Australia
A safe way to reverse
Posted in Industry News, Latest News, Technology Update, Traffic Management and Safety//February 22, 2019With the introduction of the WABCO TailGuard electronic braking system to its Dynamix Concrete Mixers, Gough Industrial Solutions aims to help improve safety for Australia’s contractors and construction sector.
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Fixing the future
Posted in Asphalt Review, Latest News, Technology Update//February 22, 2019Through trials of its crumb rubber binder across Australia, Road Maintenance aims to improve the uptake of the sustainable approach now and well into the future.
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West Gate alternative to remove 9000 trucks from roads
Posted in Industry News, Latest News, Project Report//February 22, 2019Legislation will be introduced into parliament this week as the Victorian Labor Government seeks a framework for the management of the West Gate Tunnel when it opens in 2022.
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Metro Trains specifications include recycled material
Posted in Civil Works, Environment, Industry News, Latest News//February 22, 2019Metro Trains Melbourne recently altered their specifications to include the use of recycled materials.
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Builder selected for $1.3B lithium plant in WA
Posted in Civil Works, Contracts and tenders, Latest News, Project Report//February 21, 2019Construction of the largest lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia is well underway, with the earthworks construction contract awarded late last year and an engineering services firm now announced as the builder.
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Old tyres being used to improve concrete fire resistance
Posted in Civil Works, Environment, Latest News, Technology Update//February 21, 2019Researchers from the UK have successfully tested a new way or protecting concrete from fire damage using materials recycled from old tyres.