There is a certain expectation in the workplace that as technology progresses companies will embrace more efficient and cost productive ways of doing things. There’s a whole generation out there that expect it. Generation Y, and soon to be out of universities and colleges, Generation Z are fast becoming more and more representative in the …
South Australia on track for first major concrete road
The South Australian government announced last week that the state is about to get its first major concrete road after Lendlease Engineering opted for using concrete in its tender for the $985 millionRead More
A licence to learn
Across Australia at any given time during the week, there are cranes lifting and operating or travelling to and from jobs. There could be well over a 1000 lifts happening daily, and for those in the industry,Read More
Technology to play an important role in boosting the construction equipment industry
The construction equipment market has been on a roller coaster ride in the last couple of decades. The economic conditions worldwide influence construction equipment significantly. Slow and sluggish economicRead More
Welcome to the future of sustainable flooring
Tarkett is one of the world’s leading flooring manufactures and has been in Australia for 40 years. They were started in France 130 years ago and employ 12,000 people across the world in 34 factories. TheyRead More
An industry first for subbies
An industry-first payment solution has recently been launched which will enable subcontractors to get paid within two days instead of potentially waiting months for payment, while also rewarding generalRead More
What’s green and lifts 750 tonnes?
There’s a lot of work being done on the $16.8 billion WestConnex roads project in NSW, including lifting of almost all kinds. One machine in particular, a bright green Liebherr LR 1750 owned by BoomRead More
It’s a prison, but not as we know it – Ravenhall Prison Redevelopment
Shovels hit sod near 20 months ago, bringing the Ravenhall Prison Redevelopment project more than halfway to its late 2017 opening time. With work at this advanced stage, Inside Construction spoke to JohnRead More
Determining ground bearing pressure
There is no doubt that crane operators work in a high-risk environment, with safety always being the number one priority. In recent weeks, CICA liaison officer VIC/TAS branch, John Humphries has issuedRead More
Building the future infrastructure plans for WA
On Friday 11 November 2016, the Infrastructure Coalition will be launching its pivotal paper to promote discussion about long-term infrastructure planning in Western Australia and the reasons for the creationRead More