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Strategic infrastructure investment supports connectivity, productivity and long-term national growth. (Image: methaphum/stock.adobe.com) Infrastructure Australia has released its Infrastructure Priority List, outlining a national investment blueprint for the next decade. The Infrastructure Priority List (IPL) provides independent, evidence-based advice to the Australian Government on the highest-priority proposals for investment over the next 10 years. The list features 68 proposals aimed at strengthening transport connectivity, ports and freight networks, water security, and supporting the transition to a net zero and clean energy economy. Infrastructure Australia chief executive officer Adam Copp said the list reflects a national assessment of infrastructure gaps and opportunities, identifying proposals to strengthen productivity, liveability and sustainability. “From our growing population and the strength of our economy to the liveability and connectivity of our cities and...

Vishu Kaushik secured a mechanical draftsperson role with Jennings Plumbing. (Image: TAFE NSW) A father of two who arrived in Australia seeking a better life has returned to his chosen field in the construction industry with the help of TAFE NSW. Vishu Kaushik emigrated to Australia from India in 2016. Despite 11 years’ experience as a mechanical engineer, he initially worked outside his profession at a Caltex service station to support his young family. “It was a difficult time. I left my country and was starting from zero and I endlessly applied for jobs in my field,” said Kaushik. “I was even going door to door with my résumé but was getting lots of knockbacks.” Support came through the  Institute of Applied Technology – Construction (IATC) , delivered by TAFE NSW, universities and industry partners. After a stint in a manufacturing job, the Oran Park father turned to IATC’s popular microcredentials. These bite-sized, flexible qualifications are aimed at helping existing ...

Land development and subdivision construction are forecast to grow across Victoria over the coming decade. (Image: Aisyaqilumar/stock.adobe.com) Land development sector activity in Victoria is forecast to rise almost 40 per cent by 2030, shrugging off recent stagnant growth and concerns around persistent housing stock deficiency. New data released by Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) Victoria reveals the housing infrastructure sector will benefit from a contraction in investment and activity in transport construction. “Housing is arguably the biggest public policy priority across Victoria and Australia at present. As the state’s population continues to soar, the Government will only prioritise and accelerate housing stock rollout further,” said CCF Victoria interim executive director Annie Kessell. “This will rely heavily on civil contractors to deliver the enabling infrastructure and services, such as demolition, land clearing and development, and subdivision construction. Th...

Vale Peter Bennett, chief executive officer of Clough. (Image: Webuild Group) Clough has announced the passing of chief executive officer Peter Bennett. The company shared the following statement. Statement from Clough It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our chief executive officer, Peter Bennett. Our entire organisation is grieving the loss of an exceptional leader, colleague, and friend. Peter was widely respected for his integrity, his unwavering commitment to excellence, and his genuine care for people. His influence on our company, our culture, and our industry will endure for many years to come. Peter led with humility, strength, and a clear vision for our future. He inspired those around him and created an environment built on trust, collaboration, and respect. His passing is an immeasurable loss for all of us who had the privilege of working with him. Our thoughts are with Peter’s family, friends, and all who are feeling the impact of this ...

The Warringah Freeway Upgrade. (Image: Transport for NSW) The Warringah Freeway Upgrade Joint Venture partners, CPB Contractors and DT Infrastructure, have won the Collaboration for Project Excellence category at the 2025-26 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence. The annual awards acknowledge effective partnerships, shared goals and outcomes, innovation through collaboration and positive impact. Commencing in 2021, the Warringah Freeway Upgrade has upgraded the freeway from its original construction in the 1960s to add extra lane capacity for the new Western Harbour Tunnel entries and exits. Improvements to the freeway will also make it safer and easier to use, more efficient and reliable for the benefit of all road users, including public transport users. Regarded as one of Australia’s most complex road upgrades, the project team has optimised available nightly lane closures to reduce the impact of works for the 250,000 motorists who use the freeway each day. Related stories...

Asta Vision Plus has been built around specific, day‑to‑day pain points in modern construction and infrastructure delivery. (Image: Gorodenkoff/stock.adobe.com) Elecosoft has released Asta Vision Plus, an upgrade to Asta Vision that gives construction and infrastructure delivery teams secure, AI‑ready API access to project schedule data. Many construction businesses still rely on spreadsheets, file exports and email to move program data between applications, creating version conflicts, rekeying errors and blind spots that only surface when projects are already off track. The upgrade is designed to address these challenges by making Asta Vision a governed system of record for project and program data and a reliable data foundation for business intelligence (BI) and artificial intelligence (AI) use cases. At the core of Asta Vision Plus is Asta Vision API, which provides secure, structured access to Asta Powerproject program data, including projects, tasks, workflows, progress peri...