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Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry

With the construction industry projected to grow by more than 120,000 jobs in the next five years, having a workforce of skilled employees is a must.

By Mike Russell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

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Risk & Compliance

Finalists announced - Site Safe Construction Health and Safety Awards

Thirteen finalists have been shortlisted for national recognition after a record number of entries to the 2018 Site Safe awards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2018

Disaster Recovery

Kaikoura rebuild in line for global award

Public backing could help New Zealand's Kaikoura rebuild beat nine global finalists in a civil engineering award vote.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2018

Document Management

Australian infrastructure projects make prestigious competition finals

Their software use has put six Australian infrastructure projects among 57 global finalists in Bentley Systems’ Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 16th Sep 2018

Sustainability

Southern Hemisphere’s largest corrosion conference to be held in Adelaide

Corrosion damage costs industry and governments billions each year, making the Adelaide gathering a key forum for prevention and repair.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018

Agricultural Technology

Iconic Melbourne project takes prestigious global award

The Arts West Building’s louvred facade won global recognition, boosting the University of Melbourne project’s profile after 36 entries from 13 countries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018

Smart Cities

‘Year in Infrastructure 2018’ awards finalists announced

Fifty seven projects from 340 user organisations worldwide have made Bentley’s annual awards shortlist, with winners due to be named in London in October.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018

New Zealand Labour Party

Government’s Urban Growth Agenda warrants bi-partisan support

Auckland faces a 50,000-home shortfall as Infrastructure New Zealand warns the urban growth plan must avoid political stand-off to work.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018

Public Sector

Independent infrastructure body plan receives warm welcome

Industry says the planned agency could improve pipeline visibility and procurement certainty for New Zealand contractors and investors.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 19th Aug 2018

BBC

Fatal collapse a timely reminder about bridge safety

Corrosion and extreme weather may have weakened the ageing Genoa motorway bridge, which collapsed and killed and injured dozens.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018

Auckland Council

Building Nations Symposium about to get underway

More than 600 delegates will hear ministers, mayors and industry leaders discuss funding, transport and planning at Auckland’s biggest infrastructure conference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018