Author: Jacinta Bydder

17 October 2024

Greener on the Duratec site

The government’s Net Zero Plan will guide the country’s transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. On sites across Australia, Duratec is implementing sustainable initiatives that align with this plan. The construction industry is one of the highest emitters of greenhouse gases in Australia and there is much work to be done in […]

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16 October 2024

The careful revitalisation of a Canberra landmark and national icon

In restoring Canberra’s Commonwealth Heritage-listed National Carillon, Duratec’s local team was able to contribute to the preservation of both the historical and cultural identity of the nation’s capital. Heritage restoration – why does it matter? Heritage structures are physical links to the past, embodying architecture, craftsmanship and stories from previous generations. Restoring them not only […]

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11 September 2024

Collaboration leads to solution at Fortescue’s Port Hedland operations

Duratec recently worked with Fortescue to devise a solution that would extend the life of steel-and-concrete plinths at Anderson Point, WA. Background Fortescue’s Herb Elliott Port at Anderson Point in Port Hedland is a purpose-built rail and port facility to which the company’s three Pilbara mining hubs are connected. The port currently has five operating […]

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14 August 2024

Duratec appoints National Energy Manager

In addition to his role as Managing Director of Duratec’s wholly owned subsidiary WPF, Nigel Kroonstuiver has been appointed National Energy Manager. He will spearhead the ongoing expansion of Duratec, and its supporting entities, into the energy sector. Nigel has been with Duratec since the company’s inception in 2010 and during that time, he has […]

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14 August 2024

Apprenticeship program opens world of opportunities for those wishing to start – or change – careers

Duratec is committed to the development of all employees to enable them to pursue a career in the remediation and specialist contracting industry. The company’s learning and development division offers apprenticeships and workplace traineeships to provide employees with the knowledge and skills to gain certification and advance their careers. Apprenticeships and traineeships are available across […]

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13 August 2024

A sea of steel – decommissioning oil and gas operations in Australia

As the country’s oil and gas projects reach their end of productive life, a decommissioning industry is taking shape, presenting both opportunities and challenges for stakeholders everywhere. Australia’s offshore oil and gas industry dates back to 1907 when the first oil well was drilled in the Port of Albany, Western Australia. The sector took off […]

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13 August 2024

The transformative role of spatial technology in asset management

Spatial technology continues to change the face of asset management. At a recent conference, Duratec’s digital asset lead Jane Hogben spoke on the technology’s proven and potential uses. When it comes to buildings and infrastructure, asset management goes far beyond just maintenance. Best-practice asset management solutions allow owners to understand, improve and realise maximum value […]

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13 August 2024

Ushering in a new era for esteemed city landmark Adelaide Town Hall

Duratec is currently undertaking the Adelaide Town Hall conservation project. At the halfway mark, we talk to three of the project’s key players. IN CONVERSATION Jane Lomax-Smith Lord Mayor of Adelaide InSpec recently sat down with the Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Jane Lomax-Smith, to discuss the Adelaide Town Hall conservation project. Why is the Adelaide […]

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08 August 2024

NT Art Gallery facade: from design review to visual prototype

Duratec collaborated with design consultants and contractors to find practical ways to bring this important cultural structure to life. Construction of the Northern Territory Art Gallery is due to commence later this year, however, detailed design and planning has been in the works for some time. Duratec was pleased to accompany the project design team […]

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02 May 2024

Duratec cleans up!

Clean Up Australia Day was first launched more than 30 years ago, when an “average Australian” decided to make a difference in his own “backyard” – Sydney Harbour. Since then, it has been held every year on the first Sunday in March and is now the country’s largest community-based environmental event. This year, Duratec teams […]

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02 May 2024

Central Park project on the home strait

Duratec’s flagship cladding replacement project in the Perth CBD is approaching the final stages. The Central Park transformation is the largest of its kind ever undertaken in Australia; its scale and complexity are truly unprecedented. As some areas of the facade have now been completed, the temporary access infrastructure is being removed – that translates […]

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02 May 2024

Shining a light on the remarkable women at Duratec

International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women worldwide. To mark the occasion, four Duratec employees talk about their experience as women in the workplace. Sam Bell – Environmental & Sustainability Lead, VIC Sam Bell began her career at Duratec in 2021 as an environmental technical writer, assisting the HSE […]

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