Australia’s High Speed Rail project has reached another step in its Development Phase, with the Australian Government beginning the process to develop a proposed Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) to support the project. Announced on 23 September, the facility is intended to bring together advanced manufacturing, technology and precision engineering to produce the majority of the construction elements required for the project. What is the AMF? The proposed facility would u

Queensland’s construction industry is entering a significant period of growth, with a new portal providing a clearer picture of the projects, skills and materials needed to deliver it. Launched by the Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA), Property Council of Australia and Better Brisbane Alliance, the Queensland Construction Portal (QCP) brings together major public and private sector projects valued at $50 million or more, alongside forecasts for workforce, skills and

Australia’s High Speed Rail project has taken another step forward, with three major construction consortia shortlisted to help shape the detailed planning for the Newcastle to Sydney route. The High Speed Rail Authority has appointed the three groups to an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process: Acciona John Holland Joint Venture Advanced Alliance Joint Venture: Gamuda Engineering, FCC Construction Australia and Samsung C&T Corporation GoFar Joint Venture: CPB Contractor