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Construcciones Yamaro: Bechtel joins Newcastle to Sydney High Speed Rail project

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The proposed network would connect major cities along Australia’s east coast. (Image: Chalabala/stock.adobe.com) Bechtel has been appointed delivery partner for the development phase of the proposed Newcastle to Sydney High Speed Rail. The company will work with the High Speed Rail Authority as planning progresses for the project, which forms the first stage of a potential high-speed rail network connecting major cities along Australia’s east coast. According to the authority’s business case submission, the Newcastle to Sydney project could contribute $250 billion to the national economy and create up to 99,000 jobs. It is also expected to support housing development and improve access to employment and economic opportunities. Bechtel managing director of public infrastructure in Australia Dr Richard Freer said the company was proud to partner with the High Speed Rail Authority on the project. Related stories: Seven tenders released for High Speed Rail Newcastle to Sydney What ...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Interspan joins DYWIDAG Group

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Interspan specialises in post-tensioning systems for buildings, bridges and civil structures. (Image: Mario Marques) DYWIDAG Group has finalised its acquisition of Sydney-headquartered Interspan, including Slabtec, expanding its post-tensioning, concrete repair and structural strengthening operations. Interspan founders Don Fraser and James Laws will remain with the business and oversee its next phase of growth. The acquisition combines Interspan’s Australian workforce and project delivery capabilities with DYWIDAG’s international operations. A €50 million bond issued by DYWIDAG supported the transaction and the group’s broader growth plans. DYWIDAG chief executive officer Hugh Pelham said the acquisition would reinforce the group’s position across several specialist engineering markets. “Interspan is an exceptional business with a strong track record of customer satisfaction and financial performance,” said Pelham. “The combination of Interspan and DYWIDAG reinforces our position...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Data centre boom strains construction workforce

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Brisbane is forecast to become a construction hotspot ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Image: asab974/stock.adobe.com) Rapid growth in AI infrastructure and data centre development is intensifying labour shortages across Australia and New Zealand’s construction sector, according to a new Turner & Townsend report. Now in its 17th year, Turner & Townsend’s Global Construction Market Intelligence report analyses the global construction industry using data gathered from 112 markets across 44 countries. The report finds that increased demand from data centre construction and health and defence projects, together with preparations for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is creating competition for skilled workers and driving the adoption of new delivery approaches. According to the report, AI adoption and the push for data sovereignty have made data centres one of the fastest-growing sectors across Australia and New Zealand. The data indicates the reg...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Octave launches NextGen Builders Program

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The program will give Curtin students hands-on experience using BIM software. Image: Andrey Popov/stock.adobe.com Octave Intelligence, an industrial software company, has launched a new initiative to equip students with practical skills for critical industries. The Octave NextGen Builders Program will prepare students to make decisions across the design, construction, operation and protection of assets, with Curtin University confirmed as the inaugural partner. Fabio Yada, vice president for Asia Pacific at Octave. Image: Octave Across Australia, demand for skills in construction, infrastructure and engineering continues to exceed supply. Similar pressures are evident across the Asia-Pacific region, where major infrastructure, data centre and energy-transition projects are increasing demand for workers with technical and digital capabilities. The Octave NextGen Builders Program has been created to help address this gap by giving students hands-on experience with how data and intell...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Composite slabs explained

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FTI Group’s BlueDeck Composite provides stay-in-place formwork for suspended concrete slabs. Image: FTI Group Composite slabs are an established construction method for suspended concrete slabs in commercial, industrial and multi-residential projects throughout Australia. Yet misconceptions persist about how composite action works, where it adds value and what needs to be considered to achieve optimal structural performance. By Harvey Arkcoll, national sales manager at FTI Group. Understanding the basic principles of composite slabs can help project teams make more informed decisions and recognise the efficiencies in design and construction, as well as benefits for long-term durability. What is a composite slab?   A composite slab is a reinforced concrete slab that has been designed so the metal decking formwork and the concrete act together as a single structural element after the concrete has cured. In a composite slab, the metal decking performs two important roles: it acts as...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Ballarat carpentry apprentice donates tools to peers

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The first tool pack was donated to Pyrenees Building Group carpentry apprentice Shannon Griffiths in Ballarat. (Images: Master Builders Victoria) A 19-year-old carpentry apprentice from Ballarat has donated thousands of dollars’ worth of new tools to support fellow apprentices doing it tough. Oscar Cherry received two tool packs valued at about $2,000 in total and an $800 clothing voucher after winning Regional Apprentice of the Year (Junior Apprentice) and MBV Apprentice of the Year (Junior Trades) at this year’s Master Builders Victoria Awards . Instead of keeping the prizes, Cherry divided them among apprentices nominated by Victorian training providers. He also added some of his own hand tools to the packs. “I understand how tough it can be for many young apprentices,” he says. “I’ve been fortunate to receive incredible support from my family, friends and trainers, and I wanted to give back by sharing that support with others who may not have the same opportunities.” The first...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Bennett Construction completes Howrah childcare centre

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Project partners and local representatives marked the centre’s completion at a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. (Images: Tiago Photography) Bennett Construction has completed a $9 million early learning centre in Howrah, Tasmania, following a 10-month construction program. Developed by Tipalea Partners, the 2,400-square-metre Green Leaves Early Learning Glebe Hill facility will provide 106 childcare places for children aged between six weeks and six years. The centre is located at 21 Commerce Drive, next to Tipalea Partners’ Glebe Hill Village retail development, which was completed in 2022. A recent ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the centre’s completion, attended by Tipalea Partners chief executive officer Scott Spanton, Tasmanian Treasurer and Member for Franklin Eric Abetz, City of Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley and Green Leaves business development and construction manager Stuart Andrews. Up to 30 workers were on site each day during peak construction, with about 200 workers c...
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