Infrastructure News: October 2021 - January 2022

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October 2021 - January 2022

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nitially deployed to replace an outdated analogue radio network, the system delivers many additional benefits for forestry company, City Forests. Among those benefits are contact-free communication and social distancing in the field, replacing the need for drivers to exchange paper job dockets with a digital docketing system. The new solution incorporates digital two-way radio repeaters across four sites with radio dispatch software providing valuable data and safety features, helping to locate workers wherever they are in the forest. The system also provides a touch-free method for workers to exchange other essential job details including truck numbers, log quantities and crew ID numbers. All of these solutions are integrated and connected to a digital network radio core. Maintaining Safety and Connection Across a Vast Environment City Forests manages more than 23,730 hectares of forest in the Otago region, growing more than seven million trees while maintaining high standards and certifications for sustainability. Ensuring safety and security for workers and recreational forest users throughout such an expansive area requires instant, dependable and secure communication. Forest Production Manager for City Forests, Guy Bonner, says his organisation has experienced many benefits by migrating to an advanced digital communication system. “Upgrading our network to digital not only enabled clearer voice communica42 safetynews.co.nz

New radio technology keeps workers safe and compliant Otago forestry workers are using new radio technology to manage 23,730 hectares of forest more safely, even enabling them to perform under Covid-19 restrictions

tion, but provided us with other useful features like text messaging and GPS capability,” Bonner says. “Moving to a digital platform also gives us the option to plug in further capabilities to improve safety in the future.” Motorola Solutions Channel General Manager for Australia and New Zealand,

Rhys Clare, says the evolution of digital radio technology is helping enterprises to increase collaboration and performance across their entire operations. “Enterprises have always depended on radio systems for clear and reliable voice communication, but now they are getting many more safety and productivity

enhancing features,” Clare says. “Digital radio solutions are also extremely flexible, enabling organisations to adapt to rapidly changing situations. Even throughout a global pandemic, these solutions are helping organisations keep their operations running and their people safe.”


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Wrong name, right product why build-to-rent is struggling

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pages 82-84

China builds apartment block in a day

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page 79

Kiwi Property kick starts build-to-rent in New Zealand

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pages 80-81

New Zealand's housing crisis a breach of human rights

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pages 72-75

3D-printed housing

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pages 76-78

Tax changes threaten rental market

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pages 70-71

Priming your business for post-lockdown recovery

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pages 48-49

Site Safe Awards finalists announced

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page 65

Where is housing most affordable in New Zealand?

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pages 68-69

Facilities management with personal service

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pages 66-67

Homebrew 1080 poison hospitalises worker

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page 56

Surviving as a modern business

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pages 52-53

Is standardised training the way forward?

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page 57

Chemical safety relies on meaningful cooperation

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pages 54-55

Tips and myths around dogs

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pages 46-47

Toxic fumigant banned

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pages 34-35

Bastion NZ launch Industrial glove range

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pages 36-37

Industry leader in soft fall protection on construction sites

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page 41

Safety app a crucial element in building site safety

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page 45

Radio technology keeps workers safe and compliant

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page 44

Remote working putting organisations at risk

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page 38

Unlearning misguided muscle training

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pages 42-43

Critical infrastructure vulnerable to hackers

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pages 39-40

Has your fuel gone off?

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pages 32-33

The fight for common sense and a reasoned debate

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pages 26-29

The New Zealand Upgrade Programme cost blowout

10min
pages 22-25

Immigration policies hindering construction sector

6min
pages 14-16

In search of the perfect surface - contractor invents new earth compactor

2min
pages 12-13

Transmission Gully - what went wrong?

11min
pages 18-21

Multi-purpose, safer, faster telehandlers increase productivity

3min
pages 8-9

Australian construction industry cries out for reform

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pages 10-11

AC Filter - an engineered solution protecting worker health

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pages 5-7

Latest lockdown puts ongoing strain on construction

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How scalable data centres help Mainfreight’s vision

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