The Australian forest Products Association (AFPA) has congratulated timber manufacturing trailblazer Hyne Group’s new partnership with UK based timber processor James Jones & Sons.
Modern manufacturing
Modern manufacturing
BlueScope and its partners have received a Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) grant from the Federal Government, which will enhance Australia’s sovereign manufacturing capability, and ensure we can make a substantive investment to get on with the job of making essential components for the clean energy transition including wind towers and solar farm componentry.
Corrosion resistant steel fencing
Corrosion resistant steel fencing
InfraBuild, in partnership with the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) and CSIRO, have embarked on an innovative and collaborative research project to develop more corrosion resistant steel products.
Construction plan could save economy billions
Construction plan could save economy billions
The construction industry will continue to take a leading role in rebuilding Australia’s economy with a further $17.9 billion in infrastructure funding announced in 2022-23’s Federal Budget.
Manufacturers ramp up new digital initiatives and sustainability focus
Manufacturers ramp up new digital initiatives and sustainability focus
New CBA research reveals manufacturing industry is set to enter a phase of growth.
Securing The Future Of Australian Steel
Securing The Future Of Australian Steel
The Australian Government is investing $55.4 million to shore up the supply of Australian steel to support renewable energy projects and our local Defence sector.
Construction activity improves in February 2022
Construction activity improves in February 2022
The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) improved by 7.5 points to 53.4 in February, indicating a recovery in activity across the construction sector after a sharp fall over the summer holiday period (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster expansion).
Victoria’s Construction Sector Booming
Victoria’s Construction Sector Booming
The Victorian Government is delivering continued economic certainty and growth with Victoria performing as the strongest state for construction work and the third strongest state overall, according to the latest CommSec State of the States report.
Pandemic drives ‘super cycle’ of housing demand
Pandemic drives ‘super cycle’ of housing demand
“Sales of new detached homes increased by a further 11.3 per cent in December,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.
InfraBuild acquires Mayfield site
InfraBuild acquires Mayfield site
InfraBuild recently reacquired vital infrastructure for its operations in the Port of Newcastle.