The private sector, as well as federal and state government, have a unique opportunity to leverage opportunities associated with Australia’s $70 billion infrastructure spend over the next decade, Grant Bowery believes This year, the federal government budget outlined additional funding for new projects including $9.3 billion for the Inland Rail, $3.5 billion allocated for roads of strategic importance and expenditure of $5 billion to $6 billion toward smaller road projects. Continue →

Treasury’s consultation process on a new independent infrastructure body has come at an opportune time, says Infrastructure NZ CEO Stephen Selwood News that a major Chinese company has bid to build and operate the long-awaited Penlink project highlights the importance of an expert entity interfacing with the market and guiding procurement, he maintains. Continue →

Down to 13 finalists for the 2018 Site Safe Awards, which give national recognition to those making a real difference The awards acknowledge people, sites and businesses that are demonstrating excellence in the areas of leadership, innovation and contribution. Continue →

New Zealanders are being urged to show their support for the exceptional work done to restore the road and rail networks following the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake, by voting for the project in a prestigious international award KiwiRail, NZ Transport Agency and the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) alliance have been named as one of just 10 finalists from around the world for the Institution of Civil Engineers People’s Choice Award 2018, for their work to repair and reopen State Highway One and the Main North Line. Continue →

Six Australian infrastructure projects have been announced as finalists in global software solutions provider Bentley Systems Incorporated’s Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards programme Artist’s impression of the new bridge over Richmond River at Broadwater The annual awards programme honours the extraordinary work of Bentley software users advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure throughout the world. Continue →

The Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) will present its annual Corrosion & Prevention conference and trade exhibition in the Adelaide Convention Centre in November This major event showcases the latest advancements in corrosion mitigation, which costs industry and governments around the world billions of dollars each year to manage and repair. Continue →

Valmont Coatings Australia has won the Global Galvanizing Award for the University of Melbourne’s Arts West Building, together with ARM Architecture, Architectus and Fab Metal Specialists The Global Galvanizing Award is presented by the European General Galvanizers Association (EGGA) every three years for outstanding hot-dip galvanized steel architecture. Continue →

Fifty seven major international projects have been selected as finalists in Bentley Systems, Incorporated’s prestigious Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards programme The annual awards programme honours the extraordinary work of Bentley infrastructure software users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Continue →

The government’s Urban Growth Agenda tackles the key issues holding back development in New Zealand and warrants support across the political spectrum, says Stephen Selwood CEO of Infrastructure New Zealand politik Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford restated the government’s commitment to addressing housing affordability and supply challenges via the five pillars of the Urban Growth Agenda at the Infrastructure New Zealand Building Nations symposium: Infrastructure funding and financing – to enable a more responsive supply of infrastructure and appropriate allocation of cost. Continue →

Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones’ confirmation that the government will establish an independent infrastructure entity has been warmly received by industry stuff Both Infrastructure New Zealand and Civil Contractors New Zealand have come out in support of the government’s initiative to establish the i-body. Continue →

Corrosion may have been a factor in the motorway bridge collapse in the northwest Italian city of Genoa in heavy rain that killed and injured dozens of people Reuters Between 30 and 35 cars and three heavy vehicles were on the bridge at the time of the collapse, the BBC reported. Continue →

The country’s largest infrastructure conference, the annual Infrastructure New Zealand Building Nations Symposium, gets underway tomorrow at the ANZ Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland “With over 600 registered delegates, this is our largest ever conference and couldn’t come at a more important time for an industry experiencing a mix of ups and downs,” says Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Stephen Selwood. Continue →

A major upgrade to Auckland’s main water treatment plant in Mangere took top honours at the Civil Contractors New Zealand’s (CCNZ) national awards in Hamilton Other awards went to projects across the country ranging from the Chatham Islands to the banks of the Waikato River. Continue →

The construction industry is under strain to build a record amount of infrastructure on thin margins, but issues in the procurement phase could destabilise the construction industry and set these large-scale projects up to fail Results from the 2018 Construction Industry Survey, a joint research project commissioned by Teletrac Navman and Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) and conducted by Colmar Brunton, revealed a focus on lowest cost is having a high impact on contractors. Continue →

The importance and value of arm’s length infrastructure advice to government to assist infrastructure decision-making will be the keynote topic at this year’s Building Nations Symposium, says Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Stephen Selwood Katie Black from the National Infrastructure Commission in the UK, Jim Betts from Infrastructure NSW, Michael Masson from Infrastructure Victoria, Allan Garcia from Infrastructure Tasmania and Anna Chau from Infrastructure Australia will all be discussing national infrastructure leadership and strategy on Day 2 of the conference. Continue →

Long-term Komatsu customer Stephen McPherson has made a big investment in the company’s new intelligent Machine Control (iMC) technology, buying three of the machines – and has found he’s quickly getting a payback on his investment In November 2017, McPherson took delivery of two PC210LCi-10 iMC excavators, joined by a D51EXi-23 iMC dozer which he imported in December. Continue →