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Construcciones Yamaro: NAWIC board welcomes new director

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Glenn Merkel has joined NAWIC’s Board of Directors. (Image: NAWIC) The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has appointed a man to its Board of Directors for the first time in the organisation’s 30-year history. Glenn Merkel’s appointment to the seven-member board reflects NAWIC’s commitment to inclusive leadership and the role of male allies in advancing gender equity across the construction industry. He joins national chairperson Jennifer Gillett, national vice chairperson Susan Mercer, and fellow directors Anna Broughton, Alison Fietz, Talia Keyes and Stefanie Nutt. “Glenn brings skills and experience that will strongly complement the existing expertise across our board and support NAWIC’s strategic priorities. This appointment reflects our commitment to building a balanced board with diverse perspectives and strong governance experience,” said Gillett. “Our board remains committed to driving our organisation forward with the support of our members, volunteer c...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Multiplex tops out Royal Far West’s Aurora apartments in Manly

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Project stakeholders marked the topping out of the Manly development. (Image: Multiplex) Multiplex has reached the highest point on Royal Far West’s Aurora residential development in Manly, marking a milestone for a project that will help fund health services for country children and their families. Located at 19-21 South Steyne on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Aurora will deliver 58 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses across three buildings of two, five and eight storeys. Sale proceeds from the development will support Royal Far West’s work providing paediatric and allied health services to children from rural and remote communities. Designed by architects Glenn Murcutt and Angelo Candalepas, Aurora sits on a 6,398 square metre coastal site and forms part of the broader Royal Far West Neighbourhood. The mixed-use precinct will feature public retail, commercial and lifestyle spaces, as well as 20 rooms of revitalised accommodation for visiting Royal Far West children a...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Practical ways to approach fire alarm monitoring

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A local support team helps keep fire alarm monitoring connected and compliant. (Images: Romteck Grid) Slow approvals, compliance hurdles and service issues can turn the final stage of a construction project into an unnecessary headache. For commercial builders and developers, fire alarm monitoring is often the last piece of the puzzle, and when it’s mishandled, it holds everything up. Fire alarm monitoring is not necessarily top of mind during the planning and build phases of a commercial project. It’s a compliance requirement, a final sign-off item, something to sort out closer to handover. But for builders and developers racing toward practical completion, it’s this mindset that turns a straightforward process into a costly delay. Fire alarm monitoring sits at the intersection of technical compliance, contractor coordination and regulatory sign-off. Get it wrong and the consequences ripple out across the project timeline. Australia’s construction sector faces increasing regulator...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Foundations and Frontiers 2026 unveils speaker line-up

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FF26 is supported by sponsors committed to a more progressive, productive and sustainable construction industry, including Access Construction, Autodesk, DroneDeploy, InEight, Maddocks, Revizto, RIB Software and Telstra. Foundations and Frontiers 2026 (FF26), the Australian Constructors Association’s (ACA) flagship forum, has announced its speaker line-up, bringing together leaders from government, industry and beyond to spotlight ‘pockets of potential’ across construction. ACA president Annabel Crookes said the construction sector is facing challenges, but also opportunities. “Foundations and Frontiers is about identifying what’s working and scaling it, so we can deliver better outcomes across the industry,” said Crookes. “It’s not just about conversation; it’s about learning from what’s already delivering results and applying it more broadly.” Radio and television presenter Adam Spencer will MC the forum, putting tough questions to the room on what’s working and what needs to cha...
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Construcciones Yamaro: HIRE26 program confirmed

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HIRE26 will bring together hire and rental professionals from across Australia and abroad. (Image: Rix Ryan Photography) The Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA) has confirmed the full program for HIRE26, taking place at Sydney Showground in Sydney Olympic Park from 20 to 21 May 2026. The event brings together hire companies, equipment suppliers, industry professionals and decision-makers from across Australia and abroad for two days of education, exhibition and networking. This year’s keynote program will feature Australian athletes, industry experts and senior leaders. The line-up includes three-time Paralympic gold medallist Kurt Fearnley, documentary filmmaker and co-creator of Earth Hour Todd Sampson, and Olympic gold medallist and media personality Giaan Rooney, who will facilitate a panel discussion and host the Hire Industry Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner. “HIRE26 is the event where the industry comes together, and every year we aim to raise the bar to make it som...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Sod turned on Glen Innes Hospital redevelopment

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Hospital staff, stakeholders, community members and the project team marked the start of main works construction at a sod turn event. (Images: NSW Government) Main works have begun on the $50 million Glen Innes Hospital redevelopment, with health staff, stakeholders, community members and the project team gathering to mark the milestone at a sod turn event. The project will deliver a new acute services building on the existing hospital campus, housing an expanded emergency department, medical imaging, ambulance drop-off and bays, back-of-house areas, mortuary and a new main entry. To support construction, a temporary internal access road is being built on the eastern side of the hospital campus. The next phase of works will include the creation of the new ambulance access. The Glen Innes Hospital will continue to operate as normal during construction, providing care for local and surrounding communities, and will remain as a district hospital networked to Armidale and Tamworth hosp...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Leaders recognised at ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards

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Winners of the ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards were announced during a gala dinner at Zinc, Federation Square. (Images: ARBS) The HVAC&R and building services industry gathered in Melbourne last week for the ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards Gala Dinner. Seven awards were presented, honouring achievement across product innovation, project delivery and education, with six individuals also inducted into the ARBS Hall of Fame. Amanda Searle , CEO of ARBS, said the awards recognise the exceptional work taking place across the industry each day, celebrating the people and businesses driving progress, innovation and excellence. “From innovative products that are changing what’s possible, to projects that demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication, and individuals who have shaped this industry for decades – on behalf of the entire ARBS team, I offer our warmest congratulations to every winner and Hall of Fame inductee,” she said. The ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards winn...
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