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Construcciones Yamaro: Applied Bolting and Hobson Engineering boost bolting confidence

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Applied Bolting’s Squirter direct tension indicating washers. (Images: Hobson Engineering) With a robust supply of Applied Bolting products in its Australian warehouses, Hobson Engineering is empowering contractors to deliver projects faster and with greater efficiency. For nearly a century, Hobson Engineering has been a key partner to the construction industry, offering high-quality fastening solutions through collaborations with top global suppliers. Among these, its partnership with Applied Bolting has transformed structural bolting practices across Australia. Around 17 years ago, Hobson Engineering introduced Applied Bolting’s Squirter direct tension indicating (DTI) washers to the Australian market. These washers contain a unique orange media that squirts out when the bolt achieves the correct tension, providing a visual indication of proper installation. Today, Squirter DTI washers are specified for major construction projects nationwide, further cementing Hobson Engineeri
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Construcciones Yamaro: CPB Contractors goes green with the Toyota Mirai

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Toyota’s new Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle. (Image: CPB Contractors) CPB Contractors, a member of CIMIC Group, has introduced Toyota’s new Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) into its fleet. This integration follows the contractor’s Australian-first pilot of Toyota’s prototype HiAce powered by a hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine (ICE) earlier this year. Two Toyota Mirai vehicles have replaced traditional diesel and petrol assets in Melbourne … The post CPB Contractors goes green with the Toyota Mirai appeared first on Inside Construction . View Source
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Construcciones Yamaro: Building a technology ecosystem for construction success

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Payapps’ Misty Cronin at FCON-Tech 2024. (Image: Payapps) In today’s fast-evolving construction landscape, technology has become more than just a helpful tool – it is essential. However, as the industry becomes increasingly complex, it is clear that no single technology can address every challenge. A technology ecosystem built with purpose-fit solutions is critical to navigating the specific pain points of the construction lifecycle. Whether it’s progress claim management, compliance or subcontractor coordination, specialised technology is crucial for success. This was the focus of Misty Cronin’s speech at FCON-Tech 2024 , where she highlighted the power of specialised solutions to streamline processes and improve project outcomes. She shared how Payapps, a comprehensive progress claim management platform, helps construction companies reduce disputes, accelerate approvals and ensure projects stay on track. As Cronin pointed out, building a cohesive technology ecosystem doesn’t ha
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Construcciones Yamaro: Access Construction drives ERP adoption for a resilient future

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Image: Lab_Photo/stock.adobe.com With nearly 30 per cent of business collapses in the construction sector last financial year, industry players are increasingly seeking solutions to adapt and thrive. Access Construction is taking the lead, encouraging the sector to embrace transformation through enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Alex Boury, general manager at Access Construction, emphasises that now is the time for the industry to adopt a more modern and efficient approach. “In general, the construction industry has been slow to adopt change,” says Boury. “Resistance to new technologies had led to the sector falling behind many others when it comes to digitising business processes.” Boury observes that a growing number of construction firms are recognising the value of ERP software. The sector’s rapidly changing landscape has prompted many businesses to seek a single platform for construction management – one that replaces the complexity and cost of managing separate
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Construcciones Yamaro: Introducing Australia’s second certified Green Star Building

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Eumemmerring Business Park. (Image: 2023 Josh Brnjac) Eumemmerring Business Park in Dandenong South, Victoria, has become the second‑ever project – and the first industrial site – to achieve a Green Star Buildings certification, with a 5 Star Green Star rating representing Australian excellence. Green Star, created by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), is a globally acknowledged, independent rating framework that sets benchmarks for creating a built environment that is healthy, resilient and efficient in its operation. Green Star Buildings is the latest rating tool created by GBCA, designed to meet the challenges of the next decade by delivering buildings that not only exceed today’s expectations, but are future-ready and able to stand up to evolving regulatory requirements, customer demands and increased scrutiny against greenwashing. When Goodman Group (Goodman) acquired the Dandenong South former electrical parts site in 2019, it saw an opportunity to aim for a G
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Construcciones Yamaro: NexGen leads the charge to transform construction

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NexGen visits Urban Core’s worksite. (Images: NexGen) The construction industry is at a turning point. With a growing skills shortage and an urgent need for greater diversity, it’s clear that action is needed. This is where NexGen comes in. By Lauren Fahey, executive director at NexGen. At NexGen, we’re on a mission to transform construction by daring the next generation – especially young women – to break the mould. Right now, women make up only 13 per cent of the construction workforce, and we are here to change that. Our goal is simple: to inspire, educate and empower young people to step into this industry and make a lasting impact. Why should your company care? The why is simple. Supporting NexGen is not just about being socially responsible – it is good for business. The construction industry is facing a skills gap that is only widening. By supporting programs like NexGen, you are directly addressing this challenge, helping to build a future pipeline of skilled professio
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Construcciones Yamaro: The role of construction industry leaders in curating our planet

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Image: neolko/stock.adobe.com In a world facing urgent environmental challenges, Dr Gretchen Gagel explores how leaders in the construction industry can be a driving force for sustainable progress – balancing the needs of people with the demands of the planet. By Dr Gretchen Gagel. Dr Gretchen Gagel. (Image: Heidi Victoria) Last month, I attended the Engineering and Construction Community (ECC) conference with 900 construction industry leaders at the beautiful Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs. This is a special place to me, as I have spent decades visiting, from learning to ski here as a four-year-old to being inducted into the National Academy of Construction here in 2021. As I was riding down from Denver, I noticed a scar on the beautiful mountain and foothills landscape. Then I began to think about the ‘green construction’ theme of this edition’s feature, and a vision came to me of looking at the Earth from far away. What will it look like in 50 years with nearly 10 bil
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