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The Taylor team recently gathered at our Darcy Road Public School site in Wentworthville for the first event of our Let’s Get Together Series. This team-building initiative provided a unique opportunity for colleagues to connect, learn about our work for School Infrastructure, and gain an exclusive look at the Darcy Road Public School project.

Following the cessation of site activity for the day, the event kicked off with optional site tours, allowing team members to see firsthand the new facilities that will increase the school’s capacity to 1000 students. The tours were followed by a warm welcome and check-in, setting the stage for an afternoon of networking, delicious food, and engaging conversations. Local food trucks, Cheezy Duz It and the Kombi Keg were back with their amazing pizza and drinks, providing a great setting for everyone to catch up.

One of the highlights of the event was the Fireside Chat led by Chief Executive Officer, Mark Taylor, and General Manager, Tim Christie, along with the project team at Darcy Road. This candid discussion provided valuable insights into the challenges the team has overcome, the innovations developed, and the power of teamwork. The wider company had the chance to understand the intricacies of the project, learn about the client we are working for, and enjoy some banter between the team members.

A big thank you to our project team at Darcy Road for hosting us out on site, it’s great to be able to get the team together to see our projects coming to life!

Taylor is proud to celebrate Hazem Gergis’ 10 years of dedicated service and excellence with Team Taylor. With over 22 years of experience managing major construction and fitout projects across Australia and the Middle East, Hazem has developed a broad background in both the operational and commercial aspects of projects.

Joining Taylor as a Contract Administrator, Hazem has demonstrated significant expertise and leadership, progressing up through Project Manager roles to now Project Director. Hazem has developed a strong reputation in the industry as a relationship-driven professional. He has built strong relationships with many personnel, continually extending his network with various clients and subcontractors. His proven ability to deliver projects on time, while meeting quality and cost constraints, is a testament to his strong commercial acumen and dedication to cost control.

Throughout his career at Taylor, Hazem has worked across various sectors, including education, data centres, commercial, and industrial. Some notable projects he has worked on include Picton High School, Australia Post Distribution Centre, Proximity@Botany, and most recently, our Western Sydney Data Centres.

Hazem’s commitment to the construction industry extends well beyond project delivery. Over the last two years, Hazem has participated as a guest lecturer in the ‘Complex Building Projects’ subject at Western Sydney University for students in the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment. This initiative involves Taylor’s industry leaders implementing a university course whereby they share their personal industry experiences and case studies of past and current projects with students.

A Strong and Stable Future

We are excited to announce that Mark Taylor will be resuming leadership as Chief Executive Officer of Taylor Construction Group. Mark’s active involvement in the business has always been a driving force behind our success, and as we enter our 30th year in business, it is the perfect time for Mark to lead as CEO on a full-time basis.

“I look forward to continuing to work closely with all our stakeholders, building strong relationships, and achieving great success together. We are financially strong and a safe pair of hands with the experience, scale, and stability to deliver. To my team, I am proud of the resilience and dedication shown, and I am excited to lead us into our 30th year in business.”

– Mark Taylor, Chief Executive Officer

Over the past three decades, our journey has been marked by significant milestones, including the completion of landmark projects, the execution of innovative initiatives that have set new standards in our industry and some recent achievements below that we are particularly proud of:

The First Building: Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility, which marks the beginning of Australia’s newest city, Bradfield City Centre. This facility is set to accelerate innovation in Western Sydney’s manufacturing sector. The Scots College John Cunningham Student Centre, where we transformed the existing Stevenson Library into a modern, functional building while honouring its historical legacy. Scape Kingsford has set a new benchmark for quality student accommodation with its 18-storey mixed-use building, providing top-notch living spaces and amenities. Lastly, the Roseville College Sport & Wellbeing Centre offering state-of-the-art facilities, including an indoor pool, gym, and multipurpose courts, to better equip students for a healthy and active lifestyle.

Thank you for being a part of our story, and we look forward to an exciting 2025 ahead.

We are thrilled to announce the completion of the Roseville College Sport & Wellbeing Centre, a state-of-the-art facility that marks a significant milestone in the school’s long-standing commitment to the education and wellbeing of girls. Established in 1908, Roseville College has built an enduring reputation for fostering strong academic outcomes and high participation rates in co-curricular activities and sports.

The new Centre, which replaces redundant assets at the school, features an impressive array of facilities. These include an eight-lane, 25-meter indoor pool, eight additional classrooms (including a flexible space for dance and functions), a strength and conditioning gym, a leading-edge nutrition and food technology space, three outdoor multipurpose courts, and a two-storey underground carpark designed to ease the demand on neighbouring streets while remaining sensitive to the local heritage conservation area. Under the guidance of Taylor’s Refurbishment and Live Environments division, the Taylor team has worked diligently to bring this important infrastructure to life at Roseville College.

In collaboration with School Infrastructure, we’re excited to announce we have been appointed the design finalisation and construction of Midtown Macquarie Park New Primary School!

The project involves construction of a new six-storey primary school in the Midtown Estate in Macquarie Park. The new school will comprise modern learning spaces, a canteen, multipurpose hall, library, administration and staff facilities, covered outdoor learning areas, and outdoor play areas on each floor of the building and rooftop.

The new school is required to meet the increasing student enrolment growth within the area. Upon completion, the school will accommodate 750 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Midtown is a new urban neighbourhood being built on the site of the former Ivanhoe Estate in Macquarie Park that will include social, affordable and private housing, community facilities, retail, and green spaces.

Works onsite have begun. Taylor looks forward to collaborating with School Infrastructure, The APP Group, Architectus, Altus Group, and all consultants and subcontractors on this exciting project!

Congratulations to our Estimating Manager, Scott Bertolissio, for his 10 years of service at Taylor! With over 35 years of experience in Sydney’s leading construction companies, Scott has brought extensive expertise in budgeting, estimating and tendering to our team.

Scott’s role at Taylor involves leading and managing the Estimating team to ensure the preparation and issue of competitive, innovative, accurate, and profitable tender submissions. He is responsible for completing detailed budgets and costs for all tenders, developing value engineering alternatives and value adds for clients, analysing and selecting the most appropriate subcontractors and suppliers, recognising and mitigating potential risks, and reviewing all tenders to ensure compliance with tender documents.

Scott’s journey at Taylor began in 2015 as a Senior Estimator, and since then, he has progressed to a mentor and a trusted manager to his team. His dedication to his work is evident in the immense pride he takes in his accuracy and attention to detail. Scott’s passion extends beyond numbers; he values the relationships he builds with colleagues and clients alike, viewing each project as a testament to his personal standards. Scott is supportive of his team and always willing to help when needed.

Known for his sharp wit humour, Scott always finds a way to have a laugh in the day and encourages his team to do the same. Growing up in a concreting family, Scott’s work ethic is second to none. He often shares stories of early mornings mixing concrete with his dad, instilling lessons of resilience and perseverance in his team.

As we celebrate this special milestone, we wish to thank Scott for his commitment and profound impact on Taylor. Thank you, Scott, for your continued dedication and contributions to Taylor, we are proud to share this milestone with you!

Taylor is proud to celebrate Roy Li’s decade of service with Team Taylor! Since joining Taylor in 2015 as a Financial Accountant, Roy has demonstrated unwavering dedication and exceptional leadership, progressing through various financial roles to become the Head of Finance.

Roy’s journey at Taylor is a testament to his commitment and passion for the company. As the Head of Finance, Roy is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the company’s financial data, management reporting of financial performance, budgeting and forecasting, as well as all audit and statutory compliance requirements for the company and its managed entities. With his forward-thinking approach, Roy is always looking for ways to improve processes and efficiencies for all. Roy’s contributions have been recognised by his peers, who both nominated and awarded him the Innovation and Mal Feebrey Awards, highlighting his remarkable impact on the company.

Over the past decade, Roy has not only excelled in his professional responsibilities, but has also been a pillar of support for his team. He is known for being supportive of his team members, not just in their professional roles, but also as individuals outside of work. Roy has always emphasised the importance of honesty and open communication, ensuring his team feels heard and supported in any situation. His love for sharing a good Dad joke, making a great coffee, and his efforts to create a cohesive and enjoyable work environment have made him a well-respected leader within the Finance team.

Roy’s vast knowledge and willingness to share it has been invaluable to his team’s growth. He encourages both personal and professional development, fostering an environment where continuous learning is a priority. His reliability and trustworthiness extend beyond his immediate team and to the rest of the company, earning him a reputation of being one of the most trusted people at Taylor.

As we celebrate this remarkable milestone, we extend our gratitude to Roy for his decade of dedication and look forward to many more years of his invaluable contributions to Taylor.

Congratulations, Roy, on your 10 Year anniversary!

We’re thrilled to share we have been awarded the main works contract for the Wollongong Hospital Upgrade Works!

Works involve construction of a new medical imaging facility to house new MRI and CT scanners. The new facility will be located on the ground floor of Wollongong Hospital near the Emergency Department, ensuring that emergency patients can access CT and MRI services in a timely manner.

The project also involves the relocation of the existing Medical Assessment Centre to a new location within the hospital, which will enable expanded outpatient services. The upgrade is part of the NSW Government’s $21.85 million investment to enhance health services and infrastructure at Wollongong Hospital for staff, patients and the community.

Construction is expected to begin in the new year, with the medical imaging facility expected to be completed in late 2025.

Taylor looks forward to working with Health Infrastructure, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Johnstaff, Gran Associates, Sherson Architecture, and all consultants and subcontractors in delivering the improved facilities.

On Friday, 29th November, Taylor, in partnership with icare, hosted a site BBQ featuring guest speaker Paralympian Kahi Puru. Aligning with Taylor’s “bringing safety home” message, Kahi, a former world champion Paralympic powerlifter and Safety Ambassador for icare NSW, met with Team Taylor to discuss the importance of a safe and inclusive work environment.

This marks the second time Kahi has visited Taylor’s sites to spread his vital message to the broader workforce. Determined to shift the industry’s lacklustre approach to safety, Kahi emphasised the shared responsibility of management, teams, and individuals in creating a safe work environment.

Kahi stated, “Safety reporting always has to be the top priority – the first and last 10-minutes of your shift can save your life, or the life of your colleague. Think safe, work safe, go home safe.” He further shared his personal experience, highlighting how a workplace injury can have a devastating effect on the individual, their loved ones, and the workplace. “By sharing my experience, I can make people more safety-aware. Being able to prevent one workplace injury is worth its weight in gold.”

Through this event, Taylor continues to reinforce its commitment to safety and the well-being of its employees, ensuring that everyone goes home safe.