With more than $116 billion in capital investment earmarked over the next four years, the Sunshine State is gearing up for a once-in-a-generation construction surge. But behind the excitement lies a critical question: Where will the workforce come from? A Shortfall Too Big to Ignore Infrastructure Australia forecasts Queensland will face a shortfall of 54,000 construction workers by March 2026, just as Olympic venue construction ramps up. Construction Skills Queensland proj

We’ve collected insights from interviewing some of the most experienced leaders in the Australian pumped hydro sector. Our experts span the full project lifecycle, from project development, funding and planning through to design, pre-contracts and delivery. As Australia accelerates its transition from coal to renewables, long-duration energy storage is emerging not just as a challenge, but one of the biggest opportunities in the energy system. While grid-scale batteries are s

In the city where dreams are made of, the tallest structure on earth (at the time), Empire State Building, opened in May 1931. It was a masterclass in speed, planning and workforce coordination. Built in the depths of the Great Depression, this Art Deco icon became a symbol of ambition, resilience and the belief that if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. Designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, the tower rises 443 metres to its tip, spans 102 floors and was completed i