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Pilot confirms technical recovery of automotive plastics
The Global Impact Coalition has run a pilot that has demonstrated recovery of automotive plastics but has identified structural value chain barriers to commercial scaling; Phase 2 has engaged OEMs and suppliers to address economics, automation and design for circularity.
Western Freeway upgrade secures $50m pre-construction
Federal and Victorian governments have committed $50 million to pre-construction for the Western Freeway upgrade between Melton and Caroline Springs and have advanced planning that forms part of a broader $1 billion federal commitment.
Material change cuts emissions on Melbourne level crossing
A material substitution has reduced embodied emissions by about 20 tonnes on the Hopkins Road level crossing removal in Melbourne by using SENSE 600 reinforcing steel, which has delivered equivalent strength with up to 16.7% less raw material.
EU approves €288m German aid for semiconductor projects
The European Commission has approved €288m in German state aid for two semiconductor projects, allocating €222m to Zeiss and €66m to Zadient to bolster Europe’s chip supply security and specialist manufacturing capacity.
Finalists for 2026 Australian Construction Achievement Award
Seven projects worth more than $17 billion have been named ACAA finalists and have showcased contract models prioritising early contractor involvement, clearer risk allocation and outcome-focused commercial settings, facilitating collaboration across education, transport, health, aviation, marine and disaster-recovery sectors.
Princes Highway bridge upgrades in Gippsland
Federal and Victorian governments have committed A$44.7 million and have begun strengthening four Princes Highway bridges near Warragul and Drouin to boost heavy-vehicle capacity, improve connectivity and enhance road safety; authorities have included temporary speed reductions and detours.
Ballan Road Upgrade Engages Social Enterprise
The Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade has engaged a social enterprise to provide site cleaning services and has expanded local workforce participation through the Victorian Government's Social Procurement Framework, increasing employment hours, skills development and community access to infrastructure-related opportunities.
Early designs revealed for Tottenham and Albion stations
Government agencies have released designs for upgraded Tottenham and Albion stations as part of the A$4.1bn Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1, which has delivered more than six kilometres of track upgrades to increase corridor capacity and support future projects.
SunHQ hydrogen refuelling hub ready but lacks trucks
The SunHQ hydrogen refuelling hub near Townsville has been completed but has been unable to secure intended heavy fuel-cell trucks after preferred suppliers have entered bankruptcy, prompting scaled operational roll-out and integration challenges under Australian regulatory requirements.
China holds inaugural Golden Lithium Awards
RealLi Research has awarded Chinese battery firms for solid‑state, sodium‑ion and dry‑electrode developments, with winners including CATL and BYD, and has emphasised localisation across battery supply chains; technical specifications and commercial timelines have not been disclosed.
Sponsors announced for 2026 Women in Industry Awards
The 2026 Women in Industry Awards, scheduled for 18 June in Sydney, have been supported by sponsors including Atlas Copco Group as Principal Partner, Australian Power Equipment (Platinum), Kenter and Grundfos (Gold), and the Australian Flexible Pavement Association.
Kapsch TrafficCom to upgrade EastLink MLFF tolling
Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a contract by ConnectEast and has been commissioned to upgrade EastLink’s MLFF roadside tolling system, a multi‑year project that has been scheduled for completion in mid‑2028.
Inductive system enables at-sea charging for vessels
A Norwegian consortium has developed an inductive plug-and-play charging system enabling battery-powered service vessels to charge at sea, designed to withstand offshore conditions and integrate with wind-farm power, and has been tested under the Ocean Charger project.
Valladolid hosts connected and cybersecure urban circuit
Valladolid has become an open-air cybersecurity laboratory under a 3.5 million euro RETECH scheme integrating V2X, 5G and edge computing; GMV has delivered V2X and cybersecurity systems, and the project has been funded by Next Generation and regional sources.
Clarence Town Bridge opens; Brig O'Johnston rehab begins
The first stage of the Clarence Town Bridge project has opened, restoring heavy vehicle access and reducing detour distances, while rehabilitation of the heritage-listed Brig O'Johnston Bridge has commenced, supported by a joint $22.8 million Federal and NSW government investment.
University of Toledo awards first ERS research grants
The University of Toledo has awarded inaugural ERS grants to two teams, which have been funded to advance PFAS destruction and AI-driven aerodynamic modelling for eVTOL, and the society has raised $800,000 towards a $1m endowment.
Kapsch to integrate tolling for San Bernardino express lanes
Kapsch TrafficCom has been contracted by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority to relocate and integrate Riverside County tolling equipment, extending the I-15 express lanes and creating a contiguous 53-mile regional express lane network to address traffic growth.
WA invests in prefabrication to increase housing capacity
The WA Government has committed $48 million to prefabrication facilities to expand local housing production and has provided incentives and utility support to two manufacturers to accelerate delivery of medium- and high-density projects.
BMI invests C$200m in Rock Tech's Red Rock plant
BMI has committed C$200m to support development of Rock Tech’s Red Rock lithium converter in Ontario. The companies have agreed initial funding lines of up to C$30m, and Rock Tech has retained project control; a Siemens partnership has been established.
Melton Line electrification receives $152.7m funding
State and federal governments have committed $152.7m to the Melton Line electrification, have advanced planning, power-supply assessments and detailed design, and have positioned the project to enable nine-car trains and a 50% capacity increase by mid-2027.
KEYSTONE evaluates plug-and-play interoperability
KEYSTONE has evaluated plug-and-play interoperability against DTLF priorities, has consulted domain experts following DTLF subgroup changes, and has produced Deliverable D5.3 outlining technical findings and recommendations for event-driven architectures, eFTI alignment and modular design.
KEYSTONE roadmap for Europe’s digital transport standards
KEYSTONE has published a White Paper with evidence-based recommendations and a roadmap to harmonise data, standards and operations across Europe’s transport ecosystem, and has proposed policy, technical and capacity-building measures to support large-scale digital deployment.
Toyota and CATL to Produce Hybrid Batteries in Indonesia
Toyota has partnered with CATL to produce hybrid battery cells and modules in Indonesia and has announced that exports of complete packs and components have been scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026.
AtkinsRéalis to acquire WGA in ANZ engineering deal
AtkinsRéalis has agreed to acquire Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec, combining global engineering scale with Australia and New Zealand regional expertise to expand technical capability and pursue infrastructure and renewable energy programmes, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.
Kennards Hire expands earthmoving and compaction capacity
Kennards Hire has expanded its earthmoving and compaction offering, has established a dedicated business unit and has acquired Solution Plant Hire, and has added more than 200 machines to its fleet to support large-scale civil and infrastructure projects.
Axens' MACARON cathode plant gains strategic designations
Axens' MACARON cathode plant has been designated a major strategic project, has been awarded a Net Zero label and has secured a 25% green industry investment tax credit, bolstering its authorisation prospects and supporting project economics.
Haussman Drive duplication in $14 million upgrade
Authorities have announced a $14 million project to duplicate Haussman Drive and install a new roundabout, co-funded by federal, state and local governments to ease congestion and improve safety; further works have been proposed pending funding.
Mapei starts A$60m Truganina manufacturing plant
Mapei has commenced construction of an A$60m manufacturing facility in Truganina, Melbourne, to supply high-performance materials to Victorian infrastructure projects; commissioning, recruitment and training have been initiated ahead of a planned 2026 opening.
Two bidders advance in Macquarie Point tender
Tasmanian authorities have advanced two bidders to the Request for Tender for the Macquarie Point stadium after bidders have confirmed capacity to deliver; the procurement has emphasised delivery approach, commercial terms and local industry participation.
GTU60 Tracker and GICUS Device Management Platform
Gosafe has paired the GTU60 tracker with the GICUS cloud platform and has provided remote provisioning, firmware management and SIM orchestration, enabling standardised deployment and centralised oversight of large, multi-customer vehicle fleets.
Transense to supply SAW sensors for Cummins EV motor
Transense has been appointed to supply Surface Acoustic Wave sensing technology for a Cummins-led DriveSense project, which has been funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre and Innovate UK to develop and demonstrate sensor-enabled heavy-duty electric drive systems.
IRF Workshop Develops Road Safety Roadmap in Mauritania
The IRF has held a Nouakchott workshop to develop a roadmap to strengthen road safety and revise design standards; it has provided audit training and has committed to integrate safety standards across project planning and execution.
Somerset gigafactory underpins £700m manufacturing push
The UK has confirmed a Somerset gigafactory that has secured £380m of government funding and has underpinned over £700m of combined public and private investment, which has been projected to create about 4,200 jobs and supply‑chain activity.
Vacuum insulation panels for liquefied hydrogen tanks
The EU-funded NICOLHy project has investigated vacuum insulation panel concepts to improve scalability and cost-efficiency of large liquefied hydrogen storage tanks and has scheduled large-scale tests to assess thermal performance, safety, installation and economic viability.
Kapsch TrafficCom completes Castellón de la Plana LEZ
Kapsch TrafficCom has completed a €1.52m Low Emission Zone in Castellón de la Plana, integrating OCR cameras, air and noise sensors, signage, software and a mobile app, and has updated the city’s traffic management with EU Next Generation fund support.
2026 Women in Industry Awards, Sydney
The Women in Industry Awards have been scheduled for 18 June in Sydney and have attracted sponsors and delegates, and organisers have set a 27 April date for announcing finalists.
Safety upgrades completed on Warrego and Carnarvon Highways
Authorities have completed three road safety projects on the Warrego and Carnarvon highways in south west Queensland, widening seven kilometres of carriageway, improving an intersection and delivering a shared walking and cycling path to enhance safety, reliability and freight access.
German TD.QR project advances quantum repeater development
A German consortium has launched a €12.4m programme to develop and test quantum repeater components, and has planned field trials and multi-node integration to validate technologies for scalable quantum networks ahead of a 2028 milestone.
Procurement, governance block digital change in construction
Industry analysis has found that digital initiatives have faltered as procurement, commercial incentives and governance have remained misaligned with data‑driven decision‑making, impeding data flow, accountability and effective use of AI across construction projects.
A$107m allocated to 42 local road projects
A$107 million has been allocated to 42 road projects under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program, and more than A$91 million has been earmarked for regional upgrades across states and territories.
Ruptela to develop 5G satellite-based global tracker
UAB Ruptela has been implementing the I5GLOSIS project with KTU and Telia Lietuva to develop a 5G satellite NB‑IoT global tracking device integrated with TrustTrack platform, and the EUR 1.674m project has been funded under the Next Generation Lithuania plan.
BPCL–Sembcorp JV secures sub-$3/kg green hydrogen deal
A BPCL–Sembcorp joint venture has secured a contract to supply about 10,000 tonnes annually of green hydrogen to Numaligarh Refinery at roughly ₹279/kg, marking a record low price and backing a long-term supply agreement for operations by 2028.
Austrade outlines US$2.1bn Pacific infrastructure pipeline
Austrade has presented a consolidated US$2.1bn pipeline of 824 contracts across 14 Pacific countries, and has pre-launched a searchable platform; multilateral financiers have outlined procurement and resilience priorities.
AVIS completes first inland waterways test run
GMV has completed the first AVIS test run on the Guadalquivir River, demonstrating GNSS and Earth observation integration for automated inland navigation; the prototype has delivered high-integrity positioning and Copernicus alerts have been validated.
Kennards Hire expands into specialist project solutions
Kennards Hire has expanded its offering with Specialist Solutions to provide expert-led equipment and services for complex infrastructure projects, after industry research has shown supplier fragmentation and limited access to specialist expertise have impeded delivery on many projects.
WorksiteOps mobile-first platform for site management
CSM Business and Mobility has deployed WorksiteOps, a mobile-first platform that has enabled offline OCR asset capture, local data processing and Microsoft Power Platform integration, and has restored site-level visibility over materials, equipment and inspections.
Vodafone upgrades German last-mile network with Aurora
Aurora Networks has upgraded Vodafone’s German broadband access with Remote PHY, Distributed Access Architecture and virtual CMTS, and has enabled centralised management, automated provisioning and multigigabit-capable last-mile connectivity to improve throughput, latency and operational flexibility.