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Construcciones Yamaro: Laing O’Rourke backs Kany Bidi growth

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The Kany Bidi team has worked across six major Laing O’Rourke projects. (Images: Supply Nation) Laing O’Rourke’s commitment to supplier diversity is helping drive growth for Western Australian Indigenous-owned traffic management company Kany Bidi, with procurement contracts now valued at more than $14 million. The partnership demonstrates how sustained procurement relationships can extend beyond individual projects to create lasting opportunities for Indigenous businesses, employment and economic participation. A member of Supply Nation since 2011, Laing O’Rourke recorded $66 million in procurement spend with Supply Nation-verified businesses in the 2024–25 financial year, up from $2.3 million in 2017–18. The international engineering and construction company now works with about 120 Indigenous businesses across its projects throughout Australia. Kany Bidi, meaning “One Path”, was established in Perth in 2019 by proud Whadjuk, Ballardong, Noongar man Michael Johnson. Laing O’Rour...
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Construcciones Yamaro: CDU brings construction management course to Northern Territory

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The course is expected to commence in Semester 1 2027. (Image: NINENII/stock.adobe.com) Charles Darwin University (CDU) will introduce a new Master of Construction Management in 2027 as the Northern Territory works to build its local construction workforce. Up to 70 students will be able to study the course from Semester 1 2027, developing the skills needed to lead complex construction projects. CDU discipline chair in engineering professor Stefanija Klaric said there was strong demand for construction managers across the country, with the NT facing particular workforce challenges. Klaric said the Territory’s construction industry currently relied heavily on construction managers brought in from southern states who may not be prepared for the NT’s working environment. Related stories: NSW infrastructure boom puts delivery capability to the test Women in trades: Supporting success at every stage Construction workforce challenge goes deeper “A key issue we’re hearing from indu...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Kapitol and ICD Property back volumetric modular construction

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Kapitol’s investment includes prototype construction. (Images: Kapitol and ICD Property) Kapitol and ICD Property have formed a $10 million volumetric modular construction partnership with Chinese manufacturer CIMC Modular Building Systems. The two Australian companies have each invested $5 million into the venture, which will draw on established offshore manufacturing capacity while supporting the development of local modular capability. Kapitol’s investment covers staff, systems and processes, product development and prototype construction, while ICD Property has invested in prototype procurement and the development of its modular business. Both companies have self-funded their investments. Related stories: Kapitol scales planning with Asta Komatsu and Atlassian Williams F1 Team extend partnership NSW infrastructure boom puts delivery capability to the test The partnership will target large mid-rise and high-rise build-to-rent developments, purpose-built student accommo...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Komatsu and Atlassian Williams F1 Team extend partnership

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Komatsu brings decades of experience in construction, mining and forestry machinery to its partnership with Atlassian Williams F1 Team. (Images: Komatsu) Komatsu and Atlassian Williams F1 Team have extended their global partnership beyond 2026, with the agreement expanding technical collaboration between the two organisations. Under the extended partnership, Komatsu will become Williams’ Official Hydraulic Innovation Partner, drawing on its experience developing hydraulic systems and other technologies for construction, mining and forestry equipment. Komatsu engineers will also contribute their manufacturing expertise to the development of components for future Williams F1 cars. The relationship between the companies dates back to the 1990s, when Komatsu manufactured gear components for Williams’ 1996 and 1997 Formula 1 World Championship-winning cars. The organisations renewed their partnership in 2024 and are now expanding opportunities for engineering collaboration, knowledge sha...
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Construcciones Yamaro: High Speed Rail Authority welcomes new board members

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Australia’s high-speed rail program is progressing through its development phase. (Image: THINK b/stock.adobe.com) The Australian Government has appointed professor Eva Hanly and Christopher Rayner as members of the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) Board. Hanly is a strategic adviser and non-executive director with nearly three decades of experience procuring, delivering and operating complex infrastructure projects across the transport, mining and energy sectors. She has held senior roles at infrastructure companies including Squadron Energy, where she was chief executive officer, as well as Worley, Transurban and Origin. Hanly is currently a professor of engineering practice at the University of New South Wales and a director on the TAFE NSW Advisory Board. Rayner is an experienced rail executive from the UK and brings working knowledge of high-speed rail projects, specifically rolling stock, operations systems and systems integration, to the HSRA Board. Related stories: Majo...
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Construcciones Yamaro: NSW infrastructure boom puts delivery capability to the test

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Does NSW have the capability, systems and certainty needed to deliver its next generation of infrastructure? (Image: Viacheslav Yakobchuk/stock.adobe.com) Infrastructure investment in New South Wales is reaching levels rarely, if ever, seen before. From transport and housing to renewable energy, defence and data centres, the scale of work ahead presents enormous opportunity for the construction industry. But as projects become more complex, the pressure to deliver with greater productivity, certainty and consistency is growing too. That was a central theme of a private executive roundtable hosted by Cupix in Sydney in June, bringing together senior leaders from construction, engineering, property, infrastructure, government and technology. The discussion, captured in Cupix ’s new What New South Wales Builds Next white paper, explored a question that extends beyond any individual project: what will it take for NSW to successfully deliver its next generation of infrastructure? The w...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Floating titanium shows promise for marine infrastructure

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Dr Jordan Noronha holds a sample of the floating titanium. (Image: Sara Tan/RMIT) Australian engineers have developed a strong and lightweight titanium material that can float even after sustaining severe damage, with potential uses in marine infrastructure. Research led by RMIT University shows the 3D-printed titanium lattice – made up of hollow, interconnected struts filled with foam – not only floats but also withstands seawater exposure. It is also stronger than stainless steel or high-density plastic currently used in jetties, buoys and floating sensors. Lead researcher from RMIT’s Centre for Additive Manufacturing, Dr Jordan Noronha, said the team’s latest creation has overcome a fundamental challenge in making metallic lattice structures float. “Although metallic lattices can be incredibly light – with densities less than one-tenth the density of water – their open, interconnected spaces allow water to enter, causing them to sink. This has made these strong, lightweight stru...
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