February 2009

Feb_Cover_100.jpgDashing digger

The spectacular emergence of Hyundai as the New Zealand leader in excavator and wheel loader sales is being cemented by the new Dash 9 range, marketed by the Porter Group’s Eagle Equipment subsidiary. 


KaiIwi_s.jpgSolving a tight problem

Lower North Island rail movements have taken on a whole new versatility with the completion of the Kai Iwi tunnel bypass.


Dam_s.jpgDamming the flood

Ross Reid, contractors on the Pukekohe Hill dam project, had to learn to take the rough with the smooth. 


Rosedale_s.jpgTunnelling to the sea

The start of McConnell Dowell’s three-kilometre underground journey draws a crowd to Mairangi Bay.


Eastlink_s.jpgEastlink's rail bridge slide

The heavy rail crossing for the Ringwood line on Melbourne’s Eastlink demanded great ingenuity and careful planning.


bridges_s.jpgThe future of concrete bridges

Bridge research has declined significantly over the last decade and there is a real need for establishing an active and focused bridge research programme if we are going to be able to face future challenges.


Marcia_Huso.jpgLiteracy in infrastructure: How great is the need?

The Tertiary Education Commission is currently running an awareness campaign regarding literacy needs in the workplace (Skills Highway).  But how relevant is this for infrastructure?


Alliance_1_square.jpgStreamlining the RMA

One of the National Party’s key election platforms was to simplify and streamline the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). Since its enactment the Act has come under significant criticism.


Abernethy_square.jpgRecession survival

We are regaled on a daily basis about our weak economy and the recession that we are weathering. So how do you manage your business through hard times?


Euclid_s.jpgStrength and reliability - The Euclid C-6/82-30

Richard Campbell examines the early track-type tractors produced by Euclid before its name changed to Terex.