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.

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Roads Online

JUNE 27, 2024

The XCMG road grader is designed for a range of roading projects. As the construction industry continues to expand in the face of increasingly complex infrastructure projects, multinational companies are expanding their operations in Australia. Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co., Image: XCMG.

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Roads Online

JANUARY 21, 2024

Content provided by Motion Australia The civil and earth works industry forms the backbone of infrastructure development, encompassing projects like road construction, bridges, and building foundations. These projects demand robust and reliable equipment to handle heavy loads and challenging environments.

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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.

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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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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.

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Roads Online

MARCH 17, 2024

Roads & Infrastructure Magazine hears from Astec and preferred project proponent Boral on what makes this iteration so special. Andrew de Villiers, Senior Projects Manager, Asphalt (NSW/ACT) – Boral, says the works on the Western Sydney Airport resulted in coordination being a major requirement. Image: Boral.

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Roads Online

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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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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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

MAY 24, 2023

SANY has been a heavy hitter in machinery manufacturing for the Past 30 years. With a vast range of industry equipment, SANY continues to inspire the Australian construction market with its SW305K and SW405K wheeled loaders. General Manager of SANY Australia, Nitin Khanna, explains. To read the magazine, click here.

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Roads Online

JULY 10, 2024

Wirtgen machinery has also played a role, as Director Angus Walker explains. W hether it’s councils, civil contractors or private customers, ANA Asphalts has gone from the ‘new kid on the block’ to catering for some of the largest and toughest infrastructure projects in New South Wales. Wirtgen was right at the top of the call sheet.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 18, 2023

John Deere has gone from strength to strength while remaining at the cutting edge of innovative machinery. It included advanced vision and object detection solutions, SmartWeigh, standard EZ Grade on P-Tier small dozers and a variety of other grade management and automation solutions available to customers.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Content supplied by Coerco Coerco’s innovative water transportation and delivery solutions have solidified the liquid management specialists as the go-to providers for major infrastructure and construction projects.

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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. By centralising all project data, BIM ensures everyone in the design team can make decisions based on current, reliable and highly contextual data. “It

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

W ith deep roots in delivering cutting edge equipment and technology for the construction and mining industries, Komatsu’s approach is underpinned by a desire to create a thriving and sustainable future for its customers and the industry. This article was originally published in the February edition of our magazine.

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Roads Online

JUNE 29, 2023

Pat Munro, Komatsu National Business Manager – Construction, discusses its features with Roads & Infrastructure. When it comes to Komatsu’s wider dozer range, the D85EXi-18 sits in the middle, capable of performing heavier works, while also providing the comfort and feel of smaller class machinery.

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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. This is something that isn’t lost on me and our management team, so we will continue to work on ways of improving our business but always with one eye on our customers and their needs,” Alexandropoulos says.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 23, 2023

When it comes to compacting soil, Dynapac provides some of the best machinery on the market today. T racc Civil is a civil engineering construction company. It completes all projects in-house through its different divisions of road construction, bulk earthworks, wall construction, and in-grounds divisions.

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Roads Online

JANUARY 16, 2024

Civil construction and earthworks encompasses a wide spectrum of activities from building infrastructure to environmental restoration. Steve Keown, National Product Manager for Lubricants, and transfer systems at Motion, emphasises that they truly excel in this field. To read the full article, please click here.

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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. “I

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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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CCR Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Key Takeaways: Advanced excavation techniques enhance precision and safety with technologies like GPS-guided machinery and remote-controlled equipment. These techniques provide long-term savings by reducing labor, errors, and project timelines.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 26, 2024

Construction sites often produce a lot of dust because of the work done there. People worry about dust control on construction sites because it affects health and work quality. Constant dust exposure on construction sites causes breathing problems, and people often experience respiratory issues due to dust blocking their airways.

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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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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

With so many moving parts, it is easy to see why many hotel construction projects miss the mark on the end product. Fortunately, there is a new approach to getting a hotel project from ground zero to bustling with patrons– Hotel Solutions , a full service hotel project management team.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The name Track 15 is a nod to Union Station’s earliest days as the hub of southeastern New England’s transportation network, supporting the machinery, textile, and jewelry industries that fueled the growth and future of Providence. Image Courtesy of: Marsella Development Corp. For more information, visit www.marsellaproperties.com. <p>The

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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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Roads Online

JULY 27, 2023

Kanjana Yindee, Laboratory and R&D Manager – SAMI Bitumen Technologies, says the company’s development of non-tracking tack coat emulsions began in 2019. Even if the tack coat is appropriately sprayed, the tack coat binder can be removed in a wheel path due to its pickup by the construction vehicle tyres. It’s just messy.”

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the dynamic realm of construction, where every project is a unique puzzle, managing operational costs emerges as a multifaceted challenge. Operational expenses often lurk in the shadows, ready to throw off budgetary plans and disrupt project timelines.

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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

JULY 16, 2023

Roads & Infrastructure Magazine hears from four key decision makers on the importance of the next steps ahead. Roads Australia predicts that to 2024-25, the estimated spend on road construction activity will be equal to $106 billion. Despite these developments, there’s still a long path to improvement ahead. We have to be honest.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 22, 2024

For those businesses in the construction industry, staying is about grounding your business on solid principles that withstand economic fluctuations and technological disruptions. Prioritize Integrity and Transparency The cornerstone of any successful construction business is a robust commitment to integrity and transparency.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 18, 2024

Enhancing the convenience of these vacation home rentals in Scottsdale, AZ is the availability of vacation management services. Opting for these vacation home management services can significantly reduce the stress associated with ownership. It allows you to relax without the background noise of construction. per 100,000.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In the world of construction, time is money. A delayed project can lead to mounting costs, unsatisfied clients, and a host of legal and financial repercussions. Knowing where these utilities are positioned helps prevent costly errors, minimises risk, and enhances the overall efficiency of the construction process.

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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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CCR Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

General contractors recognize the necessity of insurance as not just an expense; rather it serves to safeguard them against unforeseeable disruptions that can wreak havoc during their construction projects. Gaining insight into these common claims and when they may arise is the key to effectively mitigating them.

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