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Construcciones Yamaro: PAD Civil and Komatsu advancing civil construction

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PAD Civil delivers civil infrastructure projects across Victoria for public and private sector clients. (Images: Komatsu/PAD Civil) PAD Civil is using Komatsu machinery and digital construction technology to deliver safer and more efficient civil infrastructure projects across Victoria. Founded by managing director Ricky Thomson, PAD Civil has grown from its origins in commercial plumbing and drainage into a diversified civil construction contractor servicing both public and private sector clients. Today, the company delivers projects across road infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy, sports and recreation facilities, health and education precincts, rail infrastructure, industrial developments and commercial construction. With in-house capabilities across civil works, engineering, drainage and underground services, PAD Civil provides clients with an integrated approach to project delivery, helping streamline construction programs while maintaining a strong focus on safety, qua...
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Construcciones Yamaro: A $22.6 million progress claim lesson for construction teams

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Payapps helps construction teams manage progress claims and approvals in one place. (Image: Ivan/stock.adobe.com) A recent Western Australian Court of Appeal decision has delivered a costly reminder that the statutory clock for responding to a progress claim can begin before anyone opens the email. By Ian Moss, marketing leader for Australia and New Zealand at Payapps – An Autodesk Company. In Co-Operative Bulk Handling Ltd v Martinus Rail Pty Ltd [2026] WASCA 82 , Martinus Rail emailed a progress claim (or payment claim) worth about $22.6 million to the principal’s nominated representative on Saturday, 31 August 2024. The email was not opened until Monday. The contract also stated that communications received on a non-business day were deemed received on the next business day, so the principal issued its payment schedule on Tuesday, 24 September. Claire Jenkin, product manager at Payapps. (Image: Payapps) The Court found that the contractual provision could not change when the ...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Mirvac electrifies EY Centre

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EY Centre is Mirvac’s fifth fully electrified office building. (Images: Mirvac) Mirvac has completed the electrification of EY Centre at 200 George Street in Sydney, bringing the number of fully electrified office buildings in its portfolio to five. Co-owned by Mirvac and M&G Real Estate, the office tower holds a 6 Star Green Star rating and a 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating. The upgrade involved replacing gas-based systems with high-efficiency electric heating and hot-water systems that use natural refrigerants. The upgrade replaced gas-based systems with high-efficiency electric heating and hot-water systems. Mirvac chief asset management officer Victoria Tavendale said the project supports the company’s target to decarbonise its portfolio by 2030. “Projects like this are critical to how we decarbonise our portfolio over time. They allow us to reduce our reliance on offsets, respond to tenant demand and position our assets for the future,” said Tavendale. “By removing gas fro...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Build-to-rent index shows sector growth

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The new index aims to improve transparency across Australia’s build-to-rent sector. (Image: richard pross/stock.adobe.com) The Property Council of Australia and MSCI have launched a new industry index, which shows Australia’s build-to-rent sector is gaining scale. The Property Council/MSCI Australia Build-to-Rent Property Index tracks 13 funds, 44 assets and 25 developments with a combined capital value of $10 billion. The index provides institutional investors with a performance benchmark for evaluating build-to-rent as a standalone allocation or comparing it with established commercial property sectors. Property Council group executive policy and advocacy Matthew Kandelaars said improved data and transparency will support further investment in the sector. Related stories: Freecity gets green light for mixed-use precinct at Rouse Hill Metro One Global Capital launches $1.5 billion Five Dock precinct Opal Tower wins big at NSW Apartment Awards for Excellence “Build-to-rent h...
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Construcciones Yamaro: EPA Victoria warns construction sites over sediment run-off

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Construction sites should prepare for wet weather to prevent sediment run-off. (Image: Happy Photo/stock.adobe.com) Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has urged construction site managers to prepare for wet weather and prevent sediment from escaping into surrounding waterways. Rainfall after dry periods can wash exposed soil from construction sites, while sediment can also be carried off site by vehicles. EPA Victoria executive director operations Rachel Gualano said site managers should take preventative measures to stop sediment escaping. “We all have a duty to prevent harm to the environment, and sediment run-off creates a pollution risk. Erosion and sediment can pollute our waterways, impact water quality , and harm the animals and plants that live there,” she said. Related stories: Transmutation sets the terms for decarbonisation Expert Profile: Coates’ Aaron Smith First solar-powered level crossings delivered on Inland Rail “When sediment gets into our wat...
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Construcciones Yamaro: How Australia can leverage international construction expertise

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Australia’s infrastructure pipeline is increasing demand for skilled workers. (Image: Nuttapong punna/stock.adobe.com) Australia’s construction workforce shortages show why international expertise should be assessed on capability, not geography, writes Ajay Adhikari. By Ajay Adhikari, contract management and procurement professional. Australia’s infrastructure pipeline is placing heavy demand on an already stretched workforce. Infrastructure Australia’s 2025 Infrastructure Market Capacity report projects that the infrastructure workforce shortage could exceed 300,000 full-time-equivalent workers by mid-2027. Despite this demand, international construction expertise can be screened out through one familiar phrase: “lack of local experience”. From international experience to local practice Local experience can represent legitimate knowledge. Australian contract forms, legislation, procurement systems and workplace expectations all need to be understood. The problem arises when ge...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Green light for $3.5 billion Castlereagh Place development

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The 82-storey towers will be among the tallest in Sydney’s CBD. (Images: Billbergia Group and Metrics Credit Partners) The City of Sydney has approved plans for the $3.5 billion Castlereagh Place development, with demolition and early construction works now under way. The mixed-use project by Billbergia Group and Metrics Credit Partners will comprise two 82-storey towers containing 607 apartments above an eight-level podium with a 209-room hotel. The development will also include a 1,000-square-metre civic park at ground level, along with food, beverage and retail offerings. A three-level building on the corner of Pitt and Liverpool streets will form the gateway to the precinct and is designed to accommodate multiple hospitality venues. Billbergia Group director Joseph Kinsella said Castlereagh Place will create a lively mixed-use destination. “It will bring the vibrancy of places like Barangaroo and Darling Quarter into a more accessible, central destination at the very heart of...
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