Archive for July 2022

Construction on Australia’s largest arts and culture infrastructure project has officially begun this week. The Theatres Building is the first structure to receive an upgrade under the $1.7 billion precinct project. Home to the Playhouse, State Theatre and Fairfax Studio, the Theatres Building was originally designed by Roy Grounds. The new refurbishment will include upgrades…

After purchasing 31 Cremorne Street last year for $53.5 million, Vicland has now revealed its plans to build a mid-rise commercial development on the site. At 12 storeys in height, the building includes a brick podium embracing Cremorne’s past, with a more contemporary tower reflecting Cremorne’s future as a digital hub. 17,900 square metres of…

Melbourne is set to become the most populated city by 2026, and the City of Melbourne is embracing the challenge through their bold new Municipal Planning Strategy. The plan focuses on affordable housing, tackling climate change, creating jobs, and delivering sustainable, high-quality development and design. Investment in new growth areas such as Docklands, Macauley, and…

Pomeroy Pacific continues to go from strength to strength after its recent appointment by the Victorian School Building Authority to deliver 11 new government schools. The project includes the delivery of six primary schools, three secondary schools, and two co-located specialist schools including the Lollypop Creek Special School and the Aintree Specialist School. All schools…

Situated at 145 – 151 High Street Prahran, the former bluestone church and Sunday school hall will be transformed into private residences under the Gurner club concept. Warren and Mahoney Architects have collaborated with John Patrick Landscapes to design 45 luxury residences in a build that will remain respectful to the building’s 1870s heritage. The…

Kane Constructions has been appointed by Alfred Health to deliver the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre, located at 545 St Kilda Road. The striking new building is designed to resemble a skin graft, which is a common treatment used for skin cancers. It will feature gold-standard facilities including research laboratories, day oncology services, consulting…

HThree City Australia has purchased 330 Collins Street with co-investor City Developments Limited. It’s a sign that despite anecdotal reports that demand for CBD office spaces is waning, global investors think otherwise. Located at the intersection of Collins Street and Elizabeth Street, the building boasts a 90% occupancy rate. NAB and CyberX are the most…

How embracing flexibility on and off-site can help employers remain competitive in construction. Here’s a very (un)surprising fact: according to our 2022 Commercial Construction Salary Report (our salary reports can be accessed through our website), some 68% of non-site-based construction staff want to work from home, at least some of the time. This reflects global…