Construction & Infrastructure Update: Jan 18 - Australia (5 stories)
Sunday, 18 Jan 2026 Weekly Construction & Infrastructure Australia
Here is your Weekly summary for Construction & Infrastructure across Australia for Mon 12th January - Sun 18th January 2026
Construction technology platform SPEC Toolbox has successfully raised $3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, reflecting its expanded focus on automating engineering tasks and enhancing sustainability in the sector. This funding is crucial as it positions the startup to innovate further in a competitive market.
In other news, regional NSW's Birdon has secured a significant $125 million contract to develop next-generation amphibious vehicles for the Australian Army, marking a notable advancement in military engineering capabilities. Meanwhile, Eureka Group is making strides in affordable housing with an $11 million acquisition of Nagambie Lifestyle Park, reinforcing its commitment to expanding housing options in Victoria.
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Construction tech platform SPEC Toolbox raises $3m as startup's scope for sustainability grows
Business News Australia RSS 15 Jan 2026, 5:19amConstruction technology platform SPEC Toolbox, fresh from a rebranding to reflect the broadening scope of its business in automating complex engineering tasks, has raised $3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The capital raise was led by Black Nova and Investible with the funds destined to fast-track global adoption of the SPEC Toolb...
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Vistry shares dip as 2025 home completions fall 9%, profit misses forecasts
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Regional NSW group Birdon wins $125m contract to build Army's next-generation amphibious vehicles
Business News Australia RSS 14 Jan 2026, 12:00amRegional NSW-based maritime engineering company Birdon has secured a $125 million contract to design and build a new fleet of revolutionary amphibious vehicles for the Australian Army to replace its aging Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo vehicle (LARC-V). The agreement, which will see the Australian-owned Birdon fulfill the order from its Port...
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Eureka Group doubles down on Victoria with $11m acquisition of Nagambie Lifestyle Park
Business News Australia RSS 15 Jan 2026, 2:55amEureka Group Holdings (ASX: EGH) has secured a second affordable housing village in Victoria in as many months after announcing an $11 million deal for Nagambie Lifestyle Park in the state’s north. The acquisition, which follows the $11.7 million acquisition of acquisition of Benalla Tourist Park announced in November, builds on a diversi...