In a move to strengthen capability in earthmoving and compaction, Kennards Hire has acquired Solution Plant Hire, a specialist provider of earthmoving and compaction equipment for hire, significantly expanding its fleet capability and strengthening its ...
Construction 2026: The major trends and market shifts shaping construction in 2026 According to Coates’s latest Construction report, 2026 will be a year of moderate but sustained recovery for the Australian construction industry. “Led by ...
The November 2025 update of the Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) Forecasts projects one more year of slower growth ahead. The soft landing in the economy engineered by the RBA has squeezed out inflation, but ...
Queensland’s major project pipeline has reached record levels, with $127.5 billion in engineering construction planned over the next five years, according to the 2025 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report (QMPPR) released today by the Queensland Major Contractors ...
From design to construction, CPB Contractors work closely with their clients and partners to deliver environmentally responsible and resource-efficient projects. Abbey White, CPB’s Director of Community, Sustainability and Social Impact talks to Hire and Rental ...
Worksafe WA has granted a further twelve-month exemption to earthmoving machines for use as cranes until December 2026 Following a review by Worksafe WA, the regulator has recognised three conditions that meet or exceed the ...
Kennards recently opened its’ very first branch in the heart of Napier, marking their 30th branch in New Zealand. This will see it strengthening its role in the local community and supporting the transformation of ...
HAYLEY GILMOUR IS HEAD OF COMMERCIAL – Project Delivery at Laing O’Rourke, a global engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. She’s a ...
In a bid to satisfy investors, after what had been described in some circles as “over-reach”, Lendlease has taken steps to withdraw from some of it’s biggest markets in the US and Europe. While conditions ...
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd (HCA) has unveiled two new ZAXIS-7 compact excavators designed to enhance productivity in contemporary urban construction sites. HCA’s excavators are renowned for their exceptional durability. The ZAXIS-7 series introduces ...
