Steel reinforced concrete will begin to rust over time, leading to costly damage. Roads & Infrastructure Magazine explores the issue of concrete cancer and the alternatives to steel out there.
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Queensland’s $90M Central west rail line upgrade underway
More than $90 million in rail infrastructure upgrades to the Central west rail line in Queensland are underway.
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CPB Contractors wins $260M infrastructure works contract
BHP Iron Ore has selected CPB Contractors to deliver construction of bulk earthworks, concrete and underground services for its South Flank project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
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Antec Concrete appointed AU distributor for new volumetric mixers
Concrete pumping and mixing equipment supplier Antec Concrete has been appointed the Australian distributor of US-based Cemen Tech’s volumetric concrete units.
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Concrete pipes: Are they manufactured and tested to AS/NZS 4058?
National Precast CEO Sarah Bachmann talks about the significance of AS/NZS 4058 for precast concrete pipes, and how to tell the difference between compliant and non-compliant products.
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Fulton Hogan acquires construction materials business
Infrastructure company Fulton Hogan has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a construction materials business.
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Nanoengineering creates “game-changing” new concrete
Researchers from the University of Exeter have developed a new technique to incorporate graphene into concrete through nanoengineering technology.
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QLD Gov invest $46M to replace timber rail bridges
Funding from the Queensland Government is going towards replacing 18 timber rail bridges between Townsville and Cairns.
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New president and director for National Precast board
National Precast Concrete Association has appointed two leading industry icons to its leadership team, including a new President who will continue the major progress made by their predecessor.
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AS3850: A new part 3 for civil construction
Standards Australia has approved a project proposal to create a third part to AS 3850 Prefabricated Concrete Elements, which will apply to civil construction.
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