From ConstructionIndustryNews.net
Wednesday, 23 September 2009

A TRIAL of recycled mining waste used as road base on Western Australia’s New Perth-Bunbury Highway could lead to reduced demand on the state’s sand quarries.

New Perth Bunbury Highway - Murray River bridges.

In WA each year some 25 million tonnes of bauxite residue is produced through mining. The WA-based Cooperative Research Centre for Sustainable Resource Processing is researching ways to recast such waste materials as usable products.
 

From ConstructionIndustryNews.net
Wdenesday, 23 September 2009 by Ron Berryman

MINERALS Council of Australia chief executive officer Mitchell Hooke believes Australia is heading towards a recovery, but is uncertain whether it will be V-shaped, W-shaped or bathtub-shaped.

Minerals Council of Australia chief executive Mitchell H Hooke

Speaking at Resourceful Events’ Excellence in Mining & Exploration 2009 conference in Sydney, he tended to favour a bathtub-shaped graph with some Ws along the way.
 

From ConstructionIndustryNews.net
Monday, 21 September 2009

WESTERN Australia’s $705 million New Perth Bunbury Highway, the state’s biggest-ever road project, was officially opened yesterday.

New Perth Bunbury Highway - Murray River bridges.

Premier Colin Barnett said the new road, now officially known as the Kwinana Freeway extension and Forrest Highway, was a key moment in the state’s transport history.
 

From ConstructionIndustryNews.net
Friday, 18 September 2009

LEIGHTON Holdings and an Italian partner are favoured to win a $1 billion construction contract at the Gorgon LNG project, according to a media report.

LNG tankers at Barrow Island

The West Australian says a joint venture between Leighton and Italian oil and gas specialist Saipem is set to be awarded a $1 billion contract to build the LNG jetty at Barrow Island.

From ConstructionIndustryNews.net
Friday, 18 September 2009

FEDERAL Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has approved Brisbane Airport Corporation’s 2009 Master Plan, clearing the way for major infrastructure investments on a domestic terminal, apron and taxiway upgrades, and a new $1 billion parallel runway.

Brisbane Airport

But Albanese has imposed a list of steps the airport must take to improve noise mitigation and community consultation.

From Constructioncontractor.com.au
Tuesday, 8 September 2009

Master Builders Australia (MBA) is working with Government in assisting builders, subcontractors and employees better understand their rights and obligations under the Fair Work Act through a series of free seminars and information products.

Wilhelm Harnisch, the CEO of MBA said, “The Government’s workplace relations environment has changed significantly; the introduction of the Fair Work Act from 1 July 2009 and, from 1 January 2010, the National Employment Standards and modern awards are important changes for business to manage. It is important therefore that builders fully understand the new requirements, how it will affect their business and how it will affect the rights and responsibilities of employees.”