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14 December 2021

Gaining ground in the Goldfields

The mining and resources sector has been an integral part of Duratec’s success since its inception in 2010. The company’s Kalgoorlie branch is currently undertaking works at several prominent sites across the Goldfields. FMR Investments – Greenfields Mill FMR Investments runs Greenfields Mill, which is situated three kilometres east of Coolgardie. The facility has been […]

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14 December 2021

Shoring up our bridges for the future

From city centres to remote territories, roads, rail and other transport infrastructure are essential to the social and economic wellbeing of communities around Australia. Bridges form an important part of this infrastructure and Duratec is at the forefront of bridge remediation technology. While bridges are theoretically designed to last in excess of 50 years, those […]

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12 October 2021

Training Day

Duratec recently hosted a training day at the head office for 16 students from the Motivation Foundation Training Academy. The students completed 3 training sessions in panel removal and installation, AutoCAD software and how to use a mast climber – all run by internal industry experts. The day was a great success with a number […]

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28 September 2021

Stage three for Duratec at Tassie’s Bell Bay

Duratec has been working at TasPorts’ Port of Bell Bay, Berth 6, since 2017. Having completed stages one and two of the berth’s remediation, Duratec is ready to take on stage three. It’s fair to say that Duratec’s presence in Tasmania was built on the back of Bell Bay, Berth 6. While undertaking stages one […]

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28 September 2021

Working in live, operational environments – with Duratec, it’s business as usual

Working in and around ‘live’, operational environments can be tricky. After years of experience, Duratec has it down to a fine art, making a point of working around the client rather than the other way around. First and foremost, Duratec is a specialist asset remediation company. Take an aged or non-compliant building, add Duratec’s innovation, […]

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28 September 2021

Crib Point Jetty — testing, one, two, three

Prior to works on any concrete remediation project, testing needs to be carried out in order to understand the structure’s condition. Duratec recently undertook the inspection of the Crib Point Jetty in the lead-up to a planned upgrade. Crib Point Jetty is located in the Port of Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula, approximately 65 kilometres […]

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20 July 2021

Building & facade recladding – what you need to know

Duratec’s team of building & facade experts offers comprehensive recladding services, providing asset owners with peace of mind that their structures are both safe and compliant with the latest standards. Building & facade remediation is one of Duratec’s core business streams. The company has a division devoted solely to this service area, as well as […]

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29 April 2021

Our Women In Construction

Fresh ideas, different perspectives and increased productivity are just some of the benefits of having a diverse workforce. Employing women in construction is a no brainer, however, in Australia women are still outnumbered by men. At present women make up only 12 per cent of the construction industry workforce and unfortunately figures are showing that […]

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29 April 2021

New Project – Central Park Tower

Completed in 1992, Central Park has long been recognised as Perth’s most iconic building for its stature as well as its place within the business community. Central Park offers an enviable destination for businesses. Its state-of-the-art facilities provide a place where work and life form a perfect balance, fostering sophisticated and contemporary spaces to share, […]

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29 April 2021

124 Years Of Reconstruction

From steam pile drivers to excavator mounted vibrators (EMV) and geotextiles. The technologies may have changed but the importance of solid foundations hasn’t. Fremantle Harbour was design by Irish engineer Charles Yelverton O’Connor and commenced construction in 1892. It was designed with greater width than traditional ports enabling the port to provide for future shipping. […]

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08 March 2021

NAWIC International Women’s Day

Happy International Women’s Day! As a leading engineering, construction and remediation business, it is our responsibility to break the barriers and build a more diversified workforce. Not only does diversity help create a more inclusive workplace culture but also better mental health for all. A big thanks to NAWIC for hosting a fantastic event and […]

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08 March 2021

AusIMM International Women’s Day Luncheon

Duratec and DDR Indigenous Contractors staff attended the AusIMM International Women’s Day luncheon at Optus Stadium in Perth. With just shy of 900 attendees, the event was a forum full of inspirational stories from women in our industry. We celebrate women’s achievements not only in the mining and construction industries in Australia but around the […]

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