From 28 May to 5 June 2020, Prime Creative Media surveyed more than 2000 business leaders across 15 industries, to capture sentiment as the country began to lift COVID-19 restrictions.
Industry backs global lifting awareness day
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has taken to social media to raise awareness about standards throughout the industry at the point of use with the #GLAD2020 hashtag. Read more
Planning Synergy delicately places 30m crane into vital WA power role
The new Konecranes Turbine Hall crane, with nearly 30m span, had to be installed in a tight space, and was delivered swiftly and safely, with outstanding cooperation between Synergy and Konecranes. Read more
Last chance to nominate for 2020 Women in Industry Awards
Nominations are closing soon for the upcoming 2020 Women in Industry Awards, which aim to acknowledge outstanding women from a range of industries, including construction. Read more
Cranes install bridge beams for Melbourne level crossing removal
Construction crews have worked around the clock at the Evans Road level crossing in Lyndhurst, Melbourne, to install seven massive bridge beams. Read more
Lendlease uses access bridge for Barangaroo tower cranes
Lendlease has recently implemented a new system that allows for safe and convenient access to crane towers from the sides of a building at Sydney’s Barangaroo precinct. Read more
Crane Index sees crane numbers drop during COVID-19
There were 772 cranes working on key projects across Australia in Q1 2020, according to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Crane Index. Read more
Instant asset write-off scheme extended
The Federal Government has extended the $150,000 instant asset write-off for another six months to 31 December 2020. Read more
AI tool launched for proximity detection and social distancing
A Brisbane-based engineering company has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that monitors danger zones and alerts safety breaches in real time. Read more
Franna launches customer portal
Pick and carry crane manufacturer Franna has launched a new customer portal exclusive for Australian customers. Read more