The QME 2026 event is shaping up to be one of the best yet. Image: Prime Creative Media The Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition ( QME ) has announced that BMA CQ Rescue is an official charity partner of the 2026 event. Held in the heart of one of Australia’s most active mining regions, the …
Caption: Professor Bruce Runnegar with the fossil he found almost 70 years ago. Image: The University of Queensland Despite being found over 60 years ago, Australia’s oldest dinosaur fossil has been identified having been initially discovered in a Brisbane quarry. The first, albeit scientifically unidentified, dinosaur fossil discovered in Australia was a 115-million-year-old theropod claw …
IQA chief executive officer Jane Schmitt. Image: IQA Two major initiatives are now front and centre for IQA – our national awareness campaign is live and reaching new audiences, while registrations are building strongly for October’s National Conference on the Gold Coast. That’s Solid Our national awareness campaign launched in February, and this edition puts …
IQA president Michael Close. Image: IQA Michael Close interviews SLR Consulting technical discipline manager – construction materials and services, Clayton Hill. Michael Close: What’s kept you and so many SLR colleagues engaged with the Institute? Clayton Hill: The industry itself is one that values networking and professional development. The IQA provides access to industry relevant training, …
Boral has completed product development of a low-carbon concrete incorporating locally sourced calcined clay. Image: Boral In a major step forward in decarbonisation, Boral has launched its Australian-first calcined clay concrete. Boral has completed product development of what it describes as Australia’s first low-carbon concrete incorporating locally sourced calcined clay. Concrete production, particularly cement manufacturing, …
Peter Colacino will be the new CEO of the Australian Constructors Association. Image: Australian Constructors Association Peter Colacino has been picked by the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) to succeed Jon Davies as chief executive officer. Colacino will take over the new role from May 4, with Davies remaining with the ACA until June to support …
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Martin Engineering has introduced a new innovation for conveyor dust control. Image: Martin Engineering Martin Engineering has introduced the next generation of safe, effective transfer point dust-control equipment to the market. After rigorous testing across many applications, the Martin ApronSeal Urethane Skirting, GravitySeal Self-Adjusting Urethane Skirting, and the A.I.R. Control Dust Curtain outperformed similar products …
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Matt McKenzie. Image: Boral Matt McKenzie is set to become the chief executive officer of Boral, effective 1 April 2026. He will take over the reins from Vic Bansal, who has been Boral chief executive officer and managing director since 2022. Bansal will join the SGH board as a director on the same day of …
Kevin Savory has joined Pacific Lime and Cement Limited. Image: Pacific Lime and Cement Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has appointed a key industry veteran to lead its cement division. Kevin Savory is a familiar name to those in the Australian construction materials sector and now, the experienced industry veteran is back in a key role. …
The Tigercat 6040 carboniser inputs woody debris and produces a high-quality organic carbon. Image: Onetrak Onetrak is bringing a new machine to Australian shores that could help quarries access a key ingredient of sustainable cement. In 2025, Holcim partnered with architect Alejandro Aravena to present the world’s first application of a new biochar technology that …