Construction & Infrastructure Briefing: May 10 - Australia (5 stories)
Sunday, 10 May 2026 Weekly Construction & Infrastructure Australia
Here is your Weekly summary for Construction & Infrastructure across Australia for Mon 4th May - Sun 10th May 2026
BlueLinx reported a strong Q1 2026, driven by specialty products that exceeded earnings expectations, highlighting a shift in market demand. Meanwhile, MT Højgaard faced revenue challenges due to adverse weather but saw a significant 33% surge in orders, indicating robust future growth potential.
In Brisbane, Red & Co has commenced construction on the $350 million Duet Porta tower, part of an ambitious $800 million development at Portside Hamilton, marking a key phase in the project. Additionally, Brisbane Airport Corporation is accelerating the expansion of its industrial park, launching a second stage after the first sold out, reflecting strong demand for industrial space in the region.
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MT Højgaard Q1 2026 slides: weather hits revenue, orders surge 33%
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Red & Co breaks ground on $350 million first tower at Brisbane's Portside Hamilton
Business News Australia RSS 7 May 2026, 10:52pmBrisbane developer Red & Co has begun construction of the first stage of its $800 million Duet Portside development in Hamilton, marking a significant milestone in the project’s phased delivery. The 25-level tower, known as Duet Porta, is valued at $350 million and is set to deliver 200 premium residences to the inner-Brisbane riverfr...
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Brisbane Airport fast-tracks expansion of 25ha industrial park as first stage sells out
Business News Australia RSS 7 May 2026, 4:49amBrisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) is pushing ahead with a 25-hectare second stage of its Airport Industrial Park (AIP), launching immediately with up to 27,000 square metres of lettable area after the complete sell-out of Stage 1. The expansion, which can accommodate up to 10 tenants, forms part of BAC's $5 billion, five-year investment pr...
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BlueLinx Q1 2026 slides: specialty products drive earnings beat
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AtkinsRéalis snaps up Australian defence advisory firm Coras in second local acquisition in weeks
Business News Australia RSS 8 May 2026, 2:46amCanadian engineering giant AtkinsRéalis (TSX: ATRL) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Coras Solutions, a Canberra-based defence and national security advisory consultancy, in a deal that marks the company's second Australian acquisition in the past two weeks. The move follows AtkinsRéalis' announcement on ...