Construction materials play an important role in Australia. Image: Enrique del Barrio/stock.adobe.com A leading advocacy body has urged the winner of the upcoming Queensland election to develop a plan for heavy construction materials.   Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has released its Queensland election policy priorities ahead of the October election. According to the …

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Caterpillar is expanding its Lafayette site. Image: Caterpillar Caterpillar has broken new ground in its plans to expand its Lafayette engine centre as part of a “multi-year capital investment.”   The company has committed to a large capital investment at its Lafayette facility to increase capacity for new engines and aftermarket parts. The new building on …

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Saint-Gobain has confirmed a deal with CSR. Image: Gilles Trillard/Saint-Gobain Saint-Gobain has confirmed and finalised its acquisition of Australian building materials supplier CSR in a significant agreement for both companies.   The European-based company finalised the agreement in July after earlier this year announcing its intention to acquire CSR, which has some of Australia’s most …

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Komatsu Australia has launched their youth program, which will help develop young talent with STEM skills and showcase the diverse range of opportunities available in heavy industries. Image: Komatsu Australia Komatsu Australia has launched a new program to develop the next generation of talent in the heavy industries sectors as part of National Skills Week. …

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The quarry is located in Redbank Plains. Image: Atrio Property A hard rock quarry in Queensland could be transformed into a significant housing development under plans from Atrio Property.   The Queensland-based property developer is spearheading plans to transform Hardrock Quarry in Redbank Plains into a masterplanned community that would deliver 1,800 homes as well …

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Anna Baker is the sustainability director at Aggregate Industries UK. Image: Aggregate Industries UK Aggregate Industries UK has launched its first-ever nature strategy as part of its plans to deliver a “nature-positive” future.    The strategy will build upon the UK-based business’s existing sustainability actions, which have included investing £24m in restoration activity over the …

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The North East Link project is underway in Victoria. Image: FiledIMAGE/stock.adobe.com The North East Link project has reached a milestone after recent tunnelling began in Melbourne’s northeast.   The first tunnel boring machine started digging the 6.5-kilometre tunnel between Wastonia and Bulleen. According to the Victorian state government, the tunnel will remove 15,000 trucks from …

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Render of the proposed project. Image: South Australian Government A local firm has awarded the major contract for South Australia’s multi-million-dollar upgrade of the Marion Road and Sir Donald Bradman Drive intersection.   Bardavcol has won the contract for the $85 million dollar project, and its work will help to slash road congestion between the …

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Image: Topcon Positioning Systems The new identity of Topcon’s chief executive officer was revealed after Ray O’Connor’s retirement plan was announced.   Topcon, a specialist in industrial positioning systems, has announced O’Connor, its president and chief executive officer, will retire in September 2025. It will end more than three decades of O’Connor’s leadership as he …

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Conondale Sand & Gravel Quarry is on the market. Image: InSitu Real Estate InSitu Real Estate is delighted to exclusively offer the market for sale, the Leasehold interest in the Conondale Sand & Gravel Quarry. The offering represents the opportunity to purchase an affordable, operational quarry with the scalability and ability to produce a range …

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