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ABCB releases NCC 2025 preview, highlighting key updates in water, fire and energy

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 preview, giving practitioners early access to the next edition before its full publication. Jurisdictions may consider adoption from 1 May 2026. The preview reflects updates informed by public consultation and technical review, helping building professionals understand changes that could affect their projects. ADVERTISEMENT Key updates in NCC 2025 Proposals not included Some public comment proposals have been excluded from NCC 2025: The NCC 2025 pr...

ABCB releases NCC 2025 preview, highlighting key updates in water, fire and energy

Electrical Connection

02 September 2026

NHP upgrades Auckland facility to strengthen trans-Tasman distribution network

electrical

02 Sep 2026

ByElectrical Connection

1 min read

NHP upgrades Auckland facility to strengthen trans-Tasman distribution network

NHP Electrical Engineering Products has upgraded its Auckland facility, making it the company’s second-largest distribution centre alongside its main hub in Laverton, Victoria. The upgrade was completed to increase capacity, improve safety and compliance and make distribution more efficient as demand continues to grow. ADVERTISEMENT The project included expanded storage, improved safety measures and updated workflows to support faster and more efficient operations. The site has also been designed to accommodate future growth. “This investment r...

NHP upgrades Auckland facility to strengthen trans-Tasman distribution network

Electrical Connection

02 September 2026

Consumers warned to check sparkie registration as disaster recovery work ramps up

electrical

02 Jun 2026

ByElectrical Connection

2 min read

Consumers warned to check sparkie registration as disaster recovery work ramps up

Telecommunications services are a lifeline during emergencies, supporting mobile networks, internet access, financial transactions and the rapid dissemination of critical information from authorities. As recovery efforts begin in areas affected by floods or fires, there is a real risk of unscrupulous operators presenting themselves as cablers, particularly for home and small business installations. ADVERTISEMENT Telecommunications sparkies are required by law to be registered and to provide compliance certificates to clients after completing wo...

Consumers warned to check sparkie registration as disaster recovery work ramps up

Electrical Connection

02 June 2026

The next intervention shaping the east coast gas market

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09 Feb 2026

Pipelines International – News

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The next intervention shaping the east coast gas market

Australia’s east-coast gas market is again at a turning point. In June 2025, the Federal Government launched a comprehensive Gas Market Review, and one of the key options now on the table is a new export-permitting regime that would more tightly link LNG export permissions to contributions to the domestic market. It would be the latest step in a long line of interventions designed to tame prices and secure east-coast supply, but it also has the potential to become the enduring framework that replaces today’s patchwork of emergency and quasi-eme...

The next intervention shaping the east coast gas market

Pipelines International – News

Copper Remains The Prize As Miners Rethink Mega-Mergers

The proposed merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore may not have eventuated, but the strategic logic that underpinned the talks – consolidating and strengthening copper exposure – is very much alive across the sector. In the lead-up to last week’s February 5 deadline, speculation centred on how Rio could accelerate its copper growth by acquiring Glencore, leveraging the latter’s balance sheet, operational expertise and project development capability to extract greater value from a combined portfolio. The deal ultimately faltered amid fundam...

Copper Remains The Prize As Miners Rethink Mega-Mergers

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Federal Govt To Roll Out 30 Road Projects Across States

The Federal Government has announced 30 new projects that will improve safety and resilience on roads across the country. More than $86.2 million in funding under the third tranche of the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program will be directed towards key road upgrades in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Victoria. These upgrades will include realigning and widening roads, sealing road shoulders, installing new signage and safety barriers, and improving flood resilience. “We recognise that regional cou...

Federal Govt To Roll Out 30 Road Projects Across States

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Final New Electric Train Boosts Auckland Fleet Ahead Of Crl Opening

Auckland Transport’s 23rd and final new electric train has been delivered to Port of Auckland. The three-carriage train, which was built by Spanish manufacturer CAF at its facility in Mexico, will boost the total fleet to 95 trains. City Rail Link said this will enable “more frequent and reliable services” after the City Rail Link (CRL) opens in the second half of 2026. The new train, which arrived as individual carriages, will be inspected, coupled, tested and commissioned at the Wiri Depot before officially entering service. “Re...

Final New Electric Train Boosts Auckland Fleet Ahead Of Crl Opening

Komatsu To Expand North American Remanufacturing With Asset Acquisition

Komatsu has announced plans to acquire the assets of SRC of Lexington, a Kentucky–based supplier of remanufactured components and parts for construction and mining equipment. The transaction is expected to close by the end of February 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The acquisition is said to strengthen Komatsu’s remanufacturing capabilities in North America and support growing demand for remanufactured solutions. By investing in a dedicated facility in the United States, Komatsu plans to enhance its ability to serve custome...

Komatsu To Expand North American Remanufacturing With Asset Acquisition

Global Uranium Rally Fuels Australian Prospects

Uranium prices have climbed above $US100 per pound for the first time since early 2024, sparking renewed interest in Australia’s uranium sector. According to a new report from BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, while short-term gains may have peaked, long-term fundamentals point to growing opportunities for Australian producers. “Spot prices for uranium hit a ceiling in January 2026 after rallying more than 25 per cent,” BMI analysts said. The current market is only modestly undersupplied, with production from Kazakhstan, Canada and Namibia e...

Global Uranium Rally Fuels Australian Prospects

Minerals Council Urges Migration Overhaul To Address Mining Skills ‘Crunch’

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) is calling for major reforms to Australia’s skilled migration system, saying workforce shortages could curb the industry’s ability to meet rising global demand. In a submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration’s Inquiry into the value of skilled migration to Australia, the MCA outlined a series of recommendations aimed at improving migration pathways, reducing administrative delays and accelerating credential recognition for overseas workers. MCA chief executive officer Tania Constable said ...

Minerals Council Urges Migration Overhaul To Address Mining Skills ‘Crunch’

Saudi Telecom Company (Stc) Awarded $800.2 Million Telecommunications Infrastructure Project In Syria

Saudi Telecom Company (stc) has announced the award of a major telecommunications infrastructure contract with the Syrian Sovereign Fund to deliver the comprehensive “Silklink” project in the Syrian Arab Republic. The project, awarded following a competitive bid involving leading regional telecom providers, is valued at SAR 3 billion and marks a strategic expansion of stc’s international digital infrastructure footprint. Silklink will establish an extensive telecommunications backbone, including more than 4,500 kilometres of fiber-optic netwo...

Saudi Telecom Company (Stc) Awarded $800.2 Million Telecommunications Infrastructure Project In Syria

Contracts Terminated For The Construction Of The Tunnel In Lodz

The Polish railway infrastructure administrator, PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PLK), has decided to terminate the contracts for the construction of the tunnel in Lodz connecting three of the city’s railway stations (Fabryczna, Kaliska, and Żabieniec). The work was carried out by Przedsiębiorstwo Budowy Dróg i Mostów (PBDiM), and the decision to terminate the contracts was motivated by the safety of residents, the protection of properties located along the tunnel route, and the need to ensure the stable and professional implementation of an infra...

Contracts Terminated For The Construction Of The Tunnel In Lodz

The Largest Stadium In The World

Vietnam might soon have the largest stadium in the world. The proposed venue, which has a planned capacity of 135,000, is being built in the southern part of Hanoi. If completed as planned, it would surpass all existing stadiums in terms of capacity. Development has advanced at a rapid pace. After the project became public in late 2025, a groundbreaking ceremony was held on 19 December 2025. The construction of the stadium is currently scheduled for completion in 2028. The proposed stadium named Sân vận động Trống Đồng combines a futuristic ...

The Largest Stadium In The World

Short-Term Accommodation and Residential Scheme Lodged for Hamilton Site

A development application has been lodged for a staged mixed-use redevelopment spanning six amalgamated lots at 642–652 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton, proposing a short-term accommodation building alongside a separate residential apartment building. The proposal, prepared by HAL Architects on behalf of private applicants, would see the removal of three existing dwellings and their replacement with two five-storey buildings delivered across two stages. Stage 1 comprises a 57-room short-term accommodation building, while Stage 2 proposes a 24-u...

Short-Term Accommodation and Residential Scheme Lodged for Hamilton Site

ByUrban Transport Magazine – Rail/Metro

4 min read

Even More Light Rail in Toronto: The Eglinton Crosstown Line enters passenger service

Just two months after the in the Greater Toronto Area, there is now another reason to celebrate: The eastern main section of the Eglinton Crosstown Line entered passenger service today, 8 February 2026, as Line 5 – a new light rail transit (LRT) line operated with low-floor vehicles, strengthening local public transport in the metropolis and representing a major expansion of the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) rail network. The route runs for around 19 kilometres in an east–west direction along Eglinton Avenue, from Mount Dennis in the west ...

Even More Light Rail in Toronto: The Eglinton Crosstown Line enters passenger service

Urban Transport Magazine – Rail/Metro

UK and US reach a supply chain agreement on critical minerals

According to a statement by the UK Department for Business and Trade, the agreement was formalised at a ceremony held in Washington. The agreement is expected to support businesses operating in the UK and contribute to securing the supply of critical minerals for both countries. The parties aim to deepen cooperation in the critical minerals sector—particularly in mining and processing—while boosting private sector investment. The memorandum of understanding is also expected to help ensure a more sustainable and secure supply of minerals needed ...

UK and US reach a supply chain agreement on critical minerals

ByPlumbing and HVAC News

5 min read

Expanding the Toolkit Part 2

By In the last edition of the magazine, we explored why heat loss calculations are critical for heat pump retrofits — highlighting emerging empirical heat loss calculation methods that use utility billing data as a simple option for contractors. The logic is straightforward: energy use rises and falls with a home’s heat loss, so billing data can be used to infer heat loss. This follow-up article reviews ongoing research validating these methods, practitioner insights, and early case study results from real homes. A national validation effort fo...

Expanding the Toolkit Part 2

Plumbing and HVAC News

Nfr Highlights Strong Gains In Renewable Energy Integration And Safety Performance In Fy26 – Eq

In Short : Northeast Frontier Railway has reported significant progress in renewable energy adoption and operational safety during FY26. The railway zone has expanded the use of solar power across stations and facilities while strengthening safety systems and procedures, reflecting a broader commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and reliable rail operations across the northeastern region of India. In Detail :Northeast Frontier Railway has recorded notable achievements in renewable energy adoption and operational safety during the...

Nfr Highlights Strong Gains In Renewable Energy Integration And Safety Performance In Fy26 – Eq

Yasref Strengthens Strategic Collaboration With Sinopec And Advances Digital Transformation Through Global Technology Partnerships

Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (Yasref) continues to reinforce its long-standing strategic collaboration with SINOPEC through robust operational frameworks designed to ensure reliable energy flows and enhanced coordination across the value chain. This ongoing partnership plays a vital role in maintaining operational stability, improving efficiency, and aligning Yasref’s operations with internationally recognized supply chain standards. As part of its forward-looking strategy, Yasref has further accelerated its digital transformation jou...

Yasref Strengthens Strategic Collaboration With Sinopec And Advances Digital Transformation Through Global Technology Partnerships

Ardea Taps $1 Billion Funding For Goongarrie Nickel–Cobalt Jv

Ardea Resources has secured up to $1 billion in non-binding funding support from US and Australian government agencies for its Goongarrie nickel–cobalt project in Western Australia. The company has received conditional Letters of Support and Interest from Export Finance Australia (EFA) and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for potential project financing. Under the proposed arrangement, EXIM would provide up to $US350 million (approximately $500 million), with EFA offering a further $500 million in support. The funding relat...

Ardea Taps $1 Billion Funding For Goongarrie Nickel–Cobalt Jv

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08 February 2026

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ABCB releases NCC 2025 preview, highlighting key updates in water, fire and energy

NHP upgrades Auckland facility to strengthen trans-Tasman distribution network

Consumers warned to check sparkie registration as disaster recovery work ramps up

The next intervention shaping the east coast gas market

Copper Remains The Prize As Miners Rethink Mega-Mergers

Federal Govt To Roll Out 30 Road Projects Across States

Final New Electric Train Boosts Auckland Fleet Ahead Of Crl Opening

Komatsu To Expand North American Remanufacturing With Asset Acquisition

Global Uranium Rally Fuels Australian Prospects

Minerals Council Urges Migration Overhaul To Address Mining Skills ‘Crunch’

Saudi Telecom Company (Stc) Awarded $800.2 Million Telecommunications Infrastructure Project In Syria

Contracts Terminated For The Construction Of The Tunnel In Lodz

The Largest Stadium In The World

Short-Term Accommodation and Residential Scheme Lodged for Hamilton Site

Even More Light Rail in Toronto: The Eglinton Crosstown Line enters passenger service

UK and US reach a supply chain agreement on critical minerals

Expanding the Toolkit Part 2

Nfr Highlights Strong Gains In Renewable Energy Integration And Safety Performance In Fy26 – Eq

Yasref Strengthens Strategic Collaboration With Sinopec And Advances Digital Transformation Through Global Technology Partnerships

Ardea Taps $1 Billion Funding For Goongarrie Nickel–Cobalt Jv

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ABCB releases NCC 2025 preview, highlighting key updates in water, fire and energy

NHP upgrades Auckland facility to strengthen trans-Tasman distribution network

Consumers warned to check sparkie registration as disaster recovery work ramps up

The next intervention shaping the east coast gas market

Copper Remains The Prize As Miners Rethink Mega-Mergers

Federal Govt To Roll Out 30 Road Projects Across States

Final New Electric Train Boosts Auckland Fleet Ahead Of Crl Opening

Komatsu To Expand North American Remanufacturing With Asset Acquisition

Global Uranium Rally Fuels Australian Prospects

Minerals Council Urges Migration Overhaul To Address Mining Skills ‘Crunch’

Saudi Telecom Company (Stc) Awarded $800.2 Million Telecommunications Infrastructure Project In Syria

Contracts Terminated For The Construction Of The Tunnel In Lodz

The Largest Stadium In The World

Short-Term Accommodation and Residential Scheme Lodged for Hamilton Site

Even More Light Rail in Toronto: The Eglinton Crosstown Line enters passenger service

UK and US reach a supply chain agreement on critical minerals

Expanding the Toolkit Part 2

Nfr Highlights Strong Gains In Renewable Energy Integration And Safety Performance In Fy26 – Eq

Yasref Strengthens Strategic Collaboration With Sinopec And Advances Digital Transformation Through Global Technology Partnerships

Ardea Taps $1 Billion Funding For Goongarrie Nickel–Cobalt Jv

Powering the World’s Biggest Projects
with Data, Insights, and People on the Ground