The Tasmanian Government has launched Building Tasmania, a new central agency dedicated to delivering major infrastructure projects across the state. Construction costs increased 1% in the June quarter, according to Cotality’s Cordell construction cost index. While this is steeper than the 0.2% rise in the March quarter, the annual cost growth rate of 2.8% remained …
The last of the concrete foundations have been poured for the 46 turbines that will make up the 285-megawatt Lotus Creek wind farm in central Queensland, a state government-owned project. The Bays West International Design Competition has been launched by the NSW Government for “bold and innovative ideas” that inspire the next generation of urbanism …
The first of a dozen concrete pours has been completed on a new hospital in the Pilbara, funded by the WA Government with mining giant Rio Tinto putting in $20M. The $92.8 million project will see the new Tom Price Hospital delivered late in 2027 with emergency, private consultation rooms, primary care, inpatient beds, dental …
Following the completion of new foundation piling works on the new bridge, pier piles are being cut down to the design level and steelwork for pile caps is underway. We first reported on the $7 million demolition and construction project in the This Week in Concrete 28 May 2026 – our weekly extra news round-up …
Thousands of cubic metres of concrete have gone into creating the Webster Street underpass in Dandenong which will open two years ahead of schedule. The rail line underpass is being built as part of the Webster Street Level Crossing Removal Project after the railway crossing was closed and the boom gates were dismantled late last year. A $252 million …
The construction sector contributes to the circular economy. Image: Michael Evans/stock.adobe.com Industry stakeholders have weighed in after the Productivity Commission released its final report on the opportunities in Australia’s circular economy. As regulations shift and virgin materials become harder to access, recycled materials have taken on a larger role within the sector. The topic has …
Heidelberg Materials Australia has struck a major deal to expand. Image: Heidelberg Materials Heidelberg Materials Australia has struck a landmark deal with Maas Group Holdings as it continues to shape its business down under. Heidelberg Materials Australia (HMA) is set to acquire the construction materials assets of Maas Group Holdings. The agreement, reflecting a total enterprise …
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Onetrak has support from Anaconda’s factories. Image: Onetrak Onetrak is helping quarries undertake new campaigns and projects to provide a complete solution for different applications. Purchasing any heavy machinery is a serious investment, one that quarries might not be able to afford. This can be especially true for short-term projects, where extra capacity is needed, …
Theo Venter (centre) is set to speak at the IQA’s national conference later this year. Image: Theo Venter Theo Venter will present his inspiring keynote speech at the IQA’s 2026 National Conference on the Gold Coast, 6-8 October. Theo Venter always believed he’d speak to crowds one day. Growing up in South Africa, he secretly …
Image: WAMGROUP In the harsh operating conditions of quarrying and mining, dust is not merely an inconvenience but a critical issue affecting workforce health, productivity, and environmental compliance. Effective dust control therefore requires more than a single piece of equipment: it demands an integrated system capable of capturing, filtering and conditioning particulate at every stage …