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Construcciones Yamaro: Billbergia advances $3.2 billion Rhodes Bay Masterplan

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The first stage includes outdoor multi-purpose sport and play spaces. (Images: Billbergia) Billbergia’s proposed Rhodes Bay Masterplan has gone on public exhibition, setting out plans for more than 1,700 homes, new public spaces and community infrastructure on former industrial land in Sydney’s Inner West. The $3.2 billion mixed-use development was declared a State Significant Development by the Housing Delivery Authority in February 2025. Designed by SJB following a Design Excellence process, the masterplan proposes eight residential towers ranging from eight to 40 levels, delivering 1,720 dwellings across the waterfront site. It will also provide 16,000 square metres of public open space, including a 300-metre foreshore promenade, community parklands and sporting and water-based facilities. Related stories: Freecity advances Macquarie Park tower using VMC ECI partner appointed for new $2 billion Bankstown Hospital UNSW Sydney CBD fit-out to feature at 2026 Green Building For...
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Construcciones Yamaro: SP Setia and Multiplex break ground on Atlas Melbourne

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Artist’s impression: Atlas Melbourne will feature more than 850 apartments across 72 storeys. (Images: Multiplex) Multiplex has officially started construction on Atlas Melbourne, a $525 million, 72-storey residential high-rise tower being developed by SP Setia in the CBD. Located on a 2,851sqm site at 383 La Trobe Street, the Cox Architecture and Fender Katsalidis-designed tower will deliver more than 850 apartments, anchored by new pedestrian laneways connecting La Trobe and Little Lonsdale Streets. Atlas represents Multiplex and SP Setia’s second collaboration, following the 2022 delivery of 308 Exhibition Street . The twin-tower development included the 59-storey Sapphire by the Gardens residential tower and 61-storey Shangri-La Hotel. The ‘sky bridge’ linking the towers won the 2022 ASI National Award for Engineering Projects. Multiplex regional managing director Ross Snowball said the company was proud to continue its partnership with SP Setia following the success of Sapphir...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Freecity advances Macquarie Park tower using VMC

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The Macquarie Park development is being delivered using volumetric modular construction. (Image: Freecity) Freecity has installed modules to level 12 of its 20-storey purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Macquarie Park, taking construction past the halfway point. The 528-unit project at 169–171 Herring Road is being delivered using volumetric modular construction (VMC), with the first modules craned into position on 12 June. Freecity co-founder and joint CEO Lawrence Zheng said the installation process was expected to become more efficient as work progressed. “The team is continually refining the stacking process, logistics and coordination on site, so the experience we are gaining at Herring Road will also inform how we deliver the next generation of VMC projects,” he said. “Australia needs to find ways to deliver housing faster and more efficiently. Herring Road is showing what can be achieved when manufacturing and construction are able to happen concurrentl...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Addressing the construction industry’s underground blind spot

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The Watsonia tunnel boring machine launch structure forms part of Melbourne’s North East Link project. (Image: Seequent) Better understanding of underground conditions can help construction teams reduce risk and improve decision-making throughout infrastructure delivery. By Pat McLarin, civil segment director at Seequent. Australia is in the middle of an ambitious infrastructure program, with $242 billion in major public investment planned through to 2029, according to Infrastructure Australia’s 2025 Infrastructure Market Capacity report. The challenge is turning that investment into projects delivered with greater confidence and productivity, especially as recent setbacks show how quickly ground risk can undermine cost and schedule certainty. The pressure to improve project delivery came into sharper focus in August, when the Australian Constructors Association and Consult Australia launched new Design – Best Practice Principles aimed at improving construction productivity. Thei...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Contractor appointed to deliver new Coomera Hospital

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Artist’s impression – subject to change: The project will deliver 600 new hospital beds for the region. (Images: Queensland Government) The Queensland Government has appointed Multiplex to deliver the new 600-bed Coomera Hospital, with civil works, construction of retaining walls, permanent stormwater management tanks and works on the multi-storey car park expected to start next month. Major foundation works are already underway, including concrete pours to support the expanded footprint, alongside retaining works, remodelling of existing structures and bulk earthworks. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said the 600-bed Coomera Hospital would help meet the health needs of the rapidly growing northern Gold Coast. “We’re delivering a bigger, better Coomera Hospital, with 200 more beds because Queenslanders deserve easier access to health services and health infrastructure that keeps pace with population growth,” he said. Related stories: ECI partner appointed for new $2 bi...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Construction Technology Leaders Summit returns to Sydney

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The event will feature more than 30 speakers over the two days. (Images: FuturePlace) As Australia’s construction sector faces pressure to deliver more complex projects with tighter budgets, compressed timelines and ongoing workforce constraints, the Construction Technology Leaders Summit 2026 will focus on how technology can support project delivery today. Taking place on 28 to 29 October at Doltone House, Darling Island, Sydney, the summit will bring together contractors, developers, infrastructure owners, digital engineering leaders and technology providers from across the industry. Rather than focusing on future possibilities, the summit will look at how businesses are moving beyond pilots and proofs of concept to understand what is delivering results on projects today. Topics will include AI-powered planning and forecasting, digital engineering, connected construction sites, robotics, automation, data-driven decision-making and technology adoption strategies. Related stories: ...
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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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