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Construcciones Yamaro: Gladstone Golf Club site earmarked for retail centre

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Artist’s impression: The proposed centre is planned to include about 25,000sqm of large-format retail space. (Image: Tipalea Partners) Plans have been unveiled to redevelop the Gladstone Golf Club site in Queensland into a retail precinct worth more than $100 million. Yaralla Sports Club, which owns Gladstone Golf Club, is working with developer Tipalea Partners on the proposed Kin Kora Homemaker Centre, with a planning application expected to be lodged with Gladstone Regional Council in December 2026. Designed by i2C Architects, the development is planned to include about 25,000sqm of large-format retail space and more than 700 on-grade parking spaces, with preliminary leasing discussions underway with national brands and local operators. The Kin Kora Homemaker Centre is expected to generate about 1,200 jobs during construction and a further 400 ongoing positions once operational. Related stories: Sustainable design and construction earn Glasshouse Theatre five stars DTI build...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Developer sought for Bradfield City’s Enterprise Precinct

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Artist’s impression: The Enterprise Precinct will be located near Bradfield Metro Station and the planned Central Park. (Images: NSW Government) The NSW Government has opened expressions of interest (EOI) for a development partner to deliver the first 6.7 hectares of Bradfield City’s Enterprise Precinct. The precinct will be located alongside the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct, within walking distance of the new Bradfield Metro Station, City Precinct and planned two-hectare Central Park. It is expected to accommodate businesses across advanced manufacturing, construction innovation, aerospace, semiconductor technology, clean technology, freight and logistics, defence, education and research. The EOI process will identify an experienced development partner to deliver the initial stage, with a further seven hectares potentially available following its completion. Related stories: The infrastructure choices shaping Australia’s future prosperity Western Sydney Aerotropolis project...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Westkon Precast backs Data Centre Build Expo

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Data Centre Build Expo will showcase the latest innovations in data centre construction. (Image: JP.Studio/stock.adobe.com) Westkon Precast has joined the inaugural Data Centre Build Expo as a Platinum Sponsor. Taking place on 15 and 16 September 2027 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, alongside Converge Expo, the event will bring together professionals involved in planning, designing, constructing and commissioning data centres. As part of its sponsorship, Westkon Precast will support The Hive, a dedicated exhibition feature connecting attendees with data centre operators to discuss upcoming projects and opportunities for collaboration. The company will also sponsor the event’s official lanyards. Westkon Precast general manager Robert Corvetti said the company was eager to engage with the organisations shaping Australia’s digital infrastructure. “As a company that has delivered complex precast solutions across major data centre developments, we see significant val...
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Construcciones Yamaro: The cost of digging a hole on Australian infrastructure projects

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BYDA estimates excavation damage to utilities costs the Australian economy at least $5 billion annually. (Image: timltv/stock.adobe.com) Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) has released new research revealing the cost of digging a hole on taxpayer-funded infrastructure projects across Australia. According to BYDA CEO Mell Greenall, the research found that the cost of digging a single hole before work begins on a typical civil construction project starts at $4,000 per metre. “Once other pre-construction requirements such as traffic control, locating services and other mobilisation items are factored in, the cost for clients becomes $11,000 for one day’s work,” she said. Such pre-construction work is essential. Before any major infrastructure project can begin, utility assets need to be located and identified to reduce the risk of damage and additional costs. As the national not-for-profit organisation that operates Australia’s free pre-excavation referral service, BYDA advocates for ut...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Getting glazing right in commercial construction

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O’Brien Glass delivers commercial glazing services across Australia. (Image: O’Brien Glass) Glazing is integral to modern construction, from large-scale façades to commercial shopfronts and balustrades. For anyone working in construction, choosing and installing glass that is fit for purpose and suited to the demands of the building is critical. Safety starts with the specification Glass might look simple, but selecting the wrong type or installing it incorrectly can lead to safety and cost implications. AS 1288:2021 is the Australian Standard that guides how glass is selected and installed in buildings, helping ensure it is appropriate for its intended application. Factors such as the risk of human impact, exposure to wind and how the glass is supported all influence the right solution. Getting these decisions right from the design stage supports better outcomes and reduces the likelihood of compliance issues. Before and beyond the build Glazing requirements can vary widely betw...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Cutting construction labour demands

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FTI Group’s BlueDeck metal decking system provides permanent formwork for concrete slabs, reducing the need for on-site labour. (Image: IndustriArc) With Australia facing a growing construction labour shortage, FTI Group’s building solutions can reduce the amount of work required on site. By Harvey Arkcoll, national sales manager at FTI Group. Australia has more to build than ever, and fewer people to build it. According to Infrastructure Australia’s 2025 Infrastructure Market Capacity report, Australia’s five-year major public infrastructure pipeline has reached $242 billion. At the same time, the industry faces a shortage of about 141,000 construction workers, according to Master Builders Australia’s 2026 Future Workforce Blueprint . We can’t train our way out of that fast enough. The more realistic answer is to need fewer people on site in the first place. There will always be work that has to happen on site. But prefabrication, permanent formwork and modular systems are shrin...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Sustainable design and construction earn Glasshouse Theatre five stars

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The Glasshouse Theatre opened in March 2026, expanding QPAC to five venues. (Image: Lendlease) The Lendlease-built Glasshouse Theatre at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has achieved a 5 Star Green Star Design & As Built rating, exceeding its original 4 Star target. Awarded by the Green Building Council of Australia, the rating recognises the project’s approach to sustainability across its design and construction, with measures introduced to reduce environmental impacts during delivery and ongoing operations. During construction, renewable electricity was used across site operations, including a large battery system that powered one of the project’s tower cranes in place of a diesel generator. Renewable diesel was also used in a 230-tonne mobile crane during major lifting works. Material selection also contributed to the project’s sustainability performance, with Queensland ironbark incorporated into the auditorium and cross-laminated timber used to reduce the envir...
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