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Construcciones Yamaro: Contract awarded for new Gracemere High School

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Queensland Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek (left) and Member for Rockhampton Donna Kirkland. (Image: Queensland Government) The Queensland Government has awarded FKG Group the Early Contractor Involvement, Design Management and Construction contract for the new Gracemere High School. Construction is expected to begin by Term 4, 2026, with the school due to open to Year 7 and 8 students in 2028. The new campus will include 16 general classrooms, nine specialist learning areas, outdoor multi-purpose courts and an oval. FKG Group will hold industry sessions for local businesses, outlining opportunities to support the project’s delivery. Related stories: Kangaroo Point Bridge earns ‘Excellent’ sustainability rating Spatial intelligence solves progress tracking on a mega pipeline Construction begins on the Sunshine Coast’s Aura Town Centre The school forms part of the Queensland Government’s $21.9 billion education infrastructure program, which includes 15 new schools...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Central Element completes $175 million Ethos Chatswood project

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The development is located at 15 Ellis Street in the Chatswood CBD. (Images: Central Element) Central Element and builder Growthbuilt have completed Ethos Chatswood, a residential and mixed-use development in one of Sydney’s most connected urban centres. Located at 15 Ellis Street in the Chatswood CBD, 400 metres from the Metro train station, the $175 million project comprises 49 one, two and three-bedroom residences above about 1,200 square metres of retail and commercial space, activating three street frontages – Pacific Highway, Ellis Street and Crispe Lane. Designed by award-winning architects SJB, Ethos Chatswood has been created to meet growing demand from downsizers and owner-occupiers seeking spacious, design-led residences within a connected location. With limited residences per floor, the building prioritises privacy, natural light, cross ventilation and district views stretching from the CBD to the Northern Beaches and the Blue Mountains. Related stories: City of Sydne...
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Construcciones Yamaro: City of Sydney budget backs essential infrastructure projects

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The City of Sydney’s 2026/27 budget includes funding for streets, parks and community facilities. (Image: Lucinda Varney – Airview Group/City of Sydney) Over the next 12 months, the City of Sydney will invest more than $1 billion in infrastructure, services and projects supporting its 242,000 residents. The council’s 2026/27 budget includes operational expenditure of $671 million to back local businesses, fund essential infrastructure projects and maintain community facilities, parks, open spaces, roads, and waste and recycling services. More than $265 million will be spent on capital works projects to support the growth of the city and local villages, including $170 million on asset renewal. The budget is part of the City of Sydney’s 10-year plan that forecasts spending $2.3 billion to meet the needs of an evolving community and ensure the city remains vibrant, accessible and sustainable into the future. Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore said major projects over the next five yea...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Five questions to answer before signing an ERP contract

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A purpose-built ERP system can help contractors prepare for growth. (Image: BlazingDesigns/stock.adobe.com) The right enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can help construction contractors scale, but only if the business is ready to change how work gets done. By Alex Boury, general manager of Access Construction . Australia’s construction contractors are under pressure to do more with less. Margins are tight, the labour gap is biting and regulations keep on expanding. Some contractors are finding their old systems – a disconnected tech stack that’s looking wobbly or a legacy ERP with spreadsheets filling the gaps – can’t keep pace. For contractors serious about scaling, a purpose-built construction ERP has become the obvious next step: a single platform connecting financials, projects , procurement, plant and payroll, with real-time visibility over cost, cash and compliance . Done well, it’s the difference between doubling your project portfolio and doubling your administrati...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Mott MacDonald to acquire Australian civil contractor

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Left to right: JN Bentley director Steve Tetlow; Leed chairman of the board Andrew Millar; Mott MacDonald regional managing director for Asia Pacific, New Zealand and Australia Adrian Jones; and Leed managing director Craig Laslett. (Image: Mott MacDonald) Mott MacDonald, a global employee-owned engineering consultancy, has entered into an agreement to acquire Leed Engineering & Construction, a privately owned Australian civil contractor. The acquisition will enable Mott MacDonald and Leed to offer an integrated design and construction team, with a focus on the provision and remediation of water infrastructure assets. Leed is a multi-disciplinary engineering and construction company, specialising in complex infrastructure projects. Founded in 2001, the business has grown to become a national infrastructure contractor with a team of more than 350 people and offices in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. The company has civil construction experience across water, dams,...
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Construcciones Yamaro: PAYCE project to boost Sydney’s affordable rental stock

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Artist’s impression: PAYCE’s Melrose Park development. (Images: PAYCE) Sydney developer PAYCE has received planning approval for a 351-apartment development in Melrose Park. The NSW Department of Planning has granted rezoning and development approval for the Hope Street development, which will include 197 units and 154 co-living units. Evolve Housing will own the 197 units, which will be leased as affordable housing under the Australian Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) . The homes will contribute to NSW’s delivery targets under the National Housing Accord. The 154 co-living units will provide rental accommodation for more than 700 residents. PAYCE chairman Brian Boyd said the project will boost affordable rental accommodation in an area with strong demand and amenity. “The project is situated within 100 metres of the new Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2, currently under construction, which will provide a much-needed transport link to not only the new Sydney West Met...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Bluebeam Max launches globally

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Bluebeam Max brings AI-powered tools into familiar project workflows. (Image: Bluebeam) Bluebeam , a developer of solutions and services for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals worldwide and part of the Nemetschek Group, has made Bluebeam Max available to all customers globally. The move gives teams the option to upgrade to a premium subscription with AI-powered automation and review tools. First unveiled at Bluebeam’s Unbound 2025 conference, Bluebeam Max was made available to select customers under a beta program. Now widely available, Bluebeam Max expands Bluebeam Revu with automation and AI tools designed to help AEC teams reduce manual work, identify issues earlier and improve collaboration across the project lifecycle. “AI is ushering in a new era for the built environment – one where complexity becomes manageable and data becomes actionable,” said Usman Shuja, CEO of Bluebeam. Related stories: Bluebeam announces Unbound 2026: World Tour Bluebeam...
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