Construcciones Yamaro: Up close with Shisham

Construcciones Yamaro: Up close with Shisham

Last month, Inside Construction got up close with one of National Precast Concrete Association Australia’s more recent Industry Partners, Shisham Stanley Group. National Precast Concrete Association Australia (National Precast) Industry Partner and Supplier members play an important role not only in supplying products and services to National Precast members, but in supporting the important work …

Attracting young people to construction apprenticeships

Attracting young people to construction apprenticeships

As the construction industry continues to face labour and skills shortages, Empowered Women in Trades’ Head of Programs Melinda Davis shares how investing in youth and attracting young people to apprenticeships could be the solution. By Melinda Davis, Empowered Women in Trades’ Head of Programs. By Melinda Davis, Empowered Women in Trades’ Head of Programs. …

Shoring product innovation delivers value for Coates customers

Shoring product innovation delivers value for Coates customers

Coates’ new MP375 strut and HW500 waler, part of the company’s hydraulic shoring range, are already delivering value for its customers. David Dragicevich, National Technical Engineering Manager at Coates, introduces the two new additions to the company’s hydraulic shoring range and explores the benefits they bring to Coates customers. From securing ground anchor rights to …

Aramex warehouse to be built at new Brisbane Airport logistics hub

Aramex warehouse to be built at new Brisbane Airport logistics hub

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) is set to undertake what it claims to be the largest industrial project in the airport’s history. As part of its Airport Industrial Park development, BAC will deliver a new 26,120-square-metre office and warehouse – equivalent in area to around three-and-a-half rugby league fields – for global logistics and delivery company …

The Star Gold Coast’s second tower hits construction milestone

The Star Gold Coast’s second tower hits construction milestone

The second 65-storey, $400 million tourism tower at The Star Gold Coast is well underway, with the top of the 200 room, 5-star hotel now completed to level 21. Multiplex commenced construction of the project in early 2021, with works now rapidly progressing. Silas Croucher, Project Director of Destination Gold Coast Consortium is delivering the …

NAWIC works towards shifting the dial

NAWIC works towards shifting the dial

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is working with industry and government to shift the dial towards gender equality, and this month General Manager Lauren Fahey tells us how. By Lauren Fahey, General Manager, NAWIC. What does NAWIC stand for? Lauren Fahey, General Manager, NAWIC. NAWIC is a peak body advocating for safety, …