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‘Optioneering’, new procurement method for projects

Success on a VicRoads infrastructure project has led to a new method for procurement on construction projects being promoted, which helps find alternative, more appropriate resources.

July 26, 2011

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Training required for NBN project

The National Broadband Network is calling for registered training providers to bring NBN workers’ skills up to the level required to work on the nationwide project.

July 6, 2011

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Carbon price must consider property and construction

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released a paper that supports a carbon price if the property and construction industry is likewise supported under a carbon pricing scheme.

June 30, 2011

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Employer confidence strong for resources sector

An employment report issued by Hudson shows that employer confidence supports positive employment expectations across all industries, particularly in the resources sector.

June 30, 2011

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Improving value through lean construction

Imagine transforming unreliable and unaccountable supply and production chain participants into value adding team members.

June 7, 2011

Blogs

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

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ARC wins contract for Sydney’s One Central Park project

The Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) has won a contract to supply approximately 7,000 tons of reinforcing steel to the One Central Park residential and retail complex at the former Carlton United Brewery site on Broadway in Sydney.

May 25, 2011

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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

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