The Performance of Construction Index has fallen by 11.1 points over the holiday period, with COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions wreaking havoc.
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Roman gladiators call abandoned quarry home
Swiss archaeologists have found a 1600-year-old Roman amphitheatre was built into an even older abandoned quarry, dating it as the youngest amphitheatre in the Roman Empire.
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Hard rock quarry proposal made easier by proper planning
A development group in New South Wales has proposed to extract 500,000 tonnes of hard rock aggregates, with community concerns quelled by robust management practices.
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Research confirms benefits of new concrete additive
First Graphene has had the structural integrity of its PureGRAPH concrete additive affirmed by University of Wollongong research, proving its ability to strengthen concrete and mortar.
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Solar panels replace sand in concrete production
Melbourne researchers and local engineering company OJAS have partnered to upcycle solar panel parts for use in concrete, reducing emissions and raw materials.
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AdBlue shortage under control once more
Australia’s impending AdBlue shortage has been eased by fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot and the Federal Government’s AdBlue Taskforce.
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Making concrete while the sun shines: Holcim powers Humes
Holcim subsidiary, Humes, has confirmed ten of its sites across Australia will benefit from solar power systems by the end of March to produce more sustainable concrete.
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NSW Small Mines Roadshow makes the rounds
The New South Wales Resources Regulator is bringing quarry operators and managers together to learn and discuss at the 2022 Small Mines Roadshow from February to April.
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Adbri beats the clock with Alcoa extension
Adbri has extended a contract with Alcoa of Australia for the supply of quicklime, with just weeks to spare before the expiration of the previous agreement.
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Ocean Reef Marina makes breakwater milestone
Western Australia’s much anticipated Ocean Reef Marina, north of Perth, has made significant progress with the partially constructed northern and southern breakwaters crossing over.
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