In 2017, construction activity was dominated by continued growth in residential building and government funded infrastructure – both of which can be lower margin work. In this environment strong cash flow and working capital management are integral for business leaders to be able to operate with more agility and confidence, and yet it’s often overlooked …
Philippine President Duterte’s phrase ‘Build Build Build’ can be aptly used to describe the vast growth potential and opportunities of the Asian construction sector over the next 10 years.Read More
There is no denying that Western Australia and the Northern Territory are the pin-up boys for road access. They are the most progressive when it comes to getting cranes on the roads and there are no restrictionsRead More
BGC Contracting national health & safety manager Jenny Jones was awarded the Shape Outstanding Achievement in Safety Award at the National Association of Women in Construction WA awards last month. SheRead More
Having been involved with Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) for around 10 years and spending the last two years as vice president, Mat Greskie recently accepted the top job as president. InsideRead More
A new report released by three of Queensland’s leading industry bodies identified major engineering project work in the state is on track to reverse a five-year decline and return to modest growthRead More
Here at Cranes and Lifting, one of priorities is to champion and recognise the industry and it is hope that this list does that as well as help inform the sector and identify trends. Now, thisRead More
Turner Engineering is a family business that’s stuck to traditional manufacturing values of producing quality earthmoving attachments from quality Australian steel. Founded by Mick Turner in 1954,Read More
Earlier this week, IAQ released Spotlight, an industry survey thatRead More
He saw that with larger cranes, he would often be subcontracting to larger crane hirers, often without control over the lift planning and other aspects of the work. With compact cranes, he could deal directlyRead More