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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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Construcciones Yamaro: Rheem backs apprentice plumbers

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Rheem’s grants support apprentice plumbers as they build long-term careers in the trade. (Image: auremar/stock.adobe.com) Rheem Australia has awarded $75,000 in grants to 25 apprentice plumbers across the country, including five recipients of the newly introduced State Excellence Awards. Established in 2012, the Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants support apprentices who demonstrate commitment to the trade and its future. Each recipient will receive a $2,000 grant to support training costs and a $1,000 tool voucher. The 2026 program comes as apprentices face rising cost-of-living pressures and the upfront costs of entering the trade. A January 2026 Rheem survey of 178 apprentice plumbers found 60 per cent identified tools and training as their biggest financial challenge, alongside everyday expenses such as rent, food and utilities. Despite these pressures, many apprentices are pursuing plumbing as a long-term career. More than 76 per cent of survey respondents said they were drawn to ...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Opal Tower wins big at NSW Apartment Awards for Excellence

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Opal Tower underwent an 18-month repair program following its 2018 evacuation. (Image: Australian Apartment Advocacy) Opal Tower has received the Champion Award at the 2026 NSW Apartment Awards for Excellence, marking a turnaround for the building following its widely publicised structural issues. More than 300 residents were evacuated from the Sydney Olympic Park tower on Christmas Eve in 2018 after serious defects were identified. The Owners Corporation Committee, led by chair Shady Eskander, then oversaw an 18-month repair program and pursued legal action to address the defects. Eskander stepped away from leading his own business of 200 staff to focus on the recovery effort. His leadership was instrumental in coordinating stakeholders, advocating for residents and driving positive outcomes. “This award recognises not just a building, but the unwavering determination of a community to restore trust, safety and pride in their homes,” said Eskander. “It has been an incredibly chall...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Bluebeam Max webinar explores automation and AI tools

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The webinar explores how AI can support project workflows through Bluebeam Max. (Image: winnievinzence/stock.adobe.com) Bluebeam has released an on-demand webinar showcasing Bluebeam Max, a premium subscription designed to help architecture, engineering and construction teams improve efficiency and decision-making. Bluebeam Max enhances the capabilities of Revu with automation and AI-powered tools that reduce manual effort, improve accuracy and help teams identify potential issues earlier in the project process. The webinar demonstrates how Bluebeam Max connects teams, data and workflows while improving visibility across 2D drawings and 3D models. Key topics covered include: How to automate repetitive tasks and generate markups, updates and project insights using natural language prompts; ways to accelerate layouts and takeoffs with markup actions, including Duplicate As, Convert To and Offset; how Stitching combines multiple drawings into a seamless view to improve project cla...
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Construcciones Yamaro: Builder chosen for Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment

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Artist’s impression: The Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment will deliver a new multi-storey acute services building. (Images: NSW Government) Richard Crookes Constructions has been appointed to deliver the main works for the Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment, with construction set to begin in the coming weeks. The appointment follows a competitive tender process and planning approval for the project’s Review of Environmental Factors, which was placed on public exhibition in late 2025. The NSW Government has also announced an additional $20 million for the redevelopment as part of the 2026–27 State Budget, bringing its total contribution to $283.8 million. The funding will support a new purpose-built maternity unit with dedicated birthing rooms and improved inpatient accommodation. It will also enable the decommissioning and demolition of the existing maternity unit. The new unit forms part of the broader Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment , which will deliver a multi-storey ac...
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