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Construcciones Yamaro: Avive Clinic Adelaide reaches construction milestone

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Artist’s impression: Avive Clinic Adelaide will be located within Pelligra’s mixed-use health precinct at 272–300 Wakefield Street. (Image: Avive Health) Avive Clinic Adelaide, a new private mental health hospital, has topped out in South Australia. The milestone was marked at the CBD site on 27 August 2026 by Avive Health, developer Pelligra and South Australian Minister for Health and Wellbeing Blair Boyer. Construction will now progress to the internal and clinical fit-out ahead of the hospital’s expected opening in mid-2027. The facility will deliver 60 private mental health beds, psychiatrist consulting suites and dedicated spaces for day programs and outpatient treatment. Avive Health co-founder and co-CEO Greg Procter said the hospital would expand access and choice for South Australians seeking specialist private mental health care. “Avive Clinic Adelaide represents a significant investment in South Australia’s mental health infrastructure and brings us closer to providing...
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Construcciones Yamaro: ACA Board leaders named in Top 100 Women list

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ACA president Annabel Crookes. (Image: ACA) The Australian Constructors Association’s (ACA) long-serving female Board directors have been recognised in the 2026 Top 100 Women in Construction list. ACA president Annabel Crookes said the directors were recognised alongside many other women from ACA member companies whose leadership is helping drive change across the sector. She said the recognition reflected the contribution women are making across all areas of the construction industry. “The fact that the long-standing women on the ACA Board have been recognised is something we’re incredibly proud of, not because of the positions they hold, but because of the impact they are having across our industry,” said Crookes. “What stands out is the diversity of backgrounds represented around the ACA Board table. From CEOs to leadership across engineering, project management, legal, commercial, operational, people and project functions, women lead in all areas of this sector. “It shows the...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Gold Coast invites bids for Nerang urban renewal project

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The site offers about 21,000 square metres of developable area in Nerang. (Image: Invest Gold Coast) The City of Gold Coast is inviting expressions of interest from development partners to help shape a major urban renewal project in Nerang. Led by Invest Gold Coast, the project will transform the former Nerang Administration Precinct into a new residential and community hub. The 7.9-hectare site, close to Nerang’s town centre, offers potential for about 21,000 square metres of developable area between the coastal corridor and Gold Coast hinterland. City of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the development would deliver new housing and help shape the next chapter of the city’s growth. Related stories: Contractor awarded Townsville Correctional Centre project Young engineers go behind the scenes at Cross River Rail Construction starts on The Stanley “We are a city with real economic momentum, and Nerang is one of our most strategically located suburbs to build on that. This devel...
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Construcciones Yamaro: ECI partner appointed for new $2 billion Bankstown Hospital

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Artist’s impression: The new hospital will deliver more beds, treatment spaces and expanded health services. (Images: NSW Government) Multiplex has been appointed as the early contractor involvement (ECI) building partner for the new $2 billion Bankstown Hospital, following approval of the project’s State Significant Development application. Under the ECI arrangement, Multiplex will work with the project team, designers, hospital clinicians and staff to finalise the design ahead of main works construction. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with Health Infrastructure and working together to create a world-class hospital that will serve the fast-growing Bankstown region for decades to come,” said Multiplex NSW regional managing director David Ghannoum. Demolition and site remediation activities are already underway and will continue throughout 2026, preparing the site for construction of the main hospital, which is expected to begin in 2027. Located in Bankstown’s CBD, ...
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Construcciones Yamaro: How builders influence the choice of metal decking

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BlueDeck is designed to support efficient installation and handling on site. (Image: FTI Group) Choosing a metal decking system can involve more than one voice on a construction project. By Harvey Arkcoll, national sales manager at FTI Group. Structural engineers play an important role in validating the compliance and structural performance of metal decking systems, but builders can also influence the final product decision. When there are multiple metal decking systems that comply and meet relevant construction standards, the focus often shifts to choosing a product that is preferred by the builder or the construction team. Recognising a builder’s preference for metal decking systems can improve installation efficiency, minimise site disruptions and support program and budget certainty. Once the metal decking product has been signed off as compliant and approved for use on the project, the builder generally focuses on choosing a system that is easy to install, simpler to manage o...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Contractor awarded Townsville Correctional Centre project

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Artist’s impression: The Townsville Correctional Centre Capacity Uplift project will boost prison capacity and security. (Image: CPB Contractors) The Queensland Government has appointed CPB Contractors, a CIMIC Group company, to deliver the Townsville Correctional Centre Capacity Uplift project. Delivered in partnership with Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) and the Department of Housing and Public Works (DHPW), the project will provide 400 new beds in 200 additional cells, as well as security enhancements. The project is expected to generate about $730 million in revenue for CPB Contractors. CIMIC Group chief executive officer Jason Spears said the works will improve the resilience and safety of the facility while helping support frontline staff at Townsville Correctional Centre. Related stories: Major contractors join high-speed rail planning CPB Contractors launches Sustainable Construction Playbook DT Infrastructure awarded Queensland Rail station upgrades “CPB Contra...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Institute for Women in Construction champions bold thinking

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The International Institute for Women in Construction is convening the industry’s boldest thinkers. (Image: Monkey Business/stock.adobe.com) The International Institute for Women in Construction is bringing global leaders together to explore new ideas about the industry’s future. By Dr Gretchen Gagel. In the past two editions of Inside Construction , I explored the first two pillars of the International Institute for Women in Construction (IIWIC): research and data, followed by global storytelling. Research helps us understand where change is needed. Stories are important because people in our industry are often inspired to try new strategies and tactics when they hear that others have blazed the trail. Dr Gretchen Gagel. (Image: Heidi Victoria) But who has the boldness to be first? IIWIC’s third and final pillar is about convening the boldest thinkers to explore new ways of working that can revolutionise our industry. Without bold thinking, we remain anchored in the ways of the ...
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