A new road stabilising enzyme from Firmament NZ
FirmaMent is an organic road stabilising enzyme distributed by FirmaMent NZ, which creates a dense road base resistant to water, weathering, erosion and wear. The...
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Hensley Bladesaver benefits
Komatsu Australia has released a unique new wheel loader lip system for quarry and mining applications, that it says delivers significantly reduced bucket wear, increased...
Opportunity for infrastructure investment
John Miller, Chief Executive Officer (National) – Civil Contractors Federation John Miller provides an industry perspectives from the across the Tasman. AUSTRALIA IS IN THE...
Mr Dependable – Lewis Clotworthy
Lewis Clotworthy has been in the heavy haulage industry for most of his career. And for much of this time he has worked as a...
Chocks away for Transmission Gully
Physical work has started on Wellington’s $850 million Transmission Gully Motorway. It is the first New Zealand motorway to be constructed, financed and maintained under...
Contractors’ challenges – may common sense prevail
by Roger Parton, CEO of Aggregate & Quarry Association Access to resources and the new health and safety requirements are two of the biggest challenges...
Keeping on the move
SIMON BRIDGES, MINISTER OF TRANSPORT The government is making a record investment in transport infrastructure, while preparing for new technologies that will change how we...
Civil Trades regime launched
The first Certified Civil Tradespeople were honoured at the Civil Trades national launch, which took place at parliament on December 1st. The group, made up...
Lyttelton Port expansion
Earthquake-battered Lyttelton Port, our third largest and the South Island’s biggest container terminal, is a step closer to major expansion after Environment Canterbury commissioners approved...
Devonport’s Calliope Drydock – favored by fate
When it opened 130 years ago Devonport’s Calliope drydock was the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Dug by hand in a little over three years,...