge will bring together top decision-makers from municipal works, civil and commercial construction, creating a vibrant space for sharing cutting-edge tools, ideas and technologies in these sectors. As Australia’s only one-stop-shop for subcontractors, project engineers, council fleet managers and large-scale construction contractors, the event promises an immersive experience. Attendees can expect live demonstrations, equipment showcases and dynamic conference spaces, providing invaluable solutions for building and maintaining Australia’s future. Take a journey The event will take attendees on a journey from small-scale projects to major utility centres, public lands and civil and commercial construction sites. Co-located with No-Dig Down Under , Converge will attract en...

The 2024 Autodesk Challenge Cup finalists have been announced. (Image: Autodesk) This year’s 2024 Autodesk Challenge Cup featured 11 cross-disciplinary teams from Australian universities, all tackling the theme of Smart Building; Connected Communities . The event, facilitated by prefabAUS, a peak body for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, showcased innovative solutions from across the nation. In the first half of 2024, students – Australia’s future leaders in built design – worked on solutions to address the challenge: “How can ‘Smart Building’ connect communities, deliver social capital and foster positive health and wellbeing outcomes?” The teams were asked to explore how “smart” building practices could be used to create an architectural intervention that supports real intergenerational connections in built environment programs. They were then tasked with designing a medium-rise accommodation typology of between three to six storeys, co-locate...

Image: 安琦 王/stock.adobe.com RMIT has introduced a suite of vocational education skill sets aimed at preparing the local building design and construction workforce for a clean economy future. These three qualifications, collectively known as the Sustainable Building Design Skill Sets , will provide both current and prospective workers with knowledge in sustainable building design, construction and retrofitting, and operations. Mish Eastman, deputy vice chancellor of Vocational Education and vice president at RMIT, underscored the significance of such initiatives. She said, “As Australia’s largest dual-sector university, RMIT and our College of Vocational Education is primed to support the transition to a clean economy through the co-creation and delivery of new and emerging skills – working hand in glove with our industry partners, communities and government.” “These sustainable building design skill sets are an example of true industry-embedded co-design that ensures we address ...

Elizabeth Briggs, apprentice bricklayer. (Image: Brick & Block Careers) More young women are working in the construction industry than ever before, but it’s still not enough, according to BuildSkills Australia (BuildSkills). During this year’s National Skills Week, BuildSkills analysts examined the data on female participation in construction. Brett Schimming, chief executive officer of BuildSkills, noted that there has been a strong push to attract … The post BuildSkills highlights surge in young women in construction appeared first on Inside Construction . View Source

Artist’s impression: The new Shellharbour Hospital. (Image: NSW Government) Construction of the new Shellharbour Hospital is progressing as planned with the appointment of the main works contractor. New South Wales Minister for Health Ryan Park announced that BESIX Watpac has been selected to build the hospital ­– a component of the over $780 million Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services project – following a competitive tender process. “I’m delighted that we have reached another milestone in this important project, which will deliver a suite of enhanced healthcare facilities for the residents of the Illawarra as well as hundreds of local jobs,” said Park. “The new Shellharbour Hospital will ensure the local community has first-class healthcare at their doorstep in state-of-the-art facilities.” The project, jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments, includes an expanded emergency department, increased surgical capacity, and enhanced services such as rehabilit...

Artist’s impression: Precinct 75. (Image: Cox Architecture) Coronation Property Group (Coronation) has officially commenced construction on Precinct 75, a $420 million master-planned build-to-rent (BTR) community in Sydney, marked by a sod-turning event. The former industrial site on Mary Street in St Peters will be transformed into a new lifestyle destination for the inner west, offering over 200 BTR homes just 15 minutes from Sydney’s CBD. The project will feature a range of amenities for residents, including a resort-style pool, gymnasium and shared green spaces, such as a fully fenced dog park accessible to both residents and the wider community. The site will also boast 15,000 square metres of artisanal retail and commercial space, honouring its historical significance as a ‘makers precinct’ and embracing its industrial heritage. Designed by Cox Architecture, Precinct 75 will integrate with the creative vibrancy of Sydney’s inner west, delivering more accessible homes with ...

Queensland Minister Lance McCallum with Free Apprenticeship recipient Atticus Bonney and first-year apprentice Kody Liekmeier. (Image: Supplied by the Queensland Government) Thousands of first-year construction apprentices across Queensland can now access up to $1,000 in cost-of-living relief, thanks to the State Government’s expansion of a key Homes for Queenslanders  fund. The Free Tools for First Years program has been extended to include over 10,000 eligible apprentices in trades such as construction, plumbing, engineering and electrical, helping them get set up for successful careers on Queensland’s Big Build. Queensland Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development Lance McCallum said: “Our apprentices are critical to the success of Queensland’s construction industry; by providing up to $1,000 for their tools, we’re ensuring they have what they need to excel from day one.” Any first-year construction apprentice who started...

Artist’s impression: The Rockhampton Hospital Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit. (Image: Broad Construction) Broad Construction, a subsidiary of CPB Contractors and member of CIMIC Group , has been selected by Queensland Health to construct the new Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Rockhampton Hospital as part of a significant expansion and refurbishment project. The new Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit building project is being delivered as part of the Queensland Government’s long‐term building replacement strategy within the larger Queensland Health Big Build program. These works will increase capacity at the hospital to a total of 32 beds, consisting of 25 general acute beds and seven high‐dependency beds. CIMIC Group executive chairman Juan Santamaria noted that Broad Construction, with its experience in constructing world-class health facilities, is well-suited to contribute to the Queensland Health Big Build. “This state‐of‐the‐art facility will provide high qualit...

Artist’s impression: Townsville’s Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre. (Image: Supplied by the Queensland Government) The Queensland Government has unveiled plans for a new $15 million skills and training facility in Townsville, aimed at boosting the region’s green hydrogen workforce. Townsville’s Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre will equip local workers with the expertise needed to fill thousands of new jobs created under the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan and the Clean Energy Workforce Roadmap. Shayne La Combre, CEO of the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) , indicated that the new facility will serve as a cornerstone for preparing Queensland’s plumbing and fire protection professionals. “With the ability to deliver high-quality training locally where it’s most needed and the flexibility to customise programs to industry demands, this facility will be a crucial hub for developing future skills, driving innovation and boosting economic growth in the reg...