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Construcciones Yamaro: How Australian builders are handling progress claims with Payapps

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Builders using Payapps have reported faster turnaround times, less manual data entry and fewer disputes. (Image: Michael C/peopleimages.com/stock.adobe.com) Payment claims remain a complex and often time-consuming part of construction delivery. With cost pressures, tighter regulations and rising client expectations, contractors are adopting Payapps to better manage progress claims. According to Payapps, 28 of the builders named in BCI Central’s Construction League Australia 2025 report are using its platform to help submit, assess and approve payment claims. For these contractors, the move to digital has been about simplifying collaboration , improving compliance and strengthening supply chain relationships. Scott Lockwood, director of customer success at Payapps, says the focus is on making practical changes that support project delivery. “We’re proud that so many of Australia’s leading builders trust Payapps,” says Lockwood. “But what matters more is what it says about these...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Advancing infrastructure using digital twin modelling

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“A well-designed digital twin acts as both a performance monitor and a training tool for the next generation of engineers.” (Image: thongsook/stock.adobe.com) Digital twin modelling is opening new possibilities for infrastructure design, management and maintenance, say UNSW experts. Imagine being able to peer into the future of a machine – tracking wear, predicting failures and optimising performance – without physically touching it. According to UNSW, this is the promise of digital twins: virtual models that mirror their physical counterparts … The post Advancing infrastructure using digital twin modelling appeared first on Inside Construction . View Source
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Construcciones Yamaro: McNab revives historic Brisbane site with The Tannery Residences

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Artist’s impression: The Tannery Residences. (Image: McNab) Builder-developer McNab has secured development approval for The Tannery Residences, a project in Brisbane’s West End that marries heritage preservation with contemporary wellness living. The development will restore and repurpose the original 19th-century Dixon’s Tannery as ‘The Retreat’, a communal wellness hub within the 10-storey residential precinct. Michael McNab, founder and executive chairman of McNab, said the project represents a rare chance to preserve an important piece of Brisbane’s history while delivering homes designed for modern wellbeing. “Properties that honour history while delivering modern design have unique appeal and there’s a growing demand for spaces with both character and legacy,” said McNab. “This is the first truly integrated wellness and heritage project of its kind in Brisbane, and we’ve worked closely with heritage consultants and designers to ensure it respects and elevates the site’s ...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Construction leaders call for procurement reform at FF25

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(L-R): Michael Wright, national secretary of the Electrical Trades Union; Chris Donovan, assistant national secretary of the Australian Workers’ Union; Kristin Moss of the Australian Constructors Association; Alanna Herbst, chief people and communications officer at Seymour Whyte; and Michael Degotardi, chief operating officer at UGL. (Image: Australian Constructors Association) More than 500 industry leaders gathered at Nissan Arena yesterday for Foundations and Frontiers 2025 (FF25), hosted by the Australian Constructors Association (ACA). Now in its second year, the national forum has become a rallying point for Australia’s construction sector to drive productivity reform. FF25 brought together major contractors, clients, union heads, insurers, developers, designers and financiers, alongside representatives from all levels of government and leading industry bodies. The message was clear: if construction is to improve productivity, procurement must change. Real-time polling con...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Adam Jones’ five hot takes on the future of engineering

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Adam Jones, CEO of CLT Toolbox, is simplifying mass timber design and helping engineers build faster, cleaner and smarter. (Image: Engineers Australia) The future of engineering is being defined by rapid change, as new technologies, materials and design approaches influence how construction projects are planned and delivered. Adam Jones shares his five predictions for where engineering is headed and how today’s engineers can stay ahead. By Adam Jones, 2023 Engineers Australia Professional Engineer of the Year and CEO of CLT Toolbox. 1. Manufactured products will redefine design Prefabricated buildings are one of the clearest paths to cutting costs and decarbonising construction. Manufactured products are the building blocks of this future. They are repeatable, catalogued and designed for the factory floor. These products benefit directly from artificial intelligence , digitisation and advanced modelling , making the process smarter and faster. 2. Performance-based design is the...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Coates launches new Reconciliation Action Plan

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Coates RAP artwork ‘Kengatha Kathiwatha Kathini’ by Jade Kennedy. (Image: Coates) Coates is continuing its reconciliation journey with the publication of its third Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, Coates’ Innovate 2.0 RAP outlines key initiatives to be implemented over the next two years, aimed at strengthening advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, respecting Traditional Owners and their lands, and uniting Australia as one. “At Coates, our vision for reconciliation is not merely a commitment but a transformative journey. Through our Reflect and Innovate Reconciliation Action Plans, we’ve taken important steps forward,” said Murray Vitlich, CEO of Coates. ”Now, we must focus on building stronger connections with local First Nations communities and empowering our employees with the knowledge and tools to walk this path meaningfully.” Focus areas for 2025-2027 Leveraging 140 years of experience, Coates...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Prioritising wellbeing in a demanding industry

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Empowered Women in Trades joined Bunnings Newcastle for a networking event that brought together tradeswomen and allies to connect and share experiences. (Images: Empowered Women in Trades) Construction may be tough, but Empowered Women in Trades believes that overcoming challenges begins with prioritising wellbeing. By Melinda Davis, GM of Empowered Women in Trades. As the Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) team has been travelling across the country, a common theme keeps coming up in our conversations: people are exhausted. Life can get busy – juggling work, personal commitments, family and more. Sometimes, trying to keep all the balls in the air can make you feel overwhelmed, tired and unmotivated. Navigating this in the moment can be challenging. With cold winter mornings, sunsets at 5pm and long dark nights, we thought now was the time to remind you that looking after your wellbeing is critical. No matter what your role is in construction, from apprentice to project manager, ...
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