SGH praises impact of Boral in FY25 financial results

Boral is a major Australian producer of construction materials. Image: Boral SGH has praised the impact of Boral, alongside Westrac, for helping to deliver strong EBIT growth in its financial results for the FY25.   Among its headline results, SGH noted an eight per cent EBIT growth to $1.537 million as well as an EBIT …

Transport Women Australia announces new board leadership

Image: runner77/stock.adobe.com Coralie Chapman has been named as the new chair of the Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) board, where she will take over from Jacquelene Brotherton.   Chapman, who is also the national logistics manager for Humes, a division of Holcim Australia, has stepped into the top job at TWAL, with Di Caldwell-Smith taking …

XMOR Bucket delivers boost to McMahon Services

The McMahon Services team has been blown away by the benefits of the XMOR Bucket. Image: ONTRAC Group A contract business working in a quarry has improved its productivity with a powerful Komatsu and XMOR® bucket combination. McMahon Services is no stranger to complex projects. The multidisciplinary business helps deliver key infrastructure in high-risk environments …

CONEXPO-CON/AGG set to go to the next level in 2026

The Next Level Awards offer companies a platform to gain additional exposure and recognition. Image: CONEXPO-CON/AGG One of North America’s leading construction trade shows CONEXPO-CON/AGG is enhancing its awards program in 2026 with the introduction of two new categories. Held every three years, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is one of the key events for North American construction industry professionals. …

IQA CEO and president report: a year of progress and possibility

IQA CEO Jane Schmitt (left) and IQA president Michael Close (right). Image: IQA Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) chief executive officer Jane Schmitt and president Michael Close share updates from across the organisation, as well as an interview with new national IQA Women in Quarrying coordinator Carly Monaghan. CEO update: Jane Schmitt A year of …

Out and about with the IQA: Site tours, networking and safety in the spotlight

Two conferences brought together sector professionals to address critical safety challenges and share best practices. Image: IQA The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) has welcomed its members around Australia to a series of events, including conferences, networking events and site tours. Safety and health conferences deliver strong outcomes across Queensland June 2025 proved to be …

Delta Rent goes above and beyond for Australia’s quarry sector

Delta Rent is a trusted partner for Australian quarries. Image: Delta Rent Delta Rent showcases how Delta Group’s comprehensive operations support the key activities of quarrying, including rental equipment, mobile crushing and overburden removal. Branded with its distinctive red marque, Delta Rent equipment is a common sight on jobsites around Australia. Delta Rent, part of …

Super-T beams for regional bridge

Construction workers are currently craning 12 super-T concrete beams into place for a regional bridge in central NSW. Abergeldie Contractors’ construction crews are working to replace the existing timber truss structure of the Warroo Bridge, 46 km west of Forbes. The $15.3 million project was approved after investigations found the existing narrow structure had deteriorated …

Alliance for Boorloo and beyond

The contract to progress the planning and design development of Perth’s Entertainment and Sporting Precinct has been awarded. Causeway Link Alliance, comprising Civmec Construction and Engineering, Seymour Whyte, WSP Australia, and Main Roads WA, was awarded the contract. The announcement comes in the wake of the opening of the pedestrian/cyclist river crossing, Boorloo Bridge, that …