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Beware ‘grey market’ machines says CMEIG

Australia’s construction equipment distributors have issued a warning about the potential pitfalls of purchasing new, unused or low hour – often referred to as ‘grey market’ – equipment imported outside of authorised OEM distribution channels.

Sports oval atop a car park kicks new construction goals

Building a school sports oval on top of a multi-level car park linked to a school auditorium – on an inner-city site – called for innovative design and construction solutions.

CCF Earth Awards National Final beckons

In this our third month of coverage for the CCF Earth Awards, we look at the last three states to announce their finalists, all of whom progress through to the National Finals process.

Civil Contractors Federation State Reports: Victoria

 

Kempsey bypass work underway

Construction on what will become the nation’s longest bridge has commenced, marking yet another major milestone in the bypass projects for the Pacific Highway towns of Kempsey and Frederickton.

Anzac Bridge announced as people’s choice

Sydney University students John van Rooyen and Marko Stankovic have been announced as the People’s Choice Award Winners of the inaugural National Icons Roadshow, which has travelled around the country for six weeks canvassing votes from members of the public.

Old techniques can be environmental winners

Local company Trail Solutions Australia has gone back to basics in constructing trails for major client South Australia’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

CCF Earth Awards

 

Sandvik breakers prove more productive and reliable for Theos Bros

Since switching to Sandvik – formerly sold as Rammer – breakers 12 years ago, Sydney-based civil and demolition contractor Theos Bros (Aust) Pty Ltd has found them to be very reliable, more productive and with reduced maintenance requirements compared with the previous brand the company used.

End of Airport Link tunnelling sees TBM cutterheads entombed

Airport Link’s two tunnel boring machines came to the end of their journey under Brisbane early last month, less than a year after setting out.

Contracts Let

Contracts Let is based on information researched and compiled by Cordell Information (previously Reed Construction Data). Cordell research construction and project activity nationwide and produce reports that outline value, size and location of projects, delivered in a range of printed, electronic and web enabled formats. For more information, Contact Cordell Information on 1800 80 60 60 or visit us online at www.cordell.com.au

The industry’s biggest celebration back for another year

Contractors across Australia are already anxiously looking forward to November and the outcome of the CCF Earth Awards National Final, a gong in the industry’s most prestigious awards is highly valued and has the potential to seriously raise a contractors’ visibility in the marketplace.

Contracts Let

Contracts Let is based on information researched and compiled by Cordell Information (previously Reed Construction Data). Cordell research construction and project activity nationwide and produce reports that outline value, size and location of projects, delivered in a range of printed, electronic and web enabled formats. For more information, Contact Cordell Information on 1800 80 60 60 or visit us online at www.cordell.com.au

A Bobcat for every occasion

One of the more active companies in the mini market is also one of the market leaders, Bobcat has released a slew of new models this year to round out an already impressive product range.

CSIRO dam break modelling to help flood planning

CSIRO mathematicians are creating computational models of events like floods, dam breaks and tsunamis to aid understanding and planning for these phenomena.

Road repair packages go to tender

A record $300m is being spent to repair a total of 257km of roads which were flood and rain damaged in the Mackay Whitsundays region, the projects are being jointly funded by Commonwealth and State natural disaster recovery funds.

CCF South Australia and Plant Assessor team up to make machinery safety easy

CCF South Australia has joined together with Plant Assessor to assist its members in dealing with the complex safety obligations surrounding their plant and equipment.

Industry bible gets a hip new look

Civil Contractors Federation members have been given a complimentary 6 month trial to the all new Plant Specs Online product, which was released in June to an enthusiastic group of pre-registered subscribers, CCF members and invited guests at the Civenex show.

Alliancing pays dividends for Melbourne Water

The growing success of alliances on major infrastructure projects around the country has the Alliancing Association of Australia gearing up to assist those businesses taking part.