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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 ... -
Fuji SMBE Macquarie switchboards power $835m John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct redevelopment
The NSW Government’s $835 million redevelopment of the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct (JHHIP) is one of the state’s largest healthcare infrastructure projects, requiring electrical ... -
Philips Dynalite rebrands as Signify Dynalite
Signify has rebranded its lighting and space control platform as Signify Dynalite, aligning the established Dynalite brand more closely with Signify’s global connected lighting portfolio. Dynalite ... -
HIA hails growth in Key Apprenticeship Program as critical for skilled trades
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed data showing steady uptake of the Key Apprenticeship Program (KAP), which supports apprentices training in the home building sector. ... -
VTA calls for $2.5 billion TAFE infrastructure boost to grow apprenticeships
The Victorian TAFE Association (VTA) is calling for a $2.5 billion investment in TAFE campus infrastructure over the next decade to attract more young people into ... -
Clean Energy Council details new battery safety requirements
The Clean Energy Council is urging manufacturers, buyers and installers to prepare for new battery safety requirements following the release of a technical standard by Standards ... -
Fox ESS partners with Origin to connect home batteries to virtual power plant
Fox ESS has partnered with Origin to integrate its home energy storage systems with Origin Loop VPP, enabling eligible Australian households to connect their batteries to ... -
HIA urges increased apprentice training to support housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is using National Apprentice Week to highlight the urgent need for more apprentice training, warning that workforce shortages are limiting Australia’s ...
