Build Australia: A construction Magazine

08 Apr, 2026

AI-powered robots set to tackle road cracks with negligible human intervention

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has signed a AU$1.2 million partnership agreement to develop an autonomous robotic system capable of detecting and repairing road cracks with minimal human intervention. The c... more

07 Apr, 2026

Data reveals link between fuel spikes and SME insolvencies

Soaring global oil prices are emerging as a major insolvency trigger for Australia’s construction industry, amplifying pressures on contractors already battling thin margins, volatile input costs and tighteni... more

02 Apr, 2026

Legal experts warn against winding back protections for Queensland workers

Legal experts and mental health advocates are calling on the Queensland government to not wind back workplace protections, as a major review of the state’s industrial relations and workers’ compensation sys... more

02 Apr, 2026

Commission mulls potential return of amended construction code to clean up industry

The Commission of Inquiry into the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) and Misconduct in the Construction Industry has opened the door to a regulatory overhaul, releasing a discuss... more