Engineering construction’s future

The construction industry is a critical pillar of the Australian economy.

It is the third largest industry, producing upwards of $437 billion in revenue and about nine per cent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product in 2022. The sector has a projected annual growth rate of 2.4 per cent over the next five years.

With investments in new and existing infrastructure projects in every state and territory, the Australian Government’s national rolling 10-year infrastructure investment pipeline will increase from $110b to $120b, a new record, significantly boosting the sector.

However, the construction sector is facing significant challenges.

These and other related issues will be addressed at Melbourne’s own construction and major infrastructure event, the Inside Construction Expo 2023, a Prime Creative Media initiative.

The conference will bring the major projects and civil infrastructure construction industry together on September 20 and 21 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre –with a key focus on ‘Engineering for the Future’.

Providing the ideal environment to present and discuss solutions to the complex challenges the construction industry faces, the Expo will cover topics such as the ongoing skills shortage, digital transformation and safety.

Across the two days, a world-class exhibition will showcase construction equipment and companies; industry leaders will present in an educational conference on the issues facing the construction sector; and the best people, projects and innovations from across the Australian construction industry will be recognised at an Awards Gala.

The Expo will have a focus on major projects and civil construction, as well as major vertical residential. The centrepiece to the event will be about Victoria’s Big Build, expanding out to showcase construction on other significant infrastructure taking place around Victoria.

For the rail industry, this of course includes projects such as the Suburban Rail Loop, the Level Crossing Removal Program, Melbourne Airport Rail and the Metro Tunnel.

Further afield, the national event will touch on other major projects across the country, including WA’s METRONET programs and station builds, New South Wales’ Sydney Metro projects, light rail networks and new rolling stock fleets, and of course Queensland’s South East Queensland rail network, which includes Cross River Rail, Gold Coast light rail and the ETCS system rollout.

Also in the spotlight will be the recent changes made to Infrastructure Australia, restoring it to its rightful place as an expert advisory body of national significance.

The Government-led reform aims to put in place a stronger, more focused body with a mandate to oversee projects from idea to completion so the significant investment by taxpayers is spent wisely and well for their benefit.

Among other issues discussed will be:

• The skills shortage in the construction sector

• The digital transformation of the construction industry

• Safety in construction

Exhibition

A world-class exhibition will showcase construction equipment and companies.

Conference

Industry leaders will present on the issues facing the construction sector.

Awards

The best people, projects and innovations from across the Australian construction industry will be recognised at an Awards Gala. The Expo will be supported by industry organisations National

Association of Women in Construction and Working at Heights Association.

Register To Exhibit

Exhibiting is the best way to showcase businesses to qualified attendees from the construction sector. With the exhibition spanning 15,000 square metres across 10 bays at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Inside Construction Expo provides the best opportunity to meet with target audiences. These include:

• Tier 1 construction businesses and their contractors

• Government (state and local) responsible for infrastructure planning and investment

• Key operation personnel – engineers, planners and architects

The Expo is ideal for those who specialise in one or more of the following areas:

• Site equipment

• Construction technology

• Lifting, handling and transportation

• Subsurface, quarrying and mining

• Plant, machinery and vehicles

• Urban design and landscaping

• Spor ts and playgrounds

• Building envelope, interiors and finishes

• Building automation

• Construction tools

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

For more information, visit www.insideconstructionexpo.com.au