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Taylor’s Learning Partnership Program is proving that when young women can see the construction industry up close, they begin to see themselves in it.

Now in its second year, the multi-week, industry-embedded program has been delivered in partnership with Ravenswood School for Girls, engaging Year 9 students in a real-world challenge: how do we attract more women into construction?

The program was designed to address a persistent problem. Young women have limited visibility of construction as a viable career, and even less awareness of the diverse professional roles available beyond the trades. By connecting students directly with live construction projects, industry professionals, and authentic problem-solving briefs, the program sets out to change that.

Taylor is proud to have been the Major Partner of the 2026 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize, joining for the first time at the landmark 10th anniversary. Held on Friday 15 May at Ravenswood School for Girls in Gordon, the Opening Night welcomed more than 350 guests, including government representatives, arts leaders, gallery directors, media, and the wider Ravenswood community.

Congratulations to Ravenswood School for Girls on a decade of championing this extraordinary initiative. What began in 2017 as a commitment to redressing the underrepresentation of women artists in Australia has grown into one of the most significant cultural events on the national arts calendar: ten years, more than 1,000 finalists, and a platform that has genuinely changed careers. That is something worth celebrating.

Taylor is proud to mark the 10-year anniversary of Frank Fotakis, Senior Safety Advisor, whose commitment to keeping people safe and his steady, honest approach have earned him the trust of project teams and leadership across the business.

Frank joined Taylor with more than a decade of construction industry experience already behind him, spanning civil, remediation, and demolition work. Over the past 10 years, he has contributed to a broad portfolio of projects, bringing the same focus and standards to every one of them.

As Senior Safety Advisor, Frank works alongside project teams every day to implement and administer Taylor’s WHS and Environment procedures. His role demands someone who can translate safety requirements into practical outcomes on the ground, communicate clearly with subcontractors and site workers, and hold the line on standards without losing the trust of the people he works with. Frank does all of this.

Tim Christie, recognises Frank’s rare ability to connect with frontline workers while also communicating risk strategies clearly to executive leadership. Adam Vassallo, says: Frank is always available, his advice is always greatly respected, and he is genuinely helpful. Gary Stein echoes that view, noting that Frank is consistently helpful on WHS matters and brings strong problem-solving instincts to the challenges site teams face day to day.

On Monday, the Taylor team came together across two Sydney project sites. The morning kicked off over coffee and a hot breakfast, a chance to catch up with familiar faces, meet new ones, and set the tone for a morning of connection and collaboration before heading out on site.

Our Let’s Get Together event is something we’re proud to have built as a part of the Taylor culture. It’s a chance for our people to step off their own project, visit a different site, experience a different sector, and take something useful back with them. Cross-collaboration, shared learning, and supporting one another – that’s what these events are about.

A big thank you to both project teams for opening their sites and looking after the group so well. Each member of the team guided smaller groups through site tours, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into these projects while recognising the hard work, skill, and dedication.

We are looking forward to the next one.

We are proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Krishnil Gounder, Contract Manager, whose commercial expertise, strong relationships, and genuine investment in the people around him have made a lasting impact across the business.

Krishnil joined Taylor in May 2016 as a Contract Administrator, bringing with him a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering and Architecture from UNSW. Over the following decade, he progressed to Senior Contract Administrator and, most recently, to Contract Manager, a promotion that reflects both the depth of his commercial capability and the trust he has earned across the business. As Rob Smith puts it, Krishnil has developed from a hard-working CA into a strong commercial leader, and his project history demonstrates this. From his early work on Cardinal Freeman Village and Opal HealthCare Winston Hills, through Uniting Bowden Brae Stage 2, Matilda Private Hospital Nepean, SYD08 Data Centre, to his current role leading The Renewal Project Stage 3A as Contract Manager, Krishnil has built his reputation across some of Taylor’s most complex and varied work, spanning aged care, health, data centres, and education sectors.

We are proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Joe Boutros, Site Supervisor, whose expertise, energy, and genuine commitment to his team have left a strong mark across the business.

Joe joined Taylor in May 2016 and has spent a decade building a reputation as one of the most reliable and resourceful Site Supervisors in the business. With 20 years in the construction industry and a Diploma of Building Studies to his name, Joe brings deep technical knowledge to every project. His strength lies in translating that knowledge into real outcomes on the ground: keeping sites safe, subcontractors coordinated, programmes on track, and teams performing at their best.

Over the past decade, Joe has contributed to a broad portfolio of projects spanning education, hospitality, heritage, and mixed-use sectors. His project history includes Rydges Campbelltown Expansion, Lindfield Learning Village Stage 1, Pendle Hill Public School,  Pendle Hill High School, Rosebery Engine Yards, Roseville College’s Sport & Wellbeing Centre, and the current Midtown Macquarie Park New Primary School to name a few. Across each of these, Joe has consistently delivered quality work within demanding environments, earning particular recognition for his experience on education projects for School Infrastructure NSW.

Friday marked the official start of construction at Siquilla Retirement Residences in Campbelltown, with golden shovels turning the first sod on what will become not only a place to live, but a place to belong.

We are proud to be delivering this project for Campbelltown Catholic Club, a client we have had the privilege of working with before. After completing the Rydges Hotel Expansion next door back in 2018, it means a great deal to the Taylor team to be back on this site, contributing to something that will genuinely serve this community for decades to come.

The official turning of the soil was conducted by The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, in his capacity as both Minister and Member for Macquarie Fields, together with Campbelltown Mayor Cr Darcy Lound, Campbelltown Catholic Club Chairman David McDonald, Vice President Peter Crittenden, Chief Executive Officer Michael Lavorato and Taylor’s Chief Executive Officer, Mark Taylor.

A particular acknowledgement to our project partners, Centurion Project Management, StudioSC, and to the entire Taylor team who have worked hard to get us to this point. The community will start to see this project take shape above ground in the months ahead, and we are looking forward to sharing that progress.

Siquilla is designed around the people who will live there – their routines, their connections, their sense of self, and bringing a project like this to a growing Campbelltown is something the Taylor team is proud to be part of.

Project at a Glance

• 92 two and three-bedroom independent living units across seven levels
• Shared facilities: wellness centre, cinema, library, workshop, lounge, games zone, and art studio
• Refurbishment of Emily Cottage, a sandstone heritage building
• Three levels of basement carparking with Club connection at Basement Level 3

We’re proud to celebrate the 10‑year anniversary of David Tran, Senior Project Engineer, whose technical capability, positive leadership, and strong team spirit have made a lasting impact across the business.

David joined Taylor as a Project Coordinator and through his dedication and strong performance, has progressed through the roles of Site Engineer and Project Engineer to his current position as Senior Project Engineer. His career journey reflects both his capability and the trust he has built across project teams and leadership.

With a background in Civil Engineering, David brings a deep understanding of complex designs and construction documentation, particularly across projects that engage with both the natural and built environment. His attention to detail and commitment to quality ensure outcomes are delivered to the highest standard, even within demanding and fast‑paced project environments.

Over the past decade, David has contributed to a wide range of projects across Data Centres, Aged Care, Education, Hospitality, Community Infrastructure, and Residential sectors. His experience includes Western Sydney Data Centres, Estia St Ives, Chatswood Place, The Winx Stand at Royal Randwick, Picton High School, Mercure Hotel Liverpool, and Mantra Hotel Mascot, demonstrating his versatility and ability to add value across diverse project types.

Taylor recently hosted the first event for our Emerging Talent Program, bringing together Cadets, Graduates, and Apprentices for a relaxed and social catch‑up at The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park.

Designed as an opportunity for the cohort to connect and get to know one another, the event featured some friendly competition in Go‑Karting and Ten-Pin Bowling, creating a fun and informal setting that encouraged conversation, teamwork, and plenty of laughs.

The Emerging Talent Program is being championed by Daniel Taylor and Lulu Zhang, who are committed to supporting the development of Taylor’s next generation of talent. Both will continue to check in with the cohort throughout the year as the program progresses.

This first event set a positive tone for the year ahead, laying the foundations for strong connections across the Emerging Talent cohort and reinforcing Taylor’s ongoing investment in learning, development and people.