Latest Construction Sector News

Hazer Group has locked in a binding MOU with South Australia's Hallett Group to integrate its graphite into low-emissions concrete, reinforcing its regional decarbonisation foothold.

Steel & Tube has secured a one-year extension on its ANZ banking facilities, underpinning financial stability as trading conditions soften due to geopolitical tensions and sector-specific pressures.

Pointerra has locked in a multi-year deal with Origin Energy to deploy its Pointerra3D platform for automated monitoring of 750km of gas pipelines, marking a strategic expansion in its infrastructure analytics footprint.

ClearVue Technologies has inked a manufacturing and distribution agreement with Aria Glass Industries, marking a major step into India’s booming construction sector backed by a US$240 million investment.

Fletcher Building has cleared a major hurdle in its divestment strategy, with the sale of its Construction Division to VINCI Construction now unconditional and the purchase price rising to about $334 million.

Estrella Resources has announced a substantial maiden JORC (2012) inferred limestone resource of 621 million tonnes at its Werumata project in Timor-Leste, highlighting multiple product streams and significant upside potential.

Orica Limited posted its strongest half-year EBIT in over 20 years at $512 million, driven by premium product demand and strategic acquisitions including Nelson Brothers. The company also initiated a $100 million cost reduction program and declared a 28.5 cent interim dividend.

EVZ Limited projects full year revenue between $120 million and $125 million for FY26, alongside an EBITDA forecast of $8.5 million to $9 million, reflecting improved margins and operational efficiency.

RBR Group has secured $365,000 in a share placement led by major shareholder Paul Natoli to fund tender activities in Mozambique and strengthen its balance sheet amid ongoing project opportunities.

Green360 Technologies has kicked off commercial production of its low-carbon Eco-Clay cement alternative through a capital-light tolling agreement with Calix, while securing federal grant funding and a $4.5 million placement to fuel growth.

First Graphene has demonstrated a significant carbon reduction in cement roof tiles through a UK production trial with FP McCann, using graphene-enhanced cement to lower emissions and material use.

NoviqTech’s Coralia has teamed with Swinburne University to explore biochar’s role in reducing embodied carbon in concrete, targeting the booming data centre construction sector.