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Glenn Winter of Traffic Control Innovations shares some insights from his experience in the pavement industry.
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JCB’s 525-60 Industrial Telehandler offers power, versatility, and ease of operation in a compact package.
COLAS Solutions is using its experience in pavement and road enrichment to preserve surface performance.
Sam Turnbull, Flipscreen Chief Executive Officer, explains how Liebherr products have helped his business succeed.
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The Journey to Net-Zero report aims to inspire climate action throughout Australia’s transport sector.
Kobelco’s SK380SRLC excavator is helping PWG Infrastructure maximise productivity on built-up urban worksites.
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AECOM’s digital delivery of infrastructure projects continues to go from strength to strength.
52 Paving the way to sustainability AfPA and Fulton Hogan have launched a project with the City of Gold Coast to increase the sustainability of its roads.
North America’s largest construction trade show has announced two major new additions for 2023.
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Alex Fraser has installed a range of autonomous technologies across its truck fleet, aiming to increase risk mitigation.
Avopiling’s David Tevanian describes how two new Kobelco cranes from TRT Australia will fit into its fleet.
AfPA’s recent tech talk discussed the state of play for the use of tyre-derived crumb rubber in asphalt for Australian roads.
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58 A summary of the contracts awarded for major infrastructure projects across the nation.
InEight’s Jason Lancelot reflects on the past and present and forecasts the future of design management in construction.
Alex Fraser is at the forefront of safety, thanks to a commitment to employee support and embracing innovative practices.
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Fulton Hogan’s Matthew Grundy takes Roads & Infrastructure behind the scenes of the Midway Point Intersection Project.
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The Australian Road Research Board is using its iLINE technology to provide data on the condition of road line markings.
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Sustainable construction material manufacturer, Alex Fraser, is pioneering the use of safe technologies within its transport and logistics division. Led by General Manager of Safety Lorenzo Marcon and Transport & Logistics Manager, Mario Tenaglia, Alex Fraser and Hanson Australia’s truck fleets are being fitted with a new driver fatigue technology. This technology aims to prevent incidents caused by fatigue by alerting the operator through noise and motion alerts.
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Astec Industries is also supporting operator safety by deploying a host of hazard preventive features on its RP190ex paver. Reduced noise during operation, hydraulically driven cooling systems and a new fume extraction system help operators to avoid fumes and heat emitted by the machine.
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Also, in this month’s cover story, we speak to Darryl Jenkinson, ANZ Transport Digital Adoption Leader at AECOM on the company’s digital journey. As Jenkinson explains, AECOM has delivered digital designs for some of Australia’s largest ever infrastructure projects, with the help of Revizto, a Building Information Modelling (BIM) design software. We learn how the tool is improving AECOM’s efficiency and accuracy in delivering digital engineering.
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We also take a deep dive into the use of crumb rubber for road construction, a sustainable alternative to conventional materials. A recent presentation, led by the Australian Flexible Pavement Association (AfPA) and sponsored by Tyre Stewardship Australia, Puma Bitumen and Boral Australia, paints a positive picture for a sustainable future within the Australian road construction sector.
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SAFETY HAS BEEN – and always will be – an essential pillar of the roads and civil construction industries. Increasing risk mitigation and fostering a supportive environment for mental health are among the many strategies that companies now consider a priority.
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In the September edition of Roads & Infrastructur e, we take a look at how the industry is avoiding hazardous situations and environments through the use of technology and best-practice.
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Whether it be through changing risk-taking behaviour or embedding a safety culture, companies are doing their bit to ensure their workers can return home safely. Which is why we are aiming to highlight the progress being made.
Finally, we take another look at the upcoming 2023 CONEXPO-CON/AGG, one of the world’s largest construction shows. This year, the trade show is introducing a new sustainability commitment, promising to plant a tree for every show registrant. CONEXPO-CON/AGG is also introducing a new rewards program for attendees.
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The project is expected to create more than 200 new jobs for Tasmanians,
A new ramp from Boyer Road onto the bridge will offer easy access for local southbound traffic, while Gunn Street will connect to Old Main Road under the new
A new road – Intermodal Way – will also be constructed to allow better movement of shipping containers and provide an eastwest link within the Swanson Dock Precinct, reducing the reliance on the Footscray RoadConstructionexit. crews have already prepared underground services and drainage, as well as foundation works for the new rail tracks and associated infrastructure.
Design concept for the New Bridgewater Bridge. Image: McConnell Dowell.
McConnell Dowell has commenced early works on the New Bridgewater Bridge project in Hobart, with the first of its marine plants now on site.
bridge to create a continuous connection, as well as more open space.
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The $786 million project is jointly funded by the Federal and Tasmanian governments, and will be the largest ever transport infrastructure project undertaken in the state.
Improvements to the Swanson common user rail sidings will also allow for the longer
and support more than 800 direct and indirectMcConnelljobs. Dowell signed the final design and construct contract in July, and now is working closely with the community to finalise the design for the newThebridge.bridge is expected to open by the end of 2024.
On the southern side of the river, the journey from Hobart to New Norfolk will be uninterrupted, with the creation of a dedicated slip lane from the Brooker Highway onto the Lyell Highway.
The new four-lane, one-kilometre-long bridge will address the perceived missing link in Tasmania’s National Highway, improving connections at Bridgewater and Granton, as well as catering for cyclists and pedestrians with a safe shared path.
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trains, and a new rail connection linking the Swanson and Appleton lead tracks will allow more flexibility for trains to move within the port.
Expanded rail facilities will include a new Coode Road on-dock rail terminal connecting with the Swanson Dock East International Container Terminal. The new terminal will include two new rail sidings, each able to accommodate 600-metre-long freight trains.
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On-dock rail is key element of the Victorian and Federal governments’ $58 million Port Rail Shuttle Network (PRSN) which will provide direct rail connections from the Port of Melbourne to major freight hubs in Melbourne’s north, west and south-east.
It will replace the existing 1940s era bridge, cutting travel times for the 22,000 motorists that use the route daily, and improving freight routes around Hobart.
The $125 million Port Rail Transformation Project (PRTP) is transforming the rail network at the Port of Melbourne, with the next stage of works now underway.
The PRTP is expected to deliver supply-chain efficiencies and take trucks off Melbourne roads.
The Port Rail Transformation Project is being delivered by Seymour Whyte, and is scheduled for completion by mid-2023.
The project aims to make freight rail transport more competitive, take thousands of trucks off roads in Melbourne’s inner-west,
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The Queensland Government has released its blueprint for how the South East Queensland (SEQ) rail network will be transformed after the opening of Cross River Rail.
Plans are being finalised for the upgrade of the Thompson Street and Mitchell Highway intersection, with work expected
by establishing a new three sector network.
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The SEQ Rail Connect plan is expected to transform the way people move around South East Queensland.
to start by the end of the year.
The new bridge will reduce congestion and improve traffic efficiency. Image: Transport for NSW.
Sector One will create a north-south spine connecting the northern and southern regions through the Cross River Rail tunnel from Varsity Lakes and Beenleigh to Redcliffe Peninsula and Nambour.
The successful head contractor for the main construction contract is expected to be announced by the end of 2022 with work set to start at the beginning of 2023.
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Mark Bailey, Transport and Main Roads Minister, said the State Government’s investments would completely transform the way Queenslanders travel throughout the South East of the state.
Abergeldie Complex Industries is delivering the intersection upgrade, which will realign and rebuild Darling Street to connect to Brisbane Street, allowing for QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT RELEASES SEQ RAIL CONNECT PLAN
All trains will run through Roma Street either through the existing station or the new below ground Cross River Rail station.
The first phase of the New Dubbo Bridge project in New South Wales is now underway, with works on a critical intersection upgrade commencing recently.
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The plan is headlined by projects such as the Beerburrum to Nambour and Kuraby to Beenleigh track duplications, Gold Coast Light Rail stage three, state-wide station upgrades, as well as the manufacture of 65 brand new trains in Maryborough.
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safer and more efficient heavy vehicle movements in the area.
Once complete, the New Dubbo Bridge will be a key link in the western NSW road network, improving traffic efficiency along the Newell Highway, reducing congestion for local and commuter traffic, and improving access across the Macquarie River during flood events.
Caporn Piling NSW Pty Ltd will deliver test piling in the floodplain, which will eventually form part of the main bridge. Test piling will commence in 2022 once planning has been finalised.
The plan is expected to open up new public transport opportunities for residents and visitors to South Eastern Queensland
Sector Two will comprise services from Rosewood, Ipswich and Springfield through
The $220.2 million Newell Highway Upgrade – Dubbo Bridge project is being jointly funded by the Federal and New South Wales governments on an 80:20
the Airport and Shorncliffe; and Sector Three will operate from Ferny Grove through Central and Southbank to Cleveland.
The SEQ Rail Connect plan outlines how the Queensland Government will shape the network to meet the future needs of the growing region.
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The new plant will produce Downer’s Reconophalt.
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The project, jointly funded by the Federal and Queensland governments, was delivered by The Infrastructure Group, a joint venture between Bielby Holdings, BMD Construction, JF Hull, and Albem Pty Ltd.
The group was awarded the design and construction contract in March 2018, with the commencement of major works following in early 2019.
and bridges across the State across the Forward Estimates.
The new plant is expected to be commissioned early in 2023.
The facility will help communities turn their waste products into value-added material for the production of road surfacing products, avoiding the use of virgin quarry material.
The new plant will also see the production of Downer’s Reconophalt, a road surfacing product incorporating material that would otherwise end up in landfill, such as soft plastics, ground glass from domestic recycling, road millings and recycled asphalt paving, and waste toner.
The new facility will replace an existing asphalt plant that’s reaching the end of its service life, allowing Downer to triple its hourly production rate.
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Road safety and flood resilience has been improved for the Bruce Highway between Ayr and Townsville, following the completion of the major $514.34 million Haughton River Floodplain Upgrade.
Main Roads Minister, said that during the 2019 North and Far North Queensland Monsoon trough, the Bruce Highway was closed at the Haughton River for six days due to floodwater and debris inundation – the longest closure on record.
material with a high proportion of recyclable material.
Since 2018, the production of Reconophalt has diverted the equivalent of 6,476,000 plastic bag from landfill, along with 2,629,000 glass bottles.
The Tasmanian Government has welcomed Downer’s announcement to build an asphalt manufacturing facility in northern Tasmania, with the plant set to support the production of road surfacing
QLD’S $514 MILLION HAUGHTON RIVER FLOODPLAIN UPGRADE COMPLETE
The new Haughton River Bridge. Image: Queensland Government.
The State Government says the $10 million facility will complement its record $2.7 billion injection to build roads
The project is also expected to reduce the frequency and duration of road closures due to flooding on the Bruce Highway at Horseshoe Lagoon, Haughton River, Pink Lily and the Reed Beds.
The project included the construction of five bridges, two cane rail overpasses, intersection upgrades and the installation of wide centre line treatments to reduce head-on crashes.
Construction on the Rozelle Interchange has entered its final stage as major tunnelling excavation on the project is nowThecomplete.RozelleInterchange, part of Sydney’s WestConnex project, is an underground motorway interchange designed to provide connectivity to the M4-M5 Link Tunnels and the City West Link, as well as the future Western Harbour Tunnel.
Once completed, the WestConnex project is expected to cut travel time from Western Sydney to the CBD by up to 20 minutes with 100,000 vehicles travelling through the interchange each day.
Trenching and pipe installation to enable improvements to train detection technology at 10 level crossings between Bendigo and Eaglehawk stations also took place while trains were not running due to Sunbury Line Upgrade works.
fit-out, followed by the commissioning stage for the tunnel.
The new stations were delivered as part of the $49.6 million Bendigo Metro 3
The first train arrived at Huntly Station on 16 July after a 68-year absence, while trains returned to Raywood the following day for the first time in more than 40 years.
The design and construction of the project is being delivered by a Joint
Asproject.partof a revised timetable, 18 services a week will now stop at Huntly Station on the Echuca Line, and 28 services a week will stop at Raywood Station on the Swan Hill Line.
The project will now move into the final
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The Rozelle Interchange is part of Sydney’s WestConnex project.
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The Rozelle Interchange project includes enabling work for the Western Harbour Tunnel, as well as completion of the M4M5 Link tunnels.
Venture between John Holland and CPB Contractors (JHCPB).
Works underway on Huntly Station in May.
Residents of Bendigo’s growing northern regions have been reconnected to the rail network following the opening of new stations in the towns of Huntly and Raywood.
The Rozelle Interchange is expected to open to motorists in late 2023.
Finishing touches completed at Huntly and Raywood include the installation of platform handrails and fencing, line-marking, landscaping, and site clean-up Improvementsworks.torail services in the region are continuing as part of the Bendigo and Echuca Line Upgrade, with more than 12,000 sleepers replaced in June between Goornong and Rochester.
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Civil infrastructure and construction company Fulton Hogan has made several new appointments to its management team to support its plans for growth in Australia. Graeme Johnson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for the company’s Australian interests. Johnson has been with Fulton Hogan since 2003, and has held a range of senior operational and management roles spanning design, construction, materials manufacturing, and asset management. Johnson will be supported by three business sector leads including Peter Curl, recently appointed Fulton Hogan Infrastructure Services CEO, Brett Smiley, new CEO of Fulton Hogan Construction, and Lee Revell, who has been the CEO of Fulton Hogan Utilities since 2019.
Images: Sean Donald (top) and Cameron Silverthorne (bottom). Images courtesy of Georgiou Group.
GEORGIOU GROUP ANNOUNCES TWO NEW APPOINTMENTS
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Mooven has appointed Nick Walsh as account executive based out of New South Wales, where he will be responsible for accelerating customer growth across Australia’s eastern states. Walsh offers a resume of start-up and fast-growing tech company experience, with sales roles at Uber Eats in its early days launching into Australia, Lightspeed (formerly Kounta), eBev, and Hubster. He joins from fintech Deferit, where he led a sales team and was responsible for partnerships strategy. The announcement follows two recent senior appointments. Auckland-based principal engineer Marina Goldburt joins from Auror with a 20-year career in software development, and product design lead Gavin Cammell, also based in Auckland, draws on more than 10 years of experience in UX design roles with his last stint at edtech Storypark.
Georgiou Group has announced the appointment of two new General Managers for its Queensland and New South Wales businesses. From August 1, Sean Donald and Cameron Silverthorne will take on the role of General Manager in their respective state. Donald joined Georgiou’s Queensland business in 2017 as a Construction Manager, overseeing projects such as the Green Bridge, Warrego Highway Safety Upgrades, Botanic Garden and Indooroopilly riverwalks. Silverthorne joined Georgiou’s NSW business in April 2020 as an Operations Manager. He successfully helped navigate Georgiou’s response to the COVID pandemic ensuring NSW construction projects could operate under introduced restrictions. The promotions come just one month after Gary Georgiou was appointed CEO of Georgiou Group, previously holding the Executive General Manager role for the Queensland/New South Wales regions.
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“This can give your clients the opportunity to go to different places with solutions that they didn’t realise they could go.”
“Within civil infrastructure works, tunnelling and railway corridors are among the most
ike many organisations throughout the sector that are passionate about project delivery, infrastructure consulting firm AECOM is a beneficiary of the industry’s digitalSincerevolution.itsformation in 1990, AECOM has grown into one of the largest advisors and managers of the project lifecycle globally, with a focus on infrastructure delivery Australia-wide.DarrylJenkinson, ANZ Transport Digital Adoption Leader at AECOM says it’s important to embrace digital technologies..
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One digital tool which AECOM has been using as part of its civil construction works is Revizto, a BIM software which uses a gaming engine to portray realistic and immersive models for project stakeholders.
Revizto combines BIM and CAD (computer aided design) information into a single environment, which can be viewed and shared by the project team on-site or remotely.
AECOM has recently used the program as part of its works for the Rail Network Alliance in Victoria. As the lead designer, AECOM was tasked with delivering detailed design services for works in public spaces, a challenge which Jenkinson says required extensive collaboration.
“Digital tools allow us to make informed decisions within inherently complex and dynamic contexts. It’s about better decisionmaking and creating new opportunities for fresh insights into any given project,” Jenkinson says.
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“We now have a greater focus on trying to model pretty much everything, to some extent, rather than just the core of the project, which means we’re also getting more involved in the data and information side of the modelling,” he says. “Through object modelling, we’re paying more attention to the metadata and asset information, as opposed to just string modelling.”
“As an organisation we always strive to deliver great outcomes for our clients and their stakeholders,” he says. “We’ve been on a long journey of discovery; of evolving and improving how we can better use digital tools
on our AECOMprojects.”hasused Building Information Modelling (BIM) on some of Australia’s largest infrastructure endeavours, including the Cross River Rail project in Brisbane and the Inland RailJenkinsonproject.says digital tools are now central to AECOM’s approach on every project, no matter the scope.
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He says that the use of BIM has been made essential, due to the increasing complexity of major infrastructure works.
He says communication and transparency are some of the biggest benefits which AECOM noticed while using the platform.
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spatially complex and integration-intensive environments you’ll encounter. Collaboration and the tracking of progress, issues and their resolution becomes really core to projects of this type,” he says.
“If someone has a question, it can be addressed quickly. By aggregating that information together, in a visually appealing and accessible way, you can also get better engagement. Not just from your own team, but also from stakeholders who may not have a technical background, so it really improves your ability to communicate.”
design works on the Bruce Highway upgrade, the Edmonton to Gordonvale section. And that was the first time we took the product and applied it in a regional area,” Jenkinson says.
Collaboration on the project design was also unaffected throughout COVID-19 lockdowns, thanks to Revizto’s cloud optimisation feature, allowing users to access three-dimensional models from a range of devices.
“Our local teams and the client had never used it, and the team structure for that project was quite unique. It was a three-way Joint Venture between the two principal contractors and us, and the project itself had an awful lot going on technically, despite the rural setting.”
“The value of having an integrated three-dimensional space is that all of your disciplines are grouped together, and everyone’s got a visual understanding of the project. There’s a reduced cognitive load on people around understanding the context of what they’re working on. The conversations can then focus on addressing the issues rather than spending time on explaining background and providing context for the project,” Jenkinson says.
As part of the works, AECOM were required to deliver supporting designs to assist with road, heavy and cane rail developments, including remedial works for the local council.
Jenkinson and AECOM used Revizto for the first time on a regional project, as part of works on the Bruce Highway upgrade, Edmonton to Gordonvale project.
“The locale had constrained, parallel, brownfield corridors on floodplain in the wet tropics, so it was a really challenging site. Pretty much every discipline from within the land transport and general civil sectors were part of delivering that project,” he says.
Revizto also proved to be effective in what Jenkinson calls his “personal favourite” project.
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“The first time I used Revizto was for our
“For our first time coordinating and using the platform with team members located across metro and multiple regional offices, it was really successful. For major projects, using digital tools is quite normalised. It’s interesting
“THE VALUE OF HAVING AN INTEGRATED THREE-DIMENSIONAL SPACE IS THAT ALL OF YOUR DISCIPLINES ARE GROUPED TOGETHER, AND EVERYONE’S GOT A VISUAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROJECT.”
“The fact that we can remotely connect in that cloud environment means that when we’re faced with those sorts of circumstances, we can adapt,” Jenkinson says.
“We’re able to work in an actively managed collaborative platform, where we can keep a history of design decisions, and issue resolution over time. It’s not tethered to the object model in the same way as it was, comments can be discussed and resolved in their own space, but the two are linked through spatial data. That’s an enormous difference to the way we had to work four or five years Jenkinsonago.”adds that the feature was essential for AECOM’s works for the Rail Network Alliance in Victoria, where communication amongst alliance partners helped to deliver a suitable digital design.
“As more clients develop their asset management strategies, and their own standards or information requirements that allow them to actually leverage that data throughout the entirety of the asset lifecycle, we’ll start seeing clear requirements from the beginning of projects,” he says.
“We will continue to evolve our approaches as the client’s needs evolve and as software evolves, making new designs possible. Digital tools are getting better, they’re getting more accessible. There’s been a lot of energy and momentum already, but there’s still some work to be done,” he says.
This tool allows users to automatically file clash automation reports in 3D models, increasing the efficiency of the process, enabling designers to coordinate through a singular process.
Revizto is also constantly updating and making improvements to its platform.
As the program is designed using a gaming engine, users are able to submit and suggest changes while equipping themselves with virtual reality goggles.
place viewpoints and their comments into these models. But it was still just a snapshot. With the scale of information that was in there, providing feedback in that way was just ineffective. Using these older techniques, it was very difficult to find people’s feedback and achieve any resolution.”
Revizto enables users to view project designs within three and two dimensional spaces.
Jenkinson has already noticed a difference between Revizto’s 4.0 and 5.0 versions. As he explains, the new update has helped to streamline administration of information, saving precious time during the project design“Individualphase.team members now have ondemand access to overall project progress;
“That’ll be quite a step change. That’ll really be the point at which no one has a choice anymore, because you need to satisfy those comprehensive requirements.”
Other features which have remained constant throughout the platform’s numerous updates is Clash Automation, included and introduced in the platform’s Revizto+ subscription.
“As we move forward onto ever more complex projects, many people across the industry will need to adopt digital tools, there’s not really another way of working.”
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Revizto’s digital platform also provides project stakeholders to fully immerse themselves within any given design, thanks to its virtual reality function.
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“Previously our federated models were shared as discrete files, which really only allowed us to comment on static views of the models. It was like giving someone a really fancy PDF,” he jokes.
“INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBERS NOW HAVE ON-DEMAND ACCESS TO OVERALL PROJECT PROGRESS; THEY NO LONGER NEED TO ASK TO BE SHOWN THE MODELS.”
PAINTING AN ACCURATE PICTURE
“It was just a snapshot in time. But it was a hell of a lot of information in this snapshot in time, and people would try to use it, they’d
projects, not every manager will have time to discuss every single detail of what’s going on. But they can delegate, and they can review and monitor project trends at any time. That way our design management team don’t need to ask themselves ‘is my team heading in the right direction?’. To be able to do that natively, within the software, is great.”
Jenkinson says AECOM will look to implement Revizto as part of its upcoming design works on further sections of the Inland Rail project. He says AECOM is well equipped to continue its technological advancement journey.
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Fulton Hogan developed the innovative
Upon winning the contract, Fulton Hogan began a collaborative planning process incorporating feedback from locals and the ambitions of the Tasmanian Government’s Department of State Growth.
The project - which forms part of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments’ South East Traffic Solution - went to tender in August 2020. Fulton Hogan was awarded the contract in November 2020.
AN “ICONIC” FINISH
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A major component of the Midway Point Intersection Solution was the construction of a 1.1 kilometre, 14-metre-high shotcrete wall.
The $20 million project is funded by the Australian Government and Tasmanian Government, and aims to improve the safety and reliability of the Tasman Highway near Sorell, by duplicating the existing highway from two to four lanes.
he Midway Point Intersection Solution is nearing completion.
Following an EOI process, Fulton Hogan was selected to carry out the full scope of works, which has included excavation, soil nailing, service upgrades and reconstruction of the new road alignment and signalling.
job. We had used our resources in a similar project previously in Victoria. So, it suited our business model, it fit our personnel and from an engineering perspective, it was a project that really excited the team,” Grundy says.
“A big concern was the traffic management, from a construction standpoint, for the safety of the construction crews. We have a strong methodology and process in place for that.”
Matthew Grundy, Fulton Hogan Tasmanian Department Manager, says the company had a keen eye on the project right from the“Instart.2018 we’d flagged it as a target for us because of the technical nature of the
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intersection’s location.
MATTHEW GRUNDY, FULTON HOGAN TASMANIAN DEPARTMENT MANAGER, DISCUSSES THE CONTRACTOR’S INNOVATIVE USE OF SHOTCRETE AND COLLABORATION FOR TASMANIA’S MIDWAY POINT INTERSECTION SOLUTION PROJECT.
Grundy says this approach enabled Fulton Hogan’s project team to overcome significant challenges presented by the
“We put a lot of focus into our stakeholder management. This is particularly important for a job of this nature, which is in quite a congested area,” he says. “This area has key assets that run all the way to Sorell. So, it’s a corridor that needs to be kept open.
BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE MIDWAY POINT SOLUTION PROJECT
Grundy says the Midway Point Intersection Solution will provide a much-needed improvement to road connectivity for local motorists, as well as growth for Fulton Hogan’s staff.
Members of Fulton Hogan’s Midway Point Intersection Solution Project Team .
Grundy says the Midway Point Intersection Solution also provided a significant boost to
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“[The project has] enabled us to use the personnel and the skills we have and continue to develop our business and
“Our team had used this technique before, so we were able to overcome those challenges. It took a lot of effort and some specialist subcontractors, but everyone is very happy with the results,” he says. “My hat goes off to the entire team for what they’ve been able to achieve.”
“We’re working with them to optimise the quality and safety of projects such as this one. Fulton Hogan is focused on developing long-term relationships in the market.”
“A BIG CONCERN WAS THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, FROM A CONSTRUCTION STANDPOINT, FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CONSTRUCTION CREWS. WE HAVE A STRONG METHODOLOGY AND PROCESS IN PLACE FOR THAT.”
“Truck movements in and out of the site while still trying to maintain some productivity is also difficult, especially with the flow of traffic. Again, it becomes a logistical challenge.”
Fulton Hogan’s works on the project are complete. All that remains is a landscaping package, which will be delivered in the next three months by an external business.
Fulton Hogan used ‘mock rock’ to create a real-life stone finish on the Midway Point Solution Project.
design, incorporating shotcrete to create “mock rock”. Its construction included 1650 cubic metres of structural shotcrete and 5000 square metres of architectural shotcrete to create a real-life stone finish.
local community, but the locally available contractors,” he says.
But Grundy says Fulton Hogan was aided by the team’s previous experience with using “mock rock”.
“There were a lot of geotechnical advice and reviews that were undertaken to build the wall,” Grundy says. “There are roughly 1200 shotcrete nails in the wall. There’s a lot of moving parts and just bringing this all together was a challenge.
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With unambiguous evidence pointing the finger at the transport sector’s impact on sustainability and climate change, the need for reducing transport emissions is an urgent matter.
ccording to the Federal Government’s Climate Change Authority, transport emissions domestically have risen every year, sinceFurthermore,1990.
AN INDISPENSABLE JOURNEY
THE JOURNEY TO NET-ZERO REPORT AIMS TO INSPIRE CLIMATE ACTION THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA’S TRANSPORT SECTOR.
The report aims to create a sustainable future for the transport sector nationally.
together with KPMG and Arup, the report details how the transport sector can – and is – accelerating decarbonisation.
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The Journey to Net-Zero report has been published to inspire positive change within the industry and lead the way for the sector to achieve net-zero emissions.
The Journey to Net-Zero report outlines a vision where communities are connected through safe, accessible, and efficient transport networks. It recognises that while examples of environmental sustainability are prevalent throughout the sector, progress towards a low carbon future has just begun.
Produced through an industry-first partnership between the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) and Roads Australia (RA),
It acts as a call to action, demonstrating how the transport sector can deliver more sustainable outcomes through innovation, ideation and collaboration.
the transport sector alone was responsible for 18 per cent of Australia’s entire greenhouse gas emissions in 2020.
Over twenty-nine local and global case studies and examples are provided in detail, giving readers practical examples of best
Sustainability Policy Stream, Roads Australia, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, Michael Kilgariff- Chief Executive Officer Roads Australia, Ainsley Simpson- Chief Executive Officer Infrastructure Sustainability Council, Caroline Wilkie- Chief Executive Officer Australasian Railway Association and Alistair Coulstock- Director, Climate Change & Sustainability KPMG.
THE MODERN LANDSCAPE
The Journey to Net-Zero was launched at an event at the Sydney Cricket Ground, in New South Wales on June 3. Representatives from across the sector reflected on the findings of the report and, most importantly, set out practical steps to accelerate the journey to net-zero.Thelaunch has been hailed as a success, with keynote speakerJoyanne Manning, Australasian Resource Business Lead - Arup, along with a panel consisting of Marko Misko (Host)- RA Board Member Chair –
THE LAUNCH OF A NEW ERA
KEY RECOMMENDATIONS
As such, the report states the key drivers for change throughout the sector will be the electrification of fleets, investment in sustainable biofuels and the development of the hydrogen industry to support the transition of haulage and rail stock to zeroTheemissions.reportpresents five key recommendations for the decarbonisation of the transport sector.
Secondly, to introduce policy, investment, and incentives for an efficient, sustainable and resilient transport system both at a state and federal government level. This will aim to assist with the transition to new renewable energy solutions, sustainable materials and advanced manufacturing.
THE JOURNEY AHEAD
“The wind of change is already here. However, more action is necessary to achieve the targets and goals we desire,” - The Journey toForNet-Zero.moreinformation on the report, visit: www.iscouncil.org
And finally, to promote technology solutions that optimise asset design, construction, operation, road and rail fleets to transition to a low carbon economy.
“AS SUCH, THE REPORT STATES THE KEY DRIVERS FOR CHANGE THROUGHOUT THE SECTOR WILL BE THE ELECTRIFICATION OF FLEETS, INVESTMENT IN SUSTAINABLE BIOFUELS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HYDROGEN INDUSTRY TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITION OF HAULAGE AND RAIL STOCK TO ZERO EMISSIONS.”
practice being used throughout Australia and the world. These include Victoria’s Moreland Council and its zero-emissions vehicle policy, as well as the production of hydrogen engines from some of the world’s largest motor vehicle manufacturers.
According to the Climate Council, Australia is on track to have an accumulated financial loss of more than $211 billion by 2050 and $4 trillion by 2100, due to reduced agricultural and labour productivity.
Also addressed is the transport sector’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels throughout infrastructure construction and the operational life of assets. While electric vehicles remain as a feasible option, the report states that other alternatives are not yetUltimately,viable. the effects of climate change will be extensive on both society and the environment, the report states.
The first of these is the creation of a national approach to the transport sector and its infrastructure, focusing on placemaking to address the social, environmental and cultural imbalances in the existing urban landscape. Thus, ensuring that new communities are designed with all material social, environmental, and cultural issues appropriately considered.
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The fourth recommendation is for the exploration of collaboration, capacity building and education at all stages of the process. Also for new approaches to procurement to ensure a culture of collaboration is fostered both at a national and state level in planning and regulation but also at the local and project level between all major stakeholders.
In summary, the report states that the community should remain at the focus of decision-making, while establishing an environmentally friendly transport system. But also paramount is the cohesion between government and industry to identify suitable pathways for sustainability.
The report recommends the optimisation of asset design, construction, operation and road and rail fleets for a low carbon future.
Thirdly, to implement governance structures and processes to drive transparency and enable sound decision-making around the decarbonisation of transport systems. The report also advocates for clear structures in both government and industry with transparency and accountability to be implemented during not only the planning stage but also design, construction, and operational stages of all land-based transport
The report also calls for further investment into renewable energy research and development.
infrastructure projects.
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and performance perspectives.
According to TSA figures, Victoria generates on average an estimated 120,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres each year. Of that, 71 per cent is recovered and processed forThereuse.catch is, 80 per cent of that material –85,000 tonnes worth – is exported, meaning just 20 per cent makes it back into the local
AFPA’S RECENT TECH TALK IN MELBOURNE DISCUSSED THE STATE OF PLAY FOR THE USE OF CRUMB RUBBER FROM END-OF-LIFE TYRES IN ASPHALT FOR AUSTRALIAN ROADS.
“Wemarket.reallyneed to focus our attention on utilising this recovery rate to our benefit,” Goodman said. “It’s being collected, it’s being processed. Now we need the market to be able to consume the material.”
to provide a snapshot of where Australian end-of-life tyres are currently ending up.
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The association recently hosted one such event at RMIT in Melbourne, outlining the state-of-play of crumb rubber in asphalt mixes in SponsoredAustralia.byTyre Stewardship Australia (TSA), along with bitumen suppliers Puma Bitumen and Boral Australia, the talk featured speakers involved in tyre recycling, ongoing research, national specifications, and practical trials.
Crumb rubber can be added to asphalt in either ‘dry’ process – crumb rubber particles incorporated as part of the aggregate during the mix, or ‘wet’ – crumb rubber particles added to the binder prior to the mix.
CRUMB RUBBER IN AUSTRALIA
The use of crumb rubber from end-of-life tyres for Australian roads is nothing new – it has been used in Victoria since 1975, originally in sprayed seals.
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One of the main challenges for the TSA is fostering increased demand for products containing tyre-derived material, such as crumbGoodmanrubber.presented preliminary research by the TSA on the greenhouse gas emissions
OLD TYRES, NEW ROADS
Asphalt typically comprises the aggregate – a mix of rock, sand, and other granular elements; and the binder – the sticky bitumen that holds it together. The grading of the aggregate and the recipe of the mix can be adjusted based on a range of variables, including the location and application of the road.
Regardless of the process, studies have demonstrated that crumb rubber-modified asphalt can yield roads that are more durable, quieter, and safer.
At the recent tech talk, Lina Goodman, TSA Chief Executive Officer, used Victorian data
he Australian Flexible Pavement Association’s (AfPA) tech talks aim to provide an industry forum to share information, technical expertise, and the latest global research in road construction.
Recently, the viability of crumb rubber as a component of asphalt has been an area of increasing interest – from both sustainability
These emissions reductions could amount to 40 and 41 per cent respectively if a threeyear service life increase is factored in.
the roads. So, if you consider an increased service life, the emissions reductions improve exponentially.”
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Anna D’Angelo, AfPA Executive Director Technology and Leadership, gave an overview of AfPA’s involvement in several projects seeking further knowledge around crumb rubber use.
This jumped to 12 per cent when used as 27 per cent of an asphalt binder in a dry process, compared with conventional asphalt.
In Victoria, 71 per cent of end-of-life tyres are recovered and processed, but 80 per cent of that material is exported.
Erik Denneman, Puma Bitumen Global Technical Manager, followed up with an outline of the AfPA crumb rubber asphalt specification, which came about as a collaboration between industry and roadTheagencies.specification is based on international best practice, particularly that used in the United States. One important element of the AfPA specification is the mandated maximum mix temperature to keep emissions and fuming down.
“WE REALLY NEED TO FOCUS OUR ATTENTION ON UTILISING THIS RECOVERY RATE TO OUR BENEFIT. IT’S BEING COLLECTED, IT’S BEING PROCESSED, NOW WE NEED THE MARKET TO BE ABLE TO CONSUME THE MATERIAL”
The second, in partnership with the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) and the TSA, is a multicouncil demonstration project testing the performance of various crumb rubber asphalt mixes across various sites.
Early figures indicate that crumb rubber used as 15 per cent of a bitumen blend in a wet process could yield a 10 per cent reduction in emissions compared with traditional polymer-modified bitumen mixes.
FROM TOP: Lina Goodman, TSA Chief Executive Officer; Anna D’Angelo, AfPA Executive Director Technology and Leadership.
“This is based on a life-per-life basis,” Goodman said. “But we know crumb rubber content in roads does increase the life of
associated with the use of tyre-derived materials. This included the emissions profile of crumb rubber use in asphalt mixes, and the significant reductions it can offer.
“If you use a warm mix, you reduce the temperature,” Denneman said. “For every 12 degrees you reduce the temperature, you halve the emissions.”
These include a national study with AustRoads and the TSA into sourcing crumb rubber from passenger tyres as well as other non-truck tyres, such as those from the mining and agriculture sectors.
Filippo Giustozzi, Associate Professor – Roads, Railways and Airports at RMIT University, said while there has been extensive research into road durability from a traffic wear-and-tear perspective, very
His team’s research involved using RMIT’s UV machines to simulate long-term UV exposure to bitumen samples containing different crumb rubber ratios, revealing its highly beneficial “sunscreen” effect.
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As well as some technical details of the project’s mix design, Topp outlined the overall logistical challenges Boral faced in adapting its plants and fleet for the production and transport of the modified asphalt. Boral also monitored the reduced emissions offered by use of the warm crumb rubber mix – something Topp said was of particular interest to TMR.
ran from March 2020.
Carl Topp, Boral Asphalt Technical Manager, summarised the company’s experience with trialling crumb rubber modified asphalt on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland in mid2021 – a project which used the equivalent of 22,000 passenger tyres.
In a pre-recorded presentation, Widyatmoko said the urgency for pursuing sustainable road paving solutions was crucial, but that a balance must be struck between sustainability and performance.
He said that Transport and Main Roads Queensland (TMR), which specified the project, was looking for something with better performance than densegraded asphalt, and with the benefits of recycled material.
John Esnouf, of VicRoads, outlined a crumb rubber asphalt trial on East Boundary Road in East Bentleigh, which
PRACTICAL TRIALS
These trials focused on long-term durability in roads modified with crumb rubber, with test areas featuring experimental and control sections to measure the effectiveness of different processes.“Wedecided we’d give industry a chance to innovate – with freedom from our specifications,” Esnouf said. “A real job where a whole lot of different mixtures could be trialled. The design, the production, and the placement were all up to the individual companies.”
little attention has been given to the ageing effects of sun damage on roads.
Feedback from the workers on the project was positive, with the product’s significant reduction in fumes improving comfort on the job.
ONGOING RESEARCH
“WE DECIDED WE’D GIVE INDUSTRY A CHANCE TO INNOVATE - WITH FREEDOM FROM OUR SPECIFICATIONS. A REAL JOB WHERE A WHOLE LOT OF DIFFERENT MIXTURES COULD BE TRIALLED.”
Studies show that crumbasphaltrubber-modifiedyieldssafer,quieter,andmoredurableroads.
Closing out the tech talk, United Kingdombased Daru Widyatmoko, Technical Director/Pavement Materials Research Team Leader at AECOM, outlined the UK’s experience with crumb rubber in asphalt.
Comparing ultraviolet radiation levels across the globe, he noted the relatively high dosage Australia is subjected to, and how that can accelerate the degradation of the nation’s roads.
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Testing was conducted throughout the project, including monitoring for emissions, with overall positive results.
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Jason Williams, COLAS Solutions General
COLAS SOLUTIONS IS USHERING IN A SUSTAINABLE ERA FOR ROAD TREATMENTS, USING ITS EXPERIENCE IN PAVEMENT AND ROAD ENRICHMENT TO PRESERVE THE PERFORMANCE OF SURFACES NATIONWIDE.
THE COLAS RANGE
One of COLAS Solutions’ flagship products
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“As resources become limited, local government and state road authorities are unable to replace and repair with asphalt continuously. It’s becoming far too expensive,” Williams says. “So, we set out to develop products that are a fraction of the cost, while also providing protection from the harsh Australian climate.”
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Supported by the Colas Group, Colas Solutions’ success in developing products that extend the life cycle of flexible pavements has resulted in the company becoming the preferred supplier of major airports, defence bases and local road authorities nationwide.
COLASManager.Solutions’SRSSealcoatisdesignedtoprolongtheserviceablelifeofbituminoussurfaces.
OLAS Solutions’ catalogue of Sealcoat, Microsurfacing, Pavement Rejuvenation, Crack Sealing and Fuel Resistant Coatings have been tried and tested for Australian conditions.
Manager, attributes the company’s success to its commitment to sustainable production.
“We like to think of ourselves as being at the forefront of innovation,” he says.
“We’ve aimed to improve the environment in any small way that we possibly can,” Williams says. “Whatever can be recycled or reused, we’re looking into. It’s not just about staying ahead of the game; it’s about introducing products to Australia which can increase sustainability across the whole industry.
“We’ll work closely with our customers to see if the Microsurfacing is applicable. If the customer has some rutting in their pavements or some pavement deformation, they’ll use Microsurfacing to reinstate the rideability of the pavement,” Williams says.
For example, industrial spaces that are allocated for deliveries during the day can transform into car parking spaces at night, by enhancing the visibility of the lightemittingWilliamsmarkings.saysCOLAS Solutions will continue to work with its overseas counterparts to introduce new technologies for Australian applications.
SUSTAINABLE REJUVENATION COLAS Solutions’ commitment to
“That way they can achieve a smooth ride. Customers will also often put another layer of Microsurfacing on top, before finally applying a spray seal.”
“We’re very active in talking to our customers and understanding the specific challenges that they face on the network,” heWilliamssays. says this approach is especially important for Australia’s unique road conditions. COLAS Solutions uses best practice from both local and overseas research and development to introduce and improve products for the Australian market.
“The environment and size of the road network in Australia means we need to build and design products to last much longer than you’d expect in European or North American conditions,” he says.
Created in 2017 by COLAS France, Flowell is an active light system that can be installed on existing roads to improve the visibility of pedestrian and bicycle crossings, as well as provide opportunities to optimise urban spaces.
is its Microsurfacing. Popular for residential and urban roads, the Microsurfacing range is a low carbon alternative to conventional hot surfacing treatments. This is due, in part, to its cold application, reducing the output of energy, emissions and waste to lower the carbon footprint of a road repair operation.
SRS Sealcoat has proven to be effective in New South Wales and Queensland, with more than 2.5 million square metres of the product successfully applied to asphalt pavements each year for the past decade.
COLAS Solutions is supported by the COLAS Group, giving the company greater access to world-wide information on product performance, ensuring innovation and quality.
COLAS Solutions works with its overseas branches to productsfit-for-purposedevelopinAustralia.
sustainability has been highlighted by the manufacturer’s development of BIORESTOR, an environmentally friendly road treatment asphalt binder rejuvenator, created using bio-based oils and synthetic polymer.
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“It’s important to sit down and listen to our customers and ask them, ‘what is it that they want to see when it comes to sustainability’?”
COLAS Solutions is also working closely with its French counterpart, COLAS France, to develop the first active road marking system.
COLAS Solutions’ SRS Sealcoat is designed to extend the serviceable life of a bituminous surface. The product creates a surface barrier, which stops surface water from penetrating the pavement.
Williams says that with all of our projects, COLAS Solutions undertakes an extensive “collaborative” process to identify the most suitable treatment for a pavement or bituminous surface.
LOOKING AHEAD
“Sustainability is everything at the moment, which is why we’re very proud of our own contributions towards achieving it. We hope our competitors and the rest of the industry can continue to make progress in this space as well.”
Early intervention with SRS Sealcoat on surfaces that have been damaged by the sun, rain or hail can significantly save pavement repair costs in the long run, Williams says.
If you or someone at your organisation is an industry leader and would like to be a part of this monthly column in 2022, please get in touch with Editor, Mike Wheeler: mike.wheeler@primecreative.com.au
THIS MONTH, WE ASKED THE INDUSTRY DECISION-MAKERS, ‘HOW CAN THE ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY RAISE GREATER AWARENESS FOR NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY?’
MICHAEL CALTABIANO, AUSTRALIAN ROAD RESEARCH BOARD (ARRB) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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The Australian industry supporting the research, design, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of the road system is totally committed to delivering higher levels of safety in all that we do. There is universal commitment to the target of 50 per cent reduction of deaths on our roads by 2030. This means there must be a step-change in the way in which we develop infrastructure, an acceleration of motor vehicle safety improvements and a commitment to the change in behaviours from motorists that regard their individual experience as paramount to one that values being part of a community on the road. The industry is helping to raise awareness of the necessary step-change in safe system outcomes in everything they do. At ARRB we have developed a new software package called NetRisk2 that translates safety assessment of the road system into engineering solutions that will better utilise existing road funding to save more lives. Every organisation across the sector is working hard every day to improve safety outcomes on the road network.
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PETER MUPRHY, ALEX FRASER MANAGING DIRECTOR
AUSTRALIAN FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | QLD/NT
As an industry we’re aware of how critical it is to communicate road rules and the importance of making good choices particularly where workers on foot are present. As key stakeholders we need to continue to work together closely to harmonise how we operate nationally and seek consistency in the rules that govern road use and our industry. We must also ensure that we continue to leverage our efforts through collaboration in safety initiatives, engagement, and communication through joint targeted safety campaigns that help strengthen our messages and make them heard above the crunch of information impacting people every day.
Materials suppliers and construction contractors have a responsibility to their people and communities to maintain a relentless focus on road safety. We need to be proactive and innovative wherever possible, implementing new safety technologies in our heavy vehicles to alert, control or eliminate risks. Technologies like speed detection and limiting, lane detection, on board cameras, and fatigue and distraction detection technologies. Employees working on the ground in asphalt crews and traffic control are particularly exposed. Construction sites are very dynamic and even with well-planned traffic management, it is often late changes on site that weaken the separations for workers on the ground. Any change to traffic management requires a pause and reassessment of hazards and controls. We must continue to educate the community about heavy vehicles so that they understand their exposure as pedestrians and road users. Our drivers are supporting the NHVR and Monash University’s National Roads Safety Partnership Program to share their safety strategies with other HV operators and MARKcommunities.PIORKOWSKI,
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t Alex Fraser there’s nothing more important than keeping people safe. The sustainable construction materials leader has long led the way when it comes to the introduction of effective and innovative safety initiatives to protect the wellbeing of its employees, customers andSafetycommunity.GroupManager Lorenzo “Laurie” Marcon says that ‘Keeping People Safe’ has always been paramount; and it’s that safety Marcon.LorenzoSafetyFraser’sGM,
THE THREE-YEAR PLAN
“The planning process culminates at the annual Safety Summit where safety leaders come together to review our performance, challenge the norms, brainstorm improvements and craft our safety plans for the year ahead. Progress against the plans is then communicated to our teams through toolbox meetings over the next twelve months.”
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culture he’s most valued and nurtured throughout his time with the company.
“Alex Fraser has a relentless safety focus,” he says. “Our goal is to ensure that everyone we work with, and around, returns home safely every day. We invest in our employees, so that they are empowered to take action, to innovate and to speak up to keep themselves and others safe.”
Alex Fraser supports this consultation that starts with the rollout of an annual all staff safety survey.
“This has been achieved through training our employees on hazard identification and working closely with our site and department leaders.”
“We have a concrete commitment to building a strong and proactive safety culture. Our motto, ‘You See It You Own It’, was coined by our people. It is about empowering every single Alex Fraser employee to be a safety leader. When they see a hazard, our people take the action required to prevent incidents or injuries, report the hazard and contribute to mitigating safety improvements.” he says.
Marcon explains the plan is comprised of three key pillars, under which fall a
Marcon says Alex Fraser is on a ‘continuous journey of improvement’, working in consultation with employees to effectively plan and communicate strong safety practice.
ALEX FRASER HAS BUILT A FORMIDABLE SAFETY CULTURE THANKS TO THE COMMITMENT AND INNOVATION OF ITS PEOPLE. SAFETY GROUP MANAGER LORENZO MARCON AND TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS MANAGER, MARIO TENAGLIA, EXPLAIN.
Marcon says Alex Fraser people work together to actively plan safe work and foster a proactive safety culture.
“Our strong safety culture is a result of good people, good planning and good systems. Together, we have developed a three-year safety plan to guide our work. This safety plan is the outcome of our annual ‘Safety Summit’, a leadership workshop where we come together to develop a company-wide safety strategy and identify priority areas for improvement.”
number of key safety objectives for the broader business.
Marcon says the organisation-wide plan provides the foundations for a range of function and site-specific plans.
“Each business unit looks to our three-year plan to tailor their own annual plans, which are developed in direct consultation with theirMarconteams.”says
“All employees complete an online survey evaluating the Health and Safety performance of their department. These anonymous surveys are then used to shape our safety planning for the following year. It provides managers with a detailed picture of our peoples’ identified safety concerns and opportunities for improvement across the whole business.”
“Our safety pillars are Visible Leadership, Fundamental Risk Management and Simplified Systems. The strategic objectives beneath those pillars guide our daily work and our commitment to health and safety. It’s about constantly working to reduce exposure to harm and improving our work environment, through safety design.”
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Queensland teams are preparing to install the technology later this year, with other Hanson Australia and Alex Fraser tippers and tankers to follow.
Alex Fraser and Hanson Australia will soon implement Driver Fatigue and Distraction Technology throughout its entire fleet.
Alex Fraser’s Transport and Logistics Manager, Mario Tenaglia (third from the left) has led the installation of a range of innovative technologies across the company truck fleet to improve safety.
To maximise its roads safety controls, Alex Fraser’s transport and logistics team has installed a range of safety technologies throughout its entire fleet.
“This communication and collaboration is critical to making our workplace safer.”
Alex Fraser’s Safety Group Manager, Lorenzo Marcon is proud of the safety initiatives underway around the business, and the businesses’ constant commitment to
“What’simprovement.important is that we keep innovating. That means adopting new safety technologies and systems here at Alex Fraser, sharing our successes and learning from Hanson Australia too,” Marcon says.
“For any business operating heavy machinery, thorough and effective safety controls are critical,” he says.
IMPLEMENTING SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES
Transport and Logistics Manager, Mario Tenaglia says a constant focus on safety is essential to ensuring safety onsite and on the road for his team and the communities in which they operate.
“As part of the Hanson Group of Companies, we are driven to innovate and improve safety. We share a collaborative and continuous improvement approach to safety planning, leadership, advancement, training and support of our people. That’s the best way forward.”
“Using sensors, this system monitors drivers’ eye movements. If a driver is fatigued or distracted from the road in any way, it will immediately advise us so we can follow up,” Tenaglia says.
event of a driver experiencing a fatigue event (microsleep or drowsiness) or a distraction while driving.
“Transport is one of the largest teams at Alex Fraser, and we are responsible for managing some of the greatest risks in the business, especially those related to heavy vehicle movements.
“Some of these technologies include autonomous cruise control for our trucks, which includes speed limiting to 95km and a collision mitigation system – enabling the truck to automatically apply its brakes if it detects a potential collision – and lane departure warnings to the driver. Detectors to confirm that the ground is at a safe level for tipping have also been implemented. If the ground angle detected is greater than the defined tolerance, the system stops the body from being raised,” he says.
Alex Fraser and its parent company Hanson Australia have conducted early trials with a Driver Distraction and Fatigue Detection System, an innovative technology which alerts the driver and their managers in the
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“Micro sleeps are momentary sleep events that can occur in milliseconds and are beyond a driver’s awareness. The system could play an important role in supporting our fatigue management controls and ensuring that drivers are fit for work.”
“If we think about how we used to complete project management over a
He also points out that though the technology used to design projects has changed significantly, the methods and importance of planning, managing and tracking project designs has remained the“Technologysame. has changed, but the
InEight Design provides a project design management system which bridges these tasks with its assigned resource, making it easier to trace and manage the full designLancelotscope.says the increasing demand for project design software and for complex project delivery globally means many companies are looking to improve their project control processes.
INEIGHT SOLUTION ENGINEER JASON LANCELOT REFLECTS ON THE PAST AND PRESENT AND FORECASTS THE FUTURE OF DESIGN MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION.
Previously, there’s been a disconnect between this ‘deliverable’ task and the actual resource itself, explains Lancelot. This is due to the task usually sitting in a separate scheduling system, from which a manager can assign the task.
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same design management challenges still persist,” Lancelot says. “Two of the biggest challenges are resourcing and time. Project managers want to deliver projects faster and cheaper. Tracking this process is essential, especially when dealing with multiple parties, such as engineers, builders and architects.
A THROUGHJOURNEYDESIGN MANAGEMENT
InEight Design’s features help to support collaboration during the design management phase.
ith more than 30 years’ experience in design, Jason Lancelot has seen first-hand the effects of digital transformation and its impact on the construction industry.
As an InEight Solution Engineer, Lancelot says his own journey, from using technical drawings in his late teens, to Computer Aided Design in the 1990s, reflects the industry’s push to deliver projects faster and more accurately.
“With more collaboration comes moreThosedata.”involved in the design management process are typically tasked with assessing the planning, documentation and reporting that is required to support the delivery of any givenOnceproject.thisphase has been completed, each task is assigned as a ‘deliverable.’
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InEight is looking to make further improvements to its design solution, incorporating feedback from clients and the market to see how it can be further integrated.
that cash flow. So, it’s important to have information on your own progress, to prove that you’ve satisfied these deliverables, to then be able to claim payment from a client,” he says.
InEight Design has been configured to assist throughout the entire design phase. Lancelot says these phases are usually represented in 30, 60 and 90 percentage milestones. The design plan is sent for construction at the 100 per centLancelotmilestone.adds that tracking the design process has previously been considered a ‘black art,’ meaning that only those closely involved with the project planning would have access to updates. InEight Design provides the tools to open that
The program can also provide costbenefits in terms of efficiency, ensuring that project estimates are accurate, reducing the chances of incorrect or excess materials being ordered for works on-site. An important aspect for joint venture and construction partnership works, Lancelot says.
While easilyandmaking‘auditcandesignInEightusingDesign,managerscreateantrail’,reportingplanningaccessible.
“Weago.wouldn’t have known what to
“It depends on the size and value of the job, but the problem for a consultant is if they don’t get paid until the end of a project, it can be difficult to manage
THE FUTURE SOLUTION Capturing and mapping through InEight Design provides an environment where construction and management can work hand-in-hand. Lancelot explains that using such a solution would have been “alien” when he began his career 30 years
do with it!” he jokes. “Now modern technology has caught up, so project designers can benefit from accountability and transparency. It’s bringing teamwork back into the frame.”
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and construction team for a project can sometimes be separated. The design team knows the data which they need to collate, and the construction team knows the date they should be getting that information. The problem is, that if the design takes longer than expected, the construction team can only become fully aware of what’s happening when that date has been missed,” he says.
“With InEight, it’s all packed into one. Resource management, earned value management, progress tracking and predicted completion dates can all be accessed from one solution.”
“This can lead to delays to the beginning of construction, which delays everything else. That’s why transparency is key.”
“WITH INEIGHT, IT’S ALL PACKED INTO ONE. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT, PROGRESS TRACKING AND PREDICTED COMPLETION DATES CAN ALL BE ACCESSED FROM ONE SOLUTION.”
InEight Design can also help design teams get paid. Historically, contractors have been paid only upon the completion of a Withproject.some modern design consultants requiring payment during each of the design phases (30, 60, 90 and 100 per cent), tracking and auditing is paramount, Lancelot explains.
“It’s about having an audit trail, which is why we implemented that feature as part of InEight Design.”
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spreadsheet, it was hard to specify the deliverables, traceability and resource allocation to a certain design. That’s because we’d need to work across three different systems,” he says.
PROCESSING MILESTONES
ARRB’s original vehicle-mounted unit was bolted to the side, restricting its ability to read edge lines if they were too close to a curb or safety barrier.
lear line markings are critically important to the safety of Australian roads, but measuring and maintaining their performance can be a timeconsuming process.
“But there are intricacies involved in providing and maintaining high performance line marking that not everyone understands, such as different paint types, different paint thicknesses, reflective glass bead size and quality, and how these all contribute to one product outlasting another.”
This increase in available data opened up a world of possibilities for ARRB, but the
David Milling, Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) National Portfolio Leader for Safer Asset Performance, says the importance of clear line markings and their timely upkeep is often underestimated.
LINES,CLEARER SAFER ROADS
“It was also difficult to collect the centreline on a rural highway, because you’d have this unit hanging over the side with vehicles coming the other way,” Milling says.
The iLINE can record metre,pointsmarkinglinedataeveryatspeed.
“Line marking is the one consistent attribute of a road that is stipulated by a national standard,” he says.
This is where ARRB’s new iLINE comes in. The front-mounted device means no equipment protrudes from the side of the vehicle, one of several major safety benefits.
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The iLINE can measure both left and right lanes at the same time, as well as central pavement markings and RRPMs.
technology was not without its limitations.
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The iLINE is also capable of measuring both left and right lanes at the same time, as well as central pavement markings and raised reflective pavement markers (RRPM).
with some innovative products, and procured a vehicle-mounted retro reflectometer as part ofTraditionally,that.” line marking performance was measured with a handheld device at a few sample locations. This was costly, required lane closures, placed traffic controllers and staff on the road, and the resulting data set wasMillinglimited.says in some cases, due to the inconvenience of collecting with the handheld device, line marking condition was recorded based on visual observation, which is highly“Usually,inaccurate.you’dneed to get traffic control involved, close the lane, and use a hand-held meter to take readings,” he says. “And you might only pick up 12 points along a fivekilometre section. With vehicle-mounted technology, you can get one reading every metre.”
Variations in line marking and road surface type, lane width and the number and size of vehicles result in highly variable line marking performance across the Australian road network. Monitoring this performance over time is complex and time-consuming, which has lead to the wide data collection approach that ARRB champions.
“We started looking at line marking reflectivity performance with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads back in 2014, when they identified an issue with line marking not reflecting during wet weather,” Milling says. “We started doing some trials
THE AUSTRALIAN ROAD RESEARCH BOARD IS USING ITS CUTTING-EDGE ILINE TECHNOLOGY TO PROVIDE DATA ON THE CONDITION OF ROAD LINE MARKINGS.
Not only is the optimal day and night performance of line marking critical for drivers, but increasingly so for vehicles equipped with lane guidance technology – something that will only become more important for the inevitable driverless vehicle revolution.
Milling says the iLINE can operate at speeds up to 120 kilometres per hour, day or night – a huge benefit when mapping line marking condition on regional highways.
data can also be used in combination with road safety and weather data to prioritise remarking based on crash risk.
“If our data identifies that a road has a higher crash risk in wet conditions, the road authority can use that to evaluate the need for a special wet weather performance line marking product.
Of course, the tougher the paint, the more costly it is. But ARRB’s data set allows that paint to be deployed only where it’s needed.
Milling says road authorities will usually operate on a fixed cycle to schedule which roads are remarked and how often. Then, prioritised roads are often remarked along their entire length. With the data provided by the iLINE, plans can be more targeted, based on the needs of specific sections.
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“The ability to pick up data on the left and right-hand sides at the same time means we don’t have to do two passes, and it also means that we have a stronger data set,” Milling says. “Depending on the type of road, you will find that the left or right line deteriorates quicker than the other. So, we can measure and record the retro-reflectivity of that stretch based on whichever side is underperforming.”
“If they have the data at that high frequency, it allows them to say, ‘well, we might get another 12 months out of this one’, or ‘we might only need to remark 50 per cent of that one’,” he says. “The iLINE allows that much higher level of detail.”
ARRB has already put its iLINE fleet to the test and is still exploring the data’s potential uses for councils and road authorities. When combined with ARRB survey vehicles that collect other condition data such as the roughness, rutting, cracking and texture of roads, the end result is a comprehensive data set that can be used to build a detailed network performance plan.
This means funds can be allocated accordingly, and line marking budgets can be stretched further – on top of savings from reduced use of road closures and traffic
“There could be a section of road that connects an industrial area to a port, and the line marking might deteriorate quickly in that section,” Milling says. “We can collect evidence of that in the data, and the road authority can put a more durable and longer-lasting paint down. That way, they don’t have to remark it every 12 Millingmonths.”saysline marking performance
“That’s what the iLINE is all about. It’s just one example of how ARRB uses state-of-theart technology to help improve Australia’s road network. By gathering more data, we can help councils and road authorities make more informed decisions; and develop evidencebased, cost-effective programs to improve road safety.”
For more information, visit arrb.com.au/ iLINE or contact info@arrb.com.au
Millingmanagement.saysthereare often sections of a network that may require a different type of paint – whether due to the frequency or type of traffic they are subjected to.
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“We have used our iLINE vehicles to map the Queensland network, which is about 26,000 kilometres of sealed roads,” Milling says. “Based on that, we’ve developed an evidencebased remarking program, which allows them to identify which sections of which roads require line marking.”
“Previously, if you were setting up a traffic control site to take readings with a handheld reflectometer, you’d be able to set up 500 metres,” he says. “Now we can measure those 500 metres in about 20 seconds.”
As Sunny Ng, PNQ Operations Manager Production says, the Cairns-based material producer has now established itself as one of the leading building and construction material suppliers in the“We’veregion.been in operation for more than 28 years, servicing a region which is the same size as Victoria,” Ng says. “We
“Our professional relationship with Astec can be traced back to the mid 1990s,” Sheppard says. “At the time, we cast our net pretty wide to find an alternate paver that would meet our needs for works on the Edmonton and Gordonvale Project, as part of Stage Three of the Cairns Southern Access Corridor.
With the company’s asphalt fleet already consisting of four Astec machines,
As such, he says reliability – to minimise downtime and maximise output – is the key criteria that his team demands from every new machine. Last year, his team conducted a vetting process in the hope of replacing an out-dated asphalt paver.
As a result, PNQ added a new Astec RP190ex paver to their equipment line up.
PIONEER NORTH QUEENSLAND’S OPERATION IS FOCUSED ON INNOVATION AND RELIABILITY, WHICH IS WHY THE COMPANY’S ASPHALT DIVISION HAS ENTRUSTED ASTEC MACHINERY TO DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY RESULTS.
As a producer of concrete, aggregate, asphalt and sand products, PNQ’s material range has been tailored and tested for Australian conditions.
Sheppard says he was well aware of the distributor’s high-quality offerings.
According to Rod Sheppard, PNQ Business Development Manager Asphalt and Bitumen, the company’s asphalt and bitumen division makes up around 30 per cent of the business’ production.
“We needed a paver which would satisfy our requirements to deliver that project. So, we were generally looking for a 10-foot paver, which would give us the reliability and the throughput that we were after.”
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supply materials right up into the Cape and islands in the Torres Strait, so we cover the majority of the Cape York Peninsula region with our surfacing products.”
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The 21-tonne paver and screed combination is used by Pioneer North Queensland in larger infrastructure works.
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ioneer North Queensland (PNQ) has established long-term relationships throughout Far North Queensland’s construction sector.
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This feature gives the operator virtually unlimited choice of position at the flick of a switch, while always maintaining exceptional visibility when controlling the machine.
“Due to its power, we use the RP190ex for 90 per cent of our larger runs,” he says. “The client has also commented on the ride finish that our guys have been producing with the RP190ex paver. It’s supporting our goal of providing a quality outcome.”
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“We provide this service regardless of the experience,” Garry van den Beld, Astec National Account Manager says.
The RP190ex is a wheeled highway-class asphalt paver, featuring a heavy-duty frame and solid one-piece front axle for durability. It also uses a low noise, hydraulically driven cooling fan system, which is complemented by a two-fan “Clearview” fume extraction system.
This ensures operators can avoid the fumes and heat emitted by the asphalt mix. In addition, the seats and controls on the RP190ex hydraulically swing out beyond the sides of the machine for increased line of sight down the sides and back to the augers.
Garry van den Beld, Astec National Account Manager – Mobile Asphalt, says the 21-tonne paver and screed combination is suited for larger infrastructure works, due to its “tough” design.
“They provide the technical knowledge and are very supportive. We couldn’t recommend them more highly.”
“THE RP190EX HAS AN EXTREMELY STRONG AND ROBUST STEEL FRAME, COMPLETELY FABRICATED AND WELDED IN-HOUSE BY ASTEC. THIS GIVES US TOTAL CONTROL OVER THE DESIGN AND QUALITY OF THE BUILD.”
HIGHWAY PAVING TECHNOLOGY
The RP190ex’s front hopper has a 13.8 tonne capacity which is designed to help prevent spillages and cold spots, thus reducing the risk of material segregation, and therefore improving the overall flow of material to the screed.
“The RP190ex has an extremely strong and robust steel frame, completely fabricated and welded in-house by Astec. This gives us total control over the design and quality of the build. We also use durable hydraulics from leading industry brands because we understand how important reliability is when working on projects in remote areas,” heAssays.van den Beld adds, the RP190ex also features Astec’s “signature” Cummins engine range.
One big factor which has impressed Ng is Astec’s constant support. He says the initial
PNQ have also been supported by Astec’s spare parts service, which Ng says is essential for a company that utilises its own in-house mechanics.
design, instead of the traditional four cylinders. This provides higher torque, while also being very fuel efficient,” he says. “We run Cummins engines throughout all ourSheppardproducts.”says his team at PNQ have been impressed with the performance of the Cummins engine during works on the Edmonton and Gordonvale Project.
integration for his team with the paver was seamless thanks to Astec’s trainee program. The usual three-day program is provided free of charge with any new machine purchase and has been developed to inform operators of all experience levels. Included in the training are the daily and routine maintenance requirements to keep the machine in a factory condition to maximise the paver’s uptime.
“The Cummins engine is a six-cylinder
ASTEC’S SUPPORT
The RP190ex can also support a range of screed options, however the crew’s ‘best in class’ screed choice is the Astec/ Carlson EZIV-10 which is widely used throughout Australia.
“Astec have parts which are readily available in Australia. They have the ability to ship parts overnight, which is really impressive,” he says.
“If they require more training, we’ll provide that as well. We don’t want to give someone a machine that they’re unfamiliar with. We want them to optimise their experience with the machine, while also reducing the chances of accidents.”
The Liebherr T36-7s telehandler features a seven-metre lift height and 3.6 tonne lift capacity.
fleet at its Wagga Wagga site. The same farm where the business began still plays an important role in its ongoing research and development, and the T36-7s has quickly proven itself a valuable and versatileTurnbull,addition.nowFlipscreen’s Chief Executive Officer, says his positive relationship with Liebherr started years earlier.
lipscreen is a business built on a passion for innovation, problem solving, and a genuine desire to support the industries it serves.
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Now a globally renowned machinery manufacturer, Liebherr has developed a reputation for durability, performance andFlipscreenefficiency.recently added a T36-7s telehandler to the already sizable Liebherr
The business has since grown its presence world-wide, with distribution networks in
the United States, Canada, and Europe.
It was in Turnbull’s initial Flipscreen tests that he and his team discovered one important way Liebherr’s machines stood out: the performance of their hydraulics.
With the belief he had a game-changing product on his hands, he started the Flipscreen business in 2002, the start of what would become a global success story.
ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE SITS DOWN WITH SAM TURNBULL, FLIPSCREEN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TO LEARN HOW LIEBHERR PRODUCTS HAVE HELPED HIS BUSINESS SUCCEED.
The Liebherr story began more than 70 years ago when Hans Liebherr developed the first mobile tower crane. With its portability and simple on-site setup, the game-changing machine laid the cornerstone for the Liebherr business and set the standard for decades of breakthrough innovations.
THE LIEBHERR FACTOR
“The combination of our product and Liebherr’s just worked beautifully,” Turnbull says. “Liebherr’s hydraulics just knocked it out of the park. That’s when we realised –
In the mid-90s on a farm in Wagga Wagga, Sam Turnbull invented the Flipscreen – a multipurpose screening attachment with a multitude of uses, from construction, demolition, and landscaping, to mining, waste management and even military applications.
PARTNERS IN INNOVATION
The performance of Liebherr’s hydraulics inspired Turnbull to develop the Smart Valve, a product that changed the Flipscreen business.
A TOUGH ALL-ROUNDER
“With the way Liebherr have been to deal with to date, I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to look to them again in the future.”
“That’s another part of the reason we chose Liebherr. They started off as a crane company, so we can trust that when we pick something up and suspend it, it’s going to be safe,” he says.
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Turnbull says the machine’s reliability and versatility has continued to save the Flipscreen team time and money.
“Our customers were just wrapped. It really changed our business.”
“I can use it as a loader, to stack hay, or as a digger. I could dig a dam with it if I wanted to – you can really use it for anything,” heTurnbullsays. says Liebherr’s reputation for durability and toughness is also a big selling“Telehandlerspoint. can be considered as a hybrid of mini-cranes and forklifts. One of its main purposes for us is to lift and place massive components of our new 30 cubic metre WL3000 Flipscreen, which is a pretty big unit,” he says.
With its comfortable and spacious cab, excellent all-around view, and ergonomic controls, Turnbull says the Liebherr telehandler has also been a big hit with his“Theyoperators.loveit.
The Liebherr T36-7s telehandler features a range of features that make it a compelling option for a huge range of applications. Its seven-metre lift height and 3.6 tonne lift capacity make it a versatile workhorse, while low fuel consumption and easy maintenance keep operating costs down.
Additionally, the interaction of the triedand-tested drive components with the diesel engine and hydraulic system reduces fuel consumption at maximum performance.
“They’reagain.always very pleasant and very helpful. If there ever is any trouble with a machine, they bend over backwards to get it sorted,” he says.
We’ve got a bunch of older machines on site, and the operator in the brand new Liebherr is the envy of all the
“I CAN USE IT AS A LOADER, TO STACK HAY, OR AS A DIGGER. I COULD DIG A DAM WITH IT IF I WANTED TO – YOU CAN REALLY USE IT FOR ANYTHING.”
Turnbull says these experiences have stuck with him, and played a major part in Flipscreen’s decision to purchase the T36-7s, as well as many other Liebherr machines.
The Smart Valve is a device that allows for any hydraulic flow and pressure without modification of the carrier, something Turnbull says took Flipscreen to another level.
they really know what they’re doing.”
“It really just runs perfectly. I’m always interested in a balanced approach to these things, but I can’t really think of any negatives. It just works and does whatever youTurnbullask.” says as his business continues to grow, the addition of a large loader or excavator to its local fleet could be on the cards – which may mean Flipscreen’s Liebherr collection could soon grow
For more information, please visit: www.liebherr.com.au
The Liebherr T36-7s telehandler features a spacious cab with all-around visibility for operators.
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This was part of the inspiration for the Smart Valve, which Turnbull and his engineering team developed in 2012.
Liebherr’s drive concept is designed for high performance and excellent manoeuvrability, while the intelligent electronic controller for the hydrostatic travel drive guarantees maximum tractive force in every work situation.
other guys right now.
The 525-60 features a 2500-kilogram lift capacity with the boom retracted, and 1750-kilogram capacity at full height. It’s also capable of lifting 800-kilogram loads at 3.5-metre forward reach.
JCB’S 525-60 INDUSTRIAL TELEHANDLER OFFERS POWER, VERSATILITY, AND EASE OF OPERATION IN A COMPACT PACKAGE.
Its six-metre lift height makes the machine ideal for safely lifting and placing heavy loads, such as bricks, onto a two storey building.
The cab-mounted front and rear lights ensure visibility is also maintained in low-light conditions. This can be further enhanced with the optional boom mounted work lights, which allow for safe loading at height when it’s dark.
“Its tight turning circle enables the 52560 IND to manoeuvre easily and safely on busy work sites.”
“The 525-60 IND is one of the new ‘Hi-Viz’ models. The combination of its large roof screen and windows, low bonnet and high seating position provides all round visibility.”
This is also aided by the telehandler’s low boom pivot point and slim outer boom, which provide good visibility to both front and rear right-hand side wheels.
The machine is four-wheel drive as standard, providing excellent traction and performance in soft, muddy conditions. It also features three selectable steering modes: two-wheel steer for on-road driving, four-wheel steer for manoeuvrability in tight spaces, and crab
steer for edging the machine toward or away from walls and buildings.
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“The 525-60 IND also features JCB’s patented ‘Adaptive Load Control’, which automatically slows aggravated load movements when the telehandler is approaching its load limits,” Sealey says. “This helps prevent the unit from overturning forwards during the handling of heavy loads.”
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A JCB Diesel by Kohler engine delivers a balance of performance and fuel efficiency, without the need for Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) or AdBlue afterAccordingtreatment.toSealey, safety and security features are both areas where JCB continues to innovate and push the“Allindustry.telehandlers sold in Australia should now comply with the latest Australian Standards. JCB is committed to bringing these new safety standards to the
he JCB 525-60 Industrial Telehandler may be the smallest of the company’s telehandler family, but it’s a unit that punches well above itsGregweight.Sealey, National Materials Handling Manager at JCB CEA, says the 525-60 IND carries on the company’s legacy of innovation and versatility.
Australian market,” Sealey says.
“It’s ideal for a range of environments and applications – particularly where space is limited, both width and height-wise,” Sealey says. “It’s also easy to transport from one location to another.
for our products is their resale value. Second-hand JCB telehandlers consistently command high prices, which further boosts their return-on-investment.”
“As for operation, JCB Telehandlers are renowned for their comfort, ease of use, and serviceability,” Sealey says. “The 52560 IND is certainly no exception.”
The 525-60 IND is equipped with all-new instruments, a high-resolution TFT screen, and intuitively laid-out control switches, which are backlit to aid operation at night.
The 525-60 IND’s cab is also ROPS (Rollover Protection System) and FOPS (Falling Objects Protection System) certified, providing protection and peace of-mind for the operator.
Sealey says the telehandler features a wide access door, which makes getting in and out of the large, spacious cab easy.
“At JCB, we pride ourselves on being proactive with customer feedback. We’re always looking for ways to make machines more productive and easier to use, and that’s what our customers have grown to expect.”
“Another unique selling point
Sealey says JCB’s desire to innovate and improve on its designs has helped develop a good reputation with its customers.
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“THE 525-60 IND IS ONE OF THE NEW ‘HI-VIZ’ MODELS. THE COMBINATION OF ITS LARGE ROOF SCREEN AND WINDOWS, LOW BONNET AND HIGH SEATING POSITION PROVIDES ALL-ROUND VISIBILITY.”
The 525-60 IND is ideal for a range of environmentsapplications.and
For security, the 525-60 IND is compatible with JCB’s LiveLink telematic GPS tracking, which provides real-time location data; and geofencing alerts help to ensure the machine is only being used in designated areas.
Durability is ensured through JCB’s testing program, which includes prolonged high stress loading on the one-piece fully welded chassis and the telescopic boom, as well as thousands of cycles of transmission use. Long-term corrosion protection is aided on the 525-60 IND, with all JCB cabs dipped in electrophoretic alloy before painting.
“When the 525-60 IND launched in 2015, it was an instant sales success,” he says. “It has maintained this strong performance as well, with market share in line with the larger JCB telehandlers.
“All the controls are very intuitive too,” he says. “The 525-60 IND feels very smooth and natural to operate.”
“Additionally, all service points are at ground level, so no climbing is required for daily checks, meaning they are more likely to be done regularly,” Sealey says.
The 525-60’s wide door provides easy access in and out of the cab.
A six-metre lift height enables the safe lifting and placing of heavy loads onto a two-storey building.
KOBELCO’S SK380SRLC EXCAVATOR IS HELPING PWG INFRASTRUCTURE MAXIMISE PRODUCTIVITY ON BUILT-UP URBAN WORKSITES.
Joe Cooney, Founder of Mayvan Civil and now Operations Manager at PWG Infrastructure, says his company has developed an excellent relationship with Kobelco, and has been very pleased with the performance and reliability of the machines.
To this end, the company recently added a new Kobelco SK380SRLC, a Japanesemade 37 tonne short-radius excavator, to its growing fleet.
Kobelco’s SK380SRLC is the heaviest shortradius excavator on the market, designed to maximise power and efficiency in small spaces.
The SK380SRLC is a limited tailswing
The team at PWG Infrastructure makes it their business to buy the right machinery for the job, and optimise those machines for“Weefficiency.takequite a bit of pride in always looking for better ways of doing things, which is why we’ve gone for reduced radius machines,” Cooney says.
ew South Wales-based PWG Infrastructure is a utility construction company which specialises in the construction of assets for Sydney Water.
PWG Infrastructure specialises in the construction of assets for Sydney Water.
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in May, and we’ve got 35-tonne and 23-tonne Kobelco excavators too,” he says.
The company in its current form came into being earlier this year when PWG merged with Mayvan Civil, following an extended period of collaboration. PWG Infrastructure now harnesses the strengths and expertise of both to close the loop between tendering, project management, and onsite execution.
BIG POWER FOR SMALL SPACES
Theirs is a team serious about their reputation for safety, quality, and reliability, and expect the same from the machinery that they depend on.
A robust powertrain delivers a drawbar force of 314 kilonewtons while its high hydraulic pressure and balanced chassis layout provides a 12,390-kilogram lift capacity at a six metre reach.
“We took delivery of the 37-tonne machine
Kobelco’s SK380SRLC is the heaviest short-radius excavator on the market.
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Its refined hydraulic system and drivetrain is powered by an efficient 7684cc Hino turbocharged liquid cooled diesel engine, which ensures businesses are future-proofed for emissions reduction.
Cooney says PWG Infrastructure is entertaining the purchase of a second Kobelco SK380SRLC, given the excellent performance and flexibility of their first.
“I drove the SK380SRLC myself for a few hours recently, and for a limited tailswing machine, even without a blade attached, it’s extremely stable and well balanced.
“With the Kobelco, you can drive as fast as you need in ECO mode. You can do the day to day works, whether it’s craning pipes or trenching. Then, if you really need it, you can put it into power mode if you need to do some heavier lifting.”
Challenges the team regularly encounter include restricted working hours, narrow construction corridors, and deep excavations. The company is regularly required to liaise with multiple stakeholders, including local businesses, utility providers, and other contractors; and is regularly working around pedestrian and traffic management.
The team has also been impressed by
The SK380SRLC is a limited tailswing excavator, meaning only a small portion of the machine’s rear end extends beyond the tracks.
the machine’s fuel efficiency, as well as its performance when operating in ECO mode.
“We’ve found that when things don’t go to plan, that’s often when suppliers show their true colours,” Cooney laughs. “But we’ve had really good service from Kobelco, so we’re very keen to keep dealing with them into the future.”
These factors mean efficiency, productivity, and a high degree of care is always paramount.
“At PWG, we value suppliers who can provide excellent customer service. Plus, it’s always great to have one point of contact who can look after everything for us,” he says.
compromise on lifting capacity,” Cooney says.
“We need our machines to be fast and powerful, but they also need to be smooth for when we’re craning in pipes,” he says. “The Kobelco SK380SRLC has been ticking all the boxes for us so far.”
excavator, meaning only a small portion of the machine’s compact rear end extends beyond the tracks – ideal for operation in tight, built‑upDeliveringareas.on big jobs in tight spaces is something PWG Infrastructure knows a thing or two about. As Sydney Water asset specialists, the business is regularly engaged with challenging projects on busy sites.
“Given so much of our work is in built up urban areas, the limited swing on the Kobelco machines is a big advantage – but it doesn’t
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“It’s also very fast and powerful for a new machine. With other brands we’ve tried, sometimes machines can feel underpowered for the first six months until they’re broken in. But with the Kobelco, it had the right speed and power off the bat – we’ve been reallyCooneyimpressed.”saysthe smooth hydraulic performance of Kobelco’s excavators is another big selling point, particularly in PWG Infrastructure’s line of work.
“We were a migrant family and arrived in Australia with $1200 and the clothes on our backs. Dad was determined to make a go of
Avopiling purchased new Kobelco cranes to support its delivery of foundation and piling works nation-wide.
A SIMPLE SOLUTION FOR COMPLEX PROJECTS
the opportunity and he went about what he knows best and that is construction,” he“Oursays.mum, Jackie, worked in the business from early on, managing the administration side of things as well as us three young boys. Through hard work, determination, and some good fortune, we’ve managed to build the Avopiling business into what you see“Backtoday.in 1989, dad purchased his first crane, which was a 35 tonne Hitachi KH 125. He went to an auction expecting to pay
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AVOPILING HAS RECEIVED THE DELIVERY OF THE FIRST TWO OF SIX KOBELCO LATTICE BOOM HYDRAULIC CRAWLERS FROM TRT AUSTRALIA. AVOPILING’S GENERAL MANAGER DAVID TEVANIAN EXPLAINS HOW THE NEW CRANES WILL FIT INTO THE COMPANY’S EXISTING FLEET.
sing more than 48 years’ experience in piling and ground engineering, Avo Tevanian set out to establish a foundation specialist provider for some of Australia’s largest projects.
$120,000 and came away paying double. This crane was the start of his commitment to the construction sector. He then purchased a couple of mechanical cranes, a P&H and an NCK. After this we started to move towards the hydraulic lattice boomToday,crawlers.”Avopiling has expanded its operations into Brisbane, Sydney, and Perth, and recently opened a branch in Victoria. As David Tevanian explains, he moved into the business shortly after finishing school, completing a trade certificate in carpentry
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Which is why in 1989, Avo Tevanian founded Avopiling. Avo’s son David Tevanian says his family’s humble beginnings set the groundwork for Avopiling’s operation in the modern era.
A Kobelco CKE 1350G-2 was also purchased, which features a lifting capacity of 150 tonnes and a boom length of 76.2 metres and two Kobelco CKE2500G-2s, featuring a lifting capacity of 250 tonnes and boom length of 91.4
“The fleet includes everything from a 11-tonne piling rig up to a 180-tonne piling rig. We operate and internally maintain our modern fleet. When we have visitors from some of our major suppliers, they are quite amazed at the set-up of our workshop facility in Wollongong, New South Wales. We also have fabrication capabilities for the piling aspect of our business.”
“They are engineered to last. They are manufactured from the highest quality steel, so they are extremely rugged, and, in our experience, you only have to service
them to the OEM requirements and replace the occasional part. Their performance is outstanding, they’re reliable and our operators love them,” he says.
“It wasn’t long before I was running major projects and I spent the next 20 years working on site. During the last 10 years, I have continued to run major projects, and I have also had the National Operations Role.
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David Tevanian says Avopiling has had plenty of experience with the Kobelco brand, a deciding factor in the purchase of the new cranes.
“In 2021 I took over the General Manager position and my brother, Masis, who has also worked in the business since 1998, took over the role of National Operations Manager,” he says.
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“Some time ago, we bought a Kobelco CKE800-1F into the fleet and added a CKE900G. We really like the quality of the Kobelco brand. The cranes are based on traditional Japanese values, such as high-quality engineering and manufacturing qualities.
“We’ve worked on several large infrastructure projects which include the construction of massive diaphragm walls. A few years ago, we were working on lift plans for diaphragm wall cages which were weighing up to five tonnes. We’re now working on more complex arrangements that include topping and tailing operations.
“With recent projects, the cages are getting longer and larger, weighing between 32 to 40 tonnes. We’ll be working with 50 tonne cages on future projects. So, the panels are getting deeper, and the cages are getting heavier. Our clients are also asking us to stay under the 75 per cent of the lifting capacity of the crane and, if we don’t stay under this percentage, the lift studies will be increasingly scrutinised.
“We have over 170 plus employees, including a few contractors, and we operate a large fleet of piling equipment,” says David Tevanian.
lifting capacity of 110 tonnes and a boom length of 70.1 metres.
Masis and David Tevanian, pictured at Kobelco’s factory in Japan.
“This isn’t a problem, but as a business we decided to have a few more safety factors in play and having extra capacity in the crane was one of the factors, especially when you are working with heavy lift projects,” he says.
“One of the CKE2500G-2 will be working on the major infrastructure projects in
“WE REALLY LIKE THE QUALITY OF THE KOBELCO BRAND. THE CRANES ARE BASED ON TRADITIONAL JAPANESE VALUES, SUCH AS HIGH-QUALITY ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING QUALITIES.”
and civil engineering studies while working full“Dadtime.gave me a mobile phone, notepad and a pen and told me there were a couple of jobs he wanted me to supervise. While working in the business at 18, most of my co-workers were well and truly twice my age, with more than 20 to 30 years’ experience in the industry.
Tevanian says the move to hydraulic crawlers has been “task specific”, due to recent projects featuring low headroom.
Avopiling decided to purchase the cranes for the North-East Link project, as well as other works in Sydney.
As a result, 80 per cent of Avopiling’s current work is on government-funded infrastructure, with the other 20 per cent spent working with the larger builders, outside of the civil infrastructure realm.
“Themetres.CKE900G-2 was purchased for Western Australian works and a second CKE900G-2, which is already in our fleet, will be used for those works,” Tevanian says.
“The other factor for ordering so many cranes is the volume of new work we’ve secured. This includes a significant amount of work on Melbourne’s North-East Link project. These works will go for two-anda-half to three years and include another massive diaphragm wall package involving heavy lifts,” he says.
From day one, Avopiling has targeted infrastructure projects. David Tevanian says his father always saw the opportunity, as well as the security, in working on government projects.
These include a Kobelco CKE900G-2, a 100-tonne capacity crane with a maximum boom length of 61 metres, and two Kobelco CKE 1100G-2s cranes, featuring a
It will also widen and upgrade the Eastern Freeway, providing Melbourne with a complete orbital road connection for the first time, increasing the capacity on the Eastern Freeway. The project will also improve access and reduce travel times for both freight and commuter traffic and will take trucks off local streets.
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Kobelco components being prepared for Avopiling.
“I love this aspect of the business,” he says. “I don’t have the time now, but I do keep a keen eye on what’s happening and being planned. The engineering in some of these projects makes the job so“Whenworthwhile.”youplan a complex dual crane heavy lift and watch it be executed exactly as you had planned and engineered, it’s a brilliant feeling. It makes the hours of work behind the scenes, which nobody sees, so worthwhile and I know it provides our team with a sense of fulfilment.”
Crane Sales & Pacific Islands Manager on the order and delivery of the cranes, with the duo already having an existing professional relationship.
New South Wales. The second CKE2500G-2 along with the CKE1350G-2 and the two CKE1100G-2s, are headed to Victoria for the North-East Link project.,” he says.
Both the CKE900G-2 and CKE1350G-2 have been delivered and commissioned for immediate works. The CKE1350G-2 and the second CKE1100G-2 were delivered to Avopiling’s Wollongong workshop for commissioning mid-July, before being sent for works on the M6 extension project inTheSydney.estimated $2.6 billion M6 extension will provide a new motorway connection between the New M5 motorway at Arncliffe and President Avenue at Kogarah, in Sydney’s south-east. The project includes twin four-kilometre tunnels linking the new M5 motorway at Arncliffe to Kogarah and ramps between the main motorway tunnel and the surface intersection at PresidentTevanianAvenue.hasbeen involved in the engineering aspects of the work and used to be responsible for all of the lift studies.
“Troy and his team have been totally professional throughout the process. The negotiations were robust, but I would like to think the outcomes for both TRT and Avopiling have been positive.”
Tevanian says the delivery process has been straightforward, thanks to clear communication between both organisations.
Avopiling has recently purchased 10 cranes in total, with the North- East Link project alone requiring four MC series cranes from Bauer to run the cutters and grabs.
Tevanian worked with Troy Hand, TRT’s
Avopiling’s new addition, the CKE 1100-G2 Kobelco crane.
THE TRT WAY
To support its customers and reduce crane downtime, the team at TRT is focused on delivering crane, heavy machinery, truck crane, and heavy transport trailer parts at competitive prices. TRT stocks a large range of genuine and OEM parts across most crane and equipment classes, makes, and models. The company also operates an extensive crane parts supply network throughout Australia to ensure even the most obscure crane parts can be located.
“I’ve known Troy for some time, and I’m delighted to see him move from the service and maintenance of Kobelco’s, to the sales and management side of the business,” he says. “He understands the Kobelco product from a technical perspective. He also understands what we’ll be doing with the cranes, so he’s able to make recommendations in terms of the models and their capabilities.
The North-East Link project will construct a new motorway between the M80 Ring Road at Greensborough and the Eastern Freeway at Bulleen Road.
“I know TRT had not received an order for six Kobelco cranes in the one deal before, it doesn’t happen every day, but we were happy to provide security around the order. We understood it was going to mean a big commitment from TRT,” Tevanian says. TRT has serviced, supplied parts and provided advice to the crane industry for more than 50 hears. The crane OEM trained service and support team at TRT is recognised for its expertise in crane service and repairs, including inspections, rebuilds and maintenance programs.
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Carlos Rial, CEO of AfPA says the trial would help to increase the use of sustainable products in construction.
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Conducted by AfPA and Fulton Hogan with CoGC (City of Gold Coast), the project consisted of manufacturing and laying AC14 H mix and three test sections with 40 per cent RAP and three different rejuvenators. The trial took place on the Hymix Road in the Gold Coast, which sees a traffic makeup of approximately 90 per cent heavy vehicles.
Ravi Rajagopalan, General Manager, Sripath Asia-Pac, supplier of ReLIXER, says Sripath greatly appreciated the opportunity to showcase its ReLIXER rejuvenator at the AfPA high-RAP
While trialling three different rejuvenators with 40 per cent RAP in the mixes, the trial also sought to evaluate the use of A15E, a polymer modified binder, in the asphalt mixes containing high RAP content.
“We firmly believe that effective change comes through innovative and foundational adjustments,” Twine says. “Projects such as these, and indeed our adoption of SF4A, keep
The use of a higher percentage of RAP content (40 per cent) is possible through the use of rejuvenators, which are proven to effectively ‘reverse’ the ageing of the oxidised RAP binder, creating a functional and sustainable surfacing.
“ReLIXERtrial.rapidly penetrates RAP particles, rejuvenates the aged binder and delivers excellent roadway performance and durability. A blend of green bio-based oils, it helps lower carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions. In High-RAP Mixes, it helps reduce the need for virgin bitumen and lowers the overall cost of the mix. ReLIXER has been tested, vetted and adopted by experts from around the world, now also in Australia,” Rajagopalan says.
The High RAP mix project started in October 2021 with a conversation between Fulton Hogan and Anna D’Angelo, AfPA’s Executive Director Technology and Leadership. Extensive planning ensued over the next seven months, which included approaching the CoGC to assist the project team with selecting a suitable trial site. After a series of discussions, site inspections and investigations, a detailed proposal was developed by the Fulton Hogan team for the rehabilitation of Hymix Road.
The original pavement design consisted of a lightly modified granular overlay with a chip seal and Fulton Hogan’s proposal included five costed options of a full depth asphalt pavement, with a recommendation for CoGC to accept the fifth suggestion. Specifically, the scope of work included: profiling 100 mm off the existing pavement, placement of Tensar ARG geogrid, 617 tonnes of EME2 high modulus asphalt and four sections of AC14(A15E) with the three rejuvenators and one reference section with only A15E binder.
AFPA PAVES THE WAY TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY
“We always welcome the opportunity to partner with organisations and councils who share our interest in creating a more sustainable industry and better-functioning roads. The CoGC is to be commended for their commitment to lead the way for other councils to be and think more sustainably for theirAltoncommunities.”Twine,Director Transport and Infrastructure of CoGC says the city were pleased to partner with associations such as AfPA to deliver sustainability outcomes
our city at the forefront of environmentallyfriendly infrastructure.”
TCL Hofmann supplied VIATOP plus RC for the trial, which is produced by J.Rettenmaier & Sohne (JRS) of Germany, which is the home of many innovations in the Asphalt Industry. VIATOP plus RC, containing a sustainably effective rejuvenator, is presented as a pellet for ease of control and addition to the asphalt mixer and does not utilise vegetable oils as are commonly used as RAP rejuvenators and is measured to have a significant effect on the heavily oxidised portions of RAP.
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THE AUSTRALIAN FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION HAS PARTNERED WITH FULTON HOGAN TO LAUNCH A NEW PROJECT WITH THE CITY OF GOLD COAST, AIMED AT INCREASING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THEIR ROAD NETWORK THROUGH THE UPTAKE OF RECLAIMED ASPHALT PAVEMENT.
The CoGC also collaborated earlier this year with AfPA, trialling the use of AfPA’s Sustainability Framework scorecard for Asphalt (SF4A) in a recent asphalt tender, putting the local government in pole position to implement this leading innovation.
The third supplier, Ingevity, supplied Evoflex, which is derived from forestry products, providing an environmentally friendly, nontoxic solution to increasing the amount of RAP incorporated into mixes. Evoflex accomplishes this by effectively solubilising the bitumen in recycled materials, increasing the blending of the virgin and the oxidised binders. Mixes with high amounts of recycled content made with Evoflex have improved coating and workability with a wide variety of paving materials.
he project enables a higher content of RAP (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement) to be used in road surfacing, supporting the conservation of natural resources and reductions in energy consumption, helping the industry meet 2030 and 2050 emissions reduction targets.
“This is a fantastic project, one with the capability to affect the sustainability and operation of the whole industry. However, this means that we must adopt a whole of industry approach to be successful,” Rial says.
The trial represents a way to reduce the carbon footprint of road construction and can provide guidance to other local governments and State Road Authorities in the delivery of sustainable infrastructure.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT ROLE AND WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE?
HOW HAS BEING A MEMBER OF AFPA BENEFITTED YOU IN THE INDUSTRY?
Glenn Winter
Apart from the impacts of COVID-19, one other big change for our industry is obviously more and more compliance as time goes on. Also being able to support our own workforce with flexible working conditions, giving our people the ability to work from home part time.
Our biggest achievement would have to be our growth. When we started out about 10 years ago, we had 30 employees and in regards to our fleet, we had around 15 to 20 vehicles. We now run the business with approximately 200 staff and around 100 vehicles.
WHAT DO YOU THINK IS MOST INTERESTING ABOUT THE ROAD CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY?
It’s allowed us to get in closer contact with our clients, while opening the door to quality expertise within the industry.
“ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING ASPECTS IS THE UNIQUE FEATURES OF AUSTRALIA’S ROAD NETWORK. WE HAVE A GREAT ABILITY AS A SMALLER NATION AND POPULATION TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN OUR REGIONAL AND METROPOLITAN ROADS.”
We’re aiming to move into other regions. In particular we hope to expand to northern New South Wales, with most of our business currently in southeast Queensland. We’ve already started that process as we’re already doing some work in northern New South Wales now, so it’s a continual growth process.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU/YOUR COMPANY BEEN AN AFPA MEMBER AND WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BECOME ONE?
I’m the Co-owner and Managing Director of Traffic Control Innovations, so I’m tasked with making immediate decisions for the business.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE FUTURE?
HOW DID YOU START YOUR CAREER IN THE ROAD CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY?
We’ve been an AfPA member for 12 months. A lot of our clients are AfPA members and the main reason we joined was to get to get an insight on how the flexible pavement industry works. We also found AfPA’s depth of expertise in the industry to be really impressive, it’s probably one of the best associations I’ve been involved in.
One of the most interesting aspects is the unique features of Australia’s road network. We have a great ability as a smaller nation and population to continually improve and maintain our regional and metropolitan roads. You can travel far and wide across the country on high-quality sealed roads.
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GLENN WINTER, MANAGING DIRECTOR TRAFFIC CONTROL INNOVATIONS, SHARES SOME INSIGHTS FROM HIS EXPERIENCE IN THE PAVEMENT INDUSTRY WITH ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE.
WHAT IS A RECENT CHANGE YOU HAVE SEEN IN THE INDUSTRY AND HOW ARE YOU/THE COMPANY PREPARED FOR THAT?
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY?
I worked for Shell for about 15 years. About 12 years ago, I decided to move on and go and do my own thing. And that was when the traffic management industry had gone through some major changes in terms of company ownership. The level of required company compliance meant it was a good opportunity for someone with my background to purchase an existing b usiness.
AUSTRALIAN FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION NSW/ National Industry Awards Gala Dinner 2022 2022 State Industry Awards Sponsors All state winners from 2021 & 2022 are automatically nominated for judging at the national awards . www.afpa.asn.au/events/ Proud Dinner Sponsor
As part of Transport for New Wales’ Station,
National Precast Master Precaster The Reinforced Earth Company has supplied 810 panels for the new bridge over the rail line at Marshall. The panels are in a Class Two finish, incorporating designs by the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) and their rich earthy colour reflects the soils which form part of the region.
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As a part of the Monash Freeway Upgrade, the new Police Road ramp in the Melbourne south-east suburb of Mulgrave is already effectively controlling the flow of traffic onto the Monash Freeway. Panels siding the ramp have been supplied by Master Precaster, The Reinforced Earth Company. The ramp is already making it safer and easier to join the Monash Freeway and EastLink by improving outbound connections at Police Road. Over 540 precast facing panels for the mechanically stabilised earth structure were manufactured and delivered with a Class Two finish.
Pymble Station. PRECAST MEMBER SNAPSHOT
Police Road to Monash Freeway.
PROJECT: Barwon Heads Road upgrade LOCATION: Barwon Heads, VIC MASTER PRECASTER: The Reinforced Earth Company Australia PROJECT: Entry ramp from Police Road to Monash Freeway LOCATION: Mulgrave, VIC MASTER PRECASTER: The Reinforced Earth Company Australia PROJECT: Pymble Station Lift Shafts LOCATION: Pymble, NSW MASTER PRECASTER: Waeger Constructions PROJECT: Mitchell Freeway Extension LOCATION: Perth, WA MASTER PRECASTER: PERMAcast NATIONAL
Barwon Heads Road upgrade.
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG, NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST CONSTRUCTION TRADE SHOW RUNNING MARCH 14-18, 2023 IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA, HAS ANNOUNCED TWO MAJOR NEW ADDITIONS TO THE SHOW AT ITS EXHIBITOR MEETING IN CHICAGO ON AUGUST 17.
EVENTS
Steve Sandherr, CEO, AGC of America says the awards will recognise innovative companies and products which are helping to advance the construction industry.
“We are excited to recognise the innovative construction products that are taking the industry to the next level,” Wuesthoff says. “Exhibitors, large and small, have an opportunity to be recognised for driving ideas and developing products or services to advance the industry. This is an exciting addition to CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE and we strongly encourage exhibitors toTheenter.”judging will take place by a diverse panel of Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) members. Ten finalists identified by the AGC panel will receive recognition within their booth space. On-site at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE, show attendees will have the opportunity to visit the 10 finalists’ booths and vote for their favourite Next Level product or service in the Contractors’ Choice Award.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY, INTRODUCING NEW AWARD PROGRAM
help us achieve the scale necessary to drive meaningful impact in the places that need it Danamost.”Wuesthoff, CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show Director, says the opportunity reflects the shows purpose, of finding solutions to“Morechallenges.andmore, our attendees and exhibitors are challenged to think of the greater good in their business practices. Teaming with an organisation like The Arbor Day Foundation provides an opportunity to not only impact the CONEXPO-CON/ AGG & IFPE led reforestation project, but it also provides another connection for our exhibitors and attendees to work with to help navigate and align their business strategy and sustainability efforts in their communities,” Wuesthoff says.
Attendees and exhibitors at the show can choose to make an additional contribution to the tree planting effort to increase the impact of the partnership. More information on planting locations and specific project details will be announced in the months leading up to the March 2023 show.
IFPE, with show attendees voting on-site to determine the Contractors’ Top Choice.
he Arbor Day Foundation is announcing a new partnership with CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the colocated International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE). Together the organisations will work to plant over 130,000 trees, one for every show registrant, in U.S. forests of greatest need.
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“AGC is excited to be partnering with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) on its Next Level awards initiative to recognise innovation in the construction industry and to highlight tools and solutions that will enable our members to build safer, more efficiently, and more effectively,” said Now is the best time to book travel for international guests. Visit CONEXPOCONAGG.com and use code MEDIA40 to save 40 per cent off your badge through October 28.
NEXT LEVEL AWARDS
One tree will be planted for every registrant at the 2023 CONEXPO-CON/AGG show.
“The opportunity to plant trees in conjunction with one of the largest trade shows in North America will have an incredible impact on our reforestation efforts,” he says. “We know that trees are a key part of the solution to some of the biggest issues facing our planet, and partners like CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE can
CONEXPO-CON/AGG has also unveiled the Next Level Awards Program to exhibitors for the March 2023 show at its Exhibitor Meeting. The CONEXPO-CON/AGG Next Level Awards celebrate exhibiting companies that are pushing the boundaries and developing next-level products, technologies and services designed to advance the construction industry. Ten finalists will be highlighted at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and
Dan Lambe, Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation, says the sustainability effort echoes the progress being made world-wide in combatting climate change.
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ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDES AN UPDATE ON SOME OF THE CONTRACTS AND TENDERS RECENTLY AWARDED OR PUT TO MARKET ACROSS THE AUSTRALIAN INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR.
INCONTRACTSBRIEF
WESTERN AUSTRALIA $1.3 billion in WA bus contracts awarded
Abergeldie has been awarded an early works construction contract that forms part of the New Dubbo Bridge project in New South Wales. The new bridge over the Macquarie River will ease congestion and enhance reliable access through Dubbo during flood events. The 660-metre bridge will connect the western side of the Macquarie River to River Street, travelling over the flood plain west of the river. The $220 million project will include new and upgraded intersections at Thompson Street, Whylandra Street, and the Newell Highway. Intersections at Bourke Street and River Street will also be upgraded. The package of works will see Abergeldie complete a realignment and reconstruction at the northern end of Darling Street, moving it to intersect with Brisbane Street instead of River Street. The $220.2 million New Dubbo Bridge and associated works form part of the wider $1.7 billion Newell Highway Upgrade. Work is expected to begin in the coming
months and will be open to traffic in early 2023. The project is being jointly funded by the Federal and NSW governments.
The Northern Territory Government has announced Clough-BMD Joint Venture as the preferred contractor for the design and construction of a new ship lift in Darwin. The Territory Government has budgeted $515 million to deliver the project, which includes the construction costs as well as other ancillary works. The selection of CloughBMD Joint Venture follows a three-stage procurement process which spanned two years. The ship lift, to be built at East Arm, is expected to bring millions into the Northern Territory economy every year, employ 250 people at the peak of construction, and generate and maintain hundreds of local jobs in the maritime support sector. Capable of servicing large vessels of up to 5000 tonnes, the ship lift will service multiple industries including offshore petroleum, fishing, pearling, Defence and Border Force. Works for the project will include the construction of the 26-metre-wide, 103-metre-long, sixmetre-long ship lift, wet berths, hard stand areas for ship repair and maintenance, a blast and paint building, self-propelled modular transporter units and an administration building. The ship lift funding includes a $300 million concessional loan from the Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), with the remainder contributed by the Northern Territory Government. The Territory Government is also committing $15 million towards upgrading utilities at East Arm to support the ship lift and broader marine industry park development. The ship lift is due to begin operation by the end of 2024.
McConnell Dowell’s winning design features a new, four lane bridge downstream of the existing crossing, enhanced interchanges at either end, and a dedicated shared pathway for cyclists and pedestrians. McConnell Dowell CEO Scott Cummins said the project would feature collaboration between the Tasmanian Government, local industry and the community. Major construction will start in 2022 and the new bridge will be open by the end of 2024.
Contract awarded for stage five of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass
A design and construct contract has been awarded to Fulton Hogan ahead of works on the fifth section of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass, in New South Wales. The Newcastle Inner City Bypass project involves building a 3.4 kilometre four-lane divided road between Rankin Park and Jesmond, including a northern interchange at Newcastle Road, an interchange providing access to the John Hunter Hospital Precinct, and a southern interchange at McCaffrey Drive. The bypass will provide traffic relief to the surrounding road network, in particular the existing route of Lookout Road, Croudace Street and Newcastle Road. Fulton Hogan will deliver the ‘missing link’ of the bypass between Rankin Park and Jesmond, meaning a faster, safer commute for locals who will be able to bypass 11 sets of traffic lights along this notorious stretch of road. The contract will also involve delivering an early works package, on Lookout Road and McCaffrey Drive, to enable Fulton Hogan to accelerate work around the southern interchange later this year. The $450 million project is jointly funded on an 80:20 basis by the Federal and New South Wales governments.
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Abergeldie awarded early works contract for New Dubbo Bridge
Contracts have been signed by McConnell Dowell for the delivery of the New Bridgewater Bridge project for the Tasmanian Department of State Growth. Tasmania’s largest ever transport infrastructure project will make travel safer and more efficient. It will connect local communities, create more open space and change the way people travel between the north and south of the state. The project will replace the existing lift span bridge built in the 1940s and provide a new modern bridge spanning one kilometre over the River Derwent. The upgrade will benefit the 22,000 people that travel across the bridge each day.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Contracts valued at $1.3 billion have been awarded to public transport operator Transdev for the operation of Transperth bus services in Western Australia. Coming into effect from 2 October 2022, the new contracts are for services in the Fremantle and Rockingham-Mandurah areas over the next 10 years. Tenderers were required to provide their best price to deliver the service, meet new obligations to provide more permanent full-time employment for bus drivers, and meet fairer and more consultative industrial relations requirements. Bob Parton, Transdev Western Australia Managing Director, said he was proud of his local team of 800 who run more than 400 buses in the state. Rita Saffioti, Transport Minister, congratulated Transdev on the contracts, and said she looked forward to the company’s continued high-quality bus service.
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John Holland Group has secured the contract to develop the first stage of the iconic Waterfront Brisbane development in Queensland. The project will transform the existing Waterfront Place and Eagle Street Pier site into a global-standard business and tourist destination. The $2.1 billion transformation of the Eagle Street Pier and Waterfront Place precinct received development approval from Brisbane City Council in 2020. The two-stage project includes two new office towers, premium riverfront dining, enhanced retail offerings and more expansive public spaces, with a widened and upgraded riverwalk for pedestrians and cyclists. Active transport will be enhanced with the new Riverwalk delivered by the Waterfront Brisbane project that connects the city to the water. The project’s first stage includes the design and construction of: The North Tower, new Riverwalk and public realm, and new integrated retail areas. Australian real estate group, Dexus, will be leading the development. The Riverwalk will close when construction commences and reopen in 2024. Stage one of the project will commence this year with expected completion in 2027.
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