Construction & Engineering
Instant cities and the aerotropolis
| Kath Walters
In a globalised world, will we live in cities built around airports?
Building on momentum
| Kath Walters
Sometimes the only way to get something done is to do it yourself.
The sound and the fury
| Michael Bailey
Politicians won’t be able to ignore the need for a second Sydney airport much longer.
Bottom of barometer for lacklustre Oz initiative
| KATE MILLS
Only 2 per cent of global chief executives rate Australia high on innovation
Property should please
| Kath Walters
Getting advice on property values and returns is on the rise and it’s not a minute too late.
Code blue
| Damon Frith
While no stock is shockproof in volatile times, investors can expect these 10 blue chips to weather the storms.
Go with the flow
| Phil Ruthven
Phil Ruthven | We can’t ignore how the world is changing and workers would do better to adapt to it, than resist it.
Designing productivity
| Kath Walters
Smart companies are keeping the top talent, by using excellent office design.
Let’s build communities, not houses
| Kath Walters
My dream home is a village within the city. But the banks don’t understand.
Cut down to size
| Michael BaileySmall proved beautiful in this year’s BRW/Beaton Client Choice Awards for professional services.
End of the property dream
| Kath Walters
Property is not the solid investment it once was, but success can be yours if you are prepared to do your homework.
River views in vogue
| Kath WaltersMelbourne’s rivers are attracting apartment dwellers snapping up new developments.
Check the fine print for carbon pitfalls
| Leo D’Angelo FisherBusinesses have been urged to review current contracts to ensure that they are able to pass on higher costs associated with the federal government’s carbon price scheme that comes in effect on July 1 next year.
Cleaning up helps ride out times of instability
| Kath WaltersDecontamination work provides a stable source of income for a firm faced with wild revenue fluctuations.
Hospitals need a makeover
| Kath Walters
John Breguet has strong ideas about how to design hospitals to help patients.
Going places in Victoria
| Kath Walters
The renamed urban renewal authority in Melbourne, Places Victoria, is expecting a change from developersmuniciple council.
Still skilled jobs to fill
| Kath Walters
Can on-the-job training fix the engineering skills crisis.
The value of home
| Kath Walters
Falling house prices have a good side, even though it is painful to acknowledge.
Two-way traffic
| Kath Walters
The global financial crisis is driving European architects into overseas markets, including Australia.
Goldmine for the butcher
| Leo D'Angelo Fisher
The region around the Olympic Dam is going to benefit from what will be the world’s largest open-pit mine.
Busy now, busier next year
| Kath WaltersEngineering companies are already struggling to keep up with work, with big spikes in growth ahead.
Vertical Forest
| Kath WaltersThe Bosco Verticale is a reforestation project that introduces 20,000 square metres of forest into Milan
One good thing about the GFC
| Kath Walters
Ding Dong, the McMansion is shrinking! Which old McMansion? The wicked McMansion.
CEO Q&A: Peter Williams
| Samantha Hutchinson
The managing director of engineer MWH talks about playing to win and kicking goals doing business across borders.
Construction sector bullish
| Kath WaltersMining, utilities, road and rail projects are booming and good times are ahead for construction and engineering majors.
Safety trap
| Georgina Dent
Nationwide uniformity for occupational health and safety laws has sparked vigorous debate.
Exporters offered support for British venture Management Update
| Leo D’Angelo FisherA Go UK promotion gives local companies the chance to win business support packages that include return airfares to London, meetings with potential clients and business partners, free business registration and six months’ accountancy services.,
When patents hinder progress
| Kath Walters
Patents protect ideas, but they can also slow things down.
Power coupling
| Jessica GardnerAPA Group has signed an joint agreement twith AGL Energy o develop a power station in Mt Isa for mining company Xstrata
Housing gloom lingers
| Jackie Range
A construction index compiled by Australian Industry Group and the Housing Industry Association shows a weakening industry.
Where daily grind is right at cutting edge
| Leon GettlerMelbourne’s Anca has carved out a niche making tools for other manufacturers.
The best laid plans …
| Kath WaltersThere are plenty of views of the way to make our cities thrive economically and socially. Here are some.
Asian expansion keeps top firms in the game
| Kath Walters
The patchwork economy is hurting construction locally so HBO+EMTB is looking to the Asia-Pacific for growth.
Business in a bind over red tape
| Leo D’Angelo FisherIncoming governments routinely promise to slash red tape, but a survey of 320 CEOs has found that the cost of complying with regulation is high – and rising.
City life
| Kath Walters
With $86 billion in urgent projects Sydney and Melbourne are creaking under the strain of aging infrastructure.
How the NSW government sees it
| Kath Walters
The NSW government is spending billions on infrastructure projects to lure businesses to set up there and kick-start the local economy.
HIA mortar-fied over taxes
| Kate Mills
The taxation of new housing is hampering supply and exacerbating affordability.
Betting on blue chips
| Damon Frith
Keen poker player and CEO of Lend Lease, Steve McCann, hopes the property group’s regaining of blue chip status is on the cards.
Secure your income
| Tony Featherstone
Featherstone | In turbulent times, stocks that provide a steady income have definite appeal.