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Research on recycled construction materials receives VIC Gov funding

Modular parts for tram stops made of reinforced recycled plastic, low-carbon concrete that uses cardboard waste and housing trusses incorporating recycled cardboard are among research projects receiving funding from the Victorian Government.
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Victoria announces $1.6M for recycling research projects

To encourage the development of new ways to use material otherwise sent to landfill, the state government announced $1.6 million for research projects that create an end market for recycled materials.
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Deakin researchers design maintenance-free bridge

Deakin University have designed a pedestrian bridge for a North Geelong park using a new type of reinforced concrete that needs no maintenance.
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Deakin expert outlines new approach to smarter vehicle use

Deakin School of Engineering Professor Bernard Rolfe has highlighted Australia's need to take a more considered approach to vehicle use and design practices after his team was awarded a grant under the Federal Automotive Engineering Graduate Program in April.
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Downer steps towards predictive train maintenance

Downer has rolled out its new data analytics platform, TrainDNA, the first step towards predictive maintenance.
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A new academic forum aims to establish standards for BIM-related curricula for Australian universities in a bid to bridge the gap between graduate BIM education and evolving industry requirements.

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Becoming BIM ready

A new academic forum aims to establish standards for BIM-related curricula for Australian universities in a bid to bridge the gap between graduate BIM education and evolving industry requirements.
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ARA releases smart rail route map report

The Australasian Railway Association has released an interim report on long-term priorities and actions for the development of digital and telecommunication technologies within the rail industry.
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VIC Govt proposes biggest transport project in Australian history

The Victorian Government has announced plans to build what is is calling the “biggest transport project in Australian history”, a $50 billion underground rail loop to connect Melbourne’s suburbs and link the city’s train lines.
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The Western Australian Government has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a contractor to deliver two METRONET projects.

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Work begins on Australian rail technology map

The Rail Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre, the Australasian Railway Association and Deakin University have partnered to develop a Smart Rail Route Map for Australia.
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With Building Information Modelling increasingly used in construction and infrastructure project delivery, a Deakin construction expert is calling for Australia to introduce a common tertiary education strategy to meet future demand.

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Facilitating the future of project delivery

With Building Information Modelling increasingly used in construction and infrastructure project delivery, a Deakin construction expert is calling for Australia to introduce a common tertiary education strategy to meet future demand.
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Deakin University

Research on recycled construction materials receives VIC Gov funding

Victoria announces $1.6M for recycling research projects

Deakin researchers design maintenance-free bridge

Deakin expert outlines new approach to smarter vehicle use

Downer steps towards predictive train maintenance

Becoming BIM ready

ARA releases smart rail route map report

VIC Govt proposes biggest transport project in Australian history

Work begins on Australian rail technology map

Facilitating the future of project delivery

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