Latest Construction Sector News

Green360 Technologies has successfully produced high-quality metakaolin from its kaolin resources, surpassing industry benchmarks and initiating commercial-scale trials with PERMAcast to validate its low-carbon cement formulations.

Orica Limited reported a 7.7% increase in revenue to $3.94 billion for the half year ended March 2025, but posted a net loss of $89 million due to significant impairment and restructuring charges. Excluding these items, net profit rose 40% to $250.8 million, with the board declaring a higher interim dividend.

Jupiter Mines reported a robust Q3 FY2025 with higher manganese production and sales at Tshipi, driving a 65% jump in EBITDA amid improved prices and reduced costs.

BauMart Holdings has unveiled a multi-pronged strategy to tackle construction labour shortages, advance green building materials, and expand mining equipment services, supported by a $482,000 rights issue.

Monadelphous Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.33 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, alongside an update to its Dividend Reinvestment Plan election deadline.

Big River Industries reported a 3.3% revenue decline and a 26% drop in EBITDA for 1H FY25, reflecting ongoing residential market challenges. Despite this, the company is investing in growth and operational efficiencies, maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26 and beyond.

Big River Industries reports a 3.3% revenue decline in 1H FY25 but shows signs of operational resilience and strategic progress amid challenging market conditions.

Simonds Group reported a resilient first half of FY25 with EBITDA growth despite market softness and announced a strategic acquisition to strengthen its market position.

Simonds Group reported a 5.6% revenue decline for the half year ended December 2024 but achieved a 12% rise in EBITDA, driven by higher margin projects and cost control. The company also announced a strategic acquisition to expand its footprint.

GWA Group Limited reported a 1.9% revenue increase and a 3.2% rise in normalised EBIT for the half year ended December 2024, supported by strong cash flow and operational discipline. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 7.5 cents per share, up 7.1%.

Downer EDI Limited has announced a six-month ordinary dividend of AUD 0.108 per share, payable on March 27, 2025, with 75% franking. The dividend offers currency flexibility for New Zealand investors.

Tamawood Limited has reported a steady increase in revenue and profit for the half year ended December 31, 2024, signaling ongoing resilience in the residential construction sector.