Manitowoc and Kobelco part ways
At the end of May, Manitowoc and Kobelco announced that they will not be renewing their OEM supply agreement.
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21 June 2018
INTERNATIONAL
Bendable concrete, with a design inspired by seashells, can make US infrastructure safer and more durable
Spring construction season is underway, and many tons of concrete will be used in the coming months. Unfortunately, concrete is a brittle material: Placed under stress, it cannot bend very far before it fractures. Some pavements that are being poured now will crack within a few years and require expensive repairs. New concrete will be mixed, and the cycle will start again.
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21 June 2018
Australia's Robotics Roadmap set to transform the construction industry
Australia's very first Robotics Roadmap, recently launched at Parliament House, is set to benefit the construction industry through guiding and supporting the development of critical new robotic technology.
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20 June 2018
Infrastructure spending must keep pace with expanding needs: RBA
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has dismissed the notion that infrastructure spending will be the country's next 'engine of growth', picking up where the mining boom left off.
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19 June 2018
Five deadly construction sites
Modern technology has revolutionised many aspects of modern life, including the efficiency and safety of construction sites around the world.
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19 June 2018
SMEs confidence in construction is higher than ever
The latest Westpac-Melbourne Institute SME (small and medium sized enterprises) Index shows that confidence in the construction sector (up 136.8%) is the highest at the moment, in stark contrast to 12-months ago when confidence was just below neutral (99.7%).
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14 June 2018
Conventional expansion joints a thing of the past in bridge construction?
Expansion joints are a fact of life whether you're building a rail line, a building facade or a bridge.
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13 June 2018
The latest advancements in stormwater management
Land excavation is a routine task in the construction industry. Managing storm water is a crucial part of the job and if not done properly, it can spell disaster for the company and local environment. Luckily, advancements in storm water management technology have successfully made excavation more eco-friendly.
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13 June 2018
Access equipment specialist United crowned Best Rental Company
Leading national access equipment specialist United Forklift and Access Solutions has been crowned 2018 Rental Company of the Year by the Australian Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA).
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12 June 2018
Hadrian X construction robot complete
Robotic technology company Fastbrick Robotics Limited recently announced that mechanical assembly of Hadrian X, an advanced construction robot is complete.
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8 June 2018
