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Construcciones Yamaro: Decode Group and Iris Capital top out Queensgate precinct

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A tree was placed at the highest point of the Queensgate development to mark the construction milestone. (Images: Decode Group) Decode Group and Iris Capital have celebrated the topping out of Queensgate, a mixed-use precinct at 18–32 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point. The milestone was marked with a traditional ceremony, with a tree placed at the highest point of the development. Queensgate spans five interconnected buildings and will include 48 apartments, two pubs, a medical centre, ground-floor retail and laneway retail. Designed by TZG and Panov Scott, the project has retained and restored key heritage elements, including the historic façade along Darlinghurst Road and the Victorian-era Bourbon Bar. Decode Group CEO Divya Mehta said the milestone brings the project one step closer to completion. “Decode is proud to be one step closer to bringing Iris Capital’s vision to reinvigorate Sydney’s most famous nightlife strip while honouring and preserving its iconic heritage,” said Me...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Autodesk finds technology adoption rising in Australian construction

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Digital skills and budget gaps continue to shape technology use. (Image: ME Image/stock.adobe.com) A new report from Autodesk reveals the Australian construction industry is steadily increasing its use of technology amid ongoing operational challenges, stagnating productivity and geopolitical uncertainty. The  State of Digital Adoption in the Construction Industry 2026  is a study of 954 businesses across Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, India and Vietnam, assessing the gap between digital ambition and digital capabilities. The businesses surveyed, including 287 from Australia, operate across architecture, engineering, construction, real estate development and specialty trade contracting. According to the report, on average 48 per cent of Australian construction sector employees use industry-specific technology weekly. This is the second highest out of all countries included in the report, behind only Vietnam at 52 per cent. Australian businesses use an average of 7.6 technol...
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Construcciones Yamaro: WT forecasts elevated Australian construction costs

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Brisbane is forecast to remain Australia’s most pressured construction market. (Image: THINK b/stock.adobe.com) Australian construction costs are set to remain elevated over the next three years, with national business-as-usual (BAU) escalation forecast at 5.5 per cent for building and 5.1 per cent for infrastructure in 2026, according to the latest Australian Construction Market Conditions Report by WT . Published twice yearly, the report provides city-by-city escalation forecasts across building and infrastructure. This edition separates BAU escalation from direct costs linked to global supply disruption, giving the industry a clearer baseline for decision-making. WT construction economist Damon Roast said the approach reflects the reality that external cost pressures vary by project type, materials mix and supply chain exposure. “The direct impacts on construction costs have been significant in some areas, particularly for infrastructure projects with heavy reliance on oil produ...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Freecity gets green light for mixed-use precinct at Rouse Hill Metro

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The three towers will rise above a mixed-use podium. (Images: Freecity) Property group Freecity has received development approval for its three-tower, mixed-use development at 2–30 Tempus Street, Rouse Hill, in Sydney’s north west. Lodged as a State Significant Development Application and approved by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, the project will deliver 548 new rental homes alongside commercial, retail and wellness spaces. Positioned opposite the Rouse Hill Metro station and adjacent to the Rouse Hill Town Centre, the project supports housing diversity, economic growth and community vitality in one of Sydney’s fastest-growing corridors. The development will comprise three towers of 11, 18 and 23 storeys above a three-storey mixed-use podium. The 18 and 23-storey residential towers will include 332 build-to-rent apartments across studio, one, two and three-bedroom layouts, with a flexible mix designed for a range of household types. The 11-storey buil...
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Construcciones Yamaro: ACA’s Peter Colacino sets out construction industry priorities

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The Australian Constructors Association wants to see the industry change how it operates. (Image: MST/stock.adobe.com) The Australian Constructors Association’s new CEO, Peter Colacino, shares what needs to change to meet the nation’s growing infrastructure demands. By Peter Colacino, CEO of the Australian Constructors Association. Nation-shaping work has always been high stakes. However, the challenges faced by the construction sector today are the greatest in a generation. The scale of what we are being asked to deliver is extraordinary, but so too is the question of whether our existing systems and processes can deliver it. Over time, layers of complexity and cost have been built into project delivery. Outdated approaches, skills constraints and cost pressures are now converging at exactly the moment demand is peaking at record levels. Peter Colacino, CEO of the Australian Constructors Association. (Image: ACA) However, the flipside of these challenges is an immense opportunit...
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Construcciones Yamaro: NAWIC awards celebrate excellence in construction

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The GO Company, co-founded by electricians Logan Barnett (left) and Jasmyn Smith, took home the National Crystal Vision Award. (Images: NAWIC) The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) National Awards for Excellence recognise contributions to industry growth and gender diversity. By Cathryn Greville, CEO of NAWIC. NAWIC’s vision is to build an equitable construction industry for all, and further change is still needed in the sector to achieve that. Progress is being made, and I believe we are on the cusp of a cultural shift in construction – one where workplaces accommodate the needs of all workers, regardless of background. Cathryn Greville, CEO of NAWIC. Our National Awards for Excellence recognise the achievements of those working on the ground to drive this cultural change. The awards celebrate the achievements and innovation of women, organisations and male allies across four categories: the Crystal Vision Award, the Business Award, the Presidents’ Choice Aw...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Concrete becomes the finish at Skye by Pikos

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Maintaining a consistent finish was critical to achieving the project’s architectural design. (Image: ECOTONE) At Skye by Pikos in Brisbane, exposed concrete is both structure and finish, placing pressure on construction quality and long-term durability. Cadell Taye, CEO of National Precast. (Image: National Precast) By Cadell Taye, CEO of National Precast. Located at 8 River Terrace in Kangaroo Point, Skye by Pikos is a 69-residence development overlooking the Brisbane River and CBD. Designed by Conrad Gargett and constructed by Tomkins Commercial & Industrial Builders, the project uses concrete as the primary architectural expression across soffits, structural walls and precast façade elements. Construction challenge Using concrete as a finished surface introduces a high level of complexity. Unlike concealed structural elements, architectural concrete must achieve its final appearance during construction. Surface quality is influenced by formwork, concrete mix, placement a...
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