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Fletcher Building has agreed to sell its Construction Division to global giant VINCI Construction for an initial $315.6 million, with potential to rise to $334.1 million. The move marks a strategic pivot towards focused building products manufacturing.

Duratec Limited’s joint venture with Ertech has been greenlit to begin early procurement for critical infrastructure upgrades at HMAS Stirling, supporting Australia’s future submarine capabilities under the AUKUS partnership.

Symal Group Limited is acquiring an 80% stake in Davison Earthmovers for $23.2 million, marking a strategic expansion into South Australia's civil infrastructure market. The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive from the first year and includes significant plant and equipment assets.

Symal Group has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in South Australian civil contractor Davison Earthmovers for $23.2 million, marking a strategic entry into a region with a booming infrastructure pipeline.

Tamawood Limited anticipates a substantial 40% to 50% increase in first-half FY26 profit before tax, driven by a 36.5% rise in sales and improved Work In Progress reporting confirmed by auditors.

Symal Group Limited has announced the acquisition of Timms Group and L&D Contracting, significantly boosting its footprint in Queensland’s civil infrastructure market ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering’s subsidiary Heyday has lost a $22 million arbitration claim related to the WestConnex M5 tunnel project, forcing a major write-off and a steep cut to FY26 earnings guidance.

Monadelphous Group Limited reported a robust FY25 with record contract wins and a 30% revenue surge, setting the stage for continued growth in FY26. The company’s strategic acquisitions and energy transition focus underpin its optimistic outlook.

Tamawood Limited reports a modest profit increase for FY25 alongside the retirement of long-serving Chairman Robert Lynch. Early FY26 sales surge 39%, but a Work in Progress audit prompts a trading blackout.

Acrow Limited reported a 4% rise in underlying net profit for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions and a growing industrial access division now contributing half of group revenue. Despite some formwork delays, the company maintains a strong project pipeline and steady dividends.

SHAPE Australia has agreed to acquire Arden Group, expanding its footprint in retail fitout and facilities maintenance with an earnings accretive deal.

PARKD Limited has raised $1 million to fund its East Coast expansion, secured a new prefabrication facility in NSW, and landed its first pilot project with McNab Group, marking a pivotal step in its national rollout.