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WATCH: The World’s First Height-Adjustable Crane System

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March 16, 2021

Dean Oliver

The innovative crane system allowed Hutchies to comply with aviation requirements by encroaching into aircraft airspace during the day and lowering the crane at night below the maximum permitted height.

We Are Back With a Brand New Platform and It’s All About YOU

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March 17, 2021

Dean Oliver

We want to provide a unique, behind-the-scenes insight into Australia’s buildings and infrastructure and share the stories of the industry’s brightest minds - that means YOU!

Queensland Introduces ‘Project Bank Accounts’ to Protect Head & Subcontractors

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March 23, 2020

Dean Oliver

Not only will this secure timely payments but will prevent dodgy developers from racking up debts and then liquidating companies at the expense of head and sub-contractors.

Coronavirus Impacts Construction Supply Chains

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March 25, 2020

Dean Oliver

With so many construction products sourced from China, accounting for as much as 20% of total construction cost, Australian contractors are advising their clients to expect project delays. 

Software Billionaire's Portable Solar Provides Power to Bushfire-Hit Areas

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March 30, 2020

Dean Oliver

The collaboration between Atlassian Cofounder, Mike Cannon-Brookes, and solar company 5B is called the Resilient Energy Collective and uses prefabricated solar panels in conjunction with Tesla’s Powerwall battery pack to generate and store electricity.

The Leaning Tower of Dallas: The Building that Won't Fall Down

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March 31, 2020

Dean Oliver

The building was left with a distinct lean but wouldn’t fall over. A 2.5 tonne wrecking ball was brought in but the building still remained standing.