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May 2010 Features:

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The quality and reliability of Makita could be yours with this three-mode combination, 26 mm (1 inch), 8000 watt hammer drill. The HR2610 delivers up to 4600 impacts per minute, with capacities from 13-32 mm, depending on the drilling material. Weighing just 2.9 kg, the HR2610 comes with a side grip and depth chuck; its RRP is $469 plus GST.

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What is the HR2610's capacity for drilling concrete?

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Entries close 8 June 2012. The winners will be notified by email, and announced in the June/July 2012 edition

 

 

In this issue : May 2010

Roads of national significance gather momentum

COVER STORY:

From small kauris do Supreme Courts grow
In Warren and Mahoney’s Wellington offices sits a small kauri cone. This modest object, with precise spirallyarranged overlapping scales, was the catalyst for the main courtroom in the new Supreme Court building. Read article »
National Infrastructure Plan outlines large programme

NEWS:

National Infrastructure Plan outlines large programme
The release in March of the National Infrastructure Plan (NIP) has provided a vehicle for interested parties to gain an overview picture of the current situation with respect to this country’s infrastructure development, as well as what the government sees as priorities in its goal to maximise economic growth.
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A concrete opportunity to pave a significant road forward

CONCRETE:

Concrete – a design for comfortable homes

As the cold embrace of winter gradually tightens around us, we inevitably reach for the heat pump remote while blocking out the painful thought of the power bill, or pray that the recently purchased firewood isn’t as wet as we suspect it is.
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‘Caring for each other’ the cornerstone of Transfield Services’ HR development programme

TRAINING & EDUCATION:

‘Caring for each other’ the cornerstone of Transfield Services’ HR development programme
January 2010 – Transfield Services renews a $103 million roading contract to maintain part of New Zealand’s state highway network for the next ten years … November 2009 – Transfield Services is awarded a major project valued at approximately $40 million to assist with reinforcing and upgrading New Zealand’s national electricity transmission grid over twoand- a-half years … July 2009 – Transfield Services begins work on an eightyear $22.4 million contract for maintenance and repair of street lighting for the Auckland City Council ... Read article »
QS critical for successful heritage projects

QUANTITY SURVEYING:

QS critical for successful heritage projects

The Dilworth Building stood sentinel on Auckland’s doorstep as the city endured the Great Depression. It has seen proud soldiers march off to war, and weary veterans return home. It has watched great vessels enter the harbour, and witnessed triumphant parades and passionate protests. Read article »