Author: Melodie Murphy

Aptella market development manager of safety Nick Corr accepting the award from Lean Construction Advisory Group managing partner Christina Levinson. Image: Aptella Aptella has celebrated a major milestone with Blindsight winning the prestigious Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA) Innovation and Technology Award for 2024. Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) safety solution Blindsight, developed by Presien and …

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Holcim Australia and New Zealand CEO George Agriogiannis. Image: Holcim Australia Senior leaders from Holcim Australia and New Zealand gathered on the Gold Coast to discuss the company’s vision for the future.   The senior leader’s conference was centred around strategy, collaboration, and innovation as leaders shared key insights. Jeffrey Giesse, Holcim group head for …

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Metso opened its largest service center globally in Karratha, Western Australia in 2024. Image: Metso Metso has celebrated a major milestone following a year of successful operation at its largest service centre globally in Karratha, Western Australia.   The Pilbara-based centre provides Western Australian customers, including in mining, with maintenance and repair solutions.  “We are …

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Designated chairman and CEO of Amrize Jan Jenisch. Image: Holcim Holcim has revealed the designated executive leadership team for its North American business, Amrize.   Amrize is expected to become operational following a planned spin-off from Holcim, which is expected by the end of the first half of 2025.   The latest announcement follows confirmation …

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Tarmac has announced two appointments. Image: Tarmac Tarmac has announced two strategic appointments to enhance its commitment to the UK’s renewable energy and nuclear sectors.   Kate Rudman and Will Pearson have joined Tarmac as wind solutions director and nuclear commercial director, respectively. The pair will help Tarmac’s work within the growing renewable energy and …

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Breedon Group has a presence in Great Britian, Ireland and the United States. Image: Breedon Breedon Group has expanded its presence in the US through the acquisition of Lionmark in a multi-million-dollar deal.   The US$238 million for the Missouri-headquartered Lionmark is expected to more than double Breedon’s US revenue and expand its US product …

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Rammer has launched the new E Compact range. Image: Rammer Rammer has unveiled the new E Compact range of hydraulic rockbreakers, providing a considerable power-to-weight ratio while maintaining performance. Due to their efficiency and durability, compact and powerful rock breakers can be reliably used across a wide range of applications. “With their lightweight design and …

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Concept designs of the new station at Melbourne Airport. Image: bigbuild.vic.gov.au A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been reached between the Federal Government, the Victorian Government and Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) over the Melbourne Airport Rail Link (MARL).   Under the terms of the MoU, the three parties are committed to working together to commence …

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Image: Kings Access/stock.adobe.com Injured workers in Victoria could be supported through their recovery and return to work via new WorkSafe grants.   The grant program is being made accessible through Return to Work Victoria’s Innovations program with a $50 million investment. The investment is targeted towards helping injured workers get back to work sooner.   …

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Komatsu is a principal partners of F1 team Atlassian Williams Racing. Image: Komatsu Komatsu hosted the Atlassian Williams Racing F1 Team as part of the Australian GP last week in a continuation of their partnership.   The opportunity provided Komatsu staff and customers the opportunity to meet key members from the Atlassian Williams Racing F1 …

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