The first Yanmar compact track loader has rolled off the production line with three more new models to come in 2024
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Hazell Bros acquires portion of VEC Civil Engineering
Various assets, including VEC Civil Engineering’s Ulverstone manufacturing facility will now be operated by Hazell Bros
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Precisionscreen sand washing equipment in high demand
Precisionscreen is already seeing high demand for its sand washing equipment this year, offering customers a wash kit attachment to go with the Contractor 604 mobile screen
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Olympic Games infrastructure under review
With mounting costs and building delays, a 60-day Olympic Games infrastructure review has been announced by the Queensland government
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Komatsu partners with Williams Racing
Komatsu has reignited its partnership with Formula One British racing team Williams Racing
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Hitachi releases two Zaxis-7 compact excavators
The new ZX95US-7 and ZX95USB-7 Stage-V compliant models have been released in Europe
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Vermeer releases HG400 horizontal grinder
The new grinder from Vermeer has been designed to handle material such as construction waste
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Ammann releases walk-behind roller
The new Ammann ARW 65-S walk-behind roller features a steering innovation that enables the machine to move forward, backward and laterally
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HIA flags ideas for attracting skilled tradies
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has released its 2024–25 pre-budget submission to the Treasury, focusing on how to address Australia’s construction skills shortage
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Victoria seeks input for updated Building Contracts Act
Feedback is being sought by the Victorian state government on updates to the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
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Grow your mullet for mental health
The Black Dog Institute, which researches better ways for Australians to manage their mental health, has launched its Mullets for Mental Health fundraising drive for 2024
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SA leading the nation in construction
South Australia has been named the nation’s top performing economy, ranking first in construction work and dwelling starts
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Free lung checks for former quarry and mine workers
Heart of Australia’s mobile health truck HEART5 will be in Cairns this month, offering free lung health checks for previous workers in the mineral processing industries
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Liebherr converts R 9400 mining excavator to electric
Liebherr Mining has successfully converted one of its R 9400 excavators from diesel to an electric powertrain
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WA relaxes granny flat rules
Amendments have been introduced removing the minimum lot size requirements for an ancillary dwelling
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Truck tyres to concrete kerbs in Pakenham
Kerbs that include recycled truck tyres are being used in an East Pakenham car park to test its durability
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Safe Work Australia develops work method guide
The newly developed interactive guide aims to change the culture around Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) to increase their use
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John Deere launches mid-size wheel loader
The 444 G-Tier mid-size wheel loader has been released to the US market
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Rammer now offering rockbreakers with Steelwrist adaptor
Rammer has developed an adapter plate in collaboration with Steelwrist to enhance the performance of hydraulic rockbreakers
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Nominations open for 2024 CCF QLD awards
Civil Contractors Federation Queensland (CCF QLD) has announced that nominations are open for the Earth Awards, People's Awards and Industry Training Awards
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