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Construction is Still Moving in 2026: What the Current Pipeline Means for Jobs
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Construction is Still Moving in 2026: What the Current Pipeline Means for Jobs

Australia’s construction pipeline is still active in 2026, with ongoing infrastructure delivery, housing-enabling works, and workforce pressure keeping job demand strong across the sector

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What Construction Employers Need to Know About Safety Obligations When Hiring
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What Construction Employers Need to Know About Safety Obligations When Hiring

Safety obligations in construction start in the hiring process, not on day one. A practical overview of pre-employment checks, verification, and WHS duties for employers.

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How to Build a Construction Workforce for a Major Project From the Ground Up
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How to Build a Construction Workforce for a Major Project From the Ground Up

Mobilising a workforce for a major project takes more than posting a few ads. A practical playbook for construction employers planning at scale.

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How to Manage FIFO Workforce Logistics Without It Becoming a Full-Time Job
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How to Manage FIFO Workforce Logistics Without It Becoming a Full-Time Job

FIFO workforce logistics don't have to be chaos. Practical systems for managing rosters, flights, tickets and camp coordination without it consuming your week.

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Labour Hire vs Direct Employment in Construction What Employers Need to Know
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Labour Hire vs Direct Employment in Construction What Employers Need to Know

Labour hire or direct employment? A plain-language breakdown of both models for construction employers: including when each one makes financial and operational sense.

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How to Find and Retain Good Construction Workers: A Practical Guide for Employers
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How to Find and Retain Good Construction Workers: A Practical Guide for Employers

Finding good site workers is hard enough - keeping them is harder. Practical strategies for construction employers who want a more reliable workforce pipeline

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The $6 Trillion Iron‑Ore Bonanza: WA’s Discovery That Will Reshape Australia
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The $6 Trillion Iron‑Ore Bonanza: WA’s Discovery That Will Reshape Australia

Western Australia's Pilbara region has discovered an estimated 55 billion tonnes of high-grade iron ore worth around US $6 trillion in the Hamersley basin. This major find positions Australia as a dominant global mineral supply powerhouse for decades to come.

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How the Renewable Energy Buildout Is Creating a New Wave of Construction Jobs
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How the Renewable Energy Buildout Is Creating a New Wave of Construction Jobs

Australia’s renewable energy buildout is creating major construction demand across wind, solar, battery storage, pumped hydro and transmission projects. This article looks at the civil, electrical, plant and infrastructure work involved, where demand is strongest, and why renewable energy construction is becoming a long-term opportunity for skilled workers and employers.

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Murphy Group Partners with Abergeldie: Major UK Infrastructure Leader Invests in Australian Construction Market
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Murphy Group Partners with Abergeldie: Major UK Infrastructure Leader Invests in Australian Construction Market

UK-based Murphy Group announces a strategic partnership with Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure, marking another major European infrastructure player's expansion into the Australian market.

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STRABAG SE Targets Australian Market with Acquisition of Georgiou Group
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STRABAG SE Targets Australian Market with Acquisition of Georgiou Group

STRABAG SE has announced plans to acquire Georgiou Group Pty Ltd, one of Australia's leading construction companies, in a major strategic move to enter the Australian market.

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CREG Unveils 15.7m TBM for Sydney's Western Harbour Tunnel Package 2
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CREG Unveils 15.7m TBM for Sydney's Western Harbour Tunnel Package 2

CREG has completed production of TBM 1459, a 15.7-metre diameter slurry tunnel boring machine destined for Sydney's Western Harbour Tunnel Package 2. This is the largest TBM CREG has ever exported outside of China.

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Australia's High-Speed Rail Project: Transforming Connectivity and Creating Opportunities
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Australia's High-Speed Rail Project: Transforming Connectivity and Creating Opportunities

Australia's High Speed Rail Authority is developing an ambitious east coast rail network connecting major cities. The Newcastle-Sydney phase promises significant construction and employment opportunities.

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