The construction sector is currently 141,000 workers short of the required number to deliver the major public infrastructure pipeline. Image: Anoo/stock.adobe.com Industry stakeholders have welcomed the release of Infrastructure Australia’s latest report, which reveals a growing demand for projects nationwide. Australia’s infrastructure pipeline continues to be driven forward by investment in housing and energy projects; …
The IQA is preparing to launch a national awareness campaign. Image: IQA Excitement is building as the Institute of Quarrying Australia prepares for the imminent launch of its national awareness campaign, highlighting opportunities in the sector. Quarries support local communities, hire locals and provide materials that local projects rely upon, but often go overlooked. Now, the Institute …
Cement is critical for infrastructure projects. Image: Alison Hancock/stock.adobe.com Industry stakeholders have welcomed Australia’s adoption of the low-carbon cement ratings from the Global Cement and Concrete Association. Australia’s adoption of low-carbon cement ratings from the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has been praised by key stakeholders. In December, Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) hosted …
Image: Boral Boral has completed development for what it says is Australia’s first low-carbon concrete incorporating locally sourced calcined clay. Boral chief executive officer Vik Bansal said the development aligns with the company’s long-term goal of driving decarbonisation across Australia’s built environment. “Boral is committed to leading the transition to a lower-carbon future, and our …
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Image: stock.adobe.com/Parilov Pacific Lime and Cement Limited (PLC) has reached a milestone commercial agreement with global gold producer Newmont Corporation, securing a long-term offtake contract for quicklime from its Central Lime Project in Central Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG). Under the agreement, Newmont will become a cornerstone customer for the Central Lime Project, contracting volumes …
Image: stock.adobe.com/Martin Barraud/KOTO Quarry supervisors and team leaders are being urged to register for an upcoming professional development webinar focused on managing workplace conflict and leading difficult conversations with confidence. Hosted by the Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA), the Managing Conflict and Difficult Conversations webinar will be held online on Wednesday, February 25, from 11:00am …
Boral has undertaken trials to prove crushed recycled concrete can effectively absorb captured CO2. Image: Boral Boral has undertaken trials to prove crushed recycled concrete can effectively absorb captured CO2. The push to decarbonise Australia’s construction and infrastructure sectors is accelerating, but one material sits at the centre of the challenge: concrete. Concrete is one …
K-Containment seal is a high-performance, low-friction engineered polyurethane system that offers exceptional wear resistance. Image: Kinder Australia Kinder Australia is helping quarries eliminate belt damage and spillage with improved support systems. Ohau Quarry, a New Zealand aggregate supplier, was facing issues with rock getting past the skirt, resulting in significant damage to the belt. A …
The Volvo EC530EL has been popular with CJD Equipment customers. Image: CJD Equipment Volvo Construction Equipment has designed the Volvo EC530EL excavator to be a versatile option for quarry operators and a natural partner to the EC550EL. The Volvo EC530EL has already proven itself to be a standout 50-tonne crawler excavator for Australian quarries and …
SQS can provide near-real-time insights to support informed decision-making. Image: Komatsu Australia Komatsu Australia’s Smart Quarry Site is helping quarry operators make informed decisions. When it comes to fleet management solutions, Komatsu Australia’s Smart Quarry Site (SQS) has stood the test of time. The SQS platform, developed in Australia, has been used worldwide across many …