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Survey reveals novation is contributing to poor construction outcomes

The rising prevalence of novation as a procurement model for how buildings are constructed has been revealed as a contributing factor to deteriorating construction outcomes, with flow-on impacts to the communit... more

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Uncontrolled dry cutting of engineered stone now banned in VIC

A ban on the uncontrolled dry cutting of engineered stone has come into effect across Victoria to better protect workers from exposure to deadly silica dust. Occupational health and safety regulations now pr... more

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Four Corners investigation highlights need for reform

According to Engineers Australia CEO, Peter McIntyre, a Four Corners investigation into Australia’s apartment building crisis has highlighted the need for urgent reform. “There’s certainly a crisis of ... more

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Deakin expert: Government’s infrastructure cost ‘almost a coin toss’

An infrastructure expert from Deakin University has warned that governments must do more to prevent cost blowouts before any new major public infrastructure projects commence in Australia. Dr Dominic Ahiaga... more