All Australasia Articles

Volvo CE moving away from ‘linear’ business model

One of world’s top ten equipment manufacturers focuses on remanufacturing, rebuilding and reusing

Atlas Copco to buy Australian pump manufacturer

Sykes Group being sold by Seven Group, owner of Coates

Master Builders Victoria: ‘Alert’ but not ‘alarmed’ by construction company collapses

The number of building companies collapsing in Victoria has risen by 74% in the past year

Construction of US$1.2 billion tower halted

Construction of mixed-use complex halted while firm behind it looks to ‘de-risk’ project

10 recent equipment rental acquisitions

IRN profiles some of 2023’s biggest acquisitions

Hochtief subsidiary UGL wins US$393m in lithium and energy contracts in Australia

UGL, a subsidiary of German construction giant Hochtief, has won lithium and energy contracts in Western Australia worth A$600 million (US$393 million).

Mammoet provides heavy lifting solutions to meet Queensland’s renewable energy objective

Mammoet played a role in the elevation and assembly of turbine components

Video analysis: world’s biggest construction companies

Watch a video highlighting the main points of the latest ICON 200, an exclusive listing of the world’s biggest construction companies

Cimic Group sews up deal to design US$1.2 billion Bundaberg Hospital

Australian construction contractor Cimic Group has won a deal to act as management contractor for stage one of the new US$1.2 billion Bundaberg Hospital.

Using technology to measure – and reduce – carbon emissions

Contractors are under pressure to reduce emissions but to do this they have to be able to accurately record them. A new study from Trimble has scientifically documented the carbon reduction benefits that can be realised using automated solutions

Kennards acquires in Victoria

First move for the company in regional Victoria

Strong increase in Q2 sales for Caterpillar driven by one region

The construction division of Caterpillar saw sales increase by 19% in Q2, 2023

Changing focus of China’s Belt and Road

Focus is shifting for world’s largest infrastructure investment scheme

Kennards survey highlights contractor confidence in Australia

Smaller contractors happier than large, finds survey

Crumbling UK hospitals highlight problems with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete

Why reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is proving to be a headache for the owners of older buildings and why good inspection, remediation and maintenance are crucial.