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Business leaders advocate for Men's mental health reforms at work
Human Capital Management

Business leaders advocate for Men's mental health reforms at work

Business leaders and psychologists in Australia discuss the urgent need to improve men's mental health and challenge workplace stigmas.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023
WesTrac and Palantir renew Australian partnership for 5 years
Partner Programmes

WesTrac and Palantir renew Australian partnership for 5 years

The expanded partnership will initially focus on deploying Foundry across WesTrac's component rebuild centres and to inventory management teams.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023

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British firm IKAR Holdings appoints AI system to its board of directors
EduTech

British firm IKAR Holdings appoints AI system to its board of directors

In a pioneering move, British firm IKAR Holdings has appointed an AI system, IKONIC, to its board of directors.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
AVEVA and WorkPacks to boost the construction Industry
Software-as-a-Service

AVEVA and WorkPacks to boost the construction Industry

AVEVA has announced a strategic partnership with WorkPacks to boost construction industry productivity, cost-efficiency and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Chaos enhances Enscape for Mac to boost 3D visuals in architecture
Manufacturing

Chaos enhances Enscape for Mac to boost 3D visuals in architecture

Chaos bolsters Enscape for Mac, enhancing real-time 3D visualisation tools for architects with links to Archicad and Vectorworks software.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
TILTLABS expands into Geospatial Digital Twins for smart urban development
EduTech

TILTLABS expands into Geospatial Digital Twins for smart urban development

TILTLABS set to reshape urban environments with Geospatial Digital Twins, offering sustainable, efficient, and data-driven urban spaces.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023
India-UK collaboration: AI park ignites future trade
Partner Programmes

India-UK collaboration: AI park ignites future trade

India's Cabinet Minister underscores AI's pivotal role in boosting India-UK trade at a London summit with a new AI park.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023
HammerTech expands in New Zealand, takes on UK and Ireland
Construction

HammerTech expands in New Zealand, takes on UK and Ireland

Australian construction software firm HammerTech will open offices in the UK and Ireland, and increase its presence in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2023

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Strengthen the connection between design and make
Document Management

Strengthen the connection between design and make

The new tool could cut costly rework by helping construction teams make construction-ready decisions earlier and share project records more easily.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2023
Physical threats & abuse widespread in construction
Accident Compensation Corporation

Physical threats & abuse widespread in construction

Workers are avoiding injury reports as verbal abuse and physical threats remain common across New Zealand construction sites.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2023
Extreme weather undermines confidence in country’s infrastructure
Disaster Recovery

Extreme weather undermines confidence in country’s infrastructure

Only 7 percent of respondents trust the country's infrastructure to withstand extreme weather, as spending and project certainty falter.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 3rd Sep 2023
A collaborative way forward for infrastructure & construction
Tertiary education

A collaborative way forward for infrastructure & construction

The five-year plan aims to tackle workforce shortages, lift training standards and strengthen Māori participation across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2023
How will new energy standards affect Australia’s building sector?
Sustainability

How will new energy standards affect Australia’s building sector?

Homes could cost slightly more to build, but lower energy bills and emissions are expected as Australia lifts its NatHERS bar to seven stars.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2023
Construction partnership aims to accelerate growth sector-wide
Digital Transformation

Construction partnership aims to accelerate growth sector-wide

The sector’s productivity push is set to gain momentum as a new hub offers construction firms tools and support to scale up.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2023
Construction awards finalists for 2023 announced
Disaster Recovery

Construction awards finalists for 2023 announced

Finalists from more than 50 entries will vie for the Toki Paraihe, with 32 projects shortlisted across six categories.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
Feedback needed to reform building consents
Risk & Compliance

Feedback needed to reform building consents

Owners and builders could gain a faster, clearer process if MBIE’s overhaul reduces conflicting consent rules and delays across the sector.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Refurbishment project’s shrink-wrap alternative
Auckland Council

Refurbishment project’s shrink-wrap alternative

The council will reuse a fabric rail system on the Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre roof, avoiding single-use plastic during remedial works.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2023