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Australian road construction to hit record levels in 2018

Road spending is set to top AUD $20 billion this financial year, but rail projects may crowd it out after 2018 as costs rise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2018

National Broadband Network

Australia’s infrastructure investment wave set to peak

Australia’s public works boom is nearing its peak, with activity forecast to fall next year as LNG projects finish and government spending eases.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 20th May 2018

Robotics

Robot bricklayer set to build the world

Rapid urbanisation and housing demand could give the Hadrian X a role in up to 600,000 low-rise builds a year within five years.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

Productivity

Sliding reaction arm extends safety and flexibility

Maintenance crews get safer torque tightening on uneven bolt patterns, as Enerpac adds a sliding reaction arm for its pneumatic wrenches.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018

Sustainability

Australian supermarkets phasing out plastic bags

The move could stop billions of bags reaching waterways and marine life, as Greenpeace urges NSW and Victoria to follow suit.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017

Sustainability

Local winners in infrastructure awards

New Zealand projects claimed three prizes as the inaugural IPWEA Australasia awards recognised public works judged best across the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Risk & Compliance

On-site safety training to prevent accidents

Site operators could cut accidents and downtime as Enerpac takes its Goal Zero safety training directly to workplaces across Australia, New Zealand and PNG.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017

Risk & Compliance

Hosting drinks? Be sure to think

Workplace drinks can expose employers to liability if staff leave intoxicated, with experts urging clear controls and safe transport.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017

Supply Chain

Oxair oxygen system offers the right chemistry

Hospitals could cut costs and avoid cylinder deliveries as on-site PSA units supply constant 95 per cent pure oxygen at the bedside.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Mar 2017

Network Infrastructure

Head of Telecom Wholesale resigns

Telecom has announced that Matt Crockett, CEO of Telecom<br />Wholesale and International, has resigned after seven years with the company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Apr 2010

Global Stories

Western Australia stories

Partner Programmes

Cirrus Networks eyes doubled revenue as founder Frank Richmond eyes a return to the UK

Cirrus Networks expects to double its revenue to $40+ million this year, with founder Frank Richmond stepping down from the day to day operations.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017

Customer Relationship Management

Enabling expands Australian offices

Enabling expands its footprint in Australia, opening a new office in Perth and integrating Magni in Brisbane, to meet growing demand for IT solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2013

Symantec

New senior role at Symantec

Symantec New Zealand appoints Lucas Salter as country manager, effective April 1, moving him from Western Australia; Stuart Preston becomes account director.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2012