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Construcciones Yamaro: Komatsu and Atlassian Williams F1 Team extend partnership

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Komatsu brings decades of experience in construction, mining and forestry machinery to its partnership with Atlassian Williams F1 Team. (Images: Komatsu) Komatsu and Atlassian Williams F1 Team have extended their global partnership beyond 2026, with the agreement expanding technical collaboration between the two organisations. Under the extended partnership, Komatsu will become Williams’ Official Hydraulic Innovation Partner, drawing on its experience developing hydraulic systems and other technologies for construction, mining and forestry equipment. Komatsu engineers will also contribute their manufacturing expertise to the development of components for future Williams F1 cars. The relationship between the companies dates back to the 1990s, when Komatsu manufactured gear components for Williams’ 1996 and 1997 Formula 1 World Championship-winning cars. The organisations renewed their partnership in 2024 and are now expanding opportunities for engineering collaboration, knowledge sha...
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Construcciones Yamaro: High Speed Rail Authority welcomes new board members

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Australia’s high-speed rail program is progressing through its development phase. (Image: THINK b/stock.adobe.com) The Australian Government has appointed professor Eva Hanly and Christopher Rayner as members of the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) Board. Hanly is a strategic adviser and non-executive director with nearly three decades of experience procuring, delivering and operating complex infrastructure projects across the transport, mining and energy sectors. She has held senior roles at infrastructure companies including Squadron Energy, where she was chief executive officer, as well as Worley, Transurban and Origin. Hanly is currently a professor of engineering practice at the University of New South Wales and a director on the TAFE NSW Advisory Board. Rayner is an experienced rail executive from the UK and brings working knowledge of high-speed rail projects, specifically rolling stock, operations systems and systems integration, to the HSRA Board. Related stories: Majo...
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Construcciones Yamaro: NSW infrastructure boom puts delivery capability to the test

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Does NSW have the capability, systems and certainty needed to deliver its next generation of infrastructure? (Image: Viacheslav Yakobchuk/stock.adobe.com) Infrastructure investment in New South Wales is reaching levels rarely, if ever, seen before. From transport and housing to renewable energy, defence and data centres, the scale of work ahead presents enormous opportunity for the construction industry. But as projects become more complex, the pressure to deliver with greater productivity, certainty and consistency is growing too. That was a central theme of a private executive roundtable hosted by Cupix in Sydney in June, bringing together senior leaders from construction, engineering, property, infrastructure, government and technology. The discussion, captured in Cupix ’s new What New South Wales Builds Next white paper, explored a question that extends beyond any individual project: what will it take for NSW to successfully deliver its next generation of infrastructure? The w...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Floating titanium shows promise for marine infrastructure

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Dr Jordan Noronha holds a sample of the floating titanium. (Image: Sara Tan/RMIT) Australian engineers have developed a strong and lightweight titanium material that can float even after sustaining severe damage, with potential uses in marine infrastructure. Research led by RMIT University shows the 3D-printed titanium lattice – made up of hollow, interconnected struts filled with foam – not only floats but also withstands seawater exposure. It is also stronger than stainless steel or high-density plastic currently used in jetties, buoys and floating sensors. Lead researcher from RMIT’s Centre for Additive Manufacturing, Dr Jordan Noronha, said the team’s latest creation has overcome a fundamental challenge in making metallic lattice structures float. “Although metallic lattices can be incredibly light – with densities less than one-tenth the density of water – their open, interconnected spaces allow water to enter, causing them to sink. This has made these strong, lightweight stru...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Speaker line-up revealed for Melbourne Build 2026

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Melbourne Build 2026 is expected to attract thousands of attendees. (Image: Paris/Corporate Headshots Melbourne, Liam/Australian Cinematography, Daniel/Pump Creative) Melbourne Build Expo will return to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on 25 to 26 November 2026. The construction and design event will bring thousands of industry professionals, government representatives, architects, engineers, developers, contractors and suppliers together for two days of conference sessions, exhibitions and networking. For the first time, Melbourne Build will be co-located with InstallerSHOW Melbourne, The Fire Safety Event Australia and The Security Event Australia. Together, the four shows will connect construction, HVAC&R, fire safety and security professionals under one roof. The combined event is expected to welcome more than 20,000 attendees, more than 350 exhibitors and more than 500 speakers. Speaker highlights As part of the conference program, Lord Mayor of Melb...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Major works begin at RNA Showgrounds ahead of Brisbane 2032

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Construction is underway at the RNA Showgrounds following the 150th Ekka. (Images: Hutchinson Builders) Construction has begun on the $287.5 million transformation of the RNA Showgrounds and surrounding precinct, with crews moving in to demolish Machinery Hill following the 150th Ekka. The project forms part of preparations for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the future Brisbane Athlete Village to overlook the showgrounds and accommodate thousands of athletes and officials. The village will be the largest for the 2032 Games before becoming housing for Queenslanders after the event. Hutchinson Builders is delivering the project in partnership with the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), more than a century after the builder constructed the Ernest Baynes Stand at the site. Related stories: Innovation key to delivering Brisbane 2032 Olympics projects MAYD progresses mixed-use project in North Kirra Gold Coast invites bid...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Converge Expo 2027 to focus on major project delivery

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Converge Expo 2027 will bring Australia’s civil and commercial construction sectors together in Melbourne. (Image: Prime Creative Media) Converge Expo will focus on how Australia’s construction industry can successfully deliver the next wave of major projects when it returns to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 15 to 16 September 2027. Bringing together the civil and commercial construction sectors, the event will give industry professionals a place to share knowledge, discover practical solutions and address issues affecting project delivery. The Converge Expo 2027 conference will look at the factors shaping major project delivery, including productivity, workforce capacity, resilience, procurement and project decision-making. The program will examine the role of AI in construction and how global approaches to sustainability can be applied in the Australian market. Greater coordination across the industry will also be on the agenda, including what civil and commer...
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