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Construcciones Yamaro: Multiplex completes new John Hunter Hospital building

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The new building spans seven clinical levels and four levels of car parking. (Images: Multiplex) Multiplex has completed construction of the new Acute Services Building at John Hunter Hospital, expanding access to health services across Newcastle and the Hunter. Delivered as part of the $890 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct , in partnership with Health Infrastructure and Hunter New England Local Health District, the redevelopment is the largest project undertaken by the contractor for Health Infrastructure to date. Located on the existing hospital campus, the new building expands John Hunter Hospital and John Hunter Children’s Hospital, spanning 110,000 square metres over seven clinical levels and four levels of car parking, and topped with a double rooftop helipad. Construction completion was marked at an on-site event attended by New South Wales Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley and Member for Wallsend Sonia Hornery, along with representatives from Multiplex...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Tipalea opens $60 million Kingston retail centre

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The $60 million centre delivers a new retail precinct on the Channel Highway. (Images: Tipalea Partners) Tipalea Partners has opened the $60 million Spring Farm Village retail centre in Kingston, Hobart, marking the Kingborough region’s first new shopping centre in more than 15 years. Positioned opposite Bunnings on the Channel Highway, the project was delivered over 15 months by Tasmanian contractor Fairbrother, on time and on budget. It marks the fifth Tasmanian project delivered by Tipalea Partners and Fairbrother together. Anchored by Coles and featuring Chemist Warehouse’s first regional superstore, Spring Farm Village includes 18 specialty shops and services, from food retailers to service providers. Tipalea Partners CEO Scott Spanton said the company was proud of the project, describing it as the best shopping centre it had ever created. “The design and material selection is exceptional, and the standard of construction is of the highest order. This is the strongest retaile...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Barings receives approval for St Leonards development

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Artist’s impression: The St Leonards development includes 37 affordable housing units. (Image: Barings) Barings has secured State Significant Development approval for a 188-unit residential project in St Leonards, adding to the housing pipeline on Sydney’s lower north shore. The development, owned by Aware Super and developed by Barings, will be delivered across sites at 12–20 Berry Road and 11–19 Holdsworth Avenue. The 5,015-square-metre site previously contained 10 low-density residential dwellings and will now accommodate 188 residential units, a childcare centre and a community facility. Designed to support the evolving needs of the local community, the development will include private and affordable housing, with 15.6 per cent of floor space allocated to affordable housing – equating to 37 units. The project will also deliver public domain improvements, including part of a planned through-site link connecting Holdsworth Avenue and Berry Road as the surrounding precinct is deve...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Mott MacDonald expands executive board

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Mott MacDonald executive board directors Dean Radeloff (left) and Aimee Barwick. (Image: Mott MacDonald) Mott MacDonald has appointed Dean Radeloff, president and CEO for North America, and Aimee Barwick, division general manager for the northeast US, to its executive board. The appointments broaden North American representation on the executive board and bring additional governance expertise. They follow the appointment of Paul Bentley, director in Mott MacDonald’s contracting business, JN Bentley, who joined the executive board earlier this year. Radeloff joined Mott MacDonald in 2022 and has been president and CEO for North America since last year. His experience spans engineering, design and construction across a range of markets, including heavy civil infrastructure. He has played a key role in expanding Mott MacDonald’s business across the US and Canada, supporting business development, client relationships and new project opportunities. These include appointments supporting ...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Kapitol scales planning with Asta

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Kapitol project managers use Asta Vision to check out programs and update status. (Image: Serhii/stock.adobe.com) Kapitol is using Asta to underpin both pre-construction planning and project delivery, supporting more than 50 users across the business. Kapitol is an Australian builder operating across multiple sectors, including data centres and critical infrastructure, residential, commercial, education, sports projects and, recently, modular construction. The business runs 10 to 15 projects in Asta at any one time, alongside a new business pipeline in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Garret Jackson, planning manager, joined Kapitol in January 2023 to lead pre-construction planning and support on-site delivery teams with standardised programs. With more than 10 years’ experience using Asta, as well as exposure to Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, he was tasked with modernising Kapitol’s planning tools and workflows. The challenge Kapitol needed to keep pace as progra...
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Construcciones Yamaro: NESCAFÉ and R U OK? connect construction teams

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Construction workers are encouraged to connect over a cuppa and check in with their mates. (Image: NESCAFÉ) In construction, looking out for each other is part of a strong team culture. That’s why NESCAFÉ in Nestlé Professional has partnered with R U OK? as its official cuppa partner, encouraging workers to connect over a coffee and start meaningful conversations. To help businesses and site teams bring the message to life, Nestlé Professional is offering $100 off R U OK? merchandise with the code NP_RUOK26 . The merchandise can help create visibility and encourage more conversations across sites, sheds and break areas. Teams can also visit the Nestlé Professional website to download free R U OK? workplace resources and support everyday check-ins. Nestlé Smithtown joins Convoy As a cornerstone of the partnership, NESCAFÉ in Nestlé Professional supports the R U OK? Conversation Convoy – an initiative that travels to regional communities around the country, helping Australians unde...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Why builders are outgrowing spreadsheet-based progress claims

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Payapps helps reduce the admin drag behind progress claims. (Images: Payapps) As project values rise and delivery environments become more complex, the pressure on builders is not only being felt on site. It is also showing up in the workflows that sit behind project delivery – particularly in the way progress claims are managed. By Ian Moss, marketing leader for Australia and New Zealand at Payapps – An Autodesk Company. Hubexo’s 2026 Construction League shows just how large that challenge is becoming. According to the report, Australia’s top 50 builders commenced 722 projects in 2025, with the combined value of those starts rising 32 per cent to $43.9 billion. Against that backdrop, 34 of those builders are now Payapps customers . That is not simply a technology milestone. It points to a broader shift in the market, where builders are putting more focus on the commercial workflows that influence productivity, visibility and control. Misty Cronin, head of sales at Payapps. For ma...
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