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Team Taylor came together for our first Let’s Get Together of 2024, held at one of our most unique and impressive projects, The Scots College John Cunningham Student Centre. Following the cessation of construction activity for the day, all staff reconnected while enjoying wood-fired pizzas and a selection of beverages from local food trucks.

Guided by the Taylor project team, staff were permitted to tour the amazing Scottish Baronial designed building, taking in the stunning intricate details and finishes. The camaraderie amongst Team Taylor was strong, as staff shared laughs catching up with each other and meeting new faces.

Towards the end of the evening, Ben Folkard, General Manager – Refurbishment & Live Environments, hosted a casual fireside chat with the site team who shared stories and fun facts about the project. Everyone then heard closing remarks from Managing Director, Mark Taylor, who spoke passionately about the importance of workplace culture and shared his views on what is required to strengthen team cohesion, leaving the team inspired for the upcoming quarter.

Our Let’s Get Together events are the perfect chance for our team to all catch up while sharing in the success of other projects in the company. We understand the importance of taking the time to connect as a key element in nurturing and building on our thriving culture.

Thank you to our Scots College project team for hosting and offering exclusive insights into one of our notable live projects. We look forward to our next Let’s Get Together later this year!

Taylor was proud to support the launch of the Property Industry Foundation’s Change Makers Series on Youth Homelessness Matters Day earlier this month. Presented by PIF’s Future Leaders Committee and hosted by Charter Hall, the event brought together 60 of our industry’s future leaders to raise awareness, generate public discussion, and work together on ways to make a tangible impact on youth homelessness.  

Four Taylor representatives attended the thought-provoking event which was filled with networking, a panel discussion, as well as interactive team building and ice-breaker activities, prompting discussions on innovative ways to tackle youth homelessness. Part of this involved Future Leaders working together to prepare one hundred Two Good Co Care Packs generously donated by Charter Hall, with each pack to go toward women’s refuge.  

Thank you to panellists, Natalie Devlin from Charter Hall, Kyle Westgarth from Two Good Co and Homeless Youth Advocate, Brendan Brest, for sharing their insights and experiences. Thank you also to the PIF Future Leaders Committee, championed by our very own Elizabeth Mackison, for bringing this great initiative to life. Taylor looks forward to continuing our support for The Change Makers series at their future events.  

If you would like to get involved in future events or donate towards Youth Homelessness Matters Day, please visit: https://give.pif.com.au/event/change-makers/home 

Team Taylor is proud to partner with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to make a meaningful impact in our community. Our team has now completed two blood donations since December 2023, helping to change 27 lives of those in need.

Blood donations play an essential role in supporting Australia’s healthcare professionals, and can be used in over 25 medical fields. Giving blood is important in the treatment of diseases including cancer, anaemia, stomach and kidney conditions, as well as the management of trauma and surgeries. Blood donations can also be administered to help cases associated with pregnancy and young children. Australia needs over 1.7 million donations every year to meet demand, yet only 1 in 30 people donate. 

Thank you to our team members who have participated so far. We look forward to completing more donations throughout the year!

Recently a group of our emerging leaders attended the NSW Future Directions Outlook hosted by the Property Council of Australia at the Establishment in Sydney’s CBD. The event was a key professional development opportunity for our Taylor representatives to gain valuable insights on the property assets market and build their professional connections through meaningful industry networking.

To commence the event, Paul Bloxham, HSBC’s Chief Economist for Australia, New Zealand, and Global Commodities, treated the audience to an engaging introduction. Bloxham opened by giving a succinct, yet thorough, international economic overview following the Covid-19 pandemic. He continued with an analysis on the state of the Australian property market for the foreseeable future.

The audience then heard from the panel of industry leading professionals who weighed in on the topic. Discussion flowed exploring key trends shaping the property market including ‘sticky’ inflation, rising activity in transactions, challenges surrounding supply chains, and stabilisation of capital and construction costs. The session was moderated by PCA Future Directions Committee Member and Head of Analytics at 151 Property, Sachin Dave.

Thank you to the panel for sharing your unique perspectives.

• Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist, Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities, HSBC
• Kylee Anatasi, Partner, Commercial Advisory & Transactions, Infrastructure, Assets and Places, KPMG
• Natalie Tan, Head of Institutional Capital, Dexus
• Rebecca Angel, Managing Director, Level Six Venture Management

Taylor is a long-standing and proud series sponsor of NSW Future Directions, represented on the committee by Events and Engagement Officer, Georgia Barnes. Investing in our next generation, Future Directions is an initiative developed to support young property professionals under 35 years old, by providing pathways and networking opportunities through engaging events, committees, research, and learning.

As a gesture of appreciation, Taylor’s Western Sydney Site team held a BBQ for their dedicated subcontractors.

The team enjoyed a delicious BBQ lunch filled with meats, skewers, calamari, and salads by Harry’s Charcoal BBQ Services while catching up with each other and sharing laughs. The BBQ was more than just a celebration; it was also an opportunity to address the critical issue of mental health in the construction industry.

Foundation House, a non-for-profit alcohol, drug and gambling addiction treatment centre, delivered a compelling presentation to all attendees raising awareness of mental health and addiction in the industry.

As part of the BBQ, the Taylor project team organised a raffle, offering Bunnings Warehouse gift vouchers as prizes. $1,050 was raised and will go towards supporting Foundation House’s commendable rehabilitation services.

We would like to thank Foundation House for coming to site to present, and to all involved in organising a great event!

Team Taylor recently attended KARI’s 2024 Pathways to Uni Expo, which aimed to inspire Years 10-12 First Nations students and provide insights into alternative career pathways after high school.

Represented by Emily Carlton, People Relations Coordinator, and Elizabeth Mackison, Submissions Manager, Taylor showcased our Cadet, Apprentice, and Traineeship Programs, along with our Annual KARI Women Breaking Ground Scholarship. The Taylor stall stood out amongst others, with an interactive contest where students could play a digital Spin the Wheel to win various prizes.

The Expo saw a range of Universities and employers across construction, health, media, telecommunication, and banking industries connect with students to discuss different University entry pathways and explore career opportunities they possibly didn’t know existed.

As a business built on fostering meaningful relationships, Taylor is committed to partnering with organisations like KARI to create employment, education, and training opportunities, while strengthening cultural and community connections with local communities.

We would like to thank KARI and all those who came by our stall to learn about fulfilling employment opportunities in construction.

Building upon our strong culture of connection and inclusivity, Team Taylor came together to celebrate Harmony Week 2024. With a workforce rich in cultural and linguistic diversity, we are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, where people feel connected and accepted for their differences.

Staff at Head Office and across our project sites gathered and held various Food Festivals, sharing dishes from their cultural background with their peers. While sampling a range of cuisines, individuals shared stories and laughter as they expanded their understanding and appreciation of one another’s heritage and traditions.

From Scape Kingsford to Rosebery Engine Yards, Darcy Road Public School, Scots College, Roseville College, and our Western Sydney projects, it was great to see our site teams participation and enthusiasm. A special shout out to our Eastern Creek Site Team who each printed three images about their heritage and discussed this with each other over lunch!

Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians form all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect, and a sense of belonging for everyone. It is a time to reflect on the importance of respecting each other and our differences.

To foster collaboration and professional development within the industry, Taylor hosted its inaugural Future Connect event at our North Sydney Head Office. The event was designed to bring together young professionals from the industry, with The APP Group and MBM as our guests to provide a unique platform for networking, sharing ideas, and establishing valuable professional relationships.

While enjoying delicious refreshments throughout the evening, guests engaged in empowering conversations, drawing from each other’s diverse industry experience and insights. Attendees were encouraged to build new connections and share ideas with like-minded professionals from different companies. As part of the event, a representative from each participating company delivered a concise presentation offering an overview of their business’ core services, sectors, and projects.

A Taylor initiative, Future Connect aims to create a community of supportive professionals in the property and construction industry.

We would like to thank The APP Group and MBM for attending, and we are excited about the opportunities that the next gathering will bring.

Taylor is proud to celebrate Rob Smith’s 10 years of service with Team Taylor! With 15 years’ experience in the construction industry, Rob is a highly respected and supportive member of the team who has helped deliver an array of large-scale projects.

After gaining contract administration experience in London and Sydney, Rob joined Taylor in 2014 as a Contract Administrator on our HammondCare Miranda project. Over the last 10 years, Rob has progressed through commercial roles up to Commercial Manager, primarily working within our New Build division on projects such as MPark Building A, Gordon Quarter, Cardinal Freeman Village Ashfield, and most recently, on our Western Sydney Data Centres.

As a design and construct Commercial Manager, Rob’s knowledge of contracts and his ability to secure the best outcome for clients during negotiations with subcontractors ensures he is a fundamental asset to every project. With a deep understanding of all facets of project administration and commercial management, Rob has built a strong reputation amongst clients, consultants, subcontractors, and his project teams. A highly organised and diligent individual with strong communication skills, Rob can effectively and efficiently respond to varying client expectations.