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Vodafone boosts its 4G network in New South Wales
4G technology

Vodafone boosts its 4G network in New South Wales

As a result of the upgrades, some older devices that are only compatible with 3G 2100MHz spectrum will no longer work.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019
NSW government's new cyber security strategy
Cybersecurity

NSW government's new cyber security strategy

The NSW government launches new cyber security strategy to boost public sector capability and combat cyber threats.

By Simon Eid • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018

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New trends in engineering plastics signpost the future of automation, processing and construction
Manufacturing

New trends in engineering plastics signpost the future of automation, processing and construction

Manufacturers are gaining cheaper, safer and lighter parts as advanced plastics replace metal in machinery, buildings and bulk handling.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019
Processing food waste saves money, the environment and boosts production
Agricultural Technology

Processing food waste saves money, the environment and boosts production

Businesses are cutting landfill charges and transport costs as a Sydney plant turns commercial food waste into fertiliser and green energy.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 26th May 2019
The world’s top upcoming projects
Construction

The world’s top upcoming projects

The awards highlight a pipeline of unbuilt schemes with the potential to reshape city skylines, including a GBP £1 billion Sydney tower.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
Discover the city beneath Barangaroo
Smart Cities

Discover the city beneath Barangaroo

Shared services beneath Barangaroo South help cut costs, save 60,000 litres of water a day and keep nearly 20,000 visitors moving.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2018
Are stone kitchen benches the new asbestos?
Health and Safety

Are stone kitchen benches the new asbestos?

Doctors warn a surge in silicosis cases among stonemasons could overwhelm lung transplant services as Queensland intervenes.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018
Blockchain about to revolutionise housing
Data Protection

Blockchain about to revolutionise housing

Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Australia’s $70 billion infrastructure boom and the value capture model
Smart Cities

Australia’s $70 billion infrastructure boom and the value capture model

Value capture could help fund more projects as Australia’s infrastructure pipeline swells, with nearby landowners, businesses and taxpayers set to gain.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018
Rail infrastructure set to transform NSW real estate
Connectivity

Rail infrastructure set to transform NSW real estate

NSW’s near GBP £47 billion infrastructure pipeline is expected to lift property values and spur development around three Sydney rail projects.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 14th Oct 2018
City of Sydney targets net zero carbon buildings by 2050
Clean technologies

City of Sydney targets net zero carbon buildings by 2050

Residents and developers could face tighter rules as Sydney commits to net zero carbon buildings by 2050 and new builds by 2030.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
AV Jennings secures major development site in New Zealand
Schools

AV Jennings secures major development site in New Zealand

The deal broadens AVJennings' New Zealand business into retail land sales and adds a 580-lot site near Auckland's northern growth corridor.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
Australian infrastructure projects make prestigious competition finals
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
Independent infrastructure body major focus of Building Nations infrastructure conference
Public Sector

Independent infrastructure body major focus of Building Nations infrastructure conference

A 5% lift in project selection and delivery could add GBP £5 billion to New Zealand’s planned infrastructure spend over the next decade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
Could build-to-rent solve the housing crisis?
KPMG

Could build-to-rent solve the housing crisis?

A new hybrid rent-to-buy model could give buyers price certainty and help unlock more homes as Australia’s rental market strains further.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
Funding and financing inquiry compromised by terms of reference
Auckland Council

Funding and financing inquiry compromised by terms of reference

Excluding asset recycling from the review could leave councils without a key option to fund roads, water and housing as costs rise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018
Innovative wastewater treatment changing city infrastructure
Smart Cities

Innovative wastewater treatment changing city infrastructure

Drought-hit cities are turning sewage into a valuable supply, cutting demand on drinking water and easing pressure on rivers and seas.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
Transport GPS welcome but New Zealand falling further behind
Taxation

Transport GPS welcome but New Zealand falling further behind

Record transport spending will not ease congestion or housing shortages fast enough, according to Infrastructure New Zealand, which says funding still lags Australia.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2018