Government building programs supporting construction industry

24 February 2010 | CONSTRUCTION work done rose in the December quarter, boosted by government stimulus spending which is mitigating the effects of the credit crunch and economic downturn on the industry, according to Master Builders Australia.

Metro reimbursement should be 100 per cent of costs incurred says Ai Group

23 February 2010 | THE Ai Group believes the NSW State Government had made a commitment to proceed with the Sydney Metro. The risk of a client not proceeding with a project once it is in the market is not a risk that companies could or should have to price into a contract proposal.

Sydney’s Town Hall to reopen after extensive safety works

22 February 2010 | SYDNEY Town Hall will be reopened to the public after a $40 million essential services, internal safety and fire services upgrade concluding stage one of a five-year rescue plan to protect the 19th century building for future generations.

iPhone construction app hits the nail on the head

18 February 2010 | FOREMEN have been putting an iPhone application through its paces as a way to manage administration on site rather than in the office. All Over Geo, developers of Foremans Mate, say the application was born out of a need to get building site supervisors back out on site and being hands on, rather than chained to their desk with paperwork.

Launching Urban by Hard Yakka

25 February 2010 | HITTING stores March 2010, is the first ever streetwear inspired range from iconic Aussie workwear brand, Hard Yakka. This no fuss clothing range has been engineered to take the everyday tradie from day to night.

LiuGong wheel loaders showcased at bauma

23 February 2010 | THE worlds largest wheel loader manufacturer, LiuGong Machinery will arrive at the worlds largest equipment trade show with its largest collection of wheel loaders shown in Europe to date. At the April 2010 bauma in Munich, China based LiuGong will showcase its 842III wheel loader model among others.

Mini Crawlers for hazardous environments

22 February 2010 | Gleason Cranes are introducing GGRs AirLIFT series of mini crawler cranes into the local market. These compressed, air powered cranes are specifically designed for use in zones that contain hazardous and explosive atmospheres which therefore prohibit the use of petrol or gas engines.

Haulotte raises platform for the industry

18 February 2010 | HAULOTTE recently started offering its customers finance solutions in a tailored package. The company has also introduced a two year warranty as standard across the range. A new range of products will hit Australia this year including the much anticipated Multi job MJX.

Bobcat E60 excavator incorporates productivity enhancements

17 February 2010 | Bobcat Australia has released the E60 excavator, part of the new M Series line of loaders and excavators. It features a new design that increases operator comfort and machine durability while decreasing the frequency needed for some preventive maintenance tasks.