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Construcciones Yamaro: Scheriya Cuello seals future in waterproofing

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Glenfield’s Scheriya Cuello, 26, has made an unlikely shift from childcare to waterproofing. (Image: TAFE NSW) A former childcare worker has made an unlikely career shift to waterproofing, part of a growing cohort of TAFE NSW-trained waterproofing technicians helping to address one of the leading causes of building defects in the state. It comes as the 2023 Strata Defects Survey, conducted by Building Commission NSW in partnership with Strata Community Association NSW, found waterproofing to be the most common defect, present in 42 per cent of surveyed buildings. Glenfield’s Scheriya Cuello, 26, completed an Early Childhood Education and Care traineeship through TAFE NSW after leaving school but always harboured ambitions to pursue a trade. “My dad and grandad were both in construction and I’ve always enjoyed home DIY projects,” said Cuello. “There was always a sense that females don’t belong in the trades but that’s been changing in recent years, so I decided to make a change.”...
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Construcciones Yamaro: ARBS 2026 Awards finalists announced

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Winners will be announced at the ARBS Industry Excellence Awards Gala Dinner and the ARBS Future Leader Forum, both held during ARBS 2026 in Melbourne in May. (Image: ARBS) The ARBS 2026 Awards finalists have been announced, with categories spanning products, projects, education initiatives and emerging industry professionals. Following a competitive nomination process, the quality of submissions reflects the depth of talent and innovation driving Australia’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R), building services and technology sector. “The response to this year’s program has set a new benchmark for the awards. We received almost 100 nominations, the biggest submission round in the history of the ARBS Awards,” says Amanda Searle, CEO of ARBS Exhibitions. “The quality and breadth of entries were exceptional, from major infrastructure projects to emerging tradespeople and innovative new technologies. It’s a genuine reflection of the talent and amb...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Kangaroo Point Bridge earns ‘Excellent’ sustainability rating

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The 460-metre-long structure, with a main span of 183 metres, is among the world’s longest asymmetric cable-stayed pedestrian bridges. (Images: BESIX Watpac) Australian and Queensland firsts in sustainable construction have contributed to Kangaroo Point Bridge achieving an Excellent rating under the Infrastructure Sustainability Council’s (ISC) Design and As-Built Rating Scheme . Delivered in partnership between Brisbane City Council and Brisbane-headquartered builder BESIX Watpac, the project highlights a shared focus on environmental performance and social outcomes. Lord Mayor of Brisbane Adrian Schrinner said: “With almost 10,000 trips a day and more than four million in just over a year, Brisbane has clearly embraced the Kangaroo Point Bridge. “We’re committed to keeping Brisbane moving and our partnership with BESIX Watpac and the Federal Government delivered this vital link for our growing city. “But it’s more than concrete and steel – it’s become a destination, with loca...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Victoria offers grants of up to $1 million under recycling fund

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Funding will support the purchase or upgrade of recycling, reprocessing and remanufacturing equipment across Victoria. (Images: Sustainability Victoria) Sustainability Victoria is inviting construction businesses to apply for up to $1 million in funding under Round 6 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund (CERMF). The CERMF combines Australian and Victorian government investment to support projects that strengthen recycling capability, build capacity and improve the resilience of the state’s resource recovery system. Victorian businesses can apply for grants from $50,000 to $1 million to buy or upgrade recycling, reprocessing and remanufacturing equipment that enables the recovery of materials, including soft plastics, e-waste, tyres (crumb rubber), liquid paperboard and textiles. The fund aims to diversify and attract new investment to increase the quality of recovered materials, improve circularity, and support technology and processes that provide new ...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Work commences on NEXTDC’s S4 Sydney data centre

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An on-site sod-turning and Smoking Ceremony marked the start of construction, with representatives from NEXTDC and Multiplex in attendance. (Images: George Fetting) Multiplex has broken ground on NEXTDC’s S4 Sydney data centre in Western Sydney, one of the digital infrastructure developer’s largest Australian facilities. Located at 16 Johnston Crescent in Horsley Park and designed by HDR and Greenbox Architects, the 30,743-square-metre facility spans two four-storey buildings. An on-site sod-turning and Smoking Ceremony marked the project’s commencement, led by Uncle Colin Locke and attended by NEXTDC group chief development officer Simon Cooper, Multiplex regional managing director David Ghannoum and Multiplex regional director Patrick Murphy. “This milestone marks the beginning of a significant new phase in NEXTDC’s investment in Australia’s digital infrastructure, reflecting the scale of demand to support growing AI adoption and hyperscale cloud requirements,” said Cooper. “...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Laing O’Rourke earns fourth consecutive WGEA citation

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Laing O’Rourke’s Gender Equality Action Plan sets a pathway to achieve gender parity across its global workforce by 2033. (Image: Dallas Kilponen/Laing O'Rourke) Laing O’Rourke Australia has been awarded the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation for the fourth consecutive period. This distinction has been achieved by only a small number of organisations across Australia, and few within the construction sector. Now awarded on a three‑yearly basis, the citation recognises organisations that demonstrate a sustained, genuine and measurable commitment to gender equality through policy, action and impact. Mark Dimmock, managing director – Australia at Laing O’Rourke, said the recognition reflects more than a decade of deliberate effort to challenge industry norms and create lasting change. “We are incredibly proud to be recognised once again by WGEA, particularly in an industry where progress has historically been slow. Thi...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Infrastructure pipeline relies on strong construction materials supply

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The Rozelle Interchange formed the final stage of WestConnex, one of Australia’s largest road infrastructure projects. (Image: Steve/stock.adobe.com) Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has released a report highlighting the essential role of the industry in underpinning Australia’s infrastructure pipeline and the broader economy. The findings come amid growing global uncertainty and pressure on supply chains. The report,  The Economic Contribution of the Cement Concrete and Aggregates Industry in Australia , finds the industry contributes $20.7 billion to GDP and supports 112,970 jobs nationwide, forming the foundation of the construction and infrastructure sectors. CCAA CEO Michael Kilgariff said the findings reinforce the industry’s central role in enabling construction, infrastructure delivery and broader economic stability. “If construction materials supply is disrupted, whether through global shocks, fuel constraints or planning bottlenecks, the impacts a...
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