Construcciones Yamaro, by Armando Iachini

Hiring professionals for formwork services can prevent formwork failures since they can plan, install, and maintain formwork systems following standards and regulations without any issues. Formwork refers to the temporary structure installed to hold the concrete in place during construction until it sets and becomes self-supporting. This structure can be made from wood, steel, or other materials. Aside from concrete, the formwork can also support the weight of any additional loads that may be applied. Once the concrete has cured, the formwork is removed. But this structure can only be useful in construction projects if it will be designed, installed, and maintained properly. Failure to handle the formwork optimally may only lead to safety and quality issues that can compromise construction projects. Tips to Prevent Formwork Failures Certain tips can be done to prevent formwork systems from failing. • Plan Properly : Careful planning is needed to make sure that formwork systems c...

Multiplex has reached practical completion of Stage Two of Far East Consortium’s $2 billion West Side Place development in Melbourne’s CBD. Despite the impacts of COVID-19 and global supply chain disruptions, Multiplex delivered Stage Two ahead of schedule; and also successfully delivered Stage One after the previous contractor went in administration. Ross Snowball , Regional Managing Director of Multiplex says the company is proud to have delivered arguably one of the most significant and complex developments undertaken in Melbourne’s CBD in many years. “It has already breathed new life into this part of the city, and will no doubt be a catalyst for further development within the western CBD,” Snowball adds. Located at 651-669 Lonsdale Street and designed by Cottee Parker Architects, West Side Place spans an entire city block and comprises four high-rise towers with a combined total of 2,895 residential apartments and new hotel accommodation, with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel delivering...

Melbourne’s premier construction and infrastructure event Inside Construction Expo 2023 will amplify the transformation of the commercial and civil construction sectors, and with excitement already brewing it’s time to plan your visit. An event dedicated to major commercial and civil projects in the Australian construction industry, Inside Construction Expo is being held from 20 to 21 September 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. With a robust conference program featuring top level speakers, a world-class exhibition showcasing the latest in equipment and technology and the Inside Construction Foundation Awards celebrating talented industry individuals and businesses, Inside Construction Expo 2023 is a must-attend event. The significant investment growth in construction and infrastructure projects across Victoria in recent years, such as the state’s Big Build, makes Melbourne the ideal location for the Expo’s launch. Set to connect major constructors with OEMs, ...

This year marks five years since the launch of TradeMutt, an Australian social impact work wear brand helping provide mental health support to tradies across the nation. Ed Ross and Daniel Allen founded TradeMutt with a vision of helping make a once invisible issue impossible to ignore – improving and supporting the mental health of tradies. TradeMutt was born in an effort to encourage tradies to talk with each other about how they’re feeling and to provide them with dedicated free early intervention mental health counselling, so they have somewhere to go to continue the conversation. Today, five years on, TradeMutt has helped fund $700,000 worth of free counselling through TIACS (This is a Conversation Starter), which equates to over 4,000 tradies, truckies, and rural and blue-collar workers gaining access to free mental health counselling. According to Ross, TradeMutt was created from a concept of focusing on mental health through funky work shirts. The brand delivers high-impac...

CDE Group lays the foundations for a circular economy by delivering leading-edge equipment and technology that transforms waste into new resources, providing an ideal opportunity for the Australian construction industry to jump on the sustainability train. As one of the leading providers of wet processing equipment and technology globally, CDE Group delivers innovative, materials washing solutions for a variety of products in the waste recycling and construction materials sectors, with projects in place around the world. CDE Group celebrated its 30th year in business last year, saying its wet processing technologies have facilitated the diversion of over 100 million tonnes of construction, demolition and excavation (CD&E) waste from landfill globally since its inception. As the Australian construction industry continues to shift towards sustainability, CDE Group’s waste solutions present an opportunity for fundamental industry change. Daniel Webber, Regional Manager – Australa...

The Federal Budget delivered on Tuesday 9 May 2023 included welcome funding to establish the National Construction Industry Forum (NCIF). Australian Constructors Association CEO Jon Davies said the NCIF will provide a tripartite forum to transform the construction industry, as other sectors have, so we can emerge as a worldwide leader and industry of choice for future generations of workers. “The NCIF marks a significant step forward for the construction industry, enabling greater collaboration and cooperation amongst industry stakeholders to drive positive change,” said Mr Davies. “But to address the industry’s challenges, government, industry and unions must leave behind the baggage of history.” Related stories: The future of construction – disrupted Bring on the Future of Construction Summit 2023 Australian Constructors Association unpacks NSW progress report “The members of the Australian Constructors Association acknowledge that there is much that they can do to improve...

Position Partners has announced the availability of Quantum Systems’ new Trinity Pro remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) for the Australian and New Zealand market. The new model, with its broad range of sensors, further improves the return on investment (ROI) from its predecessor the Trinity F90+. “Having seen the new model in action during an exclusive distributor pre-release event in Germany last week, the team at Position Partners is excited to introduce this high-performance vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) solution to our local market,” said Gavin Docherty, RPAS Product Manager at Position Partners, Quantum Systems’ Australian and New Zealand distributor. Addressing the ever-changing needs of the commercial market The Trinity Pro, with its state-of-the-art flight control system, allows for continued adaptation and evolution to meet ever-changing industry requirements. Designed with the needs of tomorrow’s data consumers in mind, the Trinity Pro provides an expanded ...