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
Massive contract awarded for Arctic LNG 2 project
A contractor has been selected to unload, transport and install more than half a million tonnes worth of equipment on the Arctic LNG 2 project. Read more
Border Crane Consultants opens new headquarters
Border Cranes Consultants has opened a $3.8 million facility in Wodonga, which is set to create new jobs for regional Australia. Read more
Potain Hup C 40-30 cranes make global debut
The first Potain Hup C 40-30 crawler mounted self-erecting cranes have been deployed on a project in Switzerland. Read more