Eden Innovations has recently had their carbon nanotube enriched, liquid concrete admixture approved for use by the state of Georgia’s Department of Transportation (GDOT), for use in their 24 hour accelerated strength concrete (Section 504) and Class B concrete (Section 500) applications. EdenCrete is a proprietary carbon-strengthened concrete additive, which is used for improving the …
In a career spanning nearly 50 years, John Gillespie has seen many changes in the crane sector. As president of CICA for 30 years, he is one of the founding fathers of the industry body and has been activelyRead More
There is no doubt that software solutions for the construction sector are becoming more sophisticated and beneficial not only from the design but to the construction and ongoing maintenance of the project. InRead More
It’s no secret that we need to build smarter. With more than half the world’s population now living in urban areas and with an estimated 70% living in cities by 2050, we need to get betterRead More
Ongoing investment in working capital management, particularly billing and collections processes, is vital to the construction and engineering sector, but research undertaken by the McGrathNicol Cash andRead More
The most recent Hays Quarterly Report, covering January to March 2017, has found demand for employees in the construction sector remains buoyant and on track for 2017. But according to Hays, relevant experienceRead More
Late last year, Konecranes announced the launch of a new state of the art training centre in Sydney, which will provide technicians with industry specific training on crane use, service, maintenance andRead More
On November 23, 2016, the Queensland government announced a plan to introduce an array of new measures to ensure security of payment for subcontractors (see footnote 1). The plan anticipates that by JanuaryRead More
Construction Industry Solutions (COINS) Australia recently announced the appointment of Craig Fotheringham to the role of professional services manager, which according to COINS Australia managing directorRead More
As part of our final women in construction series, Inside Construction speaks to Sharon Morris, who was awarded the NAWIC Shape Outstanding Achievement in Safety Award at the NAWIC awards in Perth at theRead More