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🚨 Safety Updates

Best Practice Review – have your say on Australia’s work Health and Safety laws

Safe Work Australia is reviewing national work health and safety laws to ensure best practice and harmonisation. Public feedback is invited via survey, written submissions, or email by 3 November 2025. Ongoing consultations will continue until March 2026, with final recommendations due mid-2026. Have your say on WHS reform.

Health and Safety Bulletin No. 20 Risks to workers exposed to electrical hazards

WorkSafe’s Health and Safety Bulletin No. 20 warns of rising electric shock and electrocution incidents due to poor installations and faulty equipment. Recent cases include fatalities involving signage, bar equipment, and air-conditioning units. Employers must identify hazards, isolate faulty gear, and enforce safe electrical work practices to prevent harm.

✒ Headlines & Industry

Address to the Australasian Railway Association

Addressing the Australasian Railway Association, the Minister outlined a national vision for rail freight: boosting productivity through harmonised standards, building resilience in supply chains, cutting emissions with greener freight, and improving data for better decisions. Major investments like Inland Rail, Moorebank, and new signalling tech aim to modernise Australia’s rail network.

Inside construction teams that overachieve

High-performing construction teams thrive on clear purpose, culture, and strategy, says Dr Gretchen Gagel. Defining goals and measurable objectives, fostering accountability-driven culture, and aligning daily tactics with agile strategies are essential. Leaders must model values, clarify expectations, and adapt to change to drive performance and avoid costly project misalignment.

Engineers Australia invites national dialogue on future road pricing and investment reform

Engineers Australia’s Transport Australia Society has released a discussion paper proposing reforms to Australia’s road funding model. With fuel excise revenue declining, the paper suggests a three-layered road user charging system based on distance, emissions, and congestion. It calls for a fair, sustainable, and transparent national conversation on future transport investment.

World’s construction market stalls

Conditions in the world’s construction market have stalled as growing pessimism in China offsets modest improvements in Europe, the latest report has found.

🏗️ Projects

NSW

FJC Studio appointed for Campbelltown Arts Centre expansion

Campbelltown City Council in New South Wales has announced the appointment of FJC Studio as principal design consultant on the $85 million expansion of its arts centre, originally opened in 2005 to a design by Tanner Kibble Denton (TKD) Architects.

State-Federal funding for flood resilience upgrades

The Federal and NSW Governments are jointly funding an upgrade of Yamba Road at Palmers Channel to improve flood resilience and access for local communities.  The Federal and NSW Governments are providing Clarence Valley Council with $9.98 million to deliver the upgrade. 

Logistics company plans multiple charge stations ahead of 30% EV fleet growth

Sydney’s Australian National Couriers has grown its EV fleet to over 100 vehicles, aiming for 30% by 2028. Supported by a $12.8M ARENA grant, ANC’s Project Spark accelerates EV adoption and charging infrastructure, including future “park ‘n charge” hubs tailored for last-mile delivery drivers.

IPC Clears 18-Storey Apartment Complex Near Epping Station

NSW Planning Commission approves 479-apartment project near Epping Station, including 81 affordable units under Housing SEPP bonus provisions.

The Plains Wind Farm

The Plains Wind Farm in NSW’s South-West Renewable Energy Zone will feature 171 turbines with 1.23 GW capacity, plus roads and electrical infrastructure. Currently in detailed planning, construction starts in 2027 and completes by 2031. Led by ENGIE, the project’s capacity was revised from 1.8 GW to 1.35 GW.

NT

APA Group finalises indigenous land use agreement for Sturt Plateau PipelineAPA Group has registered an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) with Traditional Owners for the 37km Sturt Plateau Pipeline (SPP) in the Northern Territory. Facilitated by the Northern Land Council, the ILUA ensures structured collaboration on social, economic, and environmental matters throughout the project. The pipeline will connect Tamboran’s Shenandoah South Pilot Project to APA’s Amadeus Gas Pipeline, supporting power generation from 2026. Construction starts September 2025, with completion expected early 2026.

SA

Plans filed for 10-storey apartment building in Adelaide CBD

A development application proposing the establishment of a 10-storey residential building in Adelaide’s CBD has been lodged with the South Australian Planning Commission. Planning documents note the proposed building would occupy a 1,241-square-metre lot on Hutt Street.

VIC

Bigger and Better Ballarat Base Hospital One Step Closer

The $655 million Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment has entered its final stage, with structural works now underway on a new seven-story tower. Once complete, it will deliver expanded emergency, surgical, and maternity services, 100 new beds, and a helipad—boosting patient capacity, job creation, and healthcare access across the region.

Major Works Begin On The New West Tarneit Station

Construction is underway on the new West Tarneit Station, part of the Geelong Line upgrade. The project includes building two platforms, an accessible underpass, a 400-space car park, bus interchange, bike facilities, and new access roads. Structural works support future rail expansion, easing congestion in one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing suburbs.

🧰 Construction Au Other

Intertek acquires Envirolab in Australia

Environmental testing and analysis provider Envirolab Group has been acquired by Intertek Group, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider. Envirolab’s test offering includes soil, water, air, materials, biological and chemical substances, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)and other emerging contaminants, supporting clients across critical end-markets including government, industrials, infrastructure, natural resources, energy and construction.

Powerful Dieci truck mixers for challenging sites

Dieci’s purpose-built F7000 truck mixer is ideal for delivering concrete mixes in remote and rugged locations, meeting the growing demand for reliable concrete delivery in hard-to-access environments.

🚀 Innovation, Digital & Futuristic Technology

Fulton Hogan trials rapid setting roadbase innovation

Fulton Hogan’s Australian Pavements R&D team developed RAP2(ES)R, a rapid-setting road base product using 100% reclaimed asphalt pavement. With a curing time of 24 hours—much faster than traditional methods—it maintains durability and boosts project efficiency, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable, innovative infrastructure solutions.

A smarter way to adopt innovations in AEC

In AEC industries, innovation drives efficiency, collaboration, and risk reduction. To stay competitive amid rapid tech advances, firms must adopt the right tools strategically. Below are practical tips, potential impacts, and resources to help AEC businesses effectively implement innovations and excel in project collaboration.

 Smarter, Faster Concrete

Arizona State University (ASU) faculty members have been sharing sustainable concrete development expertise in academic and professional construction channels for more than 30 years. But recently, their expertise has been a hands-on contribution to Arizona.

🌱 Sustainability ​& Environment

World Green Building Council - Developing a strategy for climate resilient buildings – new paper from WorldGBC

World Green Building Council’s new report outlines strategies for climate-resilient buildings, emphasizing local risk awareness, retrofitting, and integrated planning. With billions vulnerable to climate impacts, it urges policymakers and industry to adopt practical, collective actions to protect communities, economies, and ecosystems from increasing climate-related shocks.

New report outlines national strategy for advancing decarbonisation in the built environment

A new report has found that only about half the workforce delivering Australia’s $213 billion, five-year Major Public Infrastructure Pipeline is currently contributing to net-zero outcomes. Released in August 2025, the Delivering Net Zero Infrastructure: Workforce Report outlines a national strategy.

Shaping Victoria’s Future: Why Sustainable Construction Can’t Wait

The construction industry stands at a critical crossroads. Globally, traditional building practices account for an estimated 25% of greenhouse gas emissions, claim 40% of total energy usage, and produce up to 40% of all solid waste. These are figures that demand urgent attention and action from every sector stakeholder.In Victoria, the pressure is even more acute, with government and industry doubling down on commitments to achieve net zero emissions by 2045.

👷‍♀️ Tradies and Resource

Apprentice drought casts doubt on Albanese $1b TAFE giveaway

Apprentice drought casts doubt on Albanese $1b TAFE giveaway Tradies say they can’t afford to take on apprentices, which threatens to derail the Albanese government’s plan of giving away free TAFE to solve the nation’s skills and housing shortages.

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