An 8km stretch of road in Sweden has been closely analysed by researchers from Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg to calculate how different factors in its construction impact carbon dioxide emissions.
What do you do when the world comes to a grinding halt?
In just a matter of months, the world has been literally transformed – thanks to a biological disruptor that has virtually brought whole industries and societies to a crawl at exactly the same time. John McGuire contemplates what businesses will need to do to right their course in these unsettling times – and to prepare for a future beyond COVID-19.
Measurement tech integral to optimising crushing circuit
Crushers require a lot of energy to produce a finished product. In addition to the actual comminution, processes such as pre-washing, cleaning, sorting, etc must be considered. Thanks to Italian OEM Ma-estro’s systems, energy consumption per tonne of product can be significantly reduced.
Toughness meets workability – right on our doorstep
Australia’s only manufacturer of high tensile and abrasion-resistant quenched and tempered steel plate says it owes its success to the benefits of local knowledge, imbued with a successful combination of resilience and formability.
Widespread workplace screening to prevent COVID-19’s return
Workplace Medicine Australia is encouraging large businesses across the country, which includes those in quarrying and construction, to ward off a possible second wave of COVID-19 by deploying workplace screening.
Toowoomba mayor appointed new chair of Inland Rail Alliance
Toowoomba Regional Council mayor Paul Antonio has been appointed as the new chair of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Alliance (MBIRA), which represents all local governments that will be connected by the Inland Rail route.
Australian lime market to reach more than $500 billion this decade
There are good signs for Australia’s limestone segment, with the lime market expected to exceed $USD339.5 billion ($AUD510.8 billion) by 2027, according to a report by Coherent Market Insights.
Boral, ADBRI, other construction heavyweights adapt to post-COVID-19 market
As COVID-19 restrictions slowly ease across Australia, many of the construction industry’s top players, such as Boral, Fletcher Building, James Hardie and ADBRI have recently had to apply a sweep of changes to their business operations.
Victorian quarry fees paused until 2021
Earth Resources Regulation has postponed all rent and annual fees for quarries in Victoria until the start of next year.
Negligent quarry executives to face 20 years’ prison under new legislation
To deter safety negligence in mines and quarries, the Queensland Parliament has passed new reforms that can sentence executives to 20 years’ jail for the deaths of their workers.