Survey shows need for centralised contracting Almost two-thirds of organisations indicate that creating a visible talent pool is the largest contractor workforce related issue, according to a survey conducted by talent management solutions provider PageUp People. May 18, 2011 News
Australian project company named Gartner Cool Vendor Global research firm Gartner has named Australian project company TOP, which stands for Totally Optimized Projects, in its Cool Vendor category. May 17, 2011 News
John Holland names KBR for NSW metro rail project Construction contracting firm John Holland has named engineering services firm KBR as the provider of engineering design and construction support services on New South Wales’ South West Rail Link (SWRL) project. May 12, 2011 News
Coal projects to boost regional Queensland Four new coal projects slated for the Galilee Basin in central Queensland will be the catalyst for infrastructure in the region. May 12, 2011 News
Project management training company named BRW Fast Starter Training organisation Transformed has been named on BRW’s 2011 Fast Starter list, which ranks businesses boasting exceptional growth. May 6, 2011 News
No new major projects in Victoria’s State Budget Victoria’s State Budget has accommodated funding for major projects initiated by the former Labor government, but will not start any new major projects because of the higher than expected debt incurred, according to Treasurer Kim Wells. May 5, 2011 News
Mining projects encourage two-speed economy Investment spend is Australia is heavily weighted towards mining projects, which may indicate a two-speed economy, noted a report by Deloitte Access Economics. May 5, 2011 News
Queensland investment led by resources projects Resources projects dominate investment in Queensland, according a report by Deloitte Access Economics. May 5, 2011 News
