Tag: construction
New concrete production facility established to support major bridge construction in Tasmania
Tasmania is now home to a purpose-built pre-cast concrete production facility that will manufacture more than 1,000 segments for the new Bridgewater Bridge, the biggest transport infrastructure project in the state’s history.
Construction begins on second Kwinana battery energy storage system
The $625 million Stage Two Battery at Kwinana, Western Australia's second grid-scale battery energy storage system, has commenced construction to help offer clean, reliable, and affordable electricity in the future.
Australian-made ferries to be deployed in Parramatta River in NSW
The NSW government has tapped Richardson Devine Marine Shipbuilders for the construction of seven new Parramatta Class ferries.
Green steel manufacturing businesses in WA among recipients of $1 million worth of local...
Construction on the Western Range Pilbara iron ore mine has commenced with $1 billion in local contracts handed to Western Australian businesses, including firms focused on green steel manufacturing.
Boral delivers materials to Australia’s largest crumbed rubber asphalt project
Boral Limited, a leading construction materials company in Australia, is delivering over 2,000 tonnes of sustainable pavement material to the country's largest crumbed rubber asphalt demonstration project.
Australian industry activity sees slower decline in May— Ai Group
The Ai Group’s Australian Industry Index has seen a moderated contraction in May 2023 and now stands at -10.9 points, up by 9.3 from April’s steep fall, signalling deteriorating conditions in the market and the 13th month the index has been in contraction.
GRT, TotalEnergies Marketing Australia welcome new dust control code of practice
Australian engineering solutions company Global Road Technology and its Australian distribution partner TotalEnergies Marketing Australia have applauded the implementation of Queensland's Code of Practice for reducing or eliminating exposure to crystalline silica dust.
‘Green concrete’ could drive Australia’s decarbonisation efforts, says report
A report from engineering company Hatch has discovered the promising potential of “green concrete” as a key player towards Australia’s progress towards decarbonisation.
FBR’s Hadrian X robot sets new speed record laying construction blocks
Robotic technology developer FBR Limited’s first next-generation Hadrian X robot has achieved a lay speed record of over 300 blocks per hour using USA format cement masonry blocks.
Australian industry remains in contraction for a year— Ai Group
The Australian industry marked its 12th consecutive month in construction territory after seeing a fallback in demand and activity in April.
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Beyond Insights: Building trust into digital transformation technologies
Digital transformation technologies are experiencing a gold rush in the manufacturing industry, not just in Australia but beyond. However, amid this surge in cutting-edge tech and automation processes, a fundamental element remains crucial: trust.
