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Construcciones Yamaro: Komatsu takes surveying to the edge

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Edge 2 provides highly accurate 3D terrain maps of construction sites. (Images: IndustriArc) The Komatsu Smart Construction Edge 2 is moving surveying forward by enhancing speed, safety and accuracy through cutting-edge technology. Surveying has always been a cornerstone of construction, but traditional methods are often time-consuming and carry safety risks. Thanks to innovations like aerial surveying via drones, the process is evolving. Komatsu’s Smart Construction Edge 2 takes this even further by providing faster data availability, reducing downtime and enabling rapid processing – empowering project teams to make informed decisions quickly. Edge 2’s impact on construction workflows becomes evident immediately. It provides drone pilots with an intuitive, seamless setup and flight workflow, enhancing efficiency and ensuring greater accuracy. James Mackenzie, product manager for Smart Construction at Komatsu and expert in drone technology, describes it as an all-in-one solution...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Ford unveils the ultimate workhorse on wheels

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Ford is set to launch the Ranger Super Duty in 2026. (Image: Ford) Set to launch in 2026, the Ford Ranger Super Duty is designed to expand the boundaries of what a mid-size utility vehicle can do. Engineered in Australia for industries that demand high performance, including construction and infrastructure works, this game-changing ute combines rugged design with features built to endure extreme conditions and heavy-duty tasks. With an emphasis on heavy-duty capability, load-carrying and towing capacity, the Ranger Super Duty is set to support productivity on construction sites of all scales and complexities, including in remote locations. Developed in collaboration with heavy‑duty fleet operators and the team behind Australia’s top-selling 4×4, it’s built to meet the high demands of mid-size truck users. Key features enable construction workers to: Tow more: Boasting a 4,500kg maximum braked towing capacity, the Ranger Super Duty can haul a wide range of heavy supplies, eart...
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Construcciones Yamaro: NexGen founder inspiring change in construction

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Dominique Gill, founder and managing director of Urban Core, and founder and chair of NexGen. (Image: Urban Core) Highlighting the women leading change in the construction industry, NexGen showcases the journey of its founder, Dominique Gill. By Lauren Fahey, executive director at NexGen . When I was asked to write about women breaking barriers in construction, NexGen founder Dominique Gill instantly came to mind. It’s rare to see women running a business in any industry, let alone in construction, and Dominique’s journey with Urban Core is nothing short of inspiring. Starting from scratch in 2016, she’s built an incredible business recognised as one of Australia’s ‘Fast Starters’ by The Australian Financial Review. But it’s not just about growth for Dominique – she’s on a mission to do things differently and push for change. Lauren Fahey, executive director at NexGen. (Image: NexGen) This year, Urban Core has achieved what many might think is impossible: a 50 per cent gend...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Spaceframe finance team achieves more with Payapps

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Payapps simplifies manual claims processing. (Image: Vittaya_25/stock.adobe.com) Spaceframe Group is tackling progress claim challenges head-on with Payapps, saving time, enhancing compliance and empowering its finance team to focus on what matters most. In the high-pressure world of construction finance, teams are often small but carry an enormous workload. Recent research reveals that 40 per cent of finance teams in the construction industry comprise just one to three members. Yet, these teams manage progress claim submissions, compliance, risk management and timely subcontractor payments to keep projects on track. For Spaceframe, an award-winning design and construct builder in Brisbane, these challenges intensified with the introduction of new Queensland Trust legislation . Managing 120 to 200 progress claims per month in varied formats, the finance team needed a solution to streamline claims processing, allowing them more time to meet compliance obligations without increasi...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Women leading the future of construction with Autodesk

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Women in construction. (Image: Supplied by Autodesk) Autodesk isn’t only advancing construction through technology; it’s creating a future where women have ample opportunity to lead, innovate and shape the industry. While construction has long been viewed as a male-dominated industry, a profound transformation is taking shape. Women across the Asia-Pacific are redefining what it means to work in construction, and Autodesk is at the forefront of this shift, providing the tools, resources and support to make the field more accessible, inclusive and innovative. Digital intelligence, data analytics and software that enhance collaboration are pivotal tools that have made construction an attractive, viable career path for diverse employees. A movement gaining momentum Gender equality in construction has seen a surge in recent years, as women take on more senior roles across the industry. Autodesk recognises this momentum, celebrating the unique contributions women bring, from technic...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Collaborative contracting: Breaking the zero-sum cycle

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Image: trahko/stock.adobe.com The Australian Constructors Association believes it’s time to embrace a more balanced, collaborative approach to contracting for a sustainable future. By Jon Davies, CEO of the Australian Constructors Association . As we welcome another year, the construction industry is facing familiar challenges. Despite progress in recent reforms, we are caught in a frustrating back‑and-forth that threatens to undo our gains. Jon Davies, CEO of the Australian Constructors Association. (Image: Australian Constructors Association) For years, the terms of contracts in construction have swung back and forth like a pendulum. In times of plentiful work, it swings to terms deemed more favourable to contractors, and then when work starts to dry up, terms are tightened up and the pendulum swings back to clients. Some might say this is merely the laws of supply and demand, but it is just another feature of the zero-sum game that construction has become – where one side’...
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Construcciones Yamaro: The Vistage blueprint for bold leadership

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Jodie Hawkes, CEO of Bowhill Engineering. (Images: Bowhill Engineering) For over 65 years, Vistage has empowered business leaders through peer advisory groups and executive coaching. Jodie Hawkes, CEO of Bowhill Engineering, has felt this impact firsthand. A committed Vistage member for six years, Hawkes sees it as both an anchor and a compass in her leadership journey. From refining Bowhill Engineering’s systems to standing firm in a male‑dominated industry, Hawkes reflects on how Vistage has sharpened her leadership approach, helping steer the company toward sustainable success. Hawkes’ journey with Bowhill Engineering, a multi-generational, family-owned metal fabrication business in South Australia, began under challenging circumstances. “My husband, the managing director at the time, lost his brother in a motor vehicle accident,” she says. While on maternity leave from another company with her first child, she stepped into an administrative role at Bowhill Engineering to he...
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