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Change Management Construction Machinery Magazine 
Roads Online
APRIL 14, 2024
Astec machinery has played a pivotal role in Fulton Hogan’s infrastructure works overtime. A stec Industries and Fulton Hogan are two names that are synonymous with infrastructure and construction works across Australia and New Zealand. Boil says the relationship goes beyond just machinery purchases and trials. Image: Astec.
Roads Online
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Komatsu is ahead of the curve when it comes to Smart Construction and Intelligent Machine Control (IMC), changing the way projects are designed, planned, and executed. James Muir General Manager Smart Construction explains whats next for the company in this exciting space. Images: Komatsu.
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Roads Online
APRIL 18, 2024
SRE’s six metre telescopic sprayer exhibits the latest in machinery technology for both New Zealand and Australia. Roads & Infrastructure Magazine speaks with Specialised Roading Equipment’s Chris Kaelin to learn more about the company’s latest technological innovations regarding its six metre telescopic sprayer. Image: SRE.
Roads Online
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Garry van den Beld, National Account Manager, Mobile Asphalt, says the F-series pavers combine the best Astec technology with best in class design. Jorge Boil, Business Line Manager, Infrastructure Astec, says that between the two models, customers can find the best solution for all paving requirements. RP-175) and B6.7 (RP-195)
Roads Online
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Hitachi Construction Machinery is expanding its wheel loader range, developing a line suitable for infrastructure and rail works. David Gallina, National Product Manager, explains what this shift in focus means for customers. David Gallina, National Product Manager – Hitachi.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In the dynamic world of construction, efficiently managing resources such as equipment and materials is key to achieving successful outcomes. Asset monitoring solutions have become a game-changing tool, empowering construction firms to oversee and control their assets with precision.
Roads Online
AUGUST 10, 2023
Starting out as a bobcat specialist in 1990, Dave Speranza was a subcontractor for a lot of Victoria’s Road construction companies. Fast forward to 2023 and his company, Central Asphalt Group, now provides road profiling, asphalt paving, civil construction, and heavy haulage to the roads industry. I guess it’s paid off.
Roads Online
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Wirtgen machinery benefits from European ingenuity, along with a design that’s perfectly suited to Australian conditions. This relationship goes far beyond just machinery. As Jason Parrish, National Plant Manager – SPA explains. Images: Wirtgen. Immediately it was the German technology that set them apart from the rest.”
Roads Online
OCTOBER 12, 2023
M achine control – the automation of heavy earthmoving equipment – is key to attracting workers and addressing the skills shortage in construction, according to decision makers surveyed in a report by Topcon Positioning Systems in Europe.
Roads Online
JULY 22, 2024
T he iconic orange livery of Hitachi machinery is an easily recognisable staple of many construction projects across the world. Founded in 1910’s Japan, the self-titled “orange family” specialises in the development of high-quality machinery that’s purpose built for the civil construction market, among other industries.
Roads Online
AUGUST 14, 2023
Changes in Underwriting Agencies of Australia’s senior leadership are set to present new opportunities for the organisation and its clients, as well as the wider industry. U nderwriting Agencies of Australia (UAA) has recently undergone a period of change. Peta Ross, Group Development Manager – Systems, Process & Culture.
Roads Online
JULY 24, 2023
General Manager – Commercial, Tony Symons, paints the company’s picture right from the beginning, through to its exciting future. Shortly after the end of World War II in 1945, a simple gesture by Walter Kennard laid the foundation for what is now one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest family-owned machinery and equipment hire providers.
Roads Online
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Primal Surfacing is adding another two sprayers to its growing machinery fleet. Primal Surfacing has benefitted from a long-standing partnership with Specialised Roading Equipment (SRE) for its machinery needs. A big part of maintaining this reputation is its frequent upkeep and updates of its machinery fleet. Images: SRE.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Now situated in Brisbane, Mancin’s role is to help Cat machinery users become the best operators of the equipment they can be. “As Mancin himself has around 20 years’ experience in the road maintenance and construction equipment industry. There’s continually some process of improvement across our machinery,” Mancin says. “We
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Expanding a construction business can be both an exciting and challenging journey. However, reaching there and delivering the best quality service requires prominent warehouse management and an efficient workforce. We know that you are willing to make significant changes in your business process. trillion in 2027.
Roads Online
JULY 25, 2024
The new Executive General Manager for Construction and Utility at Komatsu Australia is looking to drive that change. D rawing on more than 25 years of experience, David Small has recently assumed the role of Executive General Manager for construction and utility at Komatsu Australia.
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Roads Online
JULY 31, 2023
Flexihire has been operating throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales for decades, providing high-quality heavy machinery for a range of industries. Flexihire is committed to providing machinery that is fit-for-purpose across a wide range of sites and applications. F lexihire is renowned for supplying quality equipment.
Roads Online
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Komatsu’s Smart Construction Edge 2 solution is transforming conventional surveying methods, offering a more efficient and safer alternative. Komatsu Product Manager James Mackenzie explains. Data from the Edge 2 drones can be transferred and visualised in Komatsu’s Smart Construction ECO System Dashboard. Images: Komatsu.
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Roads Online
OCTOBER 19, 2023
As Andy Hopcroft, General Manager Yello Equipment explains. The SANY tag is ‘quality changes the world’. The SY80U Sitting within its compact hydraulic excavators, this machine would be a great addition to a contractor’s construction fleet. The SY80U, SY135C and SY155U are all impressive machines in their own right.
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Roads Online
OCTOBER 8, 2024
X CMG is well known for its Chinese heritage, being one of the world’s three largest manufacturers of construction and heavy equipment. The company’s status in Australia certainly didn’t come by chance, as General Manager Roy Rossini – XCMG Mining Equipment Australia can attest. That’s where I came in.”
Roads Online
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The era of Smart Construction is upon us. This incentivises the construction industry to find new routes to improve productivity, safety, and profits. James Muir is the General Manager of Smart Construction at Komatsu Australia and has spent many years in the infrastructure industry.
Roads Online
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Wirtgen’s upper management sheds light on what’s in store for customers. C onsisting of Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann, Benninghoven and Ciber, the Wirtgen Group (a John Deere company) is responsible for the design, development and distribution of machinery for the road construction industry. Image: Wirtgen.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 21, 2025
The construction industry is one of the oldest and most important fields and has changed a lot over the years. It started with simple methods and basic tools, then moved to using heavy machinery, making work faster and larger. Now, digital transformation is a big change that is even more significant than anything before.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
In a high-asset divorce, transforming assets can prove difficult for couples involved in the construction industry. How the Value Division Will Be For the divorce to qualify as a high-asset divorce, there must be substantial value in companies held by firms engaged in the construction industry. have to be taken care of.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
The Winslow Group has introduced biodiesel to its range of machinery, in line with its commitment to achieving robust sustainability outcomes, which Viva Energy is supporting with its innovative solutions. W inslow Group is a civil construction services company passionate about protecting and enhancing the environment in which it operates.
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Roads Online
JANUARY 4, 2024
Roads & Infrastructure Magazine reflects on the important topics and conversations addressed at the 19th AfPA International Flexible Pavement Conference in Brisbane, as well as why there continues to be optimism towards the future of flexible paving. Now, it’s up for the industry to take these learnings and influence real change.
Roads Online
MAY 27, 2024
The construction and mining industry has always been male-dominated, but global equipment manufacturer Komatsu is working to change that. The Coalition sees men in positions of influence commit to leadership and accountability for change on gender equality issues in their organisations and communities. Image: Komatsu.
Roads Online
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Integrity Sampling provides an essential service to the infrastructure and construction sectors. Brett Money, Group General Manager, explains the importance of worksite substance testing and how it’s helping to save lives. S ubstance testing on construction sites is a constantly evolving service.
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Roads Online
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Sally Rolfe – Operations Manager, Deepak Nair – Design Engineer and Marty Barker – Production Supervisor. Matthews Brothers Engineering (MBE) has established a reputation for designing and manufacturing robust road construction equipment. When his role eventually changed, I was primed and ready to step up.” Images: MBE.
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Roads Online
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
According to Josh Allan, Civil Business Executive Manager at Aptella (formerly Position Partners), new solutions are now hitting Australian shores that promise greater productivity and accuracy gains than ever. “We’re thrilled to introduce Topcon’s new machine control platform locally,” says Allan. Image: Aptella.
Roads Online
DECEMBER 15, 2024
As one of the worlds three largest manufacturers of construction and heavy equipment, XCMGs sales network spans 184 countries, including Australia. Most construction sites need stable ground to do their work on, XCMGs Single Drum roller range caters to projects requiring properly compacted and smoothedsurfaces.
Roads Online
JULY 21, 2024
T idd Ross Todd (TRT) is a company that’s synonymous with providing next-generation crane technology and machinery to the market. This deal included permissions to distribute Kobelco machinery across New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and Fiji and further added to TRT’s experience with Kobelco manufactured units.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
More than one in five construction workers globally (22%) have experienced harm at work in the last two years. When compared to other sectors, those in construction are among the most likely to be harmed at work, alongside people in the fishing and mining industries.
Roads Online
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Major construction and infrastructure projects are like intricate puzzles, where every piece – from architectural design to structural engineering – must fit together perfectly. It also informs design accommodations like access requirements and the type of machinery that can be moved into and used in the space.”
Roads Online
JULY 19, 2023
Quality and experience have been two of the main contributing factors to this continued innovation, says third generation employee and MBE Managing Director Paul Matthews. As one of the industry’s most experienced stakeholders, Paul Matthews has direct input into MBE’s machinery, as well as what operators require and desire.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 29, 2025
Pre-planned worksite LED lighting layouts present cost-saving opportunities and mitigate redundant workload while safeguarding construction workers and passersby. This reduces upfront construction, labor, equipment rental, and material costs while maximizing return on investment.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 14, 2025
The construction industry has traditionally relied on manual workflows for managing projects, finances, scheduling, and communication. Automation not only improves productivity but also enhances safety, ensuring that compliance protocols and risk assessments are efficiently managed.
Roads Online
MAY 3, 2023
Matthews Brothers Engineering’s Australian-made road construction solutions are built on more than 100 years of expertise, passed down through generations. S ince 1921, Matthews Brothers Engineering (MBE) has specialised in road making equipment and machinery – designed and manufactured locally for Australian businesses.
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Roads Online
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Thats the mantra of Northwest Road Services Asphalt, a company well known for its expertise in asphalt manufacturing, construction, testing and much more. Servicing some of the most remote and harshest areas of New South Wales, the company relies heavily on machinery and equipment that can stand the test of time, in the toughest of spots.
Roads Online
JANUARY 13, 2025
One of Australias leading construction equipment hire businesses is now backing Converge, signalling a major boost for the event. Opt Hires support brings significant momentum to the event, furthering its mission to unite construction leaders around innovation and sustainability.
Roads Online
JUNE 27, 2024
As the construction industry continues to expand in the face of increasingly complex infrastructure projects, multinational companies are expanding their operations in Australia. T he road construction and infrastructure industries form part of the larger construction industry. Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co.,
Roads Online
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Lisa Marsh, Managing Director – Sales, explains how the newly formed Australian company is making a splash across the market. Lisa Marsh, Managing Director, Sales – eLumina. Technology advances at a rapid pace, so if you’re buying all of this heavy machinery, those items could quickly become obsolete,” she says.
Roads Online
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Michelle Morrissey, National Claims Manager, Australia – UAA sheds some light on the process. Michelle Morrissey, National Claims Manager, Australia – UAA. Determining value UAA utilises key valuers as part of its service who value anything from motor vehicles, light and heavy machinery to mobile and tower cranes.
Roads Online
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The mobile plant and equipment, as well as the construction insurance industries are certainly not immune to these impacts. While reflecting on the year just gone, Stan Alexandropoulos – UAA Group CEO says 2023 was a year of internal progress and change, establishing a platform for 2024. But solutions are already in the works.
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