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Business leaders advocate for Men's mental health reforms at work
Human Capital Management

Business leaders advocate for Men's mental health reforms at work

Business leaders and psychologists in Australia discuss the urgent need to improve men's mental health and challenge workplace stigmas.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023
WesTrac and Palantir renew Australian partnership for 5 years
Partner Programmes

WesTrac and Palantir renew Australian partnership for 5 years

The expanded partnership will initially focus on deploying Foundry across WesTrac's component rebuild centres and to inventory management teams.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
IWD 2023: Encouraging the next generation of women into the tech industry
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Encouraging the next generation of women into the tech industry

While women make up 51% of the population and half of the workforce, they account for just 16% of the Quantity Surveying profession.

By Jane Northey • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Global Stories

Construction stories

British firm IKAR Holdings appoints AI system to its board of directors
EduTech

British firm IKAR Holdings appoints AI system to its board of directors

In a pioneering move, British firm IKAR Holdings has appointed an AI system, IKONIC, to its board of directors.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
AVEVA and WorkPacks to boost the construction Industry
Software-as-a-Service

AVEVA and WorkPacks to boost the construction Industry

AVEVA has announced a strategic partnership with WorkPacks to boost construction industry productivity, cost-efficiency and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Chaos enhances Enscape for Mac to boost 3D visuals in architecture
Manufacturing

Chaos enhances Enscape for Mac to boost 3D visuals in architecture

Chaos bolsters Enscape for Mac, enhancing real-time 3D visualisation tools for architects with links to Archicad and Vectorworks software.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
TILTLABS expands into Geospatial Digital Twins for smart urban development
EduTech

TILTLABS expands into Geospatial Digital Twins for smart urban development

TILTLABS set to reshape urban environments with Geospatial Digital Twins, offering sustainable, efficient, and data-driven urban spaces.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023
India-UK collaboration: AI park ignites future trade
Partner Programmes

India-UK collaboration: AI park ignites future trade

India's Cabinet Minister underscores AI's pivotal role in boosting India-UK trade at a London summit with a new AI park.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023
HammerTech expands in New Zealand, takes on UK and Ireland
Software

HammerTech expands in New Zealand, takes on UK and Ireland

Australian construction software firm HammerTech will open offices in the UK and Ireland, and increase its presence in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2023
Ransomware remains biggest risk factor as cyber crims exploit outages
Virtual Private Networks

Ransomware remains biggest risk factor as cyber crims exploit outages

ReliaQuest's Annual Cyber Threat Report reveals top targeted sectors, most common attack techniques, and the ongoing ransomware threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2023
Plan Radar gives pointers on construction data security
Firewalls

Plan Radar gives pointers on construction data security

It is easy for hackers to infiltrate construction data security systems through the internet or gain physical access via external contractors.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023
Hitachi Vantara Names Sheila Rohra as Chief Business Strategy Officer
Storage

Hitachi Vantara Names Sheila Rohra as Chief Business Strategy Officer

Sheila Rohra appointed as Chief Business Strategy Officer at Hitachi Vantara, responsible for creating transformative strategies and solutions for customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
Data centres face escalating costs, says Turner & Townsend
Hyperscale

Data centres face escalating costs, says Turner & Townsend

According to Turner and Townsend, data centre construction is facing inflation, delays in deliveries and competition for skilled labour from manufacturing.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2022
Autodesk launches training provider programme in Australia
Partner Programmes

Autodesk launches training provider programme in Australia

The Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors' Association of Australia is the first organisation outside of North America to join the programme.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Construction stories

KCS Group Europe appoints Jonathan Marimo as Head of Cyber & Information Security
Unified Communications

KCS Group Europe appoints Jonathan Marimo as Head of Cyber & Information Security

Jonathan Marimo has been appointed as the Head of Cyber and Information Security at the London-based intelligence firm KCS Group Europe.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2023
McLaren choose Cyber Security Associates as a provider
Security Information and Event Management

McLaren choose Cyber Security Associates as a provider

McLaren Construction has appointed Cyber Security Associates to provide cybersecurity services amid the heightened risk of cyberattacks.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2023
DECTA appoints industry veteran for UK growth strategy
Fintech

DECTA appoints industry veteran for UK growth strategy

DECTA has appointed industry veteran Scott Dawson to ramp up its strategy for UK growth and expand its regulated payment services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2023