Archive for September 2022

The City of Melbourne has given Acciona Geotech the go-ahead to construct their new 31-storey national headquarters at the Lorimer Precinct in Fisherman’s Bend. The design received unanimous approval at council and will be the first piece of a five-tower master planned community at Lorimer. At completion, Acciona Geotech’s tower will house ground-floor retail, 181…

ADCO, Kane constructions, and Hansen Yuncken have all thrown their hat into the construction ring in the hopes of becoming the chosen contractor for Hawthorn FC’s new headquarters at Dingley. When finished, the new facility will include a community oval, pavilion, and a state-of-the-art training and administration facility. It will also become the home ground…

Global investment firm Hines is adding to their portfolio of local office projects by announcing a new 180m tower in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. The premium-grade skyscraper will include 60,000 square metres of office space, curated food and beverage options, and podium terraces. Future tenants can also expect end-of-trip amenities like a hotel-style reception…

Roberts Co has been appointed by Holder East to construct Oasis Residences at 1-13 Cobden Street, South Melbourne. Designed by Hayball architects, the premium residential project will include 158 residential apartments and 97 serviced apartments over 18 storeys. Premium amenities at the site will include a rooftop infinity pool, private cinema, 2-storey ceiling height library,…

A planning application for an apartment tower on the corner of Rathdowne and Victoria Streets in Carlton has been denied by Melbourne City Council. The site, which is home to the former offices of the Cancer Council, has fallen into disrepair following its purchase by Chinese billionaire Wang Hua in 2013. Wang Hua’s company, Royal…

Work has officially begun on Steadfast Capital’s Melbourne Walk, marking the start of a new ongoing partnership between Hickory Construction and The Salvation Army. Hickory have so far donated $50,000 to the charity, whose headquarters are located close to the project site. But according to George Abraham, Managing Director of Hickory, there is plenty more…

We’re proud to announce that we have partnered with Women in Design and Construction to deliver their next premium luncheon event in Melbourne. Titled ‘Closing the gender pay gap in 2022,’ the event will equip attendees with the skill set to feel prepared and empowered for their next salary review. Speakers include: Althea Papinczak, WIDAC…

Melbourne Council’s Future Melbourne Committee has delivered a resounding endorsement for the Greenline Project – a $300 million transformation of the Yarra River’s North Bank. A business case for the CBD plan, prepared by Ernst & Young, found that the project will return a $740 million net benefit – with a benefit-to-cost ratio of $3.29…

Just when you thought recruitment couldn’t get any more like dating, I bring you ghosting. It’s on the rise. And as my experience shows, the guilty parties are on all sides. Come along as I tell you a tale about the three ghosts of recruitment. I’ll even give a little advice to make you think…