A new cooperative research centre for construction innovation

An important development of significance to all Australians is the recent establishment of a new Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation. The CRC will be headquartered at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane with key research nodes in Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle. It is a truly collaborative venture between 19 industry, government and research partners from across Australia, with cash and in-kind commitments to the value of $64 million over seven years. Partners in the CRC include: Arup Australasia, Australian Building Codes Board, Bovis Lend Lease, Building Control Commission, CSIRO's Division of Building, Construction and Engineering, John Holland, Kennards Hire, Queensland Department of Main Roads, Queensland Department of Public Works, Queensland Department of State Development, QUT Rider Hunt, RMIT, Springfield Land Corporation, University of Newcastle, University of Sydney, University of Western Sydney, DEM Gillespies and Woods Bagot.