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 …
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 …
The future uplift in demand for concrete, cement and aggregates in Queensland for the delivery of major projects depends on co-ordinated access to essential heavy construction materials, CCAA says. The recent state Budget handed down record funding for a $116.8 billion infrastructure program focused on the 2032 Olympics, housing, and major transport, road, rail, and …
The largest precast concrete facility in Victoria will be ramping up its productivity to contribute to the construction of Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop East. The factory in Benalla is set to supply the concrete segments for SRL East’s twin tunnels, employing more than 75 workers and creating additional jobs in the supply chain. We reported …
International and domestic construction partners have been announced for a new desalination plant in South Australia, with the global firm eyeing expansion in Australia. Spanish infrastructure giant Acciona will build a 5.3 gigalitre-per-year reverse osmosis plant at Billy Lights Point on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula to provide a climate-independent source of sustainable drinking water for …
More than 50 Australian construction, property and design firms have signed up to a new organisation that supports female high school students to explore careers in construction. Set up by a group of professional women working in engineering, architecture, building and project management in Sydney, the program’s aim is to counter the common belief that …
Artificial intelligence is increasingly impacting civil engineering and construction, particularly in roles involving design, analysis, planning and project management, so what can you do? The current thinking is to learn how to use AI to your advantage as opposed to seeing it as a threat. Artificial intelligence may automate certain tasks it may not replace …
Lime and cement company rebrands and launches into Western Australia to target the mining and minerals processing sectors. ASX-listed Pacific Lime and Cement (PLC) was known as Mayur Resources until late July when it announced a change of name for the parent company. The move reflected the company’s transition from a resource developer to an …
Image: Doublelee/stock.adobe.com A quarry is set to play a key role as part of the Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan, which has been signed off by the Victorian Government. Victorian planning minister Sonya Kilkenny approved the plan recently. The community will include 15,000 new homes, four town centres, eight schools and 79 hectares …
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Image: piter2121 /stock.adobe.com CRH has praised the impact of its acquisitions and underlying demand in key markets for its second-quarter results. According to the company, it has completed 19 acquisitions in the year-to-date, headlined by the $2.1bn acquisition of Eco Material Technologies. In its note to investors, it said it has a strong pipeline for …
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