Wages stir as building projects boom
The infrastructure boom could last longer than the mining boom, engineers have forecast as rising job vacancies on hundreds of projects around the country push up wages.
Construction expands as engineering offset apartments
The figures show the continued turning of the construction industry as infrastructure work picks up the slack of a retreating residential sector.
UEM Sunrise to launch Zaha Hadid Melbourne project
Developer said late architect's personal involvement in the project helped get it over the planning line.
Ban combustible panels, Senate report says
Sweeping recommendation tries to resolve problems of a construction industry with no clear lines of responsibility or accountability.
Cladding fallout could slow development
One consequence for the construction industry of non-compliant cladding could be to push privatised building surveyors out of the chain.
Collapse of Ostwald attracts bidder interest
Fifteen parties have signed confidentiality agreements to examine the books of collapsed privately owned contractor Ostwald Brothers, which rode high on the coal seam gas boom in Queensland earlier this decade.
Downer board hit with anti-Adani resolution
One hundred and fifty Downer retail investors have signed a resolution asking the company to stop taking on coal projects.
Shell's Charlie project lifts Qld coal seam gas
Shell has brought into production the next big lick of coal seam gas from its Queensland operations.
Poly chooses Grimshaw for George Street tower
Developer appoints Grimshaw for first Australian commercial tower.
Infrastructure boom is upon us, says Boral boss
Boral chief executive Mike Kane expects Australia's infrastructure boom to last for up to 10 years and deliver even bigger profit impetus th...
Engineering construction leaps, but housing still tepid
Engineering construction posted the biggest quarterly gain on record, offsetting the tepid performances of residential and non-residential c...
