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Exploring the Latest Excavation Equipment

Posted on 19/07/2017 by Peter Cutforth

A civil contractor in Mackay is trialling new automated earthmoving technology at its Richmond Hills Estate construction site, being described as “ground-breaking”. The company is trialling a new automated Komatsu PC210LCi-10 Hydraulic excavator, the first in Queensland. Komatsu describes the…

Construction Company Raises the Roof on Housing Technology in Mandurah

Posted on 25/06/2017 by Peter Cutforth

Homes in Mandurah are being built higher up, literally as new technology is being used to raise them. A locally based builder has recently developed its own foundation raising system, that it believes could revolutionise the home building industry…

Would You Use Polystyrene Blocks for Building?

Posted on 22/06/2017 by Peter Cutforth

One of the building products growing in popularity are polystyrene blocks which the manufacturers say is a low-density, flexible, durable solution with exceptional ability for recycling. Manufacturers, Foamex say the blocks span different applications and can be utilised to their…

New Security Device for Construction Industry

Posted on 12/06/2017 by Peter Cutforth

A new Internet of Things (IoT) wireless monitoring device has been released by site safety company ATF, aimed at stopping thefts of construction sites and enhancing safety in remote locations. The company says the product is important because 39 per…

Steel Frame Construction Benefits

Posted on 11/11/2016 by Peter Cutforth

I recently read an interesting article from steel framing systems manufacturer Dynamic Steel Frame about the safety benefits of steel frames in construction. The strength and durability of steel makes it good for safety but there are some other benefits…

Industry Leaders Say Faulty Products a Problem in Construction

Posted on 05/09/2016 by Peter Cutforth

Housing Industry Association senior executive director of building, development and the environment Kristin Brookfield says faulty or non-conforming products (NCP) have become a serious concern in the building and construction sector. Global markets, online buying, loopholes in regulations as well…

Posted in Industry News, Industry Suppliers News, Safety Info Tagged with: Construction

Video: Ladder Fails, & Cool Ladder System

Posted on 08/07/2016 by Peter Cutforth

Recently at the Ladder Safety Conversation at the Annual American Society of Safety Engineers International Conference & Expo in Atlanta Georgia, a leading ladder system and ladder safety company called Little Giant Ladders presented two sessions titled “Fines, Fatalities and the Future of Fall Protection” and “Fall…

Trenchless Construction Now Possible

Posted on 12/06/2016 by Peter Cutforth

A post on Sourceable.net.au recently discussed the growing popularity of trenchless construction methods for pipeline installation projects. These methods cost less and minimise damage and disruption on site. As the article details,the method called “pipe bursting” involves the replacement of old…

Watch this Fast Track Bathroom reno!! (1 min)

Posted on 26/04/2016 by Peter Cutforth

I’m not sure if they use a GoPro or something more sophisticated to record this reno timelapse by Freedom Bathrooms who do bathroom renovations in Brisbane. Whatever they used, its a pretty cool video! (Only 1 min)

Posted in Industry Suppliers News, Videos Tagged with: bathroom reno timelapse

Would You Benefit from Custom Earplugs?

Posted on 16/04/2016 by Peter Cutforth

You may be one of those people that relies on earplugs to protect hearing, as you should on a construction site. If so, be sure to check out Flexshield’s Sonolab custom-fit earplugs which are designed to fit the exact shape…

Posted in Industry Suppliers News Tagged with: Construction, earplugs, White Card