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Choosing a career pathway can be daunting. To support students preparing to transition from secondary to tertiary studies, Cumberland High School hosted a Careers and Employability Skills workshop – enabling students to expand their knowledge, explore STEM career pathways and connect with industry Cadets.  

Twenty Year 10 students met with Rebecca Dearing, Cadet, to hear about the professional development, support and employment opportunities gained through a Taylor Cadetship.  

Rebecca led interactive resume workshops and mock group interviews – giving students the opportunity to develop their practical skillsets. These initiatives lay the foundation for a strategic pathway to employment, by encouraging students to identify their post-school goals and aspirations.  

Located in Sydney’s leafy Northern Suburbs, Lindfield Learning Village has been listed on the State Heritage Register. Built and refurbished for client NSW Department of Education, the revolutionary facility encompasses; 13 classrooms, workspaces, woodwork and science rooms, student assembly areas, administration offices, and an ancillary canteen and kitchen catering for students from kindergarten through to Year 12.  

Nominated for State Heritage Listing by Australian Institute of Architects for its outstanding architectural design and strong integration of the built forms with its bushland site, Lindfield Learning Village features rare and dramatic Neo-Brutalist architecture. 

Stage 1 was completed in 2019, with works including the conversion, build and refurbishment of the historic state school. Students now enjoy outdoor play areas, a 30m pool and impressive Performance Theatre Auditorium used as both an assembly area and learning space.  

Meet “Candy Crane,” the newly installed tower crane at North Sydney Public School. The crane will be officially named as part of a ceremony with students in the coming weeks.

Engaged by School Infrastructure NSW, Taylor is currently upgrading North Sydney Public School. The overall project involves the delivery of 19 new flexible learning spaces, a new administration area, library and hall. The new upgrade will also feature a new covered outdoor learning area, renovations to the canteen, student amenities, a new entrance gate on Bay Road, out of school hours care facility, bicycle parking and end of trip facilities for staff.

Once completed, the school will seamlessly blend the mix of beautiful heritage, contemporary architecture and green outdoor spaces, as well as the capacity for an increase in student numbers from 869 to 1,012. Staff, students and the local community will benefit greatly from the upgraded learning spaces that will support the future learning needs of students.

Over the past 15 years, Ben Folkard, General Manager – Refurbishment and Live Environments, has played an integral part in Taylor’s journey and success. An exceptional leader, Ben’s knowledge and trusted relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and his team are second to none. 

Ben continually delivers high-quality outcomes, and has been responsible for the delivery of several iconic projects such as the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga, Taronga Institute of Science and Learning, Lindfield Learning Village Stage 1, and the heritage-listed art-deco building at 66 King Street in Sydney’s CBD. 

Over the past 15 years, Ben has worked hard to support community and engagement initiatives championed by Taylor. His exceptional fundraising efforts have positively impacted the lives of countless young people through his support for The Property Industry Foundation and Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation. From providing in-kind services for projects such as refurbishing the Boys and Girls Brigade charity at Surry Hill, to playing a pivotal role raising $95,000 through Taylor’s annual Charity Golf Day and other fundraising initiatives for Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation in 2022, Ben proactively helps transform local communities. 

On behalf of Team Taylor, we would like to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to Ben. We are proud to celebrate this milestone with you!  

Congratulations to our client, The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW), for being recognised in Urban Taskforce Australia’s 2022 Development Excellence Awards, winning the Seniors Living Development category.

This accolade acknowledges a development that achieved the best outcomes for all stakeholders in terms of client requirements, environment, business and community considerations; as well as time, cost and quality.

Uniting Bowden Brae is the newest independent living village positioned in the leafy suburb of Normanhurst on the upper north shore. The site is in close proximity to the entrance to the M1 and adjacent to beautiful park and bushland. Now completed, the facility provides an easy-living, contemporary retirement village and community for the growing population of seniors, both local and around the state.

Learn more about this impressive project here.

The iconic Concert Hall reopened to the public on Wednesday, with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra marking its return alongside new chief conductor, Simone Young.

This once-in-a-generation renewal combines respect for heritage with cutting-edge staging and theatre systems, improved acoustics for artists and audiences and enhanced access for people with mobility needs.

To realise the new designs, the Taylor team installed 174 tonnes of new structural steel (equal to more than 100 cars), placed 720 tonnes of new reinforced concrete and laid 300 kilometres of cable. This included 44 tonnes of hot pink steel to mark the difference between primary and secondary steel.

“We feel quite honoured that we’ve been selected to work on this project and contribute to the history of it,” said Adam Vassallo Project Manager.

Taylor is thrilled to have played a part in the delivery of this treasured performance space – many thanks to Team Taylor and our subcontractors for the care and attention taken to protect this architectural icon.

For more information on the Concert Hall opening, please visit this website.

The sandstone archway entrance to the library is an intricate component of the build, with the keystone – the top stone in the archway – the largest and most complex stone Gosford Quarries has manufactured in 20 years. An imperative component of the keystone’s installation was perfect alignment, an impressive achievement that took close to 8 hours to complete!

In keeping with the Scots Baronial design, the College’s rich history and traditions will be reinforced through the use of traditional materials, styles and techniques of the period. The Taylor team worked closely with the architect on pre-construction design to meet the vision of the project whilst maintaining the functionality and value of the building.

Taylor is excited to share that our Major Projects division has been chosen by Scape Australia to deliver the new Scape Kingsford student accommodation building, located on Anzac Parade and Bunnerong Road.

Forming part of the Randwick City Council’s K2K Strategy, the development comprises the construction of an 18-storey building, with retail and commercial tenancies within the precinct. The significant build will include 354 modern rooms, communal and shared spaces, three retail spaces and basement parking for 16 cars, 100 motorcycles and 96 bicycles.

Landscaping has been integrated into portions of the design, with external works including the landscaping of communal and public areas in the retail precinct. On completion, the retail precinct will greatly improve amenities in this part of Kingsford, in line with the Council’s revitalisation of the neighbourhood.

A key component of Scape Kingsford is to achieve a 5 Star Green Star rating. Taylor’s highly experienced ESD personnel will be heavily involved throughout the duration of this project to ensure this Green Star rating is achieved. You can learn more about our sustainability commitment here.

Project work commenced in May this year and is due for completion in February 2024.

The Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognisable buildings of the 20^th century, with the Concert Hall – affectionately known as the heart of the Opera House – attracting a diverse range of contemporary performers and events. Adam Vassallo joined Construction Management and Property Program students to discuss the transformational works that will bring the world-famous development into the 21^st century.

Managing the monumental Concert Hall Renewal Project is no small feat, especially when balancing the update of theatre systems and building fabric with heritage responsibilities. Overseeing the installation of new stage machinery and winch cable systems capable of lifting four times the weight of previous installations, Adam explained how the Taylor team installed 174 tonnes of new structural steel, placed 720 tonnes of concrete and laid 300 kilometres of cable to bring the design to life.

Students received unique insights into the role of an award-winning Project Manager, with Adam sharing a detailed ‘Day in the Life’ that outlined his day-to-day responsibilities and movements. Following this, Adam led a review of the Concert Hall Renewal Project’s delivery timeline and technical installations – most of which include meticulous architectural detailing.