29 December 2011
Mining exploration may benefit from a range of new scientific techniques that can be used to locate gold and copper - extending the life of the boom.In recent years the construction industry has grown alongside developments in the mining and resources sec... read full story
28 December 2011
A multinational company has completed work on the $3.4 million theatre and cultural centre development at Macquarie University.In recent weeks the state government has announced various partnerships with companies operating in the commercial sector in ord... read full story
23 December 2011
Major road works are due to kick off on the Sunshine Coast as the local council plans to overhaul the region's transport infrastructure.It has been a year of big announcements in the construction sector, with a number of projects kicking off across the co... read full story
22 December 2011
Commuters in Sydney have long been calling for upgrades to major transport routes in order to reduce travel time to and from work. And while some people may protest against spending on roads, it seems that people who use the city's M5 South West motorway... read full story
21 December 2011
Improving the skill and knowledge of employees can boost long-term profit margins and productivity within the workplace. It is also a great way to retain staff and lay the foundations for a successful and prosperous career in the construction industry. A... read full story
21 December 2011
With the countdown to Christmas officially now in the single digits, now is a great time to reflect on a productive year of new design and construction jobs - and identify new opportunities as we move into 2012. In the past week alone, we have seen a numb... read full story
20 December 2011
The city of Sydney has a few jewels in its crown, but none more so than the flags that set sail at the Opera House. And while the initial construction of this major development was heavily criticised, it has become an important cultural symbol and touris... read full story
19 December 2011
Work on a major building project in Victoria will start shorty after the government announced its official contractors. PCL Construction, which is Canada's largest enterprise within this sector, has taken on work in Victoria. The state's newest health f... read full story
16 December 2011
The burgeoning relationship between the mining and construction sectors continues to flourish with news that more projects are due to kick off around the country. And after a long period of deliberation it seems that Wesfarmers has finally given its chem... read full story
15 December 2011
Jobseekers in the mining and construction industry will be interested to learn that employment conditions are improving, according to a recent report. The quarterly Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Australia results were released earlier this week (Dec... read full story