A Constant Challenge: A History Of The John Holland Group 1949-1986
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A Constant Challenge is a landmark corporate history that charts the remarkable rise of one of Australia's most ambitious engineering and construction enterprises. Spanning nearly four decades from its post-war founding in 1949 through to 1986, the book chronicles the John Holland Group's transformation from a modest construction outfit into a nationally significant force, detailing the landmark infrastructure projects — railways, dams, and civil works — that shaped a modern Australia. The narrative is populated with the driven individuals and bold decisions that defined an era of unprecedented industrial growth, set against the rugged landscapes and demanding conditions that tested every project to its limits. Beyond the corporate milestones, the work stands as a compelling record of mid-to-late twentieth-century Australian industry, illustrating how private enterprise and national ambition intersected in the decades following World War II. Written with authoritative detail and an evident respect for the technical and human endeavour involved, it presents a rich portrait of an organisation that treated every contract as a proving ground. For anyone with an interest in Australian business history, civil engineering heritage, or the bold infrastructure vision of a nation still finding its footing, this volume raises a compelling question: what does it truly cost to build a country?
Author: John Holland
Format: Hardback
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A Constant Challenge is a landmark corporate history that charts the remarkable rise of one of Australia's most ambitious engineering and construction enterprises. Spanning nearly four decades from its post-war founding in 1949 through to 1986, the book chronicles the John Holland Group's transformation from a modest construction outfit into a nationally significant force, detailing the landmark infrastructure projects — railways, dams, and civil works — that shaped a modern Australia. The narrative is populated with the driven individuals and bold decisions that defined an era of unprecedented industrial growth, set against the rugged landscapes and demanding conditions that tested every project to its limits. Beyond the corporate milestones, the work stands as a compelling record of mid-to-late twentieth-century Australian industry, illustrating how private enterprise and national ambition intersected in the decades following World War II. Written with authoritative detail and an evident respect for the technical and human endeavour involved, it presents a rich portrait of an organisation that treated every contract as a proving ground. For anyone with an interest in Australian business history, civil engineering heritage, or the bold infrastructure vision of a nation still finding its footing, this volume raises a compelling question: what does it truly cost to build a country?