New data shows small businesses are using smartphones more than desktop computers to run their business. Recently released data from global online accounting company Xero, has revealed that construction workers, wholesale trade workers and real estate agents, all often depicted as technological laggards, are more tech savvy than they’re given credit for. An independent survey …
CJD Equipment celebrates 25 years distributing Volvo CE
It was a momentous year for the country. The second Mabo decision was handed down, overturning the concept of terra nullius. Paul Keating earned the sobriquet “Lizard of Oz” by resting hisRead More
Combining global capability with local knowledge
Acciona recently reached an agreement to acquire Geotech, an Australian engineering construction group. The deal seeks to build upon Acciona Construction and Geotech’s complementary businesses, andRead More
Is there a safe harbour for a sinking ship?
Data released by SVP Partners recently suggested that more than 80 Gold Coast construction companies are on the verge of collapse, highlighting that contractor insolvency in Queensland’s buildingRead More
Brisbane’s new runway project into final phase
The recent awarding of the Airfield Works contract to Skyway, a joint venture of BMD Construction Pty Ltd and CPB Contractors Pty Limited (a member of the CIMIC Group), marks the start of the final phaseRead More
Cost-effective solution for regional roads
NSW-based business Grade Control may have started out focusing on simple blade indicator systems for graders but founder Phil Polmear has continued to reinvent the business and now supplies a more diverseRead More
Geotech drilling almost completed
Hagstrom Drilling is on the cusp of completing three months’ worth of geotechnical drilling investigations as part of Sydney’s major Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link project. As oneRead More
Setting new infrastructure development standards
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) specialises in the facilitation and development of industry-led performance based integrated triple-bottom-line governance and reporting frameworks,Read More
Case study: tackling a huge bridge lift on the Pacific Rim of Fire
A heavy jacking system – the same deployed across Australasia – has demonstrated its power, precision, and safety by removing more than a kilometre of high bridge spans in the US in recordRead More
Rebuilding one of Europe’s busiest airports
Handling up to 450 take-offs a day, Runway West is Frankfurt Airport’s busiest runway. Over 50% of the aircraft taking off from the airport uses Runway West. In 2016, Frankfurt Airport handled nearlyRead More