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A tender is now open for the installation of Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital’s third CT scanner. (Image: Government of Western Australia) Two construction tenders are now open for works at Western Australia’s Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. One project will upgrade suites and other areas of the Neurological Intervention and Imaging Service of Western Australia (NIISWA) to enhance access to treatment. Based at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH), NIISWA provides specialist expertise including lifesaving care for brain aneurysms, vascular malformations, carotid disease and interventional stroke therapy. The second project will install the hospital’s third CT scanner and deliver associated works to support patient care. The use of CT scanning as a diagnostic tool has increased steadily over the past decade, with SCGH performing the highest volume of CT examinations among Perth’s tertiary hospitals. Related stories: Designs for Osborne Park Hospital expansion revealed Multiplex to...

Artist’s impression: The Osborne Park Hospital expansion, part of the New Women and Babies Hospital project in Western Australia. (Image: Webuild) Designs have been released for the Osborne Park Hospital expansion, marking a step forward in the transformation of the health facility and its role in providing care for women, newborns and families. The expansion, being built by Webuild, forms part of the $1.8 billion New Women and Babies Hospital project , a key component of the Western Australian Government’s $4.7 billion health infrastructure program. The new facilities are purpose built for women’s health, with the design combining midwifery-led and clinical birthing models alongside spaces for reflection, celebration and care. Natural light, warm materials, landscaped courtyard views and single-bed rooms are central to the design intent and aim to create an environment that feels personal, calm and reassuring. The expansion will deliver services across maternity, gynaecology an...

Artist’s impression: Aerial view of the Sydney Airport terminal expansion. (Images: Sydney Airport) Sydney Airport has launched a global tender process to establish a panel of architectural and engineering firms to help deliver its $6 billion capital works program over the next five years. The new procurement framework marks a shift from Sydney Airport’s traditional approach of appointing consultants on a project-by-project basis. Firms participating in the new framework will instead partner with the airport across its pipeline of infrastructure projects, supporting the design and delivery of major upgrades that will enhance capacity, improve efficiency and elevate the passenger experience. Aligned with this process, Sydney Airport is also calling for tenders for architectural design and engineering firms to support the development of a terminal upgrade project, which will link the T2 and T3 domestic terminals to create a seamless passenger experience. The new T2-T3 terminal pro...

L–R: Texco’s Scott Griffin, DP World’s Erika Newman and Stockland’s Craig Lenarduzzi. (Image: Stockland) Stockland has commenced construction on a logistics facility of nearly 40,000 square metres at the Yennora Distribution Centre, one of six intermodal terminals operating in New South Wales. DP World, which has operated the terminal since August 2023, will expand its footprint into the new building, known as Building 2. The company currently runs rail services to and from Port Botany and leases several warehouses within the estate. Stockland head of logistics development Craig Lenarduzzi said the new facility has been designed to meet the needs of advanced logistics operations now and into the future. “Until its recent demolition, the site was occupied by an outdated low-clearance warehouse originally constructed in the 1970s,” said Lenarduzzi. “Our vision for the new building will see a modern facility that targets a 5 Star Green Star rating and meets the future freight and w...

Plascorp supplied 232 tonnes of processed reo and 43 tonnes of stock bar for the new hybrid renewable power station. (Image: Plascorp) A new hybrid renewable power station has been constructed at Lynas Rare Earths’ Mount Weld operation in Western Australia. The project comprises four turbine generators, a solar PV farm and a battery energy storage system integrated within a wind farm. The scope of works supported the asset owner’s transition from diesel to hybrid gas and renewable energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Reinforcement materials, including processed reo bar and stock reo bar, were supplied as part of the construction program. Plascorp supplied concrete reinforcing materials manufactured to tight tolerances to meet the project’s specific requirements. Foundation works were delivered in a remote environment where reliability, coordination and sequencing were essential. Turbine installation specifications required every footing to be constructed to precise tolera...

TAFE NSW Dubbo student Molly Brown. Female carpentry apprentices and childhood friends Molly Brown and Meg Turner are making their mark in the construction industry as they complete their studies through TAFE NSW Dubbo. According to Jobs and Skills Australia , there are 142,200 qualified carpenters working in Australia, with females representing just 3 per cent of the workforce. This highlights critical skills gaps in the building sector and the need to attract more people to the high-demand profession. Brown, 19, and Turner, 20, discovered their interest in carpentry after completing work experience on building sites run by Brown’s father. This led them to study a Certificate III in Carpentry at TAFE NSW Dubbo, where they have begun forging a rewarding career path. The two apprentices are thriving in the classroom and on site, securing jobs locally with Simon Darlington Carpentry and Brownrite Building Group, and contributing to infrastructure projects such as No. 1 Church Stre...

NEXTDC’s P1 Perth. (Image: Birds Eye Media) Multiplex has topped out Stage Two of NEXTDC’s P1 Perth data centre, installing the largest satellite antenna array in Western Australia. Located at 4 Millrose Drive in Malaga, north of Perth’s CBD, the five-level building represents the fifth data centre Multiplex has been contracted on by the ASX-listed Australian tech giant. Stage Two of P1 Perth will double the data centre’s current IT capacity. The build is highly technical, with complexity added by working next to the operational building delivered in Stage One. Now that Stage Two of P1 Perth has reached its tallest point, Multiplex will commence fit-out of the building’s plantrooms, offices and new data hall. Future works include the fit-out of two more data halls, plus expansions to central plant and services infrastructure. Chris Palandri, regional managing director of Western Australia at Multiplex, said the team was proud of the milestone. “We have worked on five data cent...

More than 50,000 people took part in the West Gate Tunnel Discovery Day. (Images: West Gate Tunnel Project) Tens of thousands of Victorians have taken part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run or walk through the West Gate Tunnel before it opens to traffic next month. Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure Gabrielle Williams and Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne last week joined more than 50,000 runners and walkers for a firsthand look inside the tunnel as part of the West Gate Tunnel Discovery Day. Runners kicked off the day at 7am, taking in city views on the eight-kilometre run, which included the new skyroad above Footscray Road connecting to the tunnel. At Yarraville Gardens, family-friendly celebrations with food, music and activities for kids brought the community together. Walkers were treated to entertainment as they wandered the 2.5-kilometre path from Yarraville Gardens, passed the new wetlands and walked under the 38-metre-high timber ne...

Visit highlights included a project briefing and question-and-answer session with project director Steven Clark and design director Philip McDonald. (Images: CPB Contractors) More than 60 emerging professionals were given behind-the-scenes access to Sydney’s Warringah Freeway Upgrade, with a rare opportunity to explore the delivery challenges and technical solutions behind one of Australia’s most intricate brownfield road projects. Hosted by Roads Australia (RA) and CPB Contractors, the visit gave participants in the RA Emerging Leaders Program a firsthand … The post Emerging leaders step inside the Warringah Freeway Upgrade appeared first on Inside Construction . View Source

Sydney Metro Central Station – Interior of the main concourse. (Image: Aurecon and GHD Joint Venture) The Sydney Metro Central Station project has been recognised on the world stage, taking out the 2025 Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence at the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) Structural Awards. The Aurecon and GHD Joint Venture (AGJV) received the top honour for structural planning and technical leadership on the project, which introduced a new station and pedestrian tunnels beneath the country’s busiest rail terminal. The award caps a highly competitive year, with judges noting the project’s ambition, execution and contribution to long-term public value. Sydney Metro Central Station has been described as a landmark in Australia’s structural engineering capability. The design placed structural thinking at the centre of the project, improving accessibility, reducing embodied carbon and enhancing sightlines, safety and wayfinding. The project’s top-...

Artist’s impression: The new Rouse Hill Hospital. (Images: NSW Government) The NSW Government has unveiled new designs for the $910 million Rouse Hill Hospital, with the community invited to provide feedback. Artist’s impressions show the main entry, a new internal access road, drop-off and pick-up area, green spaces, and a ‘care arcade’ with retail and café areas for patients, families and visitors. The hospital aims to meet the growing healthcare needs of North West Sydney, with the State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for main works on public exhibition until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. “With increasing density in the region, it’s crucial we get the delivery of this hospital right, so I encourage the community to have their say on the detailed designs,” said NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully. Related stories: Construction complete at the new Sydney Fish Market Modular engineering preserves Bondi heritage façade Next stage of...

The completed new Sydney Fish Market, now handed over for final fit-out ahead of opening to the public. (Image: NSW Government) The new Sydney Fish Market has reached a major milestone, with construction now complete and the project progressing to final fit-out. The new market is one of the most technically complex projects ever delivered on Sydney Harbour. Extending out over the water, it joins the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House as a landmark achievement in engineering and construction. Multiplex ACT/NSW regional managing director David Ghannoum said he was proud of the project team “who have brought this landmark destination to life”. “Throughout construction, we’ve delivered a range of complex elements – from a watertight, hydrostatic basement carpark built four metres below sea level in Blackwattle Bay, to the largest glulam timber roof in the Southern Hemisphere,” said Ghannoum. “The project has also been built with sustainability in mind, using HVO100 renewable...

Coates’ modular propping and bracing system was designed to support the heritage façade during redevelopment. (Image: Coates) Coates has delivered a bespoke temporary works solution to preserve the heritage-listed façade of a four-storey apartment building in Bondi, New South Wales, which is being redeveloped by Lasic Property . The modular propping and bracing system was designed to overcome tight site access, structural complexity and heritage constraints, enabling the new structure to be built. Dhanushka Athapaththu, temporary works engineer at Coates, describes removing the interior of a multi-storey building, without compromising the façade, as no small feat. “Coates is helping to overcome a significant structural challenge in retaining the façade and maintaining structural integrity throughout construction,” says Athapaththu. “Although Coates has considerable experience delivering complex solutions, I haven’t worked on anything quite like this before.” Located one block b...

MYOB Acumatica Construction provides a single system to manage operational, financial and compliance requirements. (Image: NVB Stocker/stock.adobe.com) Compliance sits at the core of every major construction project. From bridge upgrades to hospital HVACR installations and multi-utility expansions, contractors now face closer scrutiny than ever. Public safety obligations, regulatory oversight and multimillion-dollar contract values mean small administrative gaps can quickly escalate into costly issues. For general contractors, specialist subcontractors and civil engineering firms, each project demands accurate documentation, transparent reporting and clear audit trails. With compliance requirements tightening across Australia and New Zealand, manual systems are making it harder for project teams to keep pace. MYOB’s construction-specific enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform is designed to centralise compliance and reduce the administrative load that slows project teams. ...

Renewable energy projects, including transmission lines and solar, are expected to total $163 billion over the next five years. (Image: xiaoliangge/stock.adobe.com) Government investment in energy and housing has pushed tens of billions of dollars into Australia’s major infrastructure pipeline. According to Infrastructure Australia’s 2025 Infrastructure Market Capacity Report, this surge has reversed a two-year decline and intensified demand for workers. The report shows the nation’s five-year major public infrastructure pipeline has grown by $29 billion in … The post New report shows billions flowing into infrastructure pipeline appeared first on Inside Construction . View Source

The new Queensland Procurement Policy introduces a simplified format, making expectations clearer and reducing complexity. (Image: Allistair F/peopleimages.com/stock.adobe.com) The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has welcomed the release of the new Queensland Procurement Policy and the removal of the Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC), calling it a major step toward smarter, more transparent and more innovative public procurement. ACA CEO Jon Davies said the policy’s simplified format, focus on value for money and commitment to innovation, data and collaboration demonstrate the government’s intent to improve how public funds are invested. “Simplifying multiple documents into one clear policy will make it easier for everyone to understand what’s expected and to get on with delivering,” said Davies. “It will make expectations clearer and help reduce unnecessary complexity in the tendering process.” Davies said the shift from lowest cost to genuine value for money h...

Artist’s impression: La Trobe’s University City. (Image: La Trobe) La Trobe University has revealed plans for a $5 billion transformation of its Bundoora campus into a major innovation and education hub for Melbourne’s north. The University City masterplan outlines a 30-year vision to deliver three distinct villages and a city centre designed for 15,000 residents and 40,000 students. Developed in consultation with stakeholders and the community, including the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation, the 255-hectare campus will evolve into a sustainable, mixed-use city with innovation, knowledge and sustainability at its core. Chancellor John Brumby said the project would strengthen La Trobe’s connection with the wider community. “University City could boost Gross Regional Product in Melbourne’s north-east by an estimated $440 million each year by the completion of the project, while additional interstate and international students could spend around $202...

Waitsia Gas Plant. (Image: Clough) Clough, together with the Waitsia Joint Venture – comprising Mitsui E&P Australia (MEPAU) as operator and Beach Energy – has achieved Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) for the Waitsia Gas Plant in Western Australia. The milestone marks a pivotal step in delivering one of Australia’s largest onshore gas developments as the project transitions to production operations. First gas export is expected in the coming weeks, with ramp-up to nameplate capacity to follow. Designed to provide a stable domestic gas supply for Western Australia while exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to international markets, the project supports regional energy security and the global transition to cleaner energy. About the project Clough was contracted to deliver the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning for the Waitsia Gas Project Stage 2 development, located about 16 kilometres southeast of Dongara and 350 kilometres north of Perth. Developed in sta...

Astro joins the crew underground, symbolising the project’s focus on innovation and worker safety. (Images: Mighty Films) John Holland and Telstra Enterprise have trialled a robotic dog equipped with environmental sensors and 5G connectivity to enhance safety for construction workers. Aptly named Astro, the robotic dog uses IoT, cloud technology and 5G connectivity to test ways of reducing human exposure to hazardous conditions. It navigates high-risk and hard-to-reach environments, such as tunnels and underground rail stations, sending real-time data to crews nearby. Developed as a proof of concept by Telstra Enterprise, the company’s innovation hub muru-D and technology solution partner Ericom, Astro recently made its way underground on Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project, in collaboration with John Holland. “Safety is at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to improve safety on our worksites,” said Steve Butcher, managing director for ra...

Construction workers remain twice as likely to die by suicide as other employed men. (Image: MATES in Construction) New Australian research has found that authenticity, relatability and industry ownership are key to engaging construction workers in suicide prevention, reinforcing the effectiveness of the MATES in Construction model. MATES in Construction is a not-for-profit workplace mental health and suicide prevention organisation delivering training, support and case management across the sector. The new study explores why workers trust and participate in the MATES program, which has been credited with helping to reduce suicide rates in the industry. Led by MATES Australia CEO Jørgen Gullestrup, alongside professor Samantha Thomas, associate professor Tania King and professor Anthony D. LaMontagne, the study drew on interviews with 28 MATES volunteers across Queensland. It found that worker trust and engagement stem from two core factors: Peer relatability – MATES field of...

L–R: RMIT’s Dr Yulin Patrisia, Bristile Roofing’s Samantha So, RMIT’s Dr David Law and student Madushan Mudiyanselage at the Bristile factory in Dandenong. A collaboration between RMIT University and Bristile Roofing has produced sustainable roof tiles made with coal ash and recycled glass, cutting CO2 emissions by 13 per cent compared to conventional concrete tiles. The innovation tackles industrial waste by reusing materials that would otherwise end up in landfill, offering a durable, fire-resistant product that meets Australian … The post Australian researchers develop eco-friendly roof tiles appeared first on Inside Construction . View Source

L–R: Decode founder and chairman Sam El Rihani, NSW Premier Chris Minns, and Sekisui House Australia group CEO and managing director Kazunori Ito, mark the start of construction with a sod turning ceremony. (Image: Luke Fuda Films and Photography) New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has officially broken ground on Dawn, Stage 5 of Sekisui House Australia’s $5 billion Melrose Park masterplanned community. Developed with Hankyu Hanshin Properties and built by Decode, Dawn will deliver 368 park-side residences as part of one of NSW’s largest privately owned urban renewal projects. The milestone signals the next phase in transforming Melrose Park into a community of more than 5,500 homes, a mixed-use town centre, 50,000 square metres of green space and future schools. Sekisui House Australia group CEO and managing director Kazunori Ito said the ceremony reflects the company’s long-term investment in housing supply, employment and sustainable community creation. “This moment represe...