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For more than 10 years, these awards recognise outstanding women from across a range of industrial sectors. (Image: Prime Creative Media) Nominations are now open for the 2025 Women in Industry Awards, celebrating the achievements of women across sectors including construction and infrastructure, engineering, and transport. Established more than 10 years ago, the awards acknowledge women whose work is shaping industry outcomes, supporting colleagues and setting new standards for excellence. Nominees may be early in their careers or established leaders. What connects them is their contribution to their fields and the wider industrial landscape. The awards night will be held in Melbourne on 19 June 2025. Professionals working in construction are encouraged to nominate peers whose efforts deserve recognition. Award categories Business Development Success of the Year This category recognises an individual who has created new growth opportunities that has allowed their organisation...

Founder Brad Scott described the environmental credentials of Transmutation’s bar chair product at the 2024 ISC Connect conference in Sydney. (Images: Transmutation) From a humble shed in South Australia to the frontlines of construction waste innovation, Transmutation is proving that even the hardest-to-recycle materials can find a second life. Construction remains one of the world’s biggest waste-producing industries, but Australia’s approach is shifting. Companies like Transmutation are proving that discarded materials hold untapped value, driving new solutions for a more sustainable future. In 2022–23, Australia generated an estimated 26.8 million tonnes of building and demolition waste, according to the National Waste and Resource Recovery Report 2024 . Tackling this challenge takes bold ideas and unconventional thinking – qualities that define Transmutation and its founder, Brad Scott. A journey of reinvention Scott spent three decades in heavy logistics across waterfron...

The Families at Komatsu policy ensures benefits are inclusive. (Images: IndustriArc) Komatsu is committed to supporting ambitions and building careers, offering more than just a pay cheque. With the construction industry balancing an ageing workforce and shifting employee expectations, Komatsu is focused on attracting, retaining and inspiring top talent. By creating a culture that champions professional growth and personal wellbeing, the company is reshaping what it means to work in construction and heavy machinery. A workplace that cares Over the past couple of years, Komatsu has taken a deliberate approach to employee attraction and retention, responding to a competitive job market with initiatives that align with what employees truly value. One of the most impactful changes has been the evolution of its Families at Komatsu policy, ensuring benefits are more inclusive. Mel Morrison, executive general manager – people and culture at Komatsu, says these changes were designed t...

Image: BOOM Logistics and Crane Industry Council of Australia The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) is set to put crane operations in the spotlight at Converge 2025, joining as an Association Partner for Australia’s premier municipal works, civil and commercial construction event. Date: 17-18 September 2025 Venue : Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre As the peak body for the crane industry, CICA drives safety, efficiency and innovation in crane operations. Through safety and competency programs – CraneSafe, CrewSafe and StartSafe – along with technical guidance and advocacy, CICA ensures operators and businesses uphold the highest industry standards. The organisation also works closely with government and regulatory bodies to shape policies that enhance safety and productivity across the sector. Brandon Hitch, chief executive officer of CICA, sees Converge 2025 as an opportunity to connect with the wider construction and infrastructure industry. “By facil...

Salesforce Tower meets growing demand for sustainable workplaces. (Image: Lendlease) Salesforce Tower, Sydney’s tallest office building within Lendlease’s Sydney Place development in Circular Quay, has achieved a 6 Star Green Star – Design & As-Built v1.1 certified rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). Recognised for excellence in sustainable design and construction, the 6 Star certification reflects strong sustainability outcomes across nine holistic … The post Salesforce Tower earns 6 Star Green Star rating appeared first on Inside Construction . View Source

Wavey, the Liebherr Litronic crane at the Royal Far West beachfront development. (Images: Aran Anderson) Children staying at the Centre for Country Kids in Manly have given a crane at the Royal Far West beachfront development a fitting name: Wavey. The ‘Name the Crane’ competition saw dozens of country children submit creative entries over the past two weeks. As a reward for their participation, each child received a hard hat, … The post Country kids name crane at Royal Far West development appeared first on Inside Construction . View Source