Geological maps indicate by colour or symbols where strata are exposed at the surface, and its age and sediments. However, as Bill Langer explains, even with the assistance of modern technology, the task of identifying potential sources for crushed rock within the strata is a challenge …
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Children?s books highlight company?s rich history
A construction company director has received acclaim for her work on multiple children's books.
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Registration opens for CMIC18
Registrations for the biennial Construction Materials Industry Conference (CMIC) have officially commenced, with this year’s program focusing on how the industry can capitalise on the latest infrastructure boom.
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Selling, measuring in volume
An aggregate operation has turned to laser scanning and RFID technologies to ensure the right volumes of its raw materials are leaving the gate on time and to budget.
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Grade control system assists lightning excavation at RAAF base
Taking part in a redevelopment project to grow a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base while it is fully operational is no easy feat — not least when it employs 5000 uniformed and civilian personnel and has aircraft such as F-18 jets and C-17 transporters taking off and landing multiple times a day.
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Articulated hauler manufacturer joins rigid market
A new rigid haul truck is entering the Australian hauler market in the second quarter of this year - a move that in turn will mark the end of an era.
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Cleaner emission loaders to reduce total ownership costs
Komatsu Australia has released two new Dash 8 wheel loaders – the WA270-8 and WA320-8 – powered with Tier 4-compliant low emission engine technology, that can potentially deliver improved fuel efficiency, higher productivity, and owning and operating savings.
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Right sizing the hauler fleet with intelligent tools
Size does matter when it comes to determining if your fleet is keeping up with the changing conditions of your jobsite. Eric Yeomans explains why site simulation software is the perfect tool for ensuring your fleet is appropriately sized for the task at hand.
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The ‘crystal ball’ for creating the future
When implementing efficient, cost-effective and productive means of loading and hauling aggregate, there are various tools for operators — but not long-term thinking. Steve Franklin outlines how operators can think more strategically about the earthmoving process.
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Innovative initiatives for growing the membership
Clayton Hill discusses some of the initiatives being proposed to meet the IQA's ambitious 2019 membership target and shares good news about the Australian Academy of Quarrying.
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