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Construcciones Yamaro: ACA calls for adoption of construction industry Culture Standard

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The Culture Standard aims to build national momentum toward a healthier, more productive and people-focused construction sector. (Image: ACA) The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) is calling on governments nationwide to embed the construction industry Culture Standard in procurement processes for major infrastructure projects, warning that without action the industry will struggle to recruit and retain the workers it needs. ACA CEO Jon Davies said the Culture Standard, developed in partnership with the New South Wales and Victorian governments, has been successfully trialled on major projects and is already being adopted by early movers, including the ACT Government. “After years of development, trialling and research, the evidence is clear. The construction industry Culture Standard delivers measurable improvements for workers without adding cost or time to projects. Governments now have a practical, proven tool to improve the attractiveness of the industry and address w...
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Construcciones Yamaro: UNSW secures development approval for 12-storey building

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Artist’s impression: UNSW Sydney’s new Education Building. (Image: Architectus) UNSW Sydney has secured State Significant Development (SSD) approval for a new 12-storey Education Building (G25), marking a milestone in the university’s long-term campus development strategy. Located on the eastern side of UNSW Kensington, the building will deliver a vertical campus with more than 20,000 square metres of purpose-built space. It will also include research and clinical facilities for UNSW’s School of Psychology. UNSW vice-chancellor and president professor Attila Brungs said the approval reflects the university’s commitment to creating environments where students can thrive. “The new G25 building is an investment in people – in our students, our educators and future generations,” said Brungs. “By expanding our teaching capacity and creating inclusive, future-ready learning spaces, we are strengthening our ability to deliver accessible education that empowers students with the ski...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Multiplex tops out $194 million Market Way student tower

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Multiplex marks the topping out of Market Way. (Images: Multiplex) Multiplex has topped out Journal Student Living’s $194 million purpose-built student accommodation (PSBA) Market Way project at 100 Franklin Street in Melbourne’s CBD, marking a milestone for the 40-level development. Located in the Queen Victoria Market precinct, Market Way comprises 715 rooms, providing 1,010 student beds across shared and individual configurations. With more than 3,000 square metres of communal space, resident amenities include a library, study rooms, gym, music and gaming rooms, cinema and rooftop terrace. Designed by COX Architecture, the development also features over 350 square metres of retail space and a basement loading bay. Aligned with students’ preferred mode of transport, 172 bicycle spaces are included instead of on-site car parking. Related stories: New $835 million John Hunter Hospital moves closer to completion Multiplex awarded Canberra lyric theatre contract Multiplex tops...
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Construcciones Yamaro: New location and categories for 2026 Women in Industry Awards

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The 2026 Women in Industry Awards will be held at Doltone House Darling Island Wharf in Sydney. (Image: Prime Creative Media) Returning in 2026, the Women in Industry Awards are back to celebrate and recognise the outstanding women who are redefining what is possible across construction, transport, mining, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and beyond. ​This year’s awards will feature a new location and four new award categories designed to represent a wider range of talent and skills across more industries. ​Moving from Melbourne, the 2026 awards will be held at Doltone House Darling Island Wharf in Sydney on 18 June. “This move makes sense for the direction of the awards. The industry is growing, so naturally we wanted to expand the awards program to accommodate a wider audience,” said Caitlyn Douglas, event producer at Prime Creative Media. Related stories: Advancing women in the global const...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Contract signed for Blackwattle Bay redevelopment

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Artist’s impression: A new connection to Blackwattle Bay. (Image: OCULUS) The NSW Government has signed a contract with Mirvac for the redevelopment of the former Sydney Fish Market site at Blackwattle Bay. This milestone locks in the next stage of renewal along Sydney Harbour’s western foreshore. “We are thrilled to partner with the NSW Government to rejuvenate Blackwattle Bay, an iconic harbourside location, creating a new waterfront neighbourhood,” said Mirvac’s Group CEO and managing director, Campbell Hanan. “Our proposal has been living-led, and we are pleased to be partnering with Scape by The Living Company to deliver student accommodation within the precinct. Blackwattle Bay presents a fantastic opportunity for Mirvac to apply over 54 years of experience in delivering beautiful homes and significant public amenity. “Mirvac will deliver much-needed housing along with a richly layered foreshore promenade and a boardwalk to connect the site to the new Sydney Fish Market.” ...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Work starts on Noarlunga Heights Super Centre

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Artist’s impression: The Noarlunga Heights Super Centre. (Image: FDC Construction & Fitout) Construction is underway on the Noarlunga Heights Super Centre in Adelaide’s south, a $17.5 million redevelopment of the former Bunnings Noarlunga site into a multi-tenant retail destination. Developed by BWP Trust and delivered in collaboration with FDC Construction & Fitout, Hames Sharley and Tango Project Management, the redevelopment will retain and repurpose the existing 8,800-square-metre warehouse structure. The project will subdivide and extend the building to create five tenancies, delivering a total gross lettable area of 11,226 square metres, representing a more than 25 per cent increase in retail capacity. By retaining and extending the existing structure, the project embraces adaptive reuse, reducing demolition waste and preserving embodied carbon compared to a full rebuild. “We’re proud to be working in partnership with BWP Trust and the broader pr...
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Construcciones Yamaro: New retail precinct under construction at Yarrabilba

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Aerial view of the Dixon Circuit retail precinct at Yarrabilba. (Image: Stockland) Construction has begun on a new retail precinct at Stockland’s Yarrabilba community in Brisbane’s south, with a mixed-use apartment development expected to commence shortly. Located on Dixon Circuit, the retail precinct will operate as a convenience and service hub with confirmed tenants including Hungry Jack’s, Guzman y Gomez, Subway and JAX Tyres & Auto. It will feature about 8,000 square metres of lettable space across food, dining, showroom and indoor recreation, supported by 287 on-site car parks. Construction is underway on Stage 1, which will deliver food and service retail and is expected to be operational later in 2026. A bulky goods retail offering will follow as part of Stage 2, with further tenant announcements to come. Related stories: Stockland hits top mark with 6 Star Green Star rating at MPark A record year for Green Star certification Construction begins on new facility a...
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