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Australian government launches Male Allies Challenge to back women in construction
Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles has launched the Male Allies Challenge at a construction site in Logan, calling on men across Australia’s construction sector ... -
AER decisions indicate a willingness to protect competitive markets from DNSP abuses
Victoria’s electricity distribution network service providers (DNSPs) could soon be forced to reckon with new constraints that challenge ‘business-as-usual’, and those constraints may actually unlock freer, ... -
Housing Industry Association calls for major overhaul of National Construction Code
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has lodged a major submission calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the National Construction Code (NCC), warning that excessive regulation and ... -
The cheaper home batteries boom: Big promise, bigger pressure and real risks ahead
Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program, launched on 1 July 2025, is a landmark national investment in household energy resilience. By offering around 30% off eligible home ... -
Kennards Hire launches Temporary Fencing Solutions for major projects
Kennards Hire has unveiled its Temporary Fencing Solutions offering, expanding its Specialist Solutions capability to better support Tier 1 contractors and major infrastructure projects. The service provides ... -
National Building Products Coalition releases Good Practice Conformity Guide
The National Building Products Coalition (NBPC) has released the Building Product Information – Good Practice Conformity Guide, bringing together leading bodies from across Australia’s building supply ... -
IPD partners with RP Group to expand emergency lighting offering
IPD has partnered with RP Group, a global developer of emergency lighting technologies, in a move that expands its capabilities in the Australian market. RP Group ... -
Kennards Hire expands Specialist Solutions offering
Kennards Hire has expanded its Specialist Solutions capability to better support major infrastructure and complex projects across Australia and New Zealand. The enhanced service provides end-to-end ... -
Monash University research reveals faster-drying roads for construction
Engineers at Monash University have published research outlining a faster and more reliable way to dry road-base materials, a development that could help reduce weather-related construction ... -
Why one-time construction safety training isn’t enough in 2026
Companies should remind workers about construction safety and emphasise that saving lives is more important than risking them. Unfortunately, many teams opt for a one-and-done training ...
