Construction costs are on the rise, but rolling the increases straight into your bids is rarely an option, given today’s competitive pressures. To win business and protect your margin, you need to create bids that are both tight and accurate. Real-world data is essential. Here are ways to bolster your competitiveness using data from your …
Versatile microtunnelling at minimal risk – Vermeer AXIS
With a variety of microtunnelling methods and systems available to choose from, it is important that you choose the right technique to suit your individual site and project specifications. For contractors,Read More
Turning information chaos into information opportunity
Construction businesses need to manage their information assets with the same rigour and attention they devote to their physical, human, and financial assets. The construction sector revolves around paperworkRead More
Drones are driving greater worksite accuracy and efficiency
Drone technology is driving greater accuracy and efficiencies throughout the construction sector. Australian software company Propeller Aero is ensuring this technology is even more accurate and affordable. PropellerRead More
Industry predictions 2019 for engineering, construction & infrastructure
Profits, Projects & Pressure: 2019 will see many construction companies managing projects digitally for the first time. Inside Construction speaks to Kenny Ingram: IFS Global Industry DirectorRead More
Universal Cranes wins CICA +20t lift of the year award
Universal Cranes’ M16000 lifts largest ever bridge beams in Queensland to take out the Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) lift award. The ManitowocRead More
Elevated work platforms made for Australian conditions
Australian Crane and Machinery (ACM) is a business based in Campbellfield, Melbourne, and helmed by third generation crane and machinery expert Ben Potter. ACM was formed in 2004 and has been the KobelcoRead More
SANY is coming; and in a big way
Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer SANY Heavy Industries has been supplying equipment into the Australian crane and construction sectors for some time. Equipment performance and customer feedback hasRead More
Specialist hire firm picks TIDD cranes for all the right reasons
Project Dry Hire and TRT joined forces at the CICA conference and exhibition to highlight the Slew Safe system featured on the TIDD PC25. We spoke to Shane Smith, Project Dry Hire and Phil Chadwick,Read More
Townsville stadium saga gets ugly
CFMEU state secretary Michael Ravbar, weighs into the debate concerning Watpac’s demise and the impact it is having on Townville’s new sports stadium. Construction giant Watpac has proven itself unfitRead More