Construction Industry News, Earthmoving News
Australia falls short of housing accord target
Despite a myriad of Federal Government housing initiatives, Australia is on track to fall over 110,000 homes short of …
RPA contract to CPB
CIMIC Group company CPB Contractors has been selected by the NSW Government to deliver the design, early works and …
CJD Equipment: Big enough to trust, small enough to care
The loyalty, commitment and ethics of the people behind CJD Equipment have helped shape the collective spirit of the …
Hitachi develops operator assist system
Hitachi Construction Machinery has developed an operator assist system aimed at supporting the digging and loading operations of ultra-large …
Asbestos: The invisible risk in excavations
When dealing with construction and excavation, professionals face a number of risks daily. Yet, one of the most pernicious …
CASE spreads wings with Purcher partnership
Purcher International, as part of the McIntosh Group, has announced a partnership with CASE Construction Equipment, bringing the range …
Kobelco mini excavators small in size, big on impact
Kobelco Construction Machinery Australia has released its new range of Series 7 mini excavators.
On The Cover
Komatsu: Good as gold
Komatsu is back again as the Gold sponsor of the National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo.
Epiroc helps break it down for Local Mix
Local Mix provides quarrying products, recycled concrete, and mobile crushing services to clients across Victoria. And to keep business …
Epiroc: Clearing the air
Epiroc’s water spraying systems for its range of hydraulic attachments offer a variety of efficiency and productivity benefits. But, as …
Short swing, big potential: the Volvo ECR235E
How Volvo’s ECR235E short-swing excavator with Co-Pilot technology is setting new standards for precision and efficiency.
How Cat® Customer Value Agreements help Whelans Group keep costs under control
Less time organising machine maintenance means more time to focus on their business.
Mad with power: Mad Cat and Kobelco
Jim Knight and Trevor Reynolds are Mad Cat by name, but when it comes to their earthmoving game, they take …Dig what you’re seeing? Follow us on social media!
Case Study
Cat® Next Gen excavators excel for Earthworx
Sydney-based family earthmoving business Earthworx has evolved into a leading provider of site preparation and early works services, thanks …
Lanyonscapes: Packing a punch
Find out why Lanyonscapes trusts Volvo Construction Equipment as the backbone of its multi-faceted business.
Heavnleigh heavy metal
Daniel Slaghekke explains what brought him back home to Adelaide to start Heavnleigh Earthworks, where he sees the business …
Kobelco excavators fit the mould
Moulding Excavations has added versatility to its earthmoving operations with new additions to its fleet of Kobelco excavators – …
Events
View the Cat® 255 compact track loader at DDT
Visitors to next week’s Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo will be among the first in Australia to have a …
Pickles: The importance of DDT and industrial events
Auction house Pickles says it’s time to get the engines revving in the lead-up to the National Diesel Dirt …
Komatsu: Good as gold
Komatsu is back again as the Gold sponsor of the National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo.
Women In Industry Awards 2024
Following a successful 2023 event in Melbourne, the Women in Industry Awards returns for 2024, with Sydney set to …
Maximising ROI from equipment operator training
Scott Lidster of Australian Earth Training explains the impact of training equipment operators on return of investment (ROI).
Whitepaper on Shore Hire Shore Brace 400
Shoring and propping specialist Shore Hire has released a whitepaper on its unique innovation, the Shore Brace 400.
Alemlube builds new Western Down Civil workshop
Workshop and lubrication equipment specialist Alemlube recently completed a workshop installation for Queensland-based construction company Western Down Civil.
The operator’s basic guide to hydraulics
Scott Lidster reaches out to Kyle Probert from APT Specialists Hydraulics and Training for a crash course on hydraulics.