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Roseville College and Taylor held a breakfast on 17 May 2023 to explore potential careers in construction with students in Years 10-12.

The event was a part of the collaborative Construction Learning Partnership program between Taylor and Roseville College. Four Taylor employees, Cassandra Zughbi (Design Manager), Floriane Trazic (Project Manager), Rebecca Dearing (Cadet), and Jacklyn Wickham (Marketing Manager), participated in a panel discussion, where they shared their personal career journeys and provided valuable insights into their respective roles.

Each speaker shared their personal career beginnings, offering valuable insights into the daily routines and responsibilities of their roles. They also provided guidance and advice to students who may be uncertain about their career choices. Cassandra and Jacklyn specifically highlighted the diverse entry points available in the construction industry and the multitude of pathways students can explore to enter this field. The panellists also emphasised the importance of strong communication and organisational skills as a key component in any career.

The Taylor team talked about the important contributions of women in the construction industry and discussed the supportive and encouraging environment that exists for women in a traditionally male-dominated field. They also outlined Taylor’s initiatives, including the Taylor Women in Construction program, aimed at enhancing female representation and engagement in the industry. Additionally, Dean Fondas, Project Director at Taylor, expressed the crucial role men are playing ­­in achieving gender equality within the industry.

Following panel discussions, students were able to engage directly with the Taylor employees and ask questions over morning tea. Students were then offered exclusive access to view the construction site of Roseville’s upcoming Sport and Wellbeing Centre.

Roseville’s new Centre will provide a state-of-the-art, 4-Green Star facility that comprises an eight-lane 25-meter indoor pool, eight additional classrooms (including a flexible space for dance and functions), a leading-edge nutrition and food technology space, a strength and conditioning gym, three outdoor multipurpose courts and a two-storey underground carpark.

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Tara is a highly respected institution known for its dedication to educational excellence and it was an honour for us to be part of this project.

Situated amongst the existing gymnasium/multipurpose hall, main oval, and tennis courts, the new Aquatic Centre includes many impressive features such as a 25-meter, eight-lane competition pool complete with accompanying amenities, tiered seating, and a fitness centre. Additionally, the facility houses a separate learn-to-swim pool that comes equipped with change rooms, shower, and toilet facilities.

Our team at Taylor takes great pride in connecting school communities to top-tier sports facilities that greatly benefit the fitness and wellbeing of students, not just for the present, but also for decades to come.

Learn more about this project here.

Last week Taylor came together with Stockland and special guests for a traditional Topping Out Ceremony, marking the completion of the highest structural point of 11 Khartoum Road at Macquarie Park. This 9-storey building is the first of four buildings in Stage 1 of the development.

The ceremony opened with a Welcome to Country from Darug Community members, followed by the placement of a native tree on top of the building, which will form part of the future landscaping for the project. Taylor is proud to celebrate this significant milestone which acknowledges being one step closer to bringing M_Park to life.

Positioned in the heart of Macquarie Park and designed to accommodate world-class tenants, this new mixed-use development is set to be one of Australia’s largest innovative precincts for life sciences and technology.

Stage 1 comprises 62,500 square metres across three commercial buildings with shared amenities plus a data centre. Targeting 6 Star Green Star and 5 Star NABERS ratings, the first stage will accommodate up to 3,600 workers and includes offices, green and public space, multilevel underground carpark, end of trip facilities, as well as retail, health and medical offerings.

Upon completion, tenants including Demant and WiSE Medical will benefit greatly from their new innovative, sustainable, and thriving workplace of the future.

Congratulations to our partner Stockland, and their Managing Director and CEO, Tarun Gupta, on completing this significant milestone. Thank you also to our Taylor Team for their efforts in providing the safety briefing and carefully coordinating everyone to the rooftop for the event.

Works are well underway at Estia Health St Ives, with the project team celebrating the recent completion of the final pour sequence. Close to 3,800m3 of concrete has been laid across 4,800sqm since the project’s commencement.

The $32 million development will create a place for the community’s residents to call home, allowing much needed stability and security for the ageing population in Sydney.

Diarmuid O’Flaherty, Project Manager, reflected on the project milestone, “Collectively, we have worked together to push the project closer to completion. We placed one pour sequence a week for 7 consecutive weeks, from January 31 to March 15 – in essence, a 6-day pour cycle. This is a really impressive output – well done to all involved.”

Works have now commenced on the aged care home’s lightweight roofing, with 70 tonnes of structural steel to be erected across a 3-tiered colourbond roof located at the latter-end of the concrete structure.

With formwork now stripped, works on the external cladding, windows and high-level services continue to gain momentum, as well as the preparation of prototype rooms showcasing Estia Health St Ives high-end finishes.

Once complete, the development will offer varying levels of care to support residents across their diverse stages of life and needs. The aged care home, which will replicate a townhouse appearance to fit in with local surrounds, will house a series of care communities including dedicated spaces such as a commercial kitchen, dining, lounge, cafe, gymnasium, associated service rooms, nurse stations, terraces, storage spaces, activities areas and single basement carpark accommodating 43 spaces.

The development will also offer residents luxury amenities include a hairdressing salon, day spa and nail bar.

With a 23-year tenure in the construction industry, Marcus has been pivotal in delivering many award-winning projects spanning various sectors, such as Manta Apartments-Little Bay, Pullman Hotel at Sydney Olympic Park, and the Supacentre Castle Hill.

Presently, Marcus is engaged in upgrading the North Sydney Public School, which promises to enhance the learning experience for students while supporting the local community. Before this project, he was instrumental in some of Taylor’s key projects, including Gordon Quarter, Delmar Private Hospital, and the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre pool refurbishment.

Known for his hard work, resourcefulness, and leadership, Marcus has also generously devoted his time to mentoring future construction professionals. His impact on young individuals has been significant. Marcus’s contributions to workplace safety have not gone unnoticed and are greatly valued and respected. Marcus has always succeeded in putting the company first with his hard work and loyalty.

We want to extend our gratitude to Marcus for his contributions and tireless work ethic, and we look forward to many more years!

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This annual KARI celebration provides a one-stop shop for community members to explore and experience Aboriginal Culture first hand. Various activities were offered, including cultural demonstrations, arts and crafts, market stalls, entertainment and amusement rides, and various informative partnership stalls.

While completing our first Reconciliation Action Plan, Taylor and KARI Foundation fostered an official partnership, working together on community, volunteering, career pathways, fundraising, and education.

#TeamTaylor and @UTSBEA Students enjoyed connecting with the local Aboriginal community of South West Sydney.

A shout out to Officeworks for generously donating school and art supplies for our Unity Day goody bags.

Connection is a unifying thread that runs through everything we do, and in March the Taylor team came together to celebrate Harmony Day 2023. Our people are rich in cultural and linguistic diversity, and fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, where people feel accepted for their differences, helps maintain a positive and collaborative environment.  

As part of this commitment to creating and sustaining a culture of equality and belonging for people from diverse cultural backgrounds, staff at Head Office and project sites held respective Food Festivals, where they shared food from different cultural backgrounds with their peers. 

It was great to see the Tara Aquatic Centre, Nimco, Scape Kingsford and Campbelltown Hospital site teams taking part. A special thank you to Simon Byrne, Client Project Director at Bloompark, Paul Convey, Subcontractor Director at Shamrock Electrical, Grant Dehlson, Subcontractor Director at Adox Comms and Michael from Shaw PA Systems for joining Tara Aquatic Centre’s team on the day.  

We look forward to celebrating Harmony Day – and the diversity of our workforce – in 2024 and beyond.  

In 2008, Adam Vassallo joined Team Taylor as a Contract Administrator. 15 years later, Adam is now a highly respected Senior Project Manager who has delivered an array of world-class projects around the Sydney metropolitan area.  

Recognised as an industry leader, Adam’s projects are completed to the highest possible standard, time and time again. Adam and the close knit Taylor project team recently completed the refurbishment of the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall Renewal. Leading this once in a generation project, Adam oversaw the biggest venue upgrade since this world-heritage listed venue opened 50 years ago. This multi-million dollar project has resulted in upgrades to acoustics, state-of-the-art theatre machinery, the staging system, improved accessibility and safety, and more.  

Adam also delivered the multi-award-winning eco-luxury hotel – the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga. Not least, this immersive conservation experience included cross-laminated timber innovations and has been included in Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Hotel list for two consecutive years. For his work on the Retreat, Adam won the prestigious AIB Professional Excellence in Building and Construction Award in 2020, at both the State and National level. 

A proud Western Sydney University Alumni, Adam regularly presents at various universities, to support students studying construction and is a passionate mentor to those building their careers at Taylor. 

Ben Folkard, General Manager – Refurbishment and Live Environments, has worked closely with Adam since he joined the Taylor team, saying, “I was a young Project Manager when I was assigned a Cadet to work on three projects Taylor had just won – this Cadet was Adam. Within a few short months, I realised how lucky I was to have him as my right-hand-man –Adam helped me run these projects, and he smashed it out of the ballpark. We were a great team, and even though we were both young I credit him for being a huge part of my own personal and professional growth. 

It’s been a pleasure working with Adam all these years – he’s always been mature beyond his years, calm under pressure and most importantly, treated his co-workers, clients and subcontractors with respect. It’s impossible to ignore his attention to detail, hard work and loyalty – his career trajectory reflects this. Well done on 15 years, Adam– it’s been an honour to work with you and I look forward to more to come.”  

An exceptional leader, Adam truly embodies Taylor’s culture and values – we are thrilled to celebrate this career milestone with you, Adam. 

Last week, Team Taylor joined special guests from The Girls & Boys Brigade to celebrate the completion of refurbishment works to the centre’s community rooms.  

The renovation project – a commissioned extension of the pro bono work undertaken in 2020 to improve the Girls & Boys Brigade’s staff offices – was led Taylor’s Refurbishment and Live Environments division, spearheaded by Jason Tulich, Project Manager, and supported by Petar Marinovic, Site Manager, Joshua Norman, Contract Administrator and Daniel Taylor, Cadet. 

The Girls & Boys Brigade can now offer more functional and accessible spaces for youth and families experiencing financial, social, educational and housing challenges. The completed community rooms will enable the team to deliver educational and recreational programs that build life skills and the foundations for success.  

A warm congratulations to all involved, including the Property Industry Foundation, Hayball and Unispace – together, we are helping children, youth and their families to realise their full potential.