The Australian Industry Group/Australian Constructors Association (ACA) Construction Outlook survey for 2012 has forecast stronger growth for engineering and commercial construction in 2011 and 2012.
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?Perfect storm? brewing over salaries
According to the recruitment company Hays, salaries in the mining and resources sectors are set to come under pressure from a rare set of conditions. Hays calls it a ?perfect storm?.
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Boral: Public critique of Gold Coast Quarry premature
Boral challenges claims about a proposed
quarry development in a Bond University study as unfounded while local
residents in Tallebudgera Valley rally State and Federal politicians.
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High pressure stainless steel reel released
Australian Pump industries have released a new range of stainless steel high pressure hose reels called the Aussie Hydrotek range. The collection of reels can be used at pressure ratings as high as 5000 psi, and at temperatures up to 130oC.. Being manufactured in stainless steel gives it a high resistance to corrosion.
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NZ aggregate producer sets its sights on rebuilding Christchurch
The New Zealand Government has forecast that the costs of rebuilding
Christchurch will be between $NZ10 billion ($A7.5 billion) and $NZ15
billion ($A11.2 billion).
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Equipment sales rise in 2010 and 2011
According to newly released figures, the Australian construction and mining equipment market increased by 7.3 per cent in 2010.
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Hinze Dam to be completed by mid-year
The three year, $395 million Stage 3 redevelopment of Hinze Dam should be ready by the end of May.
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Sensor technology steers quarries away from collision course
With vehicle drivers needing to be constantly on the lookout on-site, ifm’s smart sensor technology is offering a higher level of visibility that allows them to be better aware of their surroundings.
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Frank Pedretti: Simple ideas with big impact
Frank Pedretti’s reputation for mixing his sound technical knowledge with an unrelenting passion for quarrying has earned him the title as the 2019 IQA Quarry Manager of the Year. The Boral manager reflects on career achievements that have led him to this point.
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Morrison Government announces $8.7bn stimulus package to boost the economy
The Federal Government is set to provide an assistance package valued at $8.7 billion for Australian businesses to soften the blow of recent health scares and natural disasters on the economy.
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