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Work resumes in hard-struck Kaikōura
Workers are back on site of the Sudima Hotel in Kaikoura after construction was put on hold due to impacts from the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020.
Older cranes deliver new
Konecranes modernisations lead the way to new safety and efficiency for EOT workhorses.
Taking a lead from high-hit COVID-19 areas: UK construction offices will help recover the sector in 2021
Why all construction workers in the UK must eventually return to the site and how this can be achieved safely.
‘Game changer’ for stress testing and failure monitoring of structures
An Australian innovation with significant pedigree, and global safety implications, is rapidly moving towards commercial reality thanks in part to a co-funded grant from the Federal Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC).
Paying the price: The construction works risk of not agreeing to cost at project’s outset
A recent High Court decision highlights the importance of parties agreeing on a pricing mechanism for construction works from the outset to prevent disputes arising as to the cost of the works. This is particularly relevant now, given the level of residential construction activity occurring.
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Growing the skills pipeline… trades, training and a transition
The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) recently reached a new milestone, announcing 16,000 apprentices actively training. This is the highest number of apprentices ever, and in a time where tradies are in short supply, it’s a big step in the right direction. BCITO is determined to grow the skills pipeline New Zealand desperatelyContinue reading “Growing the skills pipeline… trades, training and a transition”
John Deere’s new 700L, 750L dozers
Addressing the needs of the modern operator, the new John Deere 700L and 750L dozers feature improvements to productivity, reliability and operator comfort. Inspired by customer feedback, the updates include an all-new operator station, increased power levels, low-effort electrohydraulic (EH) controls and a suite of factory grade control solutions.
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