Google to invest in solar projects Google’s US office has announced it will invest US$280 million (A$265 million) in home solar projects to promote clean energy use. June 15, 2011 News
Queensland budget focuses on IT, infrastructure projects IT and infrastructure projects will be the focus for Queensland over the next few years with the state budget allocating billions of dollars for technology and infrastructure investments. June 15, 2011 News
Skills shortage prompts construction, engineering pay rises Skills shortages at the professional/technical job level within the construction and engineering, and manufacturing and technical/trade sectors have led to a rise in wages. June 9, 2011 News
Head changes at Australian Institute of Project Management The Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) has appointed a new CEO and operations manager, replacing the role of general manager. June 6, 2011 News
NSW Government to support ICT partner projects The NSW Government has announced its support for a number of technology projects at ICT exhibition CeBIT this week. Financial support will come via 11 consortium grants as part of its Collaborative Solutions program. June 3, 2011 News
Coffey, Abigroup to work on Holbrook Bypass project Global professional services consultancy Coffey International has secured a contract with construction specialist Abigroup to deliver construction materials testing services for the Holbrook Bypass on the Hume Highway, New South Wales. June 2, 2011 News
Abigroup named project manager for Townsville rebuild Townsville City Council have awarded the project of rebuilding the Queensland city’s roads to engineering and construction firm Abigroup. The cost of the rebuild, following severe flooding earlier this year, is estimated at $50 million. May 18, 2011 News
NBN project launched in Armidale Prime Minister Julia Gillard has officially launched the National Broadband Network (NBN) project. The first mainland location to be connected to the $36 billion project was Armidale in New South Wales, where Gillard and Minister for Communications Stephen Conroy announced the milestone. May 18, 2011 News
