Boral has responded publicly to Seven’s takeover bid. Image: T.Schneider//Shutterstock.com The battle for total control over Boral is over after Seven Group Holdings garnered support for its takeover bid. The Boral bid response committee (BRC) revised its stance on the takeover bid after noting several changes since the bid was launched in February. …
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Participants at the first meeting of the Australian Construction Robotics Forum. Image: Eric Robledo Fuentes The largest construction companies in Australia have discussed the potential impact and value of robotics in the sector. Companies gathered at the debut of the Australian Construction Robotics Forum in North Sydney in March. The event, held in partnership …
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CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions. Image: CRH CRH has entered into the Californian construction market after announcing two acquisitions earlier this month. The construction materials provider has acquired BoDean Company Inc. and Northgate Ready Mix, LLC in Santa Rosa, California it has been confirmed. The acquisitions will add two …
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The Victorian Earth Resources Regulator has shone the spotlight. Image: Image: Michael Evans/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Earth Resources Regulator has reminded quarries to operate within their approval conditions. The regulator recently issued a notice to a Victorian quarry to conduct activities consistent with the approved work plant. The notice requires the quarry operator to …
Renders of Landream’s proposed development. Image: Landream The plan to revitalise Sydney’s former Saunders quarry has been greenlit to proceed to the next stage by the City of Sydney Council. The application, from developer Landream, secured approval for the Pyrmont development at 14-26 Wattle St stage two development application. The $900M mixed-use project will …
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Kinder’s Eraser primary conveyor belt cleaner helps quarries handle carryback before it becomes a problem. Image: Kinder Failing to clean up carryback can lead to a sticky situation. Kinder Australia’s Eraser helps remove it at the source. When conveying material, not all of it will go where it’s supposed to. Whether it’s due to environmental …
Mark Cox has joined Terex. Image: Terex Corporation Terex has appointed Mark Cox to its senior executive leadership team and replaced the retiring Randy Williamson. Cox joins Terex with immediate effect after almost two decades in senior leadership positions including Trinity Industries. Cox will serve as senior vice president for corporate development after …
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Image: saksit/adobe.stock.com WorkSafe Victoria has revealed the identity of its new chief executive. Joe Calafiore has taken on the top job after serving as WorkSafe’s interim chief executive since October 2023. Calafiore replaces Colin Radford, who served as WorkSafe’s CEO from 2019-2023. “I congratulate Joe Calafiore on his appointment as WorkSafe’s CEO, and thank …
Kayasand’s technology enables quarries to process crusher dust into a precisely engineered concrete sand. Image: Kayasand Are quarries the key to the construction industry achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050? Kayasand believes so, and the secret is in the sand. The Australian Government legislated greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in 2022. As part of the …
Wirtgen has invested in advanced telematics to bolster its customer support. Image: Wirtgen Wirtgen Australia is using advanced telematics to support its crushing customers around the country before a technician even makes it to a site. The Wirtgen Group believes in the ethos of being “close to its customers” when it comes to technical support …
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