Migration plays a crucial role in the Australian construction market and is an important component for Australia to add talent into its labour market which allows workforce growth. New migrants are one of the main contributors to employment growth within the Australian workforce. The Australian government has various programs to attract skilled talent to sectors facing shortages,
Quantity Surveyors play a crucial role in the construction industry in Australia by managing all costs on construction and engineering projects. The demand for Quantity Surveyors or locally known in Australia as Contract Administrators, Cost Engineers, or Estimators is driven by the robust growth in construction, infrastructure development, and continued urban expansion. Australia’s construction industry
Data centres in Southeast Asia have been rapidly expanding due to the region’s increasing digital adoption, economic growth, and favourable government policies. Locations such as Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and more recently Philippines are each offering unique advantages for data centre construction projects. Singapore historically has been a major data centre hub in Southeast Asia due to
Notable Energy projects are underway within South East Asia. This reflects the regions growing focus on renewable energy, along with trying to be sustainable with its energy security and working effectively with its oil and LNG supplies. Renewable Energy Investments Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia have invested significantly in renewable energy projects, particularly solar and
With Rapid urbanization and the need for efficient transportation systems within the region, it has driven several countries within the GCC region to invest in large Rail and MRT infrastructure developments.
Singapore has embarked on several large scale construction projects; Projects such as the DTSS, extensions to the comprehensive MRT system, the mega port at Tuas, Changi terminal upgrades as well as the proposed and many revisions to the High Speed Rail link, starting in Singapore and terminating in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. These projects to name
We all know Dubai within the United Arab Emirates but did you know how green Dubai plans to be by 2050? Dubai has a clear vision to deliver 75% of the UAE’s energy needs from clean, green renewable energy by 2050. Linked into this they have a pioneering vision and strategy to become a city
The kingdom’s Vision 2030 is a long-term plan introduced by the Saudi government to diversify its economy and reduce its dependence on Energy production and a carbon based society. These vision included wide reaching economic and social reforms with the goal of transforming Saudi Arabia into a more diversified and globally competitive economy. Economic Diversification includes
Mega Solar Parks are getting bigger and bigger in capacity. Here we look at some of the largest ones across the Middle East and North African (MENA) region. Noor Abu Dhabi, UAE In Arabic, the word “Noor” means light. This project in Abu Dhabi began commercial operations in 2019 which has the capacity to power
Malaysia has embarked on several large scale construction projects under the previous and current government attracting global attention. Projects such as the proposed High Speed Rail link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, Tun Razak Exchange, PNB 118 have led to increased demand for Engineers and Project Management staff ranging from including technical Experts in Construction
