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The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is using National Apprentice Week to highlight the urgent need for more apprentice training, warning that workforce shortages are limiting Australia’s ability to meet housing demand. Shortages in critical residential construction roles, particularly carpentry, are continuing to restrict building capacity nationwide. ADVERTISEMENT “Workforce shortages remain one of the biggest constraints on increasing home building activity, with the nation needing an estimated 83,000 additional skilled workers across our ...
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 preview, giving practitioners early access to the next edition before its full publication. Jurisdictions may consider adoption from 1 May 2026. The preview reflects updates informed by public consultation and technical review, helping building professionals understand changes that could affect their projects. ADVERTISEMENT Key updates in NCC 2025 Proposals not included Some public comment proposals have been excluded from NCC 2025: The NCC 2025 pr...
NHP Electrical Engineering Products has upgraded its Auckland facility, making it the company’s second-largest distribution centre alongside its main hub in Laverton, Victoria. The upgrade was completed to increase capacity, improve safety and compliance and make distribution more efficient as demand continues to grow. ADVERTISEMENT The project included expanded storage, improved safety measures and updated workflows to support faster and more efficient operations. The site has also been designed to accommodate future growth. “This investment r...
Telecommunications services are a lifeline during emergencies, supporting mobile networks, internet access, financial transactions and the rapid dissemination of critical information from authorities. As recovery efforts begin in areas affected by floods or fires, there is a real risk of unscrupulous operators presenting themselves as cablers, particularly for home and small business installations. ADVERTISEMENT Telecommunications sparkies are required by law to be registered and to provide compliance certificates to clients after completing wo...
Blackout-hit Iraq is to receive its first liquefied natural gas cargo this year, with Qatar expected to be the supplier, according to analysts. Iraq has not ruled out importing LNG from other countries including Oman and Algeria, but analysts believe Qatar is the most likely given its proximity to Iraq, its massive LNG output and the fact that the two countries maintain good ties. Last October US company Excelerate Energy signed an agreement with Baghdad for the supply and operation of a large offshore LNG import terminal with a value of abou...
Boerger has unveiled the OrbitGrinder, a cutting-basket macerator engineered to deliver consistent solids reduction while safeguarding pumps and downstream process equipment in wastewater and sludge handling applications. At the core of the OrbitGrinder is a distinctive star-shaped blade arrangement, which maintains even circumferential speed at every cutting point. Unlike conventional macerators with round perforated disks, this design ensures homogenous maceration of solids and reliable protection against blockages. The macerator features...
Aeris Resources will acquire Peel Mining’s South Cobar copper project in a $214 million landmark deal, while Peel spins out its remaining Cobar Basin assets into a new ASX-listed explorer, NewCo. The transaction delivers Peel shareholders a total consideration of $0.234 per share, combining Aeris shares and proposed NewCo shares. Under a scheme of arrangement, Aeris will acquire 100 per cent of Peel’s shares, gaining control of the Mallee Bull and Wirlong copper projects. At the same time, Peel’s high-grade Southern Nights Complex, cash an...
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released a Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement to progress legislative reforms aimed at improving safety, productivity and competitiveness across Australia’s rail networks. The C-RIS focusses on 12 legislative reforms recommended in the 2024 review of Australia’s Rail Safety National Law (RSNL) to: The 12 proposed reforms are designed to build interoperability and greater transparency directly into the law. They include new governance arrangements to support long-term reform, reduce operationa...
Start-up Zone of Shenzhen Guangming Science City by Tongji Architecture Design. © Zhang Chao How can highly complex research programs be spatially organized in ways that foster safety, support technological development, and promote exchange? Two recent projects by Tongji Architecture Design demonstrate how architecture can function as an infrastructural platform for emerging scientific fields while developing new typologies between laboratory, campus, and urban building block. Research is not understood as an isolated practice but as a collect...
Hundreds of thousands of new residents moving into a region just north of Brisbane will benefit from critical wastewater upgrades. The first phase of a Unitywater project will see two wastewater pump stations upgraded and 3km of pipeline laid to support 26,000 people, while the second phase will support around 100,000 residents through the installation of a new pipeline connected to the South Caboolture wastewater treatment plant. Downer is carrying out the project, with initial geotechnical investigations and vacuum excavation to get under...
A second train has joined the testing fleet on the Southwest Metro line, bringing southwest Sydney a step closer to metro services extending to Bankstown later this year. The train will run alongside the original test train, which is currently operating under “loaded” conditions – carrying 106 containers filled with 115,500 litres of water. This is the equivalent weight of 1540 passengers, allowing the testing team to check the performance of the train at full passenger capacity. The train has already completed more than 500 kilometres o...
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero of UK has announced the results of a clean energy auction, spanning solar, onshore wind, and tidal projects. Around 4.9 GW of solar capacity was awarded across 157 projects, along with 1.3 GW of onshore wind from 28 projects, and 20.9 MW of tidal stream capacity from four projects. The tariffs for onshore wind capacity was £72.24 per MWh, while the tariff for solar projects was £65.23 per MWh, both substantially lower than the £147 per MWh benchmark associated with new gas-fired generation. More...
Integrated subsurface, wells, and facilities specialist, Elemental Energies, announces its acquisition of the specialist geoscience company, Applied Petroleum Technology AS (APT). APT provides petroleum geochemistry, basin modelling and subsurface analysis to support well exploration, production and P&A decisions, with a long-established track record supporting operators across complex basins of varying maturity. The strategic move strengthens Elemental Energies’ existing subsurface capability, creating an integrated and unrivalled t...
The water company is seeking to significantly improve its ability to detect leakage and bursts across its trunk mains network, where current monitoring coverage remains limited. Thames says this lack of visibility restricts early detection and response, increasing the risk of water loss, asset failure, and service disruption. To address this, the utility intends to roll out a Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) fibre sensing solution, with the ambition of achieving near-100% coverage across its trunk mains estate. According to Thames Water, D...
Elevra Lithium Limited could supply up to 144,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate per year to Canada, after it signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mangrove Lithium. While a binding definitive agreement between Elevra and Mangrove may be signed at a future date, the Australian miner said the MoU aligns the company with a potential local downstream partner, especially for its Quebec-based North American Lithium (NAL) site. Elevra managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) Lucas Dow said the MoU with Mangrove str...
The latest round of the Victorian Government’s grants for organisations and groups to develop and implement community-based road safety projects is now open. Through this grant program, the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) will award a total of $600,000 to help make roads in local communities safer. Specific categories of the overall program, like the Road Safety Support Grant and the Road Safety Collaboration Grant, will see successful applicants work alongside TAC’s road safety experts to develop their proposals. In 2025, nine Victorian...
Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line is set to become the network’s longest corridor, stretching 89 kilometres from Botanical Garden to Inderlok. With 21 interchange stations and 40 underground stops, it will offer unmatched connectivity. The fully driverless line will significantly reduce congestion, and set new engineering benchmarks across the National Capital Region. Introduction: The Magenta Line (Line-8) of the Delhi Metro is all set to emerge as the longest corridor in the entire network, marking a significant milestone in the capital’s urban tr...
Posted: 11 February 2026 | Gabriel Higgins | No comments yet Brussels South Charleroi Airport has finalised a comprehensive LED lighting modernisation, strengthening runway safety, reliability and energy efficiency without disrupting operations. Credit: SPIE Belgium Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) has completed a major multi year programme to modernise its airfield lighting infrastructure, significantly enhancing runway safety, operational reliability and energy performance. Delivered in partnership with SOWAER and executed by SPIE ...
A new survey shows Canada’s auto sector is rethinking supply chains and seeking new markets as it faces tremendous pressure from the trade war started by the United States. “We’re seeing a foundational and irreversible transformation underway in the Canadian auto sector,” said Dave Power, who leads KPMG Canada’s automotive division, in a news release. “The implications down the supply chain and across the economy will be significant.” The KPMG Canada survey of 128 automakers and suppliers found that 82 per cent are actively adjusting their s...
In collaboration with Connacht Rugby and Conack Construction, Axess has delivered several AX500 Smart Gate NG, equipped with turnstile and accessible flap modules. The system is fully integrated with Future Ticketing, enabling real-time validation and efficient crowd throughput. The integrated solution was designed to optimise stadium entry while delivering measurable operational efficiencies. By linking access control directly with their ticketing, Connacht Rugby benefits from faster ingress, improved accuracy of attendance data and a more ...