Construction Equipment & Heavy Machinery Feature Articles

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake the size of the destructive 2011 Christchurch earthquake happens in Australia every 10 years, engineers and seismologists at the recent Australian Earthquake ...

Australia is a net exporter of both goods and services to China, and the FTA is expected to unlock billions in exports.

Concerns the signing of Australia's free trade deal with China could be opening us up to our largest trading partner have been dismissed by Trade Minister Andrew Robb.

Global competition in the manufacturing sector creates pressure to keep production costs low and productivity high. This is a difficult balance, particularly when it comes to payroll ...

The Australia-China FTA worth at least $18 billion is expected to be signed on Monday afternoon, however manufacturers still have "mixed feelings" about it, according to Ai Group CE ...

Implementing safety protocols for employees working at heights is a core principle for employers. However, the abundance of acts, codes and other standards makes this a difficult ...

Ahead of the imminent signing of a free trade deal with Australia's biggest trading partner, due to take place at this weekend's G20 Summit, senior Liberal senator Bill Heffernan ...

Part of an effective safety protocol is writing a workplace safety speech that will grab workers' attention. An engaging presentation will better hold their interest and increases ...

The national construction industry expanded for a fifth consecutive month in October but its rate of growth eased from September's record high.

The fundamentals of sales haven't changed: know your product, build rapport and keep filling your pipeline. However we live in a modern world with a whole bunch of new ways to improve ...

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased by 2.9 points to 49.4 in October.

Australian OHS legislation and state regulations and codes create a confusing landscape when it comes to height-related protocols. While it is important to be in compliance, ensuring ...

Total non-residential building work and employment in the construction sector during 2014/15 and 2015/16 have been forecast to fall as resource-related project activity winds down ...

Industry has urged the federal government to only proceed with an Australia-China FTA after thorough and genuine consideration has been given to the impact it will have on the local ...

The Government's focus on reducing industry red tape is "very encouraging", according to Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox.

Reforms announced by the government to rebalance and fine-tune safety regulations in the building and construction industry will lead to better safety outcomes, Master Builders ...

A proposed joint venture between CSR Limited and Boral Limited's could create competition issues among suppliers of clay bricks, the ACCC outlined in a recent statement.

Australian businesses are confident about their prospects for growth with the majority predicting an increase in turnover in the next twelve months, according to research published ...

Serious shortfalls or oversupply are expected for key building assets – including hospital beds, office, retail and industrial space plus housing – in communities around Australia, ...

Your team is your most valuable business asset. Keeping them engaged, motivated and satisfied should be your highest priority as a manager. Here are 7 great ways I get the most from ...