This week Joe and Laurence discuss some of the projects receiving funding from Australia’s defence budget, give an update on the infamous 'Death Star' bill preventing construction workers from taking drink breaks in Texas, and discuss what could be the next global ACP disaster. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics.  

 

For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at [email protected]. 

 

Links:

 

Defence investment: https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2020-09-07/11-billion-investment-commences-raaf-base-tindal

 

US Military projects in Australia: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2022-09-08/australia-military-construction-projects-china-7251762.html

 

Texas update: https://www.constructiondive.com/news/texas-judge-strikes-down-law-water-breaks-Greg-Abbott/692681/

 

Crumbling concrete: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/sep/05/raac-and-ruin-what-the-concrete-crisis-means-for-uk-politics