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Construcciones Yamaro: HIRE26 program confirmed

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HIRE26 will bring together hire and rental professionals from across Australia and abroad. (Image: Rix Ryan Photography) The Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA) has confirmed the full program for HIRE26, taking place at Sydney Showground in Sydney Olympic Park from 20 to 21 May 2026. The event brings together hire companies, equipment suppliers, industry professionals and decision-makers from across Australia and abroad for two days of education, exhibition and networking. This year’s keynote program will feature Australian athletes, industry experts and senior leaders. The line-up includes three-time Paralympic gold medallist Kurt Fearnley, documentary filmmaker and co-creator of Earth Hour Todd Sampson, and Olympic gold medallist and media personality Giaan Rooney, who will facilitate a panel discussion and host the Hire Industry Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner. “HIRE26 is the event where the industry comes together, and every year we aim to raise the bar to make it som...

Construcciones Yamaro: Sod turned on Glen Innes Hospital redevelopment

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Hospital staff, stakeholders, community members and the project team marked the start of main works construction at a sod turn event. (Images: NSW Government) Main works have begun on the $50 million Glen Innes Hospital redevelopment, with health staff, stakeholders, community members and the project team gathering to mark the milestone at a sod turn event. The project will deliver a new acute services building on the existing hospital campus, housing an expanded emergency department, medical imaging, ambulance drop-off and bays, back-of-house areas, mortuary and a new main entry. To support construction, a temporary internal access road is being built on the eastern side of the hospital campus. The next phase of works will include the creation of the new ambulance access. The Glen Innes Hospital will continue to operate as normal during construction, providing care for local and surrounding communities, and will remain as a district hospital networked to Armidale and Tamworth hosp...

Construcciones Yamaro: Leaders recognised at ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards

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Winners of the ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards were announced during a gala dinner at Zinc, Federation Square. (Images: ARBS) The HVAC&R and building services industry gathered in Melbourne last week for the ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards Gala Dinner. Seven awards were presented, honouring achievement across product innovation, project delivery and education, with six individuals also inducted into the ARBS Hall of Fame. Amanda Searle , CEO of ARBS, said the awards recognise the exceptional work taking place across the industry each day, celebrating the people and businesses driving progress, innovation and excellence. “From innovative products that are changing what’s possible, to projects that demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication, and individuals who have shaped this industry for decades – on behalf of the entire ARBS team, I offer our warmest congratulations to every winner and Hall of Fame inductee,” she said. The ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards winn...

Construcciones Yamaro: Hickory announces five leadership appointments

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Hickory’s executive leadership team. (Images: Hickory) Hickory has added five executives to its leadership team as it accelerates growth in the digital infrastructure and living sectors while expanding its New South Wales footprint. The vertically integrated construction and property company’s new appointments include former Lord Mayor of Melbourne Sally Capp as chief strategy officer, Michael Curtis as chief financial officer, Persia Gough as chief marketing and communications officer, Pete Howell as chief people officer, and Ben Williams as construction director. Hickory group CEO Michael Argyrou said the appointments would support the company’s work in modern methods of construction and manufacturing, growth within the data centres sector, and expansion in Sydney and the wider NSW market. “For more than 30 years, we’ve continued to invest in developing our people and systems to advance the property industry and this new executive team is no exception,” said Argyrou. “Each of t...

Construcciones Yamaro: Project management awards return for 2026

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Entries close at 5pm AEST on 15 July 2026. (Image: Oat_Photo/stock.adobe.com) The Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) has opened submissions for the 2026 Project Management Achievement Awards. Now in its 26th year, the awards program recognises excellence in project delivery, leadership and innovation, celebrating project professionals, teams and organisations across Australia and internationally. The 2026 categories span government, community, technology and digital innovation, research and education, and diversity and inclusion. Government project entries may cover sectors including construction, utilities, infrastructure, urban development, education, health services, engineering and architecture. From complex infrastructure initiatives to organisational programs, the awards highlight how effective project management can strengthen economic, social and community outcomes. Related stories: Lifting construction productivity through professionalisation The crucial...

Construcciones Yamaro: ALTA Property gets green light for Melbourne tower renewal

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Artist’s impression: ALTA Property’s adaptive re-use of 10 Queens Road, Melbourne. (Image: ALTA Property) ALTA Property has received planning approval for a $200 million adaptive re-use project at 10 Queens Road, Melbourne, transforming a former commercial tower into 169 apartments. Designed by Fraser & Partners, the renewed building will offer a mix of one, two and three-bedroom residences, with ground-floor amenity including private dining, a lounge bar, gym and wellness spaces, co-working areas, outdoor communal gardens and retail. The adaptive re-use approach gives the Queens Road project a sustainability-led foundation, retaining the existing 17-storey building’s shell and internal structure to reduce carbon emissions by 62 per cent compared with demolition and rebuild. Nigel Givoni founded ALTA Property in 2023, bringing more than 25 years of experience in multi-level residential delivery. He said the Queens Road project offered an opportunity for the developer to further...

Construcciones Yamaro: Sekisui House Australia tops out Veue at The Orchards

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Representatives of Sekisui House Australia and Westbourne Constructions celebrated the topping out of Veue (Stage 4). (Images: Sekisui House Australia) Sekisui House Australia has topped out Veue (Stage 4), the largest residential stage within The Orchards masterplan – a new residential community under construction in New South Wales. Veue comprises 577 apartments across six buildings, with towers ranging from nine to 22 storeys. Designed by Crone Architects and delivered by Westbourne Constructions, the project has been conceived as a nature-inspired residential address where architecture, interiors and landscape come together to create a lifestyle-focused community. George Gesouras, project director – apartment and mixed-use developments at Sekisui House Australia, said the topping out milestone marks another step in the delivery of The Orchards. “Reaching the highest point of this development allows residents, neighbours and the broader community to fully appreciate the scale, b...