Gold Coast light rail works accelerate
A billion-dollar light rail development earmarked for the Gold Coast is powering ahead, with completion due by mid-next year.
5 February 2013
Apprentices and skilled workers in strong demand
Recent figures have revealed that mining, construction and white collar professions are in high demand, with conditions particularly favourable for apprenticeships and tertiary educated Australians.
4 February 2013
Moreton Bay Rail Link planning moves forward
Plans are gearing ahead on the billion-dollar Moreton Bay Rail Link project, with the Queensland government announcing today (February 4) the next stage of the tendering process.
4 February 2013
Celebrating trainee and apprentice excellence
The hunt is on for the country’s top trainees, apprentices and students in the lead-up to this year’s annual WorldSkills Competitions.
1 February 2013
Commonwealth Games Village development reaches milestone
Development is officially underway on the Commonwealth Games Village in the Gold Coast – a project which may boost job opportunities in the region.
1 February 2013
Kickstart expands to engineering trades
Australians considering embarking on a career in the engineering field are set to benefit from the federal government’s $57.5 million Kickstart Initiative.
30 January 2013
Construction underway at Gladstone residential estate
A tranche of new homes is set to hit the Gladstone property market, after construction kicked off on the first stage of a billion-dollar residential development in the region.
30 January 2013
Far-north Queensland prepares for construction boom
Far-north Queensland’s construction sector is expected to see a boom this year in terms of activity, with a string of residential and commercial developments earmarked for the region.
29 January 2013
Gold Coast prepares for 2018 Commonwealth Games
As the Gold Coast prepares to host one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events – the Commonwealth Games – the local construction sector is set to see a flurry of activity over the coming years.
29 January 2013
Sunshine Coast construction industry welcomes improved conditions in 2013
Several major projects underway in the Sunshine Coast and a number more in the pipeline are giving the construction industry something to smile about in 2013.
25 January 2013
