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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...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Students get up close with Komatsu machinery

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Forest Lake and Mabel Park State High School students explored Komatsu’s Brisbane facility as part of the Beacon Foundation’s Growth Industry Preparation Program. (Images: Komatsu) Komatsu has welcomed students from Forest Lake and Mabel Park State High Schools to its Brisbane facility for a behind-the-scenes look at construction and mining equipment, including time on machine simulators. The visit was part of the Beacon Foundation’s Growth Industry Preparation Program (GrIPP), which connects students with industry professionals and career pathways. Trevor Hyde, regional general manager at Komatsu Australia, says demand for skilled workers across construction, mining and heavy industry continues to grow, with programs like GrIPP helping build career awareness and practical skills for students. “Many students don’t know how many diverse career opportunities are available to them in heavy industries,” says Hyde. “Through our 26-year partnership with the Beacon Foundation and their pr...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Webuild named in TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2026 list

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Webuild has delivered technically challenging infrastructure projects around the world, including major tunnelling works. (Image: Webuild) Webuild has been named in the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2026 list, recognised as a “global construction innovator” in the Pioneers category. Published annually by TIME magazine, the list highlights companies selected for their global influence and impact. Webuild’s inclusion reflects its leadership in building complex, large-scale infrastructure, supporting sustainable growth and creating long-term social value. Webuild has delivered some of the world’s most technically challenging infrastructure projects across transport and mobility, energy, water and sustainable urban development, underpinned by a focus on safety, innovation, environmental responsibility and community outcomes. With operations spanning the globe, the group plays a pivotal role in enabling national development priorities and generating enduring benefits for commun...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Zadie Workwear changes the game for women on the tools

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Aimee Stanton, founder of Zadie Workwear, modelled the gear at the brand’s launch event while 37 weeks pregnant. (Images: NexGen) NexGen spotlights Zadie Workwear, a brand addressing the long-standing gap in fit, function and comfort for women working on construction sites. By Lauren Fahey, executive director at NexGen. If you’ve spent any time on a construction site, you already know the drill: long days, tough conditions and workwear that’s supposed to keep up. But for women on the tools, there’s been a long-standing, unspoken truth that most workwear has never been made for women. It’s traditionally been designed for the “average bloke”, with women left to make do. Lauren Fahey, executive director at NexGen. But that tide is finally shifting. And one brand leading that shift from the front is Zadie Workwear. Zadie isn’t just another label throwing pink on a pair of men’s pants and calling it women’s gear. This is workwear built from real experience, frustration and a desire to...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Removing the barriers that push women out of construction

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NAWIC CEO Cathryn Greville (centre) and the Board of Directors – Talia Keyes, Anna Broughton, Susan Mercer (national vice chairperson), Jennifer Gillett (national chairperson), Allison Fietz and Stefanie Nutt – came together at the Face to Face event in Melbourne. (Images: NAWIC) Research from the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) identifies workplace barriers affecting women’s retention in construction. By Cathryn Greville, CEO of NAWIC. Across the board, people stay in positive workplace environments that meet their needs, and NAWIC research shows that even in ‘supportive’ workplaces, there are still issues. This includes inadequate health and safety policies, a lack of basic amenities such as women’s toilets and lactation rooms, and unclear parental leave policies. Cathryn Greville, CEO of NAWIC. It’s also well past time to recognise menstrual products as necessities, not privileges, as we work to remove barriers to women’s workplace participat...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Why research on women in construction matters

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Research by the International Institute for Women in Construction found that global female participation in construction is 8.69 per cent. (Image: Michael Cunningham/peopleimages.com/stock.adobe.com) With global participation data in focus, Dr Gretchen Gagel outlines how research informs efforts to increase women’s participation in construction. Dr Gretchen Gagel. (Image: Heidi Victoria) By Dr Gretchen Gagel. I recently asked a long-term friend and US construction executive, who once led construction for one of the largest technology companies, what percentage of US electricians he felt were female. His response: 15 per cent. The actual number: 2.6 per cent. Ten years ago, it was 2.1 per cent. I went on to ask several more leaders and received responses ranging from a more accurate two per cent to highs of eight to 12 per cent. The US is facing data centre construction slowdowns because of a labour shortage in most trades, including electricians. Women are one element of the solut...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Celebrating apprentices powering the future of construction

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KJ, a second-year mechanical engineering (fitter) apprentice from GT & JA Jones Engineering. (Image: EWIT) For the Empowered Women in Trades team, National Apprenticeship Week Australia is always a highlight on the calendar, but 2026 felt particularly special. By Melinda Davis, GM of Empowered Women in Trades. This year’s National Apprenticeship Week Australia was grounded in recognition, connection and gratitude. It gave the Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) team an opportunity to celebrate the apprentices who are building the future of construction and industry. Melinda Davis, GM of Empowered Women in Trades. (Image: Anna Nguyen Photography) We kicked off the week alongside the team at Swinburne in Croydon, where the energy was high and the message was simple: apprentices matter. With doughnuts, popcorn and chips on hand for morning tea (because celebrations should always include snacks), and generous giveaways from Steel Blue and DEWALT, we spent time acknowledging the commi...
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