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Metro Tunnel goes virtual
Posted in Industry News, Latest News, Special Features//February 18, 2020Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project is one of the first Australian major projects to induct construction workers using virtual reality situations. Roads & Infrastructure speaks to stakeholders about the
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The pros and cons of plastic
Posted in Industry News, Latest News, Special Features//February 18, 2020An Austroads report, written by Level 5 Design, reveals findings from a literature review and practical trials of recycled plastic in roads. The report calls for Australian and NZ road authorities to provide further guidance for the use of these
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The 2D or 3D debate with Position Partners
Posted in Industry News, Latest News, Special Features//February 18, 2020Contractors have long speculated on the differences between 2D and 3D excavator machine control, and which option is suited to their road construction site. Position Partners settles the 2D/3D debate with an
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Project Trust Accounts roll out in Queensland
Posted in Industry News, Latest News//February 11, 2020The roll-out of Project Trust Accounts in Queensland will force major changes in the building and construction industry in that state – and now’s the time for other state and territory governments to follow suit, urges Louise Stewart, building and construction fair payment advocate.
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Major contractor begins two Australian regional road projects
Posted in Industry News, Latest News//February 10, 2020The South Gippsland Highway Upgrade in Victoria and the Mackay Northern Access Upgrade in Queensland have chosen the same major contractor for construction.
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First look at major $192M exit upgrades for the Pacific Motorway
Posted in Industry News, Latest News//February 10, 2020Motorists in south-east Queensland have been given their first look at plans for the $192.6 million M1 Pacific Motorway Exit 41 and Exit 49 upgrades.