Archived News for Engineering Professionals - March, 2013
Construction materials specialist Boral has announced the company will merge its construction materials and cement divisions into a single integrated division, with the appointment of Joseph Goss as the new Division Managing Director to preside over the new body.
Gulf Spencer action plan announced
Billions of dollars worth of investment stands to be unlocked in South Australia’s Spencer Gulf following the announcement of a Federal, State and Local government collaboration.
NBN secures satellite launch contract
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced it has secured a contract with Arianspace to launch its satellites into orbit in 2015.
Nyrstar smelter given priority
The proposed $350 million redevelopment of Nyrstar’s smelting operations into a cleaner poly-metallic processing and recovery facility at Port Pirie has been declared a Major Development by the South Australian Government.
Queensland seeking code feedback
The Queensland Government has announced it is seeking industry feedback on guidelines for the building and construction code of practice in a bid to prevent unnecessary time delays and cost blow-outs on major infrastructure projects.
Signs of life in Australian manufacturing
The Australian manufacturing sector has posted some ‘tentative signs of improvement’ according to the latest report released by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).