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on the Echuca-Moama Bridge Project. Up to 20 Vivid Work Crew-supported employees were engaged in the project, working in excess of 25,000 hours over the course of 24 months.

McConnell Dowell Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

|Manager Jacqui Mott, and Vivid Business Development Manager

Andrew Thomson highlight the importance of inclusive social procurement in the construction industry and the positive outcomes it presents for all involved. Pages 24-27.

PEOPLE. Pages 38-41.

Throughout her career, Clare Quinlan has worked in several environmental roles in the construction industry, dabbled in jewellery making and today owns her own workwear business.

Throughout her journey, Quinlan has showed ambition every step of the way and this month shares her story with hopes of inspiring others.

As a fully qualified Air Conditioning Service Technician, Lauren Campbell has gained a wealth of experience in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning sector. With 6 years of experience under her belt, she has some great advice for those looking for a career in construction.

ASSOCIATIONS.

Pages 42-51.

Hacia Atherton, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Empowered Women in Trades is calling for women to take advantage of the large number of job openings across the Australian construction industry.

Jon Davies, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Constructors Association looks at the theme of the Future of Construction Summit 2023, and discusses the new audience set to be in attendance – ‘the disrupters’.

Formwork Industry Association (FIA) Chief Executive Officer Michael Sugg, President Jason Andrijic and VicePresident Stefano Calautti announce how the industry has secured funding to improve formwork safety on construction sites, as well as the launch of FIA’s new safety program.

Christina Yiakkoupis, Chair, The National Association of Women in Construction calls for safer learning environments for young women looking to start a career in construction, whether it be at university, TAFE or high school.

National Precast Concrete Association Australia Chief Executive Officer Sarah Bachmann unpacks how the construction industry needs to improve efficiency and reduce waste by seeking smarter ways to build.

EVENTS. Pages 52-58.

Melbourne’s premier construction and infrastructure event Inside Construction Expo is launching for the first time this September and this month Expo Events Manager Lauren Winterbottom showcases everything the event has to offer.

The Australian Constructors Association and Engineers Australia announce the seven project finalists competing for the coveted Australian Construction Achievement Award 2023

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has come on board as the sponsor of the Excellence in Construction Award at the 2023 Women in Industry Awards

NAWIC General Manager Lauren Fahey shares why the organisation chose to show their support through sponsorship.