Breaking down barriers for young women in construction

Breaking down barriers for young women in construction

Driving awareness of the challenges faced by Australia’s youth, The National Association of Women in Construction is advocating for safer learning environments for young women looking to start a career in construction. By Christina Yiakkoupis, Chair, The National Association of Women in Construction. Christina Yiakkoupis, Chair, The National Association of Women in Construction. The construction …

Designing a network for automation

Designing a network for automation

Many of the technologies driving industrial automation, including IoT, robotics, analytics, AI and AR require an evolved network infrastructure that can support the sheer volume of connected and powered devices. In this video, Warren Jennings, Industry CTO at Telstra and Alan Seery, Managing Director of Aqura, discuss the benefits of 5G, IT/OT convergence and the …

Construcciones Yamaro: Clare Quinlan: limitless ambition

Construcciones Yamaro: Clare Quinlan: limitless ambition

Melbourne local Clare Quinlan has worked in environmental roles for Tier 1 construction companies, established multiple businesses and today steers the success of her latest venture, Salus Workwear. Proving her ambition has no bounds, the zealous construction professional has moved from state to state and coast to coast completing projects for the likes of McConnell …

Queensland’s mini excavator park for kids now open

Queensland’s mini excavator park for kids now open

DIG IT, said to be Australia’s first mini excavator park for kids, is officially open in the Scenic Rim Region of Queensland. Participating kids get the chance to graduate from the sandpit to the driver’s seat and operate their own mini excavator just like a real construction worker. Set in an outdoor construction zone at …

Hutchinson Builders breaks ground on Monarch Residences

Hutchinson Builders breaks ground on Monarch Residences

Hutchinson Builders has started construction on the $450 million Monarch Residences development in Toowong, Brisbane. The project, which is being delivered by Consolidated Properties Group in conjunction with funding partner Qualitas, is located on a 1.2-hectare site with 130 metres of river frontage and will boast 224 apartments and penthouse residences across two buildings. Walter …

Looking beyond the surface with Trimble technology

Looking beyond the surface with Trimble technology

Embracing the latest in surveying innovations since its inception, Survey Management Solutions has now adopted Trimble technology to streamline the delivery of its projects. Customer profile Survey Management Solutions provides surveying and digital engineering services to the construction sector, utilising innovative technologies and equipment. The company is a driver of innovation in the Australian construction …