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Guide to coal plant demolition

Guide to coal plant demolition

Several factors are fueling coal plant demolition in Australia and across the globe. With the shift towards renewable energy resources, recent caps on greenhouse gas emissions, and extra wastewater regulations to consider, an increasing number of coal-fired operations are proving non-viable. But how can you demolish a coal plant efficiently, recover valuable scrap metal and preserve the land for redevelopment?

Dragline mining & demolition explained

Dragline mining & demolition explained

Draglines are heavy-duty excavating tools used to remove overburden in open-cut mines across Australia. While this huge piece of machinery can be highly productive and cost-effective, it will not remain feasible forever. Eventually, an abandoned or decades-old dragline will need to be demolished and removed from the mine site.

Guide to chemical plant demolition

Guide to chemical plant demolition

Planning a chemical plant demolition? Whether due to business closure, subpar safety standards or any other reason, shutting down such a high-risk facility demands careful decommissioning, decontamination and disposal processes. From major independent…

Social enterprise in the construction industry

Social enterprise in the construction industry

A social enterprise is founded to foster wellbeing beyond business walls. These impactful organisations use traditional trade operations to achieve social, cultural and/or environmental goals. And in recent years, there has been a surge in social…

Mental health in the demolition industry

Mental health in the demolition industry

When it comes to employee wellbeing, physical safety has long been the prime focus on demolition sites. However, supporting mental health in construction is just as critical. With construction workers being six times more likely to pass away from…

Guide to mine demolition in Australia

Guide to mine demolition in Australia

Mine demolitions are particularly complex projects that must be completed in compliance with industry regulations, and with minimal disruption to any ongoing operations. With mounting legislation surrounding mine site safety and remediation, understanding how to prepare…

The demolition process

The demolition process

Demolition is a high-risk activity that must be executed systematically in line with all appropriate legislation. A thorough and efficient demolition process will work to prevent costly delays and dangers in the subsequent stages of your…

COVID 19, Coronavirus Management

COVID 19, Coronavirus Management

Major Projects Group acknowledges the status of this Worldwide Health Pandemic and its rapidly changing nature across Australia. Here at Major Projects Group we value the Health Safety and Welfare of not just our employees but also…

What is a Social Enterprise

What is a Social Enterprise

What is a Social Enterprise?  A Social Enterprise is a business or organisation driven by a public or community cause; be it social, environmental, cultural or economic. Businesses tackle social problems, improve communities, provide people with access to employment...

Progress Made On Partnership Addressing WWII Shipwrecks In The Pacific

Progress Made On Partnership Addressing WWII Shipwrecks In The Pacific

SPREP is working with partners in a large-scale remediation project to address the problem. SPREP, the University of Newcastle, and Major Projects Foundation (MPF), are planning a wide-ranging project to assess the dangers posed by more than 50 WWII era wrecks, and...