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JULY 18, 2023

Specialised Roading Equipment is one of New Zealand’s highest regarded manufacturers of bespoke road construction machinery and equipment. Managing Director Mark Wansbrough outlines the company’s plans. SRE was founded about 23 years ago by a guy who had his own road construction and sealing business.

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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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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.

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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.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Due to the nature of construction, valuable assets like heavy machinery, specialized tools, or expensive hand tools are often left on jobs that are in progress. Comprehensive asset management is especially crucial for construction firms to prevent work sites from becoming attractive targets for thieves.

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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.

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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.,

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Roads Online

MAY 26, 2024

Just under a quarter of these deaths were related to the construction sector (22 per cent). Machinery safety plays a key role in reducing this figure. Stata Worldwide’s collision avoidance technology can be attached to a number of locations and machinery types.

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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

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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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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.”

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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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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Navigating government regulations in construction often feels like steering a ship through ever-changing waters. In this article, you’ll discover actionable strategies to tackle regulatory changes head-on. So, it’s important to stay up to date with any updates and changes that impact your business’s area of expertise.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Ensuring safety on a construction site is an ongoing yet essential part of the business. With new technologies available, construction companies have the opportunity to enhance safety standards, reduce accidents, and create a more secure working environment. occur in construction.

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Roads Online

JANUARY 17, 2024

Material provided by Motion Australia The civil construction and earthworks industries are undergoing rapid evolution. Sean Babbage, General Manager of Flow Technologies at Motion, offers expert insights into this state-of-the-art innovation. To read the full article, please click here.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Construction projects are like intricate puzzles, each piece crucial to the bigger picture. This is where construction planning software comes in, redefining how managers and planners tackle project complexities. Through strategic planning, construction professionals can navigate complexities and streamline project execution.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

Construction projects thrive on machinery. You might wonder how they manage it all from a van or truck. Let’s explore their world and see why these technicians are indispensable on construction sites. Let’s explore their world and see why these technicians are indispensable on construction sites.

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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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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.”

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Changes in Underwriting Agencies of Australia and its 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The introduction of International Financial Reporting Standard 16 (IFRS 16) has significantly reshaped the landscape of lease accounting across various industries, with the construction sector experiencing profound impacts. Implementing these strategies helps companies mitigate risks associated with non-compliance and financial misstatements.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Quality Fabrication & Engineering’s Road Ant is helping to inspire the development of safer and more sustainable road construction machinery, with the forward-moving aggregate spreader still changing the game. This article was originally published in the October edition of our magazine.

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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.

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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.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Navigating the New Era of Construction Through Technological Innovations This comprehensive article delves into the transformative world of workforce management in the construction industry. AI-Driven Project Management Tools: Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a pivotal role in project management within construction.

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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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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.

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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.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

His role includes helping Takeuchi-US achieve company market share objectives, including dealer sales, budgeting, asset management and inventory audits. Ratliff will also direct and manage Takeuchi’s national rental accounts. The compact excavator has become a main line product for both rental and construction/utility companies.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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