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Congratulations to our Victorian team for winning two awards at Property Council Victoria's 2024 People in Property Awards.

Alun Welsh, Digital Engineering Manager, was the recipient of the ‘Tech in Property’ Award. Alun won this award for his digital-first approach, building 3D Virtual Reality (VR) prototypes for Sunshine Private Hospital and Latrobe Regional Hospital Stage 3A projects. This fostered improved collaboration among project stakeholders, expedited design approvals, championed sustainability best practices and saved time and money for our clients.

Our Latrobe Regional Hospital Stage 3A project team were the winners of the ‘Regional Team of the Year’ Award. The delivery team relocated from Melbourne to Traralgon for the two-year project. To optimise delivery and address supply chain disruption, the team developed an early planning strategy to manage procurement and lead times, where they achieved a 30% local labour rate.

Read more here: https://www.built.com.au/news/2024-property-council-victoria-awards?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_post&utm_campaign=built-news&utm_content=industry_awards

We were thrilled to deliver NAB's new Adelaide headquarters, setting a new sustainability benchmark for South Australia.

Occupying two levels and officially opened by South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas and Ross McEwan, these new headquarters are housed within the recently completed 60 King William St development which Built delivered for our valued partner Charter Hall. Further boosting the sustainability ratings which operates at net zero there are a variety of sustainable features, including 6-star Green Star rating, a 5-star NABERS Energy Rating, 6-star NABERS Waste Rating, and Platinum Well certification, supporting NAB’s climate action strategy.

Additional features include Adelaide’s first sky lobby, flexible workspaces, wellness center, the CBD’s largest end-of-trip facilities, 350 bike parks and electric vehicle charging.

From a once-abandoned substation to Sydney’s newest cultural precinct, we were honoured to be joined by The Hon. John Graham MLC, Gill Minervini and Carrie Barker to celebrate the new home of Vivid Music: Machine Hall.

The final piece to the award-winning Sub Station No. 164 project, we’re proud to have envisioned and developed this state-of-the-art cultural destination that contributes much-needed affordable infrastructure to the city centre.

“We’re proud to invest in our city’s cultural infrastructure and partner with government to unlock opportunities that not only benefit the community but create new jobs and attract investment.” Brett Mason, CEO, Built Group.

This Vivid Sydney, Machine Hall Precinct is the destination for diverse, dynamic, and visionary music. From the intimate to the extravagant, the traditional to the avant-garde, each night offers a unique exploration of the limits of what music can be.

Learn more: https://www.vividsydney.com/programs/machine-hall-precinct

Continuing our commitment to the community we were proud to again set sail as the Principal Partner of the Queensland Property Industry Foundation Charity Regatta. Marking our 8th consecutive year of sponsorship, this day on the water brought together over 450 guests from the property and construction industry to assist in increasing the supply of accommodation for the thousands of homeless youths.

The day forged meaningful connections as the industry united aboard 43 yachts to raise awareness of the challenge young people face in finding a safe and stable home and over $135,000 which will go towards more bedrooms for homeless youth including the Haven House Kingaroy and Logan Hub in Queensland.

We look forward to raising more awareness and much needed funds at the Sydney PIF Regatta.

We understand that sustainability is an opportunity to create enduring spaces that are efficient, valuable, and primed for longevity.‌

Teaming up with circular economy experts Coreo, we proudly unveil our latest guide: How to Write a Building Disassembly Plan. Recently launched during Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Building Days.

Join us in advancing our industry towards a more sustainable future.

Learn more and download your own Building Disassembly Plan, available now.

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We are proud to share our commitment to deliver a $4 million investment in Victorian Indigenous businesses and 18,000 Indigenous employment hours through the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre project.

Recently we gathered at the Nyaal Banyul site with over 100 project partners and subcontractors, including the Plenary Conventions consortium and Development Victoria, where Wadawurrung Traditional Custodians of the land conducted a Welcome and Smoking Ceremony. The ceremony was led by Wadawurrung Woman and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) Cultural Strengthening General Manager Corrina Eccles and attended by Victorian Parliamentary Secretary for First Peoples Christine Couzens MP.

We also recognised the important contribution of the WTOAC in shaping the precinct’s design, identity and recognition of local cultural heritage.

Regional Development Victoria Australian Government City of Greater Geelong Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) BGIS Woods Bagot IHG Hotels & Resorts Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts gforce employment + recruitment

We are thrilled to be a finalist across three categories in the 2024 Property Council of Australia Innovation & Excellence Awards.

Congratulations to Pontiac Land Group’s Capella Sydney, by Built, Make Architects and Essence, shortlisted for Best Heritage Development, recognising innovation excellence in heritage related development or adaptive reuse projects, and Best Tourism & Leisure Development categories, recognising excellence in the development of, and the efficient use of capital, in a high quality refurbished Tourism asset.

City of Parramatta’s 5&7 (PHIVE) Parramatta Square is a finalist in the Best Mixed Use Development, for its efficient use of capital, in a high quality new or refurbished mixed use building.

Best of luck to all at the awards.

Our Defence Strategic Adviser, Rupe Hoskin AM, writes in today’s Defence Special Report in The Australian about the readiness of the construction industry to deliver Defence’s needs at speed and scale, and the ways in which we can leverage industry best-practice to provide value for money.

“Securing Australia and its national interests is a team effort, and we applaud the ongoing drive to establish defence industry as a fundamental input to capability.

“This is where we need to take a collaborative approach with defence, to optimise delivery and tackle the monumental challenge ahead,” says Rupe Hoskin AM.

Read more: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/special-reports/built-ready-with-infrastructure-needs-to-secure-our-future/news-story/f21350698b5ace5d09f3dbe8412e455b

We’re looking forward to redefining the trader’s experience at Queen Victoria market and contribute to the bright future of this iconic landmark in Melbourne for City of Melbourne.

Following a five-month ECI process, Built has delivered the early works package for the new three-storey above ground facility, which will also include a four-storey basement. With major construction now underway, this milestone signifies the most complex component of the Queen Victoria Market Renewal program, poised to transform the market's daily operations.

The centrally located purpose-built building will include loading docks, climate-controlled trader storage below ground, improved waste and recycling facilities, dedicated trader toilets, showers and lunchrooms, new customer toilets and a family room.

Sally Capp NH Architecture Donald Cant Watts Corke

Expanding on sustainability accreditations at Parramatta Square, we are thrilled Parramatta Square by Walker Corporation has been recognised by NABERS as the country’s most energy-efficient commercial precinct for 2024.

At Built, we see sustainability as an opportunity to think holistically about the life-cycle of buildings and are committed to creating places and precincts worth preserving, that are operationally efficient, generate shared long-term value and have lasting impact.

Striving for better outcomes that deliver operational efficiency and long-term value, while supporting the holistic transition to a sustainable future, we are very proud to see Parramatta Square towers ahead of 400 other commercial assets and achieve first place with 5.8 stars for energy efficiency.

With the recent unveiling of the 2024-25 Victorian State Budget, our National Director Ross Walker joined Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas MP at the annual State Budget Lunch hosted by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Melbourne Press Club.

As proud sponsors of the event, we were delighted to see over 450 guests in attendance. During the proceedings, the Treasurer discussed the widespread impact of cost fluctuations, supply chain challenges and rising interest rates.

“We were delighted to be part of this important event for the Victorian Chamber of Commerce. As a 100% Australian-owned company, we recognise that we're not exempt from these challenges. Our digital-first approach empowers us to tackle complex issues proactively, ensuring project certainty and driving improved economic outcomes.” Ross Walker, National Director, Built.

With the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) representing a significant investment in Australia’s defence capability, we were honoured to welcome a site visit by Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence the Hon. Richard Marles MP and Minister of National Defense of South Korea Shin Won-sik with Hanwha Defence Australia.

Managed from our Geelong office, we’re proud to have prioritised our investment in the region through the delivery of social procurement and inclusive employment initiatives.

“With over 200 jobs created during the peak of construction at H-ACE, we’ve worked closely with subcontractors to create opportunities for local skilled workers and lay the foundation for a robust, long-term presence in advanced manufacturing in the Geelong region,” @‌Sam Majer, Project Manager, Built.

Once complete, H-ACE will support multiple capability programs, including delivery of the Huntsman family of Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) and Armoured Ammunition Resupply Vehicles (AARV).

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One of the key project milestones for the Coopers Brand Home Project was the handover of the Microbrewery to the Coopers Family to commence the main distillery installation.

Responding to client needs, Coopers and Built collaborated early in the project to ensure procurement of the vessels and equipment from Europe to align with the construction delivery programme.

“Forming a showcase for the Coopers family and the South Australian region, visitors will soon be enjoying views of arguably the finest and well-planned Brewstillery in the Country.” Kurtis Dry, Project Manager.

Partnering with local communities to deliver pathway programs is key to supporting the ongoing growth of our industry in the context of a national skills shortage.

Through site tours to coincide with the construction of the new Performing Arts Centre, we’re proud to be supporting our client St Mary MacKillop College Canberra in the delivery of their Construction Pathways program that aims to prepare students for careers in construction.

“By giving students the opportunity to attend site, ask questions, and observe different career opportunities, we hope to encourage the next generation coming into the industry,” said Pascal Cassis, Senior Project Manager, Built.

Learn more: https://www.built.com.au/news/from-classroom-to-construction-site-supporting-the-next-generation/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_post&utm_campaign=built-news&utm_content=stmarymackillop_studenttour

In a win for footy fans and grassroots sporting clubs, we’re excited to be appointed as the Managing Contractor for the redevelopment of the Lyndoch Recreation Park on behalf of the Government of South Australia and The Barossa Council.

“The delivery of the new Lyndoch facility will not only provide critical infrastructure for the whole Barossa community but also provide future economic injection to the region with the AFL Gather Round fast-becoming one of our state’s biggest tourism and sporting events,” said Henry Meaney, Construction Manager, SA.

Set for completion in early 2025, the project sees the upgrade of the existing oval, as well as a new multi-purpose pavilion, event space and clubrooms with commercial kitchen, multi-sport change facilities and gym.

Peter Malinauskas

We’re excited to share construction has commenced on our adaptive reuse development of the Harry Seidler-designed office building into a new Reddam House Sydney campus in North Sydney.

This is a significant milestone in the development deal that has secured a long-term lease to Inspired Education Group and a forward purchase agreement with Singaporean asset manager Keppel Corporation

“By navigating the complex planning, heritage, and construction requirements, we can provide Inspired Education with the certainty of delivery for a new facility that meets their ongoing growth and expansion. Keppel are then provided with security of income for their investors in a fully refurbished building that comes with a long-term lease with CPI backed increases with a leading global operator of premium schools,” said Jono Cottee, Development Director, Built.

With new state-of-the-art facilities, including performance space, theatre, sports hall, as well as modern classrooms, the upgrade and transformation will also add an additional 1,650sqm of education spaces to the existing building and transform the car park into a school drop off and auditorium.

Read more: https://www.built.com.au/news/built-commences-construction-on-new-reddam-house-campus-in-north-sydney/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_post&utm_campaign=built-news&utm_content=41mclaren_announcement

We are thrilled to announce the completion of the $223.5m Latrobe Regional Hospital Stage 3A project for Victorian Health Building Authority. We have increased the existing hospital by 49.8% to meet the healthcare needs of the growing population across Latrobe City and the Greater Gippsland area.

Prior to securing the contract, our team began adding value through a detailed three-stage buildability review which informed the Victorian Health Building Authority in developing their project delivery strategy.

“This project has been a great success as we have not only achieved completion on time, on budget, but also to a high degree of quality,” said Claude Di Rosso, Project Director, Victorian Health Building Authority.

Victorian Department of Health Billard Leece Partnership NDY Group

We were honoured to welcome Victorian Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney MP, Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker MP and local leaders to Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre to celebrate the start of superstructure works.

“Built is proud to partner with the Victorian Government, as part of the Plenary Conventions consortium, to deliver this architectural landmark for Geelong that will be a climate positive, world-class events space, while also providing critical social and employment outcomes,” said Andrew Morgan, Construction Director, Built.

With local job creation and skills development at the forefront of the project, we’re proud to be the delivery partner of the GCEC Early Engagement Social Procurement (GEESP) program announced by Minister Tierney.

The innovative program will offer training and qualification opportunities to local priority jobseekers who have experienced barriers to sustainable employment.

Read more here: https://www.built.com.au/news/geelongs-nyaal-banyul-continues-momentum-with-arrival-of-first-tower-crane/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_post&utm_campaign=built-news&utm_content=gcec_firsttowercrane

Regional Development Victoria Australian Government Development Victoria City of Greater Geelong Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation BGIS Woods Bagot IHG Hotels & Resorts Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Give Where You Live Foundation gforce employment + recruitment Cr Trent Sullivan - Mayor of Greater Geelong Christine Couzens MP

We were proud to join Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Ned Mannoun - Mayor of Liverpool, Liverpool City Council Australia Councillors, as well as Federal and State MPs for the official opening of Civic Place.

“Our vision for Liverpool Civic Place has always been to create a truly mixed-use precinct that not only revitalises Liverpool but supports future social and economic needs of the greater south west region,” said Jono Cottee, Development Director, Built.

Today’s celebrations are a culmination of our seven-year partnership and we’re honoured by the trust instilled by Liverpool City Council Australia to deliver this iconic piece of infrastructure for the people of Liverpool.

We are pleased to announce the final completion of Curtin Heritage Living's Cottesloe Redevelopment.

“Our team at Built cannot understate the significance of the collaborative and transparent relationships between all parties involved which we are very thankful for, and ultimately resulted in the successful delivery of this landmark project.” Sam Heinemann, Project Manager.

The latest development has two in-situ concrete structures with a shared basement and podium. The facility includes three commercial tenancy spaces, extensive external landscaped areas including high-end gardens for community integration alongside a refurbished heritage-listed centerpiece, plaza areas, a gymnasium, yoga studio, an ocean front resident lounge and a pool.

“We wish Curtin Heritage Living every success in their use of this remarkable facility.”

GKA architects Hames Sharley

From deep dives into supporting Defence pipeline capability to navigating industry capacity, we were proud to join over 300 leaders from across industry and government and present at Collab X 2024 earlier this month.

“As we look to the future, we understand the importance of a collective approach that supports the broad objectives from the Defence Strategic Review and accelerates Australia’s key priorities,” said Kaitlyn Davidson, Director of Strategic Growth, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Built.

“From sharing insights on early contractor engagement to delivery optimisation, it's recognised that contractors play a critical role in supporting government to unlock challenges and deliver the critical Defence pipeline,” she added.

Read more: https://www.built.com.au/news/unlocking-pipeline-collaboration-is-key-to-delivering-defence-projects/

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