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Growing Pains: The Challenges of Expansion in Childcare Real Estate Insights from Max Bergh
A childcare centre’s success isn’t just about its location or physical design – it’s about securing the right partnerships, managing financial sustainability, and navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. As demand for high-quality...

Building Smarter, Not Harder: John Lim Ji Xiong Talks AI and Innovation at FCON25
How is Gamuda Berhad (Gamuda) leveraging cutting-edge technology and AI to revolutionise the construction industry? In this interview, we sit down with John Lim Ji Xiong, Group Chief Digital Officer at Gamuda Berhad, to discuss the company’s...

More Data, More Demand: Can Australia’s Grid Keep Up?
As demand for hyperscale and colocation data centres accelerates across Australia, so too does the pressure on our energy infrastructure. Behind the scenes, industry leaders are working to ensure power capacity, grid stability, and renewable...

From the Ground Up: How BMD’s CEO Is Reshaping Construction
As the CEO of Australia’s largest privately owned civil contractor, Scott Power is leading BMD into a bold new chapter - one grounded in innovation, diversification and a deep commitment to people, partnerships and community. With projects spanning...

Building Futures: Jenni Gaffney on Best-in-Class Childcare Design
Designing childcare centres that nurture both learning and operational excellence is no small feat. In this exclusive interview, Jenni Gaffney, a seasoned expert in early childhood education, shares her insights on creating environments that foster...

Rebuilding the Industry: Gretchen Gagel on Culture, Collaboration & Women in Construction
Trailblazer. Industry leader. Changemaker. These words only begin to describe Dr. Gretchen Gagel’s impact on the construction world. From her early days as an engineering intern to advising global giants like GM and Intel, and now spearheading...

Keeping Data Centres Green and Growing: Laura Caspari on the Industry’s Biggest Challenges
As data centre energy demands surge, sustainability remains a pressing concern. Laura Caspari, Chief Renewables Officer & Managing Director at ENGIE Australia, shares her insights on the evolving role of renewable energy in powering data...

From Hard Hats to High Tech: Mark Wengritzky On The New Era of Construction
How do we balance innovation with the hands-on, people-driven nature of construction? In this interview, we spoke with Mark Wengritzky, National Systems Operator Developer at Multiplex, to explore how technology is being integrated into...

Modernise or Die: Mark Farmer on the Future of DfMA, Workforce Transformation, and Australia’s Housing Crisis
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has made a game-changing announcement; it will now offer financing for Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and modular housing home loans. Under pressure from the government, this move eliminates a...

Navigating the Future of Childcare Property Development: What’s Driving Demand & How to Make Deals Work
The childcare property sector in Australia is facing a shifting landscape, with rising construction costs, regulatory hurdles, and evolving demand shaping the market. As developers navigate these challenges, collaboration with operators has never...

Growing Pains: The Challenges of Expansion in Childcare Real Estate Insights from Max Bergh
A childcare centre’s success isn’t just about its location or physical design – it’s about securing the right partnerships, managing financial sustainability, and navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. As demand for high-quality...

Building Smarter, Not Harder: John Lim Ji Xiong Talks AI and Innovation at FCON25
How is Gamuda Berhad (Gamuda) leveraging cutting-edge technology and AI to revolutionise the construction industry? In this interview, we sit down with John Lim Ji Xiong, Group Chief Digital Officer at Gamuda Berhad, to discuss the company’s...

More Data, More Demand: Can Australia’s Grid Keep Up?
As demand for hyperscale and colocation data centres accelerates across Australia, so too does the pressure on our energy infrastructure. Behind the scenes, industry leaders are working to ensure power capacity, grid stability, and renewable...

From the Ground Up: How BMD’s CEO Is Reshaping Construction
As the CEO of Australia’s largest privately owned civil contractor, Scott Power is leading BMD into a bold new chapter - one grounded in innovation, diversification and a deep commitment to people, partnerships and community. With projects spanning...

Building Futures: Jenni Gaffney on Best-in-Class Childcare Design
Designing childcare centres that nurture both learning and operational excellence is no small feat. In this exclusive interview, Jenni Gaffney, a seasoned expert in early childhood education, shares her insights on creating environments that foster...

Rebuilding the Industry: Gretchen Gagel on Culture, Collaboration & Women in Construction
Trailblazer. Industry leader. Changemaker. These words only begin to describe Dr. Gretchen Gagel’s impact on the construction world. From her early days as an engineering intern to advising global giants like GM and Intel, and now spearheading...

Keeping Data Centres Green and Growing: Laura Caspari on the Industry’s Biggest Challenges
As data centre energy demands surge, sustainability remains a pressing concern. Laura Caspari, Chief Renewables Officer & Managing Director at ENGIE Australia, shares her insights on the evolving role of renewable energy in powering data...

From Hard Hats to High Tech: Mark Wengritzky On The New Era of Construction
How do we balance innovation with the hands-on, people-driven nature of construction? In this interview, we spoke with Mark Wengritzky, National Systems Operator Developer at Multiplex, to explore how technology is being integrated into...

Modernise or Die: Mark Farmer on the Future of DfMA, Workforce Transformation, and Australia’s Housing Crisis
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has made a game-changing announcement; it will now offer financing for Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and modular housing home loans. Under pressure from the government, this move eliminates a...

Navigating the Future of Childcare Property Development: What’s Driving Demand & How to Make Deals Work
The childcare property sector in Australia is facing a shifting landscape, with rising construction costs, regulatory hurdles, and evolving demand shaping the market. As developers navigate these challenges, collaboration with operators has never...
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