Remarkable projects futureproofing Hamilton’s airport, connecting roading for a major residential development and supporting the New Zealand Defence Force were recognised at the Waikato Civil Contractors New Zealand Hynds Construction Awards 2026. Hundreds of people from across the Waikato civil construction industry gathered at Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton for a black-tie dinner and awardsContinueContinue reading “Civil contractors celebrate people, infrastructure shaping Waikato”
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Pedestrian alert system ‘improves safety’ around mobile equipment
RCT has implemented its Pedestrian Alert System (PAS) at a north-west Queensland mining and smelting complex, providing a practical solution to improve awareness of personnel working around heavy equipment. The system is designed to improve operator awareness by detecting people within the camera field of view and providing real-time alerts to help operators identify andContinueContinue reading “Pedestrian alert system ‘improves safety’ around mobile equipment”
Confusion, compliance costs loom as health and safety reforms pass under urgency
Civil Contractors New Zealand says it is deeply disappointed the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill has passed through third reading without addressing fundamental flaws raised by an overwhelming majority of business submitters. “Good health and safety is essential to good civil construction operations. The regulatory carve-out creates a two-tier health and safety system that providesContinueContinue reading “Confusion, compliance costs loom as health and safety reforms pass under urgency”
Sandvik Coromant drilling delivers consistent high-volume holemaking
Manufacturers are placing greater emphasis on stabilising processes, strengthening operational resilience and achieving consistent output in high-volume production. Against this backdrop, Mikael Carlsson, product application specialist at metal cutting and manufacturing solutions expert Sandvik Coromant, explains how a holistic tooling strategy made a significant difference for direct-drive system manufacturer Hägglunds. Efficient drilling does not happenContinueContinue reading “Sandvik Coromant drilling delivers consistent high-volume holemaking”
Smart factories ‘need smarter safety systems’
In the world of modern manufacturing, machine safety is no longer limited to physical barriers and emergency stops. Today, connected safety systems are giving operators real-time visibility into risks, machine behaviour and potential failures before incidents occur. “There’s been a significant shift in the approach to machine safety,” says Geoff Thorpe, managing director of TurckContinueContinue reading “Smart factories ‘need smarter safety systems’”
Foundation shift…
Stronger foundations through lower-emissions reinforcing steel New Zealand is building at pace. Cities are expanding, infrastructure demand is rising, and expectations around environmental performance are accelerating just as quickly. Yet beneath every building, bridge, and road lies a material that rarely gets public attention, reinforcing steel. It is invisible once poured, but its environmental impactContinueContinue reading “Foundation shift…”
Engineering foundation: Dematic marks 60 years of ‘automation innovation’
Dematic is celebrating 60 years of ‘innovation, engineering excellence and customer partnership’ across Australia and New Zealand, marking a milestone that traces the business from a small workshop on Sydney’s Northern Beaches to a global supplier of supply chain automation technology. The business was founded as Colby Engineering in 1966 by Gerry Hatton AM. BuiltContinueContinue reading “Engineering foundation: Dematic marks 60 years of ‘automation innovation’”
JAC unveils T9 PHEV after Kiwi testing
JAC New Zealand has unveiled its T9 PHEV ute following an extensive local testing programme, with the company releasing key performance figures after the vehicle’s appearance at Fieldays. Following the same ‘Tested by Kiwis, for Kiwis’ approach used for the diesel T9, JAC’s New Zealand team put the T9 PHEV through its paces across localContinueContinue reading “JAC unveils T9 PHEV after Kiwi testing”
From commodity timber to engineered building systems
Bay of Plenty-based construction innovator Truss House has won the Growth and Scale Award at the 2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards, with recognition focused on a building system designed to create greater value from New Zealand timber through existing manufacturing infrastructure. The award recognises Truss House’s patented portal frame building system, which combines floor, wall andContinueContinue reading “From commodity timber to engineered building systems”
Automation’s blind spot remains at the point of cut
Industrial automation has advanced rapidly across robotics and connected analytics, but the cut itself has remained a persistent blind spot. Manufacturers have automated supervision, connected machines and installed dashboards, but the exact moment where metal meets tool still often relies on operator intuition and post-machining inspection. Leland Bailey, project manager at Sandvik Coromant, says sensorisedContinueContinue reading “Automation’s blind spot remains at the point of cut”
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