NAWIC advocates for an equitable construction industry where women fully participate. Jessica’s national appointment is a natural progression from her commitment to NAWIC and women in construction at State level.
Taylor looks forward to building our engagement with NAWIC and supporting Jess in her new role as we move into 2022.
Team Taylor is looking forward to delivering the new 6 Star Green Star logistics and warehouse facility representing world-leading sustainable development for tenant, Bunzl Australia & New Zealand.
Works involve the complete design and construction of a new 21,300sqm warehouse, 1400sqm two level office, 240sqm two level dock office, 480sqm battery charge room and external areas including retaining walls, hardstand and car parking areas.
The young people living here will be safe and feel empowered to learn life skills, study and know that their development means something for themselves and the many in the industry who want to give them a helping hand.
The house will be specifically focused on the unique and cultural needs of vulnerable Aboriginal youth, who are over-represented in the out-of-home care system. Stepping Stone House is committed to being inclusive and supportive of Aboriginal Australians and Taylor was honoured to be part of this initiative.
Whether onsite or in the office, every single person at work has to have the confidence to approach their manager if there’s something troubling them.
After facing the many pressures of COVID, mental health has become one of the most urgent safety issues in construction. It has always been a challenge – construction sites have not always been known as open, accepting environments to discuss and address mental health. Significant progress has been made, but COVID introduced an unprecedented level of uncertainty and tension, impacting the mental health of all construction site-based personnel around Australia.
The safety and wellbeing of each individual directly affects the whole team. Safety procedures are always critical onsite, but COVID-19 is adding layers of administration and procedures where people are already carrying extra loads. It’s crucial that they have the right tools and support, alongside acknowledgement of what they’re dealing with every day.
A simple ‘thank-you’ can be the difference between someone going home feeling exhausted and low, or feeling like it has been a good day. In challenging times like now, this matters more than ever.
