Australia’s construction industry maintained its buoyancy in November as the country continued its freedom from lockdown lows, according to the Performance of Construction (PCI) Index.
Holcim ‘first major customer’ for Indigenous business
Holcim Australia has partnered with Wirrigan Business Services to secure a reliable provider of general waste management while supporting the employment of Indigenous Australians.
Queensland plan fixes ‘long-standing issue’: CCAA
The Queensland Government’s Resources Industry Development Plan has been given the industry’s stamp of approval, as it outlines a new framework to identify key resource areas.
Versatility, reliability underpins vibratory screen range
With so many products and brands available in the crushing and screening segment globally, it can be daunting for quarrying producers to make an informed choice. Ed Sauser explains why an OEM’s vibratory product range can provide a significant point of difference.
Holcim smashes sustainable goals, sets sights on 2025
Holcim has furthered its sustainability goals to 2025 with a new strategy, following the accomplishment of Strategy 2022 a whole year in advance.
Komatsu commits to future female workforce
Komatsu has set strong diversity targets for itself to 2025 while creating a culture of inclusion to rival its peers in the Australian construction industry.
Orica commits to clean collaboration in Queensland
Orica has signed a Statement of Co-operation with the Queensland government to endorse and collaborate on clean energy technology in the mining, quarrying, manufacturing and construction industries.
Clean fill needed for Canberra Light Rail project
The ACT Government is now seeking 60,000 tonnes of clean fill for the next stage of the Canberra Light Rail project – two years after contractors trucked more than 70,000 tonnes of spoil over the border from the ACT into New South Wales.
IQA seminar highlights proactive, preventative approaches to safety
The IQA’s Queensland branch held a follow up health and safety workshop in Brisbane on 11 November. The aim was to provide an opportunity to update knowledge on key safety topics raised at the Queensland Safety & Health Conference earlier in the year and promote further dialogue about ways to improve the industry’s approach to work health and safety issues.
How industry is managing materials for construction spike
The Australian construction sector has a healthy growth period ahead of it, according to industry leaders at the Commonwealth Bank’s Building through the Pandemic webinar.