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Construcciones Yamaro: Australian Construction Achievement Award focuses on the future

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The Australian Construction Achievement Award celebrates industry innovations and achievements. (Image: ขวัญฤทัย เฉลาชาญชัยย/stock.adobe.com) The countdown is on to crown this year’s Australian Construction Achievement Award winner. By Jon Davies, CEO of the Australian Constructors Association. Size and complexity often take centre stage in construction. But the Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA) is different. It’s not just about the biggest project – it’s about industry transformation. Winning is about setting new benchmarks for how construction should be done. The award highlights companies that prioritise people, sustainability and innovation, showing what the future of construction should look like. Jon Davies, CEO of the Australian Constructors Association. (Image: Australian Constructors Association) Presented by the Australian Constructors Association and Engineers Australia, the ACAA has been celebrating industry achievements for 28 years. Last year’s wi...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Embracing the benefits of light gauge steel

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TRUECORE steel is durable and resilient, with BlueScope’s metallic coating, incorporating Activate technology, to provide enhanced corrosion resistance. (Images: Australian Framing Solutions) An engineered, light gauge steel framing solution expedited the construction of this distinctive Queensland childcare centre, delivering time and cost savings. Project – Sunkids Childcare Centre Location – Mermaid Waters, Queensland Principal Steel Product – 24 tonnes of light gauge steel framing made from TRUECORE® steel Builder – 9 Constructions Steel fabricator – Australian Framing Solutions Architect – Realspace Creative Photography – Australian Framing Solutions Sunkids Childcare Centres have a holistic approach to early childhood education, where parents are honoured as the ‘first teachers’, early childhood professionals are the ‘second teachers’, and the physical environment is the ‘third teacher’, providing a safe space where children are allowed to learn, pla...
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Construcciones Yamaro: KONE elevator systems move people smarter, faster, further

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KONE’s high-rise solutions enhance both new developments and modernisation projects. (Images: KONE Australia) Lighter materials, smarter technology and stronger performance – KONE’s high-rise elevator systems are built for the next generation of skyscrapers. Australia’s skyline is reaching new heights. In Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, towers are rising fast, reshaping cityscapes and demanding infrastructure that keeps pace. In this vertical race, elevator systems are more than just a convenience – they are essential to functionality, efficiency and sustainability. For buildings designed to stand for decades, elevators must be built for the long haul. KONE has engineered its High-Rise MiniSpace DX system to meet this challenge, optimising space, reducing lifecycle costs and improving energy efficiency. With lightweight hoisting technology and a new precision control system, it ensures smooth operation and minimal service interruptions – an advantage for both new developments and...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Jacon makes equipment access easier with new website

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Jacon’s new website offers improved navigation and faster access to product and support information. (Image: fotofabrika/stock.adobe.com) In the fast-paced construction industry, quick access to reliable equipment information is crucial to the success of any project. To address this need, Jacon Equipment has launched a new website that gives construction professionals fast, efficient entry to essential resources. The new digital platform combines a streamlined, user-friendly design with enhanced functionality, making it easier for customers to browse equipment, compare specifications and find support materials – no matter where their work takes them. Jacon’s goal was simple: to help users make well-informed decisions by centralising information about equipment, services and support. Bringing equipment closer A standout feature of the website is the integration of interactive 3D models for all Jacon machines, allowing users to examine equipment features and designs in detail. Wh...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Protecting fasteners from hydrogen embrittlement

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As demand for high performance fasteners grows, zinc flake coating is set to strengthen structural integrity in construction. (Images: Hobson Engineering) Hydrogen embrittlement presents a risk to fasteners in construction, but Hobson Engineering is tackling the challenge with zinc flake coatings. For decades, the engineers and specialists at Hobson Engineering have been at the forefront of fastener technology, helping the industry navigate risks and best practices. As Australia increases its use of high-tensile steels, the company is raising awareness of hydrogen embrittlement – a hidden threat that can lead to sudden failures – and how zinc flake coatings offer a reliable solution. Hydrogen embrittlement is a critical failure mechanism in high-tensile steels, occurring when specific conditions align. For embrittlement to take place, three factors must be present: high steel hardness, a high tensile load, and exposure to hydrogen. High-tensile fasteners, particularly those at Pr...
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Construcciones Yamaro: How the IATC is addressing construction skills shortages

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Graduate Connor Jorgensen. (Image: The Institute of Applied Technology – Construction) The Institute of Applied Technology – Construction (IATC) is helping to tackle some of the construction industry’s biggest challenges: labour shortages, a lack of housing supply, cost overruns, project delays and building defects. Through flexible, targeted training designed in partnership with industry leaders, the IATC is equipping professionals with the skills needed to lift sector capability and make construction careers more appealing. Based in Kingswood and offering many courses online, the IATC focuses on project management, leadership and digital construction skills. Its programs are delivered in partnership with TAFE NSW, Western Sydney University and CPB Contractors, ensuring the training stays connected to industry needs. This co-design approach allows IATC to provide qualifications that are immediately relevant to construction workplaces. Rather than lengthy courses, the IATC offe...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Supporting the construction of renewable energy infrastructure

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Coates assigns a dedicated major projects manager to each customer. (Image: kelvn/stock.adobe.com) Australia’s domestic renewable energy sector continues to grow, with 56,000 household battery systems installed during 2023 and more than 337,000 rooftop solar installations adding 3.1 gigawatts of capacity to the energy mix, according to the Clean Energy Australia 2024 report by the Clean Energy Council. Utility-scale renewable energy is also gaining momentum. The report found that wind energy accounted for 33.2 per cent of utility-scale renewable energy and 13.2 per cent of overall electricity. Twenty-two large-scale renewable energy projects were completed, adding 2.8 gigawatts of capacity. Investment in large-scale renewable energy storage reached a record $4.9 billion, up from $1.9 billion in 2022. “In Australia, there’s a lot of construction activity focused on building wind and solar farms, but we’re also starting to see more interest in developing the infrastructure to stor...
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