From power tools to overhead power lines, electricity is everywhere on construction sites. Although the risks are well understood, these elements are so commonplace that it is easy to overlook the significant hazard they can pose. That is why electrocution remains a significant concern in construction projects across Australia. What…

A unique five-storey office development by Trescon in the Sydney suburb of Double Bay is the new headquarters of real estate agency Ray White, establishing a new benchmark for real estate office design and client service integration. The modern building represents a strong synergy between Ray White’s brand and the…

The Frankston hospital redevelopment – the largest health infrastructure investment in Melbourne’s southeast – has reached practical completion and is set to open to patients on 20 January 2026, under its new name Peninsula University Hospital. Designed in consultation with the community and staff to convey a welcoming interior and…

The decorative and architectural coatings market is expanding in both scale and variety, with a particular emphasis on environmentally friendly formulations. The global market size for decorative architectural coatings – which includes paints, primers, sealers, stains, and varnishes for both interior and exterior applications – in 2024 was 27.7 billion…

A study published earlier this year found that professional HVAC cleaning could reduce fan and blower energy consumption by up to 60 per cent, while increasing supply airflow by up to 46 per cent. The research was conducted across diverse environmental conditions and represented the first large-scale analysis of HVAC…

Swinburne College’s $24-million sports precinct includes a multipurpose gym with two competition-grade courts to replace the school’s recreation centre as well as an upgraded oval with a viewing deck, new goal posts, coaches’ boxes, scoreboards, and amenities. Located at Fritsch Holzer Park on Camberwell Road, the sports centre was designed…

Smart traffic management systems apply new technologies that monitor, evaluate and manage transport networks to enhance safety and mobility, increase sustainability and city liveability, and minimise network costs. A key application of smart traffic management in Australia is ‘smart motorways’, which use information, communication, and control systems to boost efficiency…

Ascent on Bourke – the first multi-storey warehouse built by developer Charter Hall – addresses the increasing demand for efficient and strategically located industrial spaces in urban areas, with more than 30,000 square metres of vertical warehousing across three levels. Built by FDC Construction, the innovative facility features high-clearance warehouse…