News (Page 34)

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Spotlight on Safety

Safety is Roads Australia’s number one policy priority – and today’s Spotlight on Safety industry breakfast sponsored by Altus was a positive opportunity to highlight some of the innovations being deployed across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to …

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TMAA survey shows more work needed on road worker safety

The Traffic Management Association of Australia (TMAA) have released their annual Traffic Management summary White Paper. Since 2020, TMAA have engaged the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) to produce the survey and its findings with the aim of identifying and …

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Nearmap expands coverage footprint

RA member Nearmap has announced the expansion of its coverage footprint of aerial imagery to ~95% of the Australian population. Coverage now includes regional communities across Australia – from Exmouth, WA, Katherine in the NT, and across to Port Douglas …

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Reducing embodied emissions in infrastructure

Infrastructure New South Wales (iNSW) recently released a discussion paper which provides guiding principles to help decarbonise the delivery of public infrastructure across the planning, design and construction phases. Focusing on reducing embodied emissions, the paper brings the NSW government …

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METRONET Airport Line opens

Big news in WA this week, as the $1.86bn METRONET Airport Line opens for passengers travelling between Perth Airport and the CBD. RA members Webuild and GHD were involved in the design and delivery of the project, which established a …

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Innovative new training programs set to boost capacity and diversity

CPB Contractors, CIMIC Group’s construction company, has expanded its training opportunities through two innovative programs – the CPB Contractors Women in Trades paid-training and employment program, and a new partnership with TAFE NSW and Western Sydney University to launch the Institute Applied Technology …

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EOIs now open – Sustainability Policy Stream Deputy Chair

Expressions of Interest are being sought from senior leaders within RA’s membership for the role of Deputy Chair of our Sustainability Policy Stream, following Jay Stricker stepping away from the role recently. RA takes this opportunity to thank Jay for …

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Help develop industry’s future leaders

Are you passionate about shaping our industry’s future workforce and helping professionals to build their leadership capabilities? We are now seeking Expressions of Interest from the Fellows Alumni within RA’s membership to join our Future Leaders Committee. The responsibilities include …

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TransportCamp showcases innovation

After a COVID-enforced hiatus, Victoria’s annual TransportCamp went ahead last Friday at the Melbourne Town Hall, part sponsored by RA member Stantec. The day provided a great opportunity to learn about the issues of interest for a wide range of …

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