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Construcciones Yamaro: FBIS26 to tackle construction’s productivity challenge

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FBIS26 will be held in Melbourne this August. (Image: A. Frank/peopleimages.com/stock.adobe.com) On 10 to 11 August 2026, the Future Building and Infrastructure Summit (FBIS26) will bring construction leaders together in Melbourne. Representatives from government, contracting, consultancy and academia will examine how the industry can improve productivity, project delivery and workforce conditions. Australia’s construction productivity challenge is well understood. Projects are becoming larger and more complex, while delivery teams operate across fragmented organisational boundaries. Persistent delays, rework, commercial tension and workforce pressure continue to affect project outcomes and the people responsible for delivering them. Hosted by Lean Construction Australia and New Zealand, FBIS26 aims to move the conversation from recognising these problems to identifying possible solutions. This year’s summit is built around a clear proposition: productivity cannot be improved by as...
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Construcciones Yamaro: New Shellharbour Hospital tops out

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BESIX Watpac is progressing the internal fit-out and façade installation. (Image: SKYview Aerial Photography) Construction of the new eight-storey Shellharbour Hospital has reached its highest point, with a traditional topping-out ceremony held to mark the milestone. The hospital forms part of the $828.9 million New Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services project , jointly funded by the NSW and Australian governments. BESIX Watpac is delivering the hospital as principal contractor in partnership with the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. Work is now progressing on the internal fit-out and installation of the building’s façade, with construction scheduled for completion in late 2027. Related stories: Muswellbrook Hospital redevelopment reaches milestone Multiplex completes new John Hunter Hospital building First look at Canterbury Hospital redevelopment The new hospital will include an expanded emergency department, specialised elective surgery facilities, ...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Macquarie Point Stadium works begin

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Artist’s impression: Once complete, the stadium is expected to bring more visitors, investment and major events to Hobart. (Images: MPDC) Preparatory works have commenced at the Macquarie Point Stadium site in Hobart, with Hazell Bros appointed to undertake the bulk earthworks. The Tasmanian contractor secured the package through a competitive procurement process and will carry out works until mid-2027. The program includes the excavation of about 100,000 cubic metres of soil, site preparation and archaeological investigations ahead of major stadium construction. Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the start of works marks another milestone for the project. “The diggers have arrived, the builders are here, and we are getting on with the job,” said Rockliff. “These critical works are being delivered by Hazell Bros, a highly respected Tasmanian company with decades of experience delivering major infrastructure projects across our state.” Related stories: Bennett Construction c...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Refurbishment transforms 400 George Street

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The refurbishment forms part of a targeted repositioning of the 50,000-square-metre Sydney CBD asset. (Images: Mirvac) Mirvac and M&G Real Estate have unveiled the refurbished lobby and new amenities at 400 George Street in Sydney’s CBD. The works form part of a targeted repositioning of the 30-storey, 50,000-square-metre office building to improve the customer experience, connectivity and workplace amenity. The refurbishment includes a reimagined ground-floor lobby with concierge services, a new café and an expanded food and beverage offering. A new through-site link improves pedestrian movement between George Street, Sydney Arcade and Pitt Street Mall, while shared meeting spaces, a wellness facility and upgraded end-of-trip amenities support tenant flexibility and wellbeing. Mirvac chief asset management officer Victoria Tavendale said the works represent an investment in the experience offered throughout the building. “400 George Street is a strong example of how we’re in...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Muswellbrook Hospital redevelopment reaches milestone

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Ellie Hannon’s mural Water Ways. (Images: NSW Government) Construction has been completed on a new Community Health space at Muswellbrook Hospital as part of the NSW Government’s $45 million Stage 3 redevelopment. The new area includes consultation and treatment spaces for nursing care, child and family health care and allied health services. Located within the hospital, the facility is intended to improve access to services and strengthen referral pathways between Community Health and other hospital services. Local artists have played an important role in bringing the new area to life, with a range of artworks commissioned to create welcoming and calming spaces for patients, visitors and staff. Ellie Hannon’s mural Water Ways has been installed adjacent to the new Community Health area, providing a calming visual outlook and contributing to a therapeutic healthcare environment. Related stories: Multiplex completes new John Hunter Hospital building First look at Canterbury Ho...
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Construcciones Yamaro: How spatial intelligence responds to new demands in construction

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Spatial intelligence turns BIM models and site-capture data into working data assets. (Image: Halfpoint/stock.adobe.com) Spatial intelligence is changing how construction data can be captured, connected and used across project delivery and asset management. The construction industry has never had more data. Yet on many projects, critical decisions are still made using incomplete, outdated or disconnected information. As project complexity grows, clients demand greater transparency and governments tighten expectations around sustainability and reporting, an accurate view of what is happening on site is becoming increasingly important to project delivery. Cupix’s latest Constructing Reality report examines how spatial intelligence is being used across the design, delivery and operation of assets in the Asia-Pacific region. Drawing on perspectives from leaders across construction, digital engineering, infrastructure delivery and asset management, the report argues that the industry’...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Construction starts on The Stanley

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Artist’s impression: The Stanley is Sarazin’s third development in Woolloongabba. (Image: Sarazin) Construction has commenced on Sarazin’s 35-storey The Stanley apartment development in Woolloongabba, Brisbane. A sod-turning ceremony attended by project partners, consultants and stakeholders marked the start of works following the project’s approval by Economic Development Queensland. The Stanley forms part of the Woolloongabba Priority Development Area and will be constructed by Hutchinson Builders. GroupGSA designed the tower. Located at 8 Trafalgar Street, near The Gabba and about two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, the development will comprise 234 apartments. Plans include a two-storey rooftop amenity precinct featuring an infinity pool, steam rooms, saunas, a yoga lawn, gymnasium, private dining room, cinema, games lounge, golf simulator, boardroom, work-from-home spaces, a wine cellar and residents’ wine lounge. Related stories: DT Infrastructure awarded Queensland Rai...
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