Posts by recruitment@buildingenvirons.com.au

Heritage Victoria has approved the construction of Gurrowa Place, a multi-tower project by Lendlease located at the historic Queen Victoria Market. The three towers, designed by a who’s who of architecture firms, will accommodate students, residential apartments and office spaces. 1.8ha of existing carpark will also be transformed into an open public area. The project’s…

New Australian regulations are forcing private companies to publicly disclose their gender pay gap data. So, it’s time to ask: how will your business rise to the occasion? The countdown to transparency is on On 27 February 2024, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) will publish the gender pay gap data of private companies with…

In news that nobody wants to hear, a government study recently released under an FOI request has unveiled the severe risks that climate change poses to homes, infrastructure, and beaches around Port Phillip Bay. The Port Phillip Bay Coastal Hazard Assessment, commissioned six years ago, offers a detailed map of the impacts of sea level…

In a significant move towards a sustainable future, Yarra City Council is supporting the Yarra Energy Foundation’s (YEF) Wired for Tomorrow initiative – which will create a model other communities can use to transition away from gas. The initiative has three objectives: Harness existing community momentum for electrification Deliver an inspiring vision for achieving a…

The Victorian Government has announced the two consortiums that will deliver the multibillion-dollar North East Link project. Nexus, a consortium comprising Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction, Symal Infrastructure, WSP Australia, and Arcadis Australia Pacific, has been appointed to lead the $5.7 billion overhaul of the Eastern Freeway from Burke to Tram Road. Meanwhile, AMA – consisting…

The City of Bayside has rejected its own internal advice and refused Golden Age Group’s applications to build 84 townhouses in Brighton – a decision the developer will now fight in court. The two applications in question related to plans to subdivide land at 47 South Road to create 84 two- and three-bedroom homes, adding…

Development Victoria and the AFL have teamed up to revitalise two pivotal Docklands sites on Harbour Esplanade. Their goal? To bring new life to the area through a mix of housing, commercial, and entertainment spaces. The partnership will specifically explore development opportunities at 140 and 160 Harbour Esplanade. Development Victoria strategically acquired the leasehold for…

This month, fellow recruiter Jonathan (Jono) Conley rejoined me on “The Building Talks Podcast” (brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment). Our main topic of conversation? The ins and outs of construction recruiting in 2023. Amongst the colourful banter and good-natured ribbing, we uncovered 5 key takeaways – and their implications for the industry in…

News from the industrial sector: An estate containing Catch.com.au’s fulfilment centre has sold for $94.1 million to Barings. Its plans for the site? To use it to seed a $1 billion portfolio with superannuation fund Rest. The vendor, Charter Hall, originally purchased the 46,933 square metre Truganina site for $41.7 million in 2015. It will…