Tag: construction
Australian industry activity sees slower decline in May— Ai Group
The Ai Group’s Australian Industry Index has seen a moderated contraction in May 2023 and now stands at -10.9 points, up by 9.3 from April’s steep fall, signalling deteriorating conditions in the market and the 13th month the index has been in contraction.
GRT, TotalEnergies Marketing Australia welcome new dust control code of practice
Australian engineering solutions company Global Road Technology and its Australian distribution partner TotalEnergies Marketing Australia have applauded the implementation of Queensland's Code of Practice for reducing or eliminating exposure to crystalline silica dust.
‘Green concrete’ could drive Australia’s decarbonisation efforts, says report
A report from engineering company Hatch has discovered the promising potential of “green concrete” as a key player towards Australia’s progress towards decarbonisation.
FBR’s Hadrian X robot sets new speed record laying construction blocks
Robotic technology developer FBR Limited’s first next-generation Hadrian X robot has achieved a lay speed record of over 300 blocks per hour using USA format cement masonry blocks.
Australian industry remains in contraction for a year— Ai Group
The Australian industry marked its 12th consecutive month in construction territory after seeing a fallback in demand and activity in April.
Australian-Made Lanotec rolls out new product line for its 25th anniversary
Lanotec, a manufacturer of high-performance products to protect and maintain commercial, industrial, and recreational assets, is commemorating its 25th anniversary with the introduction of new environmentally friendly product lines for a variety of commercial and residential applications.
Australian industry slips further into contraction over fall in new orders
The Ai Group Australian Industry Index slumped further in March as the industry sees a fall in demand, while the manufacturing sector rebounded led by improvements in the chemicals and food & beverage sectors.
Civmec wins $100 million in contracts to bolster manufacturing, other goals
Perth heavy engineering firm Civmec has secured about $100 million worth of new contracts to carry out manufacturing, construction and maintenance activities for the resources sector.
Sydney houses Australia’s first beverage carton recycling facility
SaveBOARD, a packaging waste company, has launched its first beverage carton recycling facility in Australia today.
Queensland’s Lytton Refinery expansion to create 300 jobs
Approximately 300 construction jobs are slated to open at the Port of Brisbane as part of Lytton Refinery’s planned expansion to improve fuel security and deliver lower emissions fuel.
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