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ADB Financing Powers Tina River Hydropower Project in The Solomon Islands
ADB Financing Powers Tina River Hydropower Project in The Solomon Islands In a landmark moment for the Solomon Islands, the construction of the long-awaited Tina River Hydropower Project officially ki...
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ADB PPP Investment Powering Fiji’s Green Future
ADB PPP Investment Powering Fiji’s Green Future In a bold move towards sustainability, Fiji has taken significant strides to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, thanks in part t...
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McPhee Creek A$600m Iron Ore Project gets Green Light in Australia
McPhee Creek A$600m Iron Ore Project gets Green Light in Australia The McPhee Creek iron ore mine has received its final government approvals, setting the stage for a new chapter in Western Australia’...
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Evolution Mining Awards $360m Contract for Mungari Goldfield Operations in Australia
Evolution Mining Awards $360m Contract for Mungari Goldfield Operations in Australia In a significant boost to Western Australia’s Goldfields mining sector, Evolution Mining (Mungari) Pty Ltd ha...
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Queensland $500m Infrastructure Boom for 570 Projects
Queensland $500m Infrastructure Boom for 570 Projects In a landmark move, the Queensland Government has announced a massive $500 million funding boost to drive the development of more than 570 crucial...
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Tonkin Highway Upgrade will Unlock Jobs and Improve Safety in Perth
Tonkin Highway Upgrade will Unlock Jobs and Improve Safety in Perth Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open for the long-anticipated upgrades to Western Australia’s Tonkin Highway. Contracto...
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Austin Engineering celebrates export of first Dipper Bucket outside of Australia
Austin Engineering celebrates export of first Dipper Bucket outside of Australia Austin Engineering Limited is marking a significant milestone with the successful export of its cutting-edge Armadillo...
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Major Upgrade Set to Transform Queensland’s Mount Lindesay Highway
Major Upgrade Set to Transform Queensland’s Mount Lindesay Highway The long-anticipated Mount Lindesay Highway upgrade is finally on the horizon, bringing significant changes to the community and loca...
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Major Contracts Awarded for Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project
Major Contracts Awarded for Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project The Logan and Gold Coast region is on the brink of a transportation transformation, as two major contracts have been awarded for th...
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John Laing expands PPP Stake in Sydney Light Rail Network
John Laing expands PPP Stake in Sydney Light Rail Network In a significant move within Australia’s transport infrastructure sector, John Laing Group has increased its stake in the Public-Private...
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New South Wales investing $202 million for Regional Road Safety
New South Wales investing $202 million for Regional Road Safety Regional New South Wales is gearing up for a major transformation as the state government rolls out a massive $202 million investment to...
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Melbourne Build Expo to unveil the Future of Australian Construction
Melbourne Build Expo to unveil the Future of Australian Construction Melbourne’s construction sector is gearing up for a monumental event as Oliver Kinross, the leading organiser of internationa...
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Fiji set to transform Nadi International Airport into a World-Class Hub
Fiji set to transform Nadi International Airport into a World-Class Hub Nadi International Airport, the gateway to Fiji and a vital link for the South Pacific, is set to undergo a major transformation...
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Rugged Indonesian Mining Project puts Atlas Copco Air Compressors to the test
Rugged Indonesian Mining Project puts Atlas Copco Air Compressors to the test In the rugged terrain of East Kalimantan’s coal mining region in Indonesia, Atlas Copco’s portable air compressors a...
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RFP issued for $1 Billion Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade in Australia
RFP issued for $1 Billion Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade in Australia Another major milestone has been achieved in the ambitious Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade proj...
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Certified Rebuild VolvoCE A60H Hauler starts work in Indonesia
Certified Rebuild VolvoCE A60H Hauler starts work in Indonesia VolvoCE dealer for Indonesia, PT Indotruck Utama (ITU), completed a handover ceremony for the first A60H machine using Volvo’s Certified...
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Pioneering Sustainability and Clean Construction in Nusantara
Pioneering Sustainability and Clean Construction in Nusantara Indonesia can contribute towards its sustainability ambitions for its new capital city from the outset by utilizing emissions-free constru...
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Mining, Metals and Circular Economy Conference heads to Sydney
Mining, Metals and Circular Economy Conference heads to Sydney Early bird delegate passes are now on sale for the inaugural Mining, Metals and the Circular Economy conference, scheduled to take place...
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Electric Haul Trucks trialled by Rio Tinto and BHP in Australia
Electric Haul Trucks trialled by Rio Tinto and BHP in Australia In an industry first, Rio Tinto and BHP will collaborate on the testing of large battery-electric haul truck technology in the Pilbara,...
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Mammoet makes Breakfast Creek Bridge Construction Swift and Seamless in Brisbane
Mammoet makes Breakfast Creek Bridge Construction Swift and Seamless in Brisbane In the heart of Brisbane, a crucial project unfolded as the joint venture of Brady Marine & Civil Pty Ltd & Geo...
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Sydney Build aiming for record Government Support and Attendance
Sydney Build aiming for record Government Support and Attendance Officially supported by Lord Mayor Clover Moore, Sydney Build is making its highly anticipated return to the ICC Sydney on 1st and 2nd...
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The Role of Base Camps in Highway Construction Success
The Role of Base Camps in Highway Construction Success Say you’re an owner of a construction company undertaking a major highway construction project. One component that you shouldn’t overlook is the...
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Championing DEI in the Built Environment at Sydney Build Expo 2024
Championing DEI in the Built Environment at Sydney Build Expo 2024 Australia’s leading construction and design show has announce its return with an array of ground-breaking initiatives and partnership...
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Australia’s Largest Construction Show returns to Sydney in May
Australia’s Largest Construction Show returns to Sydney in May Sydney Build is set for its biggest edition yet with 500 exhibitors, 500 high-level speakers across 15 conference stages, CPD train...
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VolvoCE expands Electric Machinery Sales in Indonesia
VolvoCE expands Electric Machinery Sales in Indonesia Volvo Construction Equipment continues its rollout of lower emissions construction equipment across Region Asia, with the introduction of the firs...
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Indonesia’s vision for their new capital city of Nusantara
Indonesia’s vision for their new capital city of Nusantara The vision of Nusantara, the future capital of Indonesia, set for inauguration on 17 August 2024, is not just an urban development proj...
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GeologicAI going global with $10m financing for their Rock Analytics Platform
GeologicAI going global with $10m financing for their Rock Analytics Platform GeologicAI, a global leader in digital rock analysis, announced the closing of an additional US$10 million in funding from...
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Develon debuts in Réunion and Mayotte with a Bang at the XTREM PRO Events
Develon debuts in Réunion and Mayotte with a Bang at the XTREM PRO Events Réunion and Mayotte, islands shimmering in the vast Indian Ocean, recently witnessed a new horizon of construction equipment....
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VolvoCE boosts presence in Indonesia with PTBA-ITU Excavator deal
VolvoCE boosts presence in Indonesia with PTBA-ITU Excavator deal In a significant development in Indonesia’s construction and mining sectors, PT Indotruck Utama (ITU), the exclusive dealer for...
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aCentauri Solar Racing Team heads to Australia with Gebrüder Weiss
aCentauri Solar Racing Team heads to Australia with Gebrüder Weiss The international logistics company Gebrüder Weiss takes charge of transporting an innovative solar car to Australia for the aCentaur...
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Accenture acquires ATI Solutions Group to Automate Field Operations in Australia
Accenture acquires ATI Solutions Group to Automate Field Operations in Australia Accenture has acquired ATI Solutions Group, a Perth-based consulting service provider to the mining, energy and rail in...
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Indonesian visitors experience VolvoCE R60E Hauler at Motherwell facility in the UK
Indonesian visitors experience VolvoCE R60E Hauler at Motherwell facility in the UK The Volvo Construction Equipment factory in Motherwell, UK hosted a group of visitors from Indonesia who were all im...
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Pure Electric launches Electric Scooter range in Australia and China
Pure Electric launches Electric Scooter range in Australia and China Pure Electric, Britain’s award-winning e-scooter brand, announces the launch of its latest and most innovative electric scooter ran...
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Liebherr Luffing Jib Cranes support tallest Residential Building Project in New Zealand
Liebherr Luffing Jib Cranes support tallest Residential Building Project in New Zealand Liebherr’s luffing jib cranes have their sights set high: a 280 HC-L 12/24 and a 542 HC-L 18/36 are currently at...
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Sandvik mobile crushing and screening supports Polar Expedition in the Antarctic
Sandvik mobile crushing and screening supports Polar Expedition in the Antarctic UK engineering contractor BAM have been working with the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization Programme (AIMP) for a...
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Great Eastern Bypass Interchanges improving Safety and Connectivity in Perth
Great Eastern Bypass Interchanges improving Safety and Connectivity in Perth Located in eastern Perth, the Great Eastern Highway Bypass Interchanges project aims to upgrade two major interchanges at R...
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E22 Spark Electric Aircraft to be unveiled in Australia
E22 Spark Electric Aircraft to be unveiled in Australia South Australia will be home to Australia’s first commercially produced electric aircraft, with Adelaide based Bader Aero already taking orders...
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New Scott Base Research Station heading to the Antarctic
New Scott Base Research Station heading to the Antarctic The countdown is on! The specialist ship that will deliver the new Scott Base research station to Antarctica has been booked for January 2027 –...
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Australian Solar Farm project puts Atlas Copco X-Air Compressors to the test
Australian Solar Farm project puts Atlas Copco X-Air Compressors to the test Atlas Copco Power Technique Australia has entered an exciting partnership with contracting business Solar Farm Construction...
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Keynote speakers to champion Diversity and Inclusion at the Sydney Build Expo
Keynote speakers to champion Diversity and Inclusion at the Sydney Build Expo Sydney Build Expo has confirmed that this year’s event will include a new conference stage dedicated to Diversity & In...
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Unlock your projects with professionally maintained Hi-Rail Equipment
Unlock your projects with professionally maintained Hi-Rail Equipment Do you have a big project coming up that requires you to use Hi-Rail equipment? If so, it’s important to recognize the poten...
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Australia’s first Prototype Battery designed for Electric Mining Hauler Trucks
Australia’s first Prototype Battery designed for Electric Mining Hauler Trucks Fortescue’s decarbonisation journey has taken a major step forward today, with WAE Technologies completing and delivering...
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Factors increasing the value of Real Estate in Australia’s Gold Coast
Factors increasing the value of Real Estate in Australia’s Gold Coast The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most popular areas to live in, with good reason! The weather is amazing, the beac...
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Sydney Build Expo 2023 confirms Climate Resilience and Sustainability stages
Sydney Build Expo 2023 confirms Climate Resilience and Sustainability stages The Sydney Build Expo has confirmed that Climate Resilience and Sustainability will both be key themes for next year’s even...
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Australian study explores architectural use for end-of-life tyres
Australian study explores architectural use for end-of-life tyres A new study by The University of South Australia has tested and verified the structural integrity of walls constructed from tyres pack...
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Power Island Floating Storage Power project to be built in Papua New Guinea
Power Island Floating Storage Power project to be built in Papua New Guinea Twenty20 Energy, which delivers innovative energy solutions that accelerate the transition to a cleaner energy future, today...
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Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri opens their most Technologically Advanced Mine
Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri opens their most Technologically Advanced Mine Pilbara Traditional Owners, the Banjima People, and Western Australia’s Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy, Hon. Bill...
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Veolia ANZ selects StaySafe App to help protect Lone Workers
Veolia ANZ selects StaySafe App to help protect Lone Workers Veolia’s Water Division, situated across Australia and New Zealand, now uses StaySafe technology to adhere to Section 48 of the NSW W...
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Ferrovial wins €1,400 million Coffs Harbour Bypass in New South Wales
Ferrovial wins €1,400 million Coffs Harbour Bypass in New South Wales Ferrovial, through its Construction subsidiary and in consortium with Gamuda Australia, has been awarded the contract to build the...
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Komatsu acquiring Mine Site Technologies for Underground Mining Connectivity
Komatsu acquiring Mine Site Technologies for Underground Mining Connectivity Developing safe, highly productive, smart and clean workplaces of the future, together with customers Komatsu Ltd., through...
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