Liquidation Auction of Near-New Railway Panel Lifters
Slattery Auctions has listed 16 near‑new McCulloch TRT Panel Lifters for an online liquidation auction and has scheduled bidding to open on 19 June, with inspections available in Milperra for qualified Australia‑wide bidders.
Modular construction in Australian mining projects
The industry has adopted off-site modular fabrication to address remote locations, labour shortages and schedule pressures, and has reported improved safety, quality and schedule certainty while requiring early engineering and logistics planning.
Modular terraces assembled at Schofields development
Landcom has assembled modular terraces at its Burdekin Road development in Schofields, using off-site modern methods of construction to test faster, lower-cost delivery and to inform NSW policy and planning reforms.
Engineering New Zealand partners with International No-Dig
Engineering New Zealand has joined International No‑Dig Auckland as an industry partner and organisers have presented the alliance as aligning the engineering body with trenchless infrastructure practice ahead of the conference scheduled for 28 October 2026.
ACA urges procurement policy to protect competition
The Australian Constructors Association has urged the Federal Government to ensure procurement changes have supported productivity, competition and value for money, and has said proposals favouring firms on industrial grounds have risked undermining fair tendering and raising project costs.
Final Call for Tickets to 2026 Women in Industry Awards
Organisers have issued a final call for tickets to the 2026 Women in Industry Awards, which has been scheduled for 18 June at Doltone House Darling Island Wharf, Sydney, with tables and individual places available.
Select Plant expands electric and hybrid fleet
Select Plant Australia has introduced a range of electric, hybrid and battery-powered plant, supported by battery storage and site power solutions, to reduce fuel use and emissions while preserving project productivity.
Infrastructure Sustainability Council Awards 2026 winners
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council has announced the winners of its 2026 awards and has received a record 100-plus submissions, recognising projects and individuals for innovation, resilience and environmental, economic and governance outcomes across Australia and New Zealand.
Mobility 2026: intelligent transport and accessibility
The Mobility 2026 conference has highlighted intelligent transport systems, data-driven tools and cross-sector collaboration as means to improve accessibility, safety and multimodal planning, with delegates having emphasised equity and industry-government-academic partnerships.
Custom precast used to reduce risk in civil construction
Civilcast has supplied custom precast for stormwater, water and sewer infrastructure and has positioned it to limit on-site modifications, improve installation efficiency and enhance programme predictability, supported by established manufacturing and a stocked range of standard products.
Making infrastructure spatial data trustworthy
1Spatial has implemented business rules and a validation hub, using FME to standardise formats, and has emphasised human oversight to address AI trust issues and ensure infrastructure spatial data is fit for purpose.
Coffs Harbour bypass reaches final bridge stage
The Coffs Harbour bypass has reached the final bridge stage of its $2.2 billion programme, has been jointly funded by the Federal and New South Wales governments, and has been scheduled to open to traffic in late 2026.
Ground engineering for infrastructure asset preservation
Rectify Group has promoted non‑invasive ground engineering techniques that have stabilised soils, reduced operational disruption and extended asset life, and has positioned itself as a specialist partner for contractors, insurers and asset owners.
Housing delivery requires national capability
The 2026–27 Federal Budget has emphasised housing delivery capability, highlighting workforce, approvals, infrastructure and modern construction methods, and has called for coordinated action across governments, industry and training institutions to scale productivity and deliver more homes.
Octave: AI governance and data continuity in infrastructure
Octave has urged that AI adoption in infrastructure has required enterprise-grade governance and continuous, auditable data across design, construction and operations to reduce handover risks and support accountable decision-making.
Austrade highlights Pacific infrastructure opportunities
Austrade has identified a US$2bn pipeline in energy, water, social and transport sectors and has launched a platform to connect Australian firms with projects and local partners, highlighting demand particularly for US$10-50m civil works contractors.
Private A$65m investment to expand Parkes Precinct
A$65m in private investment has been secured for the Parkes Special Activation Precinct and has brought three companies, with commitments to more than 100 permanent roles and about 100 construction positions; operations have been scheduled from 2029.
Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 Ramps Up
Works on Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 have included site investigations and utility relocations to inform track reconfiguration, two flyovers, a new Tottenham Station and Sunshine Station upgrades, and the project has been scheduled for completion in 2030.
Palmerston Highway freight route restored
Reconstruction of the Palmerston Highway has been completed, restoring pre-disaster freight capacity; works have been funded under the DRFA and have involved extensive geotechnical stabilisation, concrete piling and environmental rehabilitation to support regional producers and freight operators.
Geogrids in infrastructure design and delivery
Geofabrics has said geogrids have enhanced pavement performance, reduced aggregate thickness by up to 50% and extended asset life, yielding lower whole-life costs, faster construction and reduced material use, supporting more resilient and sustainable infrastructure delivery.
Women in Industry Awards to spotlight female leaders
The Women in Industry Awards have highlighted women’s contributions across construction, mining and engineering, have recognised 2025 winners for sustainability and compliance initiatives, and have scheduled the 2026 ceremony for 18 June in Sydney.
Safety Technologies for Australian Heavy Vehicle Fleets
Regulators have strengthened Heavy Vehicle National Law and Chain of Responsibility enforcement, and fleets have adopted telematics, AI in-cab cameras, EWDs, ADAS, on-board mass systems and preventative maintenance tools to enhance compliance and manage fatigue and vehicle risk.
Designs released for Beerburrum-Nambour rail upgrade
Detailed designs for Stage 1 of the Beerburrum-Nambour rail upgrade have been released, outlining rail realignments, level crossing removals, expanded park-and-ride facilities and other infrastructure works that have been backed by federal and state funding commitments.
First North East Link tunnel breakthrough achieved
The first North East Link tunnel has been excavated by TBM Zelda after over five kilometres; TBM Gillian has continued southbound works, precast segments and culverts have been installed, and the project has been scheduled to open in 2028.
Service Stream addresses copper theft on transport networks
Service Stream has outlined measures to mitigate copper theft affecting Australian transport networks, recommending material substitution, physical security and monitoring, and has advocated standardisation and rapid remediation to restore asset functionality and reduce operational risk.
Curtain Wall Design and High-Performance Glazing
ETIA director Paul Uno has outlined the evolution of Australian curtain wall systems, has described past testing practices and acoustic and thermal design considerations, and has noted current standards, performance metrics and industry training.
ITS Australia Global Summit 2026 in Melbourne
The ITS Australia Global Summit has been scheduled for 22–24 September 2026 in Melbourne and has emphasised operational delivery, integration of intelligent transport systems and infrastructure performance, with international delegates and an accompanying industry exhibition.
Western Freeway upgrade secures $50m pre-construction
Federal and Victorian governments have committed $50 million to pre-construction for the Western Freeway upgrade between Melton and Caroline Springs and have advanced planning that forms part of a broader $1 billion federal commitment.
Material change cuts emissions on Melbourne level crossing
A material substitution has reduced embodied emissions by about 20 tonnes on the Hopkins Road level crossing removal in Melbourne by using SENSE 600 reinforcing steel, which has delivered equivalent strength with up to 16.7% less raw material.
New Fitzroy River Bridge opens ahead of schedule
The Fitzroy River Bridge has been completed over six months early using prefabricated REDCOR weathering steel girders and an incremental launch method; alliance partners have collaborated to mitigate logistical constraints and long‑term maintenance needs.
Yuasa UXL GEN2 VRLA Battery for Extended Service Life
Yuasa has launched the UXL GEN2 VRLA battery for infrastructure DC power and has claimed improved lifecycle performance, thermal resilience and a temperature‑aligned warranty, with design lives of 20 years at 25°C and 10 years at 35°C.
Finalists for 2026 Australian Construction Achievement Award
Seven projects worth more than $17 billion have been named ACAA finalists and have showcased contract models prioritising early contractor involvement, clearer risk allocation and outcome-focused commercial settings, facilitating collaboration across education, transport, health, aviation, marine and disaster-recovery sectors.
Princes Highway bridge upgrades in Gippsland
Federal and Victorian governments have committed A$44.7 million and have begun strengthening four Princes Highway bridges near Warragul and Drouin to boost heavy-vehicle capacity, improve connectivity and enhance road safety; authorities have included temporary speed reductions and detours.
Ballan Road Upgrade Engages Social Enterprise
The Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade has engaged a social enterprise to provide site cleaning services and has expanded local workforce participation through the Victorian Government's Social Procurement Framework, increasing employment hours, skills development and community access to infrastructure-related opportunities.
Optimising Inspections for Operational Value
Organisations have been advised to transform inspections from compliance tasks into data-driven operations; CSM Business and Mobility has outlined design principles and digital features to improve inspection quality, workflow alignment and periodic review processes.
ITS Global Summit 2026 to showcase connected transport
ITS Australia has scheduled the Global Summit 2026 in Melbourne for 22–24 September and has presented a cross‑sector programme examining deployment of connected, data‑driven transport solutions alongside industry demonstrations.
Early designs revealed for Tottenham and Albion stations
Government agencies have released designs for upgraded Tottenham and Albion stations as part of the A$4.1bn Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1, which has delivered more than six kilometres of track upgrades to increase corridor capacity and support future projects.
Design unveiled for Macquarie Park ambulance station
The New South Wales Government has unveiled designs for a purpose-built Macquarie Park ambulance station, funded under a $615.5m infrastructure programme, which has been planned to improve response capacity and support growing healthcare demand in Sydney's north-west.
Phased approach to asset management maturity
Organisations have adopted a phased, system-by-system approach and have used lifecycle-modelling tools to align asset data, have tested funding scenarios and have shifted executive discussions from annual budgeting to long-term investment and risk management.
Barwon Heads Road Upgrade Stage 2a Nears Midpoint
Stage 2a of the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade has neared its halfway point, has reopened Boundary Road and has delivered drainage, lighting and lane works while construction has continued on nearby intersections serving over 35,000 motorists daily.
Intelligent transport systems and road safety outcomes
ITS Australia has emphasised members' roles in deploying intelligent transport technologies to reduce crashes, improve incident response and support safer network management during National Road Safety Week, and has called for continued industry–government collaboration.
AusRAIL 2026 to feature international rail leaders
Organisers have unveiled a refreshed two‑day format for AusRAIL 2026 and have confirmed international and local rail leaders, including LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins, as keynote speakers to improve delegate engagement and targeted industry collaboration.
Sponsors announced for 2026 Women in Industry Awards
The 2026 Women in Industry Awards, scheduled for 18 June in Sydney, have been supported by sponsors including Atlas Copco Group as Principal Partner, Australian Power Equipment (Platinum), Kenter and Grundfos (Gold), and the Australian Flexible Pavement Association.
Federal Budget allocates $12bn to transport projects
The federal government has announced more than $12 billion in 2026–27 transport and infrastructure investments to boost freight productivity, strengthen supply chains and fund major rail, road and local infrastructure upgrades.
Endeavour Awards 2026 supported by industry sponsors
Manufacturers’ Monthly has presented the 2026 Endeavour Awards, which have been supported by industry sponsors and a collaboration with Australian Manufacturing Week, and organisers have reported increased industry engagement and sold-out attendance in Brisbane.
Lease extension enables Bulwer Island fuel storage expansion
Queensland Government has extended bp’s Bulwer Island lease and has unlocked up to A$100 million to refurbish five idle tanks, with an option to refurbish five more, thereby increasing fuel storage capacity at the Port of Brisbane.
Clarence Town Bridge opens; Brig O'Johnston rehab begins
The first stage of the Clarence Town Bridge project has opened, restoring heavy vehicle access and reducing detour distances, while rehabilitation of the heritage-listed Brig O'Johnston Bridge has commenced, supported by a joint $22.8 million Federal and NSW government investment.
Transport leader receives John Shaw Medal
Gillian Miles has been named the 31st John Shaw Medal recipient and has urged greater female participation in transport; the gala has awarded three of four major industry prizes to women and has recognised technical and mentoring leadership.
Victorian budget funds road upgrades; industry warns on costs
The 2026-27 Victorian budget has allocated funding for road maintenance and priority freight projects, while industry groups have warned that elevated diesel and energy costs have continued to pressure freight and logistics operators' margins.