Renewable diesel has growing support. Image: John//stock.adobe.com A leading construction advocacy group has joined calls for the Federal Government to help increase the adoption of low-carbon fuels.   The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) wants to see the fuels used to bridge the gap until the electrification “matures” within ‘hard-to-abate’ sectors like construction, quarrying and mining. …

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McLanahan Corporation’s Mark Krause with Charlie Johnson from DSC Dredge. Image: NSSGA Mark Krause has been appointed as chair Manufacturing & Services Division chair on the opening night of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Convention 2024.   Krause, who started at McLanahan Corporation in 2014, takes over from the outgoing Charlie Johnson with Komatsu’s …

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Jesper Vang and Johnny Sjöström in Oxelösund Image: Jan Lindblad Jr. SSAB has unveiled an emission-free steel powder that will open up 3D printing to make high-strength, lightweight steel products.   SSAB has developed the steel powder for commercial deliveries from recycled SSAB Zero steel.  “This is a game-changer in the world of 3D-printed steel. …

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Hall & Wilcox advised on the sale of Victorian quarries. Image: Hall & Wilcox Maas Group Holdings Limited has acquired several quarries in Eastern Victoria as part of a $70 million deal with Casacir Pty Ltd.   Law firm Hall & Wilcox advised Casacir on the sale of its company shares and sites, including hard …

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Saint-Gobain is set to takeover CSR in Australia. Image: Gilles Trillard/Saint-Gobain Saint-Gobain has confirmed a takeover deal worth $4.5 billion (AUD) for Australian building material company CSR, which is a major move for the sector.   CSR had previously unanimously recommended that shareholders vote in favour of Saint-Gobain’s takeover deal due to its “attractive value” …

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Boral is an Australian construction materials provider. Image: Boral Boral has recommended that shareholders reject Seven Group Holdings’ takeover offer after an independent assessment found it “neither fair nor reasonable” and undervalues the construction material provider.  Last month, SGH launched a billion-dollar bid for the remaining Boral shares which it doesn’t own in its majority …

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The completed section of road on Raymond Terrace. Image: Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison Bio-bitumen is being used as part of a trial in New South Wales to create a more environmentally friendly road network in the state.   Bio-bitumen, known as ECO5, uses repurposed material including recycled crushed glass, asphalt and …

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Quarry sand is key to an Adelaide beach protection plan. Image: Environment SA Quarry sand is key to the ongoing management plan for the preservation of Adelaide beaches to combat further erosion.   It has been confirmed 50,000 cubic metres of quarry sand will be delievred to Adelaide’s West Beach which is in addition to the …

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Institute of Quarrying president Viv Russell. Image: Institute of Quarrying Institute of Quarrying president Viv Russell has highlighted the impact of collaboration and partnership within quarrying to create a better workplace.  Russell highlighted Katherine Evans, who runs the Bold as Brass group and has done exemplary work in advertising the need for further work in …

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