To date, most of Australia’s grid-scale batteries use chemistries such as lithium-ion. But as our grid shifts to renewables, ...

Across Canada, the demand for rental housing is intensifying. The unprecedented demand for rentals is a result of several ...

Companies behind these “mass timber” projects say that wood is a lower-carbon alternative to steel or concrete and brings other benefits, such as faster construction time and lower cost than concrete ...

Whether you own a luxurious holiday home in Byron Bay or a bed and breakfast, while the property is income producing or available for rent, owners are entitled to claim depreciation deductions. The ...

A common error is to value work, especially variations, in a way that is not contained within the contract. A common example is for the contractor to quote a lump sum ...

Getting those retention payments often brings about arguments after the fact. I see some pretty wacky arguments and valuations as parties fight over this last bit of cash. I thought it might be a good ...

The presence of smoking in a building can significantly diminish the air quality of other units, even those occupied by non-smokers. A new study has found that blanket bans on smoking achieve a major ...

James Packer's Crown Resorts will build a five-star hotel across the road from its Melbourne casino. The company will build the project in a 50-50 joint venture with construction firm Schiavello Group ...

The consortium expanding the Panama Canal is making fresh claims for cost overruns totalling $US737 million ($A797.40 million), officials say. Canal administrator ...

When Australia began building the National Highway System in the 1970s, environmental sustainability wasn’t a priority. As personal vehicles became the standard, engineers and policymakers didn’t ...

The construction industry has made progress in reforming outdated practices, but tough conditions threaten to eat away at these achievements. To ensure a sustainable future, we must abandon the ...

The adoption of positive workplace practices is delivering substantial benefits on major construction projects, a webinar has heard. Hosted by the Construction Industry Culture Taskforce (CICT), the ...