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Adelaide firm FMG Engineering has established a materials testing lab in Melbourne to increase the capabilities of its Victorian business ahead of a local infrastructure boom.
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The value of construction work in South Australia during the March quarter hit an all-time record of $1.69 billion while the number of people employed in the industry is also showing strong growth, according to latest ABS data.
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Construction materials company and lime producer Adbri has reported a net profit after tax of $93.7 million for the 2020 calendar year – almost double its 2019 profit.
The developers behind the West Franklin project have abandoned plans to build on top of the old Balfours site on Morphett Street, and will instead seek to demolish part of the building for public space beside a 16-storey residential development proposed for the neighbouring site.
The housing construction sector risks millions in lost work if it cannot scramble to make up for lost time following the six-day lockdown that has brought building sites and heavy industry to a standstill for one of the first times in the state’s history.
A 33-storey apartment building is being considered for Grote Street, replacing the former home of small bar and performance space La Boheme.
