Latest Construction Industry News

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.

Canadian Phosphate Limited has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Novaphos Inc. to explore advanced phosphate processing technology, aiming to produce high-grade phosphoric acid domestically for fertilizer and battery markets.

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.

First Graphene has extended its partnership with Breedon Group to October 2026 following successful trials of graphene-enhanced cement that improved strength by up to 35% and reduced CO2 emissions by 15%.

Green360 Technologies has independently verified its Eco-Clay product as a high-performance, low-carbon cement substitute made from kaolin waste, poised to disrupt Australia’s $3.5 billion cement market.

BauMart Holdings reports progress in AI-driven international recruitment and sustainable building materials development, alongside a $180,000 capital raise to support growth initiatives.

Big River Industries reported a modest revenue decline in FY25 amid tough market conditions but demonstrated operational improvements and efficiency gains, setting the stage for a cautiously optimistic FY26.

Johns Lyng Group’s acquisition by Sherwood BidCo has been legally approved, triggering a suspension of JLG shares on the ASX. Shareholders are set to receive $4 per share or scrip consideration by late October.

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with Cement Australia to collaborate on advancing AusPozz™, a high-reactivity metakaolin product aimed at reducing carbon emissions in concrete production.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the scheme for Pacific Equity Partners to acquire Johns Lyng Group, setting the stage for a significant ownership change and trading suspension on the ASX.

PARKD Limited has successfully raised A$0.78 million through a placement oversubscribed by investors including construction giant McNab Group, to fund its strategic expansion into the East Coast prefabrication market.

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with construction giant Laing O’Rourke to trial its innovative low-carbon AusPozz™ metakaolin in live infrastructure projects, aiming to validate and accelerate the commercial adoption of sustainable building materials.