The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has appointed a new president, Tanya Cox, as architect Professor Ken Maher AO steps down after seven years in the role. Cox is a non-executive director of various ASX-listed and unlisted boards, is the former chair of the Green Building Council of Australia and World Green Building Council …
In an outcome of the Queensland Housing Summit held in October, the state government will be undertaking a three-month audit of state government-owned land and buildings to identify opportunities for residential development. Making the announcement today, deputy premier and minister for state development Steven Miles said seven sites were already shortlisted from “hundreds of potential …
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Downer today announced that after an extensive succession process, Peter Tompkins will be appointed chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director of the Downer Group following the retirement of Grant Fenn in February 2023. Tompkins steps into the CEO position after almost 18 months as Downer’s chief operating officer. Downer’s Chairman, Mark Chellew, thanked Fenn …
SmartTech Australia’s Freshfilter combines the durability of stainless-steel components with high-grade HEPA filters and digital controllers that monitor cabin pressure, CO2 and hydrocarbons. All Freshfilter systems utilise advanced cabin air filtration technologies designed to combat health issues that can arise as a result of to poor air quality. The Freshfilter range includes: F20 – with …
Global process solutions provider company, McLanahan Corporation has appointed Lee Hillyer as director of sales – mineral systems. Hillyer will be responsible for leading and developing all commercial aspects of the McLanahan Mineral Systems business in markets outside of North America, including sales, service and product support. In his role at McLanahan, Hillyer will …
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Puma Bitumen’s Precoat 306 has been specifically formulated to pre-treat aggregate used in sprayed seal road surface applications. The product ensures optimal stone retention by creating a durable bond between the binder and aggregate, which ensures excellent priming of the stones. The superior adhesion of the binder to each aggregate particle subsequently enhances the lifespan …
The biggest infrastructure project for Singleton, New South Wales, is approaching its start date, with the shortlist of contractors selected to design and build the New England Highway bypass released on 21 November 2022. The companies chosen as options for the project include: Acciona Constructions Australia, Fulton Hogan Construction and John Holland The planned bypass …
Queensland’s Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has approved the state’s new code of practice for managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements. The new code is Australia’s first silica dust code of practice for the construction industry. It applies to all construction work as well as the manufacturing of …
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Smith Broughton Auctioneers has opened expressions of interest (EOI) for two separate end of year machinery auctions. Ranging from trucks and excavators available in the end of year truck & machinery auction, sale number 1094, and light vehicles in the end of year light vehicles and trailers auction, sale number 1106, both have multiple pieces …
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Global energy giant Acciona Energia has started the development of the Herries Range Wind Farm in the Darling Downs Region of Queensland, with the project estimated to cost approximately $2 billion. The new 1,000 mega-watt (MW) wind farm will be built within the MacIntyre Wind Precinct, bringing the precinct’s value to $4 billion, and the …