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Would you pay for effortlessly increased uptime? Yes, so would we.

Josh ParrenoJune 21, 2017

At the Brisbane Truck Expo, we had the opportunity to catch up with David Armstrong, Director of Business Development for Groeneveld in the Asia Pacific Region....

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Gold Coast Construction to Win Big After Budget Announcement

Maggie HarrisJune 13, 2017

As we’re all sat eagerly around the wireless, sipping tea, eating a digestive and waiting for the budget announcements to hit, Treasurer Curtis Pitt is crossing...

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How Can One Machine Lay 300 Bricks in a Minute?

Krystle RichardsonJune 7, 2017

Tech Radar, and a few other smaller blogs and Facebook pages, have been sharing videos of a pretty impressive looking machine. The SnPC Machines BMM150 is a rol...

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Potatoes for Days: But How Many Can Ballarat Handle?

Krystle RichardsonJune 5, 2017

McCain Foods has invested $57.5 million dollars into a massive upgrade of its Ballarat potato plant. The company—and the Ballarat facility in particular—have a ...

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World First: Wacker Neuson’s Battery Powered Rammer

Josh ParrenoJune 5, 2017

Meet the world’s first battery-powered rammer. It promises all the power and efficiency of traditional petrol powered options and will even save you cash in the...

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An Unexpected Blow for NT Tradie Businesses

Maggie HarrisJune 2, 2017

The hugely successful Home Improvement Scheme by the NT government is set to end, with announcements from the Gunner government this week. Interested parties ha...

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Tight Supply Means Prime Selling Opportunity at Mid-Year Auctions

Matt CummingJune 2, 2017

A decision by OEMs several years ago to adjust production volume in response to the global downturn is now having an impact on the supply of quality, low-hour e...

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Steelmaster Prize Winner: “You’ve Made My Whole Last Ten Years”

Krystle RichardsonMay 30, 2017

While Austech 2017 was flourishing with machines and the latest robotic technology, we have to admit our favourite part of the expo was drawing the winner of ou...

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Meet the One-Armed Aussie Bricklayer Who Never Sleeps

Krystle RichardsonMay 23, 2017

Imagine having a brick layer on your team who can work alone, with just one arm, and complete a whole house four times faster than an entire crew of brickies. T...

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Opportunities Arise with New Sydney Airport Planned

Maggie HarrisMay 10, 2017

After Sydney Airport’s decision not to bankroll the new Western Sydney Airport, the Australian government has stepped in and decided that it’s worth their while...

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Suicide in Construction: A Solution that Works

Krystle RichardsonMay 5, 2017

Suicide is preventable. Yet it kills twice as many people in Australia as traffic accidents. Every three and a half hours, we lose an Australian to suicide and ...

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Machines4U at the Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo 2017

Krystle RichardsonApril 28, 2017

On the 20th of April 2017, a happy little crew of Machines4Uers abandoned the luminous Gold Coast weather to head south for the Diesel Dirt and Turf expo. We ca...

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Construction

Would you pay for effortlessly increased uptime? Yes, so would we.

Everything You Need to Know About Walking “Spider” Excavators

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Farming

Tweed Shire Welcomes Dedicated New Equipment Provider

Thorvald: A Sneak Peek into the Future of Farming Robots

Aussie Cotton in High Demand Despite Data Woes

Metal

Quick-Tips to Prolong Your Metalworking Coolant

4 Simple Tips to Boost Your Bandsaw Productivity

What do brands like Dodge, Maserati and Speedos have in common with Sutton Tools?

Mining

Overcoming Isolation for Mining’s Families

How to Avoid the Colossal Cost of Mine Fires

Honeywell & SKF Launch Industrial Internet of Things Pilot Project

Wood

Take Your Woodworking to the Next Level With These 5 Expert Tips

Expert Advice on Getting Wood in the Wild

What is it About “Hand-Made” that Keeps People Going Back(wards)?

Fast

The Cars of the Future Want to be Your Friend (Because that’s not Creepy at All)

The Latest Racing Technology You Can Get in Your Own Garage

How to Use Your Tyres as an Energy Source

Construction News

Category: Construction News

Would you pay for effortlessly increased uptime? Yes, so would we.

How Can One Machine Lay 300 Bricks in a Minute?

Potatoes for Days: But How Many Can Ballarat Handle?

World First: Wacker Neuson’s Battery Powered Rammer

An Unexpected Blow for NT Tradie Businesses

Tight Supply Means Prime Selling Opportunity at Mid-Year Auctions

Steelmaster Prize Winner: “You’ve Made My Whole Last Ten Years”

Meet the One-Armed Aussie Bricklayer Who Never Sleeps

Opportunities Arise with New Sydney Airport Planned

Suicide in Construction: A Solution that Works

Machines4U at the Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo 2017