28 November 2008 | More Australian workers find jobs through word of mouth than their European counterparts, a survey by specialist recruiter Hays shows.
28 November 2008 | Testing and analysis can be the lynchpin in ensuring the safety of construction projects yet it is often treated like a rubber stamp.
20 November 2008 | Alliancing is popular in Australia as it allows procurers to take advantage of the efficiencies from a non-adversarial relationship.
16 October 2008 | Tired of working for a boss three decades ago, group managing director Alan Porter decided to “Give it a go”.
2 September 2008 | Building with steel allows houses to be built on previously unpopular steep sites incorporating up to five levels in height.
2 September 2008 | To date, intensive monitoring of four test buildings has highlighted the importance of thermal mass in the natural cooling and heating of houses, and not only the more common thermal resistance R-value insulation measure.
2 September 2008 | A combination of tunnel excavation methods is used on the project including driven tunnelling and cut-and-cover tunnelling. In total, some 3.5 million tonnes of rock will be removed.
2 September 2008 | Conplant fitted ROPS2 technology on smooth drum and padfoot rollers used on the Caboolture to Beerburrum rail project, to help prevent overturning near edges and in soft material.
2 September 2008 | At the completion of delivery of the 20 new DP1500s, Ausdrill will boast the world’s largest fleet of Sandvik drills.
2 September 2008 | The Brokk 180 was very useful in preventing the noise that could otherwise have been created with hammers or saws.
2 September 2008 | The project achieved full environmental compliance while incorporating sustainability through design and equipment and is now exceeding the client’s performance requirements.
2 September 2008 | Brokks are purpose-built demolition robots that have been in production since 1981 and are designed to take large attachments on a small machine.
2 September 2008 | The working principle of the concrete pile breaker results in increased productivity and safer site operations when compared to conventional jack hammer breaking procedures.
2 September 2008 | Striker’s replacement parts are available directly off the shelf for same day or overnight delivery. Quick delivery along with technical advice available 24 hours a day helps minimise downtime.
2 September 2008 | Delta Group is a leading provider of demolition, site restoration, materials recycling and waste management services. Many of the company’s major projects are located in the central business districts of Australia’s capital cities.
2 September 2008 | The houses are fully insulated with timber floors, fireplaces, integrated heating and a drying room for snow gear. Split levels, modern kitchens and bathroom finishes and horizontal windows give the house modern lines while taking best advantage of village, bush and snowfield views.
2 September 2008 | With the colour display of the data on the LICCON monitor in the crane cabin, the readability and the clarity are intrinsically enhanced.
2 September 2008 | The 4S Store has maintenance workshop with advanced equipments, commodious products show area, warm customer reception room, regulate spare parts warehouse and other hardware facilities.