Construcciones Yamaro: Hala Taouk: Embracing authenticity

Construcciones Yamaro: Hala Taouk: Embracing authenticity

Hala Taouk, senior commercial manager at CIMIC Group’s UGL. (Image: HumeLink West JV) Hala Taouk has traded fitting in for standing out, carving her path in the construction industry with authenticity and unwavering enthusiasm. Speak with Hala Taouk, senior commercial manager at CIMIC Group’s UGL, and it quickly becomes clear: she is proudly herself – …

Visibuild strengthens the foundations of quality in construction

Visibuild strengthens the foundations of quality in construction

Visibuild directors Damien Quinn (left) and Ryan Treweek (right). (Image: Kristoffer Paulsen) Visibuild isn’t just following the blueprint – with a clear vision, expertise and a strategic edge – it’s carving out a new approach to construction quality management. In the construction industry, quality control has often been relegated to an afterthought – a task …

More dads taking primary carers leave at Multiplex

More dads taking primary carers leave at Multiplex

Daniel Maloney, project manager at Multiplex. (Images: Multiplex) Multiplex has reported a four-fold increase in the number of men taking primary carers leave compared to five years ago, reflecting a shift in how parenting responsibilities are viewed and shared. According to data supplied to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), 34 men took primary carers …

Construcciones Yamaro: Making Infrastructure Happen: Technology shaping major projects

Construcciones Yamaro: Making Infrastructure Happen: Technology shaping major projects

Image: Bluebeam As infrastructure projects grow in scale and complexity, technology plays an increasingly vital role in enhancing efficiency, mitigating risk and ensuring successful outcomes. From digital collaboration tools to automation and data-driven decision-making, technology is reshaping the way major projects are planned and delivered. Infrastructure is critical to economic growth, yet much of the …

Contract awarded for Sheahan Bridge Upgrade planning

Contract awarded for Sheahan Bridge Upgrade planning

Image: homeganko/stock.adobe.com The Federal and NSW governments are progressing plans to upgrade Sheahan Bridge on the Hume Highway at Gundagai, aiming to improve freight access and road safety. The $20 million jointly funded planning project has entered its next phase, with WSP Australia awarded the contract to develop a concept design and conduct environmental assessments …

Komatsu’s Kimberly Ward raises funds for Friends with Dignity

Komatsu’s Kimberly Ward raises funds for Friends with Dignity

Komatsu’s Live Your Dream program grants employees $10,000 to support a charity of their choice. (Image: Komatsu) Kimberly Ward, a Komatsu employee and survivor of domestic violence, is using her experience to support organisations like Friends with Dignity. Friends with Dignity assists victims of domestic violence in rebuilding their lives by providing essential services to …