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Hi-tech laboratories and technical spaces are in high demand from life sciences organisations developing next-generation health, biotechnology, and scientific innovations.Demand is coming from a growing sector of start-ups, scale-ups, and a variety of new health science organisations—not just the traditional large research institutes.As a result, there is an increasing need for new scientific and technical space developments that can cater to flexible usage, shared and leased space, and foster collaborations with health, science, and technology innovators.&nbsp;The Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (known as the Precinct or the GCHKP) is a beacon for these types of organisations, offering a broad range of technical facilities in a collaborative innovation community.Facilities within the Precinct include clinical and biomedical laboratories, highly secure PC3 containment labs, industrial and engineering labs, specialised micro and nano-technology clean room facilities, and advanced 3D printing and design laboratories.There is space available for further developments to meet demand—for developers of additional specialist and technical spaces, as well as for the offices, collaboration spaces, and services around them.Within the GCHKP, the remaining development-ready land and lease-ready space are within Lumina, the final development stage of the Precinct, and the dedicated location for health and science businesses wanting to join the wider innovation Precinct.&nbsp;Read on to find out more about the world-class facilities already within the Precinct open for access enquiries from tenants, and external commercial and industry partners.Each of these is at the cutting edge of health science and innovation and supports a wide range of life science organisations.And there is space for more.<h2>Spotlight: ADaPT&nbsp;</h2> ADaPT is a one-stop-shop for hi-tech design, with advanced 3D printing technologies involving multiple metals, polymer, and bio-printing capabilities.ADaPT (Advanced Design and Prototyping Technologies Institute) is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of next-generation medical technologies and advanced manufacturing across industries, including Spacetech.As a flagship facility of Griffith University’s, ADaPT offers a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that&nbsp;integrate Griffith’s R&amp;D&nbsp;equipment to enable advanced design and prototyping.Their 3D design and printing are one of the most exciting, future-forward innovations within ADaPT.Referred to as ‘Additive Manufacturing’ (or AM) for medical devices, this technology allows health professionals to accelerate the pace of innovation, to improve patient care faster.During the Covid-19 pandemic, ADaPT 3D printers were used to help make protective equipment for frontline health workers across Australia.Today, they have been used to print cellular nerve bridges to help develop a treatment for spinal cord injury, and many more complex, cutting-edge medical interventions designed to help patients.ADaPT also facilitates access to nano-technology equipment, and computer-aided design (CAD) suites for bio-engineering work, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence.<h2>Spotlight: Institute for Glycomics&nbsp;</h2> The Institute for Glycomics has R&amp;D labs that lead to the discovery of drugs, vaccines, and advanced diagnostics.The world-class teams conducting research at the Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics lead the discovery and development of next-generation drugs, vaccines, and diagnostics for a range of infectious diseases, disorders, and cancers.The institute has many labs focussed on microbiology and biochemistry including a PC3 containment lab, where COVID-19 vaccine research recently occurred.There is also a Phase 1 Malaria vaccine clinical trial underway currently.The study of viruses requires strict biological containment facilities like the PC3 lab, to ensure infectious microorganisms are controlled and safely contained.<h2>Spotlight: Gold Coast Biobank</h2> The Gold Coast Biobank provides access to biospecimens needed to advance personalised medicine.A biobank stores donated human samples called ‘biospecimens’, such as blood, that are used by medical researchers to inform different types of studies, such as the role of genetics in cancer risk, for example.At the Gold Coast Biobank, part of the Menzies Health Institute, they house more than 10,000 biospecimens that are available (for a fee) for research. For example, researchers can access more than 3000 biospecimens from breast cancer patients or 1500 placenta cord blood specimens, where it is relevant to their studies.&nbsp;The Biobank’s services include storage of biospecimens, database hosting, and full services ranging from protocol development, specimen collection, and processing, to bio-storage and database hosting and support.<h2>Journey to the Next Gen Lab</h2> Cohort Innovation Space offers technical space flexibility which is valuable to many emerging HealthTechs.As advancements in health continue to grow, the need for more, better-designed laboratories and support spaces increases.According to JLL’s ‘Journey to the Next Gen Lab’ report, in a flexible lab space, scientists are more likely to get results. When lab spaces can be rearranged on demand, plug-and-play research equipment, moveable workbenches, and multiple access points for utilities, there is more engagement and collaboration between researchers.Cohort Innovation Space Labs empower biotech innovators and scientists by providing them with access to state-of-the-art laboratories and office space to help them accelerate new products and services to market. They also support established organisations to access increased capacity, to complement their existing space as required, with the flexibility to scale up or down.Cohort Labs is the first collaborative research facility of its kind in Australia and includes a PC1 and PC2 lab and an artificial intelligence lab. When an organisation leases a Cohort Lab, they can access all the facilities at <a href="https://cohortspace.com.au/" data-mce-href="https://cohortspace.com.au/">Cohort Innovation Space</a>, including a 120-person event space, podcast, and live streaming studio, as well as community programs, training, networking, and events.<h2>Development-ready land</h2> Lumina and the wider GCHKP provide a broad spectrum of technical spaces for those driven by research and innovation to create, collaborate and test.The Precinct offers world-class technical spaces, facilities, and equipment that are in demand from new tenants and industry and commercial partners looking for the ideal location to collaborate and develop new ideas in life sciences.&nbsp;Lumina, the last remaining development-ready land within the GCHKP is welcoming developers who are ready to take advantage of the Precinct location and community. <a href="https://www.luminagoldcoast.com.au/#enquire" data-mce-href="https://www.luminagoldcoast.com.au/#enquire">Enquire here</a> about purchasing land opportunities, and other leasing opportunities in upcoming developments.&nbsp;Cohort Innovation Space is also pleased to bring to market an 82m2 lab with office space that includes bench tables, safety equipment, 11 work desks, and a commercial dishwasher - for immediate lease on a short-term or long-term basis. Contact Benjamin Howe at CoSpaces for more information at <a href="mailto:ben@cospaces.com.au" data-mce-href="mailto:ben@cospaces.com.au">ben@cospaces.com.au</a> and also check all the details <a href="https://cohortspace.com.au/science-labs-for-lease/" data-mce-href="https://cohortspace.com.au/science-labs-for-lease/">here.</a> <hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with the <a data-mce-href="https://www.luminagoldcoast.com.au/" href="https://www.luminagoldcoast.com.au/" target="_blank">Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct</a> to deliver this article to you. In doing so, we can continue to publish our daily news, information, insights and opinion to you, our valued readers.&nbsp;

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Global market-leading electronic access control company <a href="https://saltosystems.com/en-au/" data-mce-href="https://saltosystems.com/en-au/">SALTO Systems</a> has just launched its first Australian innovative XSperience Centre located in Cremorne at the heart of Melbourne’s technology and creative precinct.SALTO’s immersive XSperience Centre showcases SALTO’s innovative smart electronic access control that boasts a wide range of electronic locks and lockers as well as state-of-the-art on-premise and cloud software solutions.SALTO Systems Oceania general manager Frederik Troester said, “We are delighted to launch our first innovative and engaging technology experience in Australia. Visitors can interact with the future today and see firsthand how far access control technology has moved ahead. Our cutting-edge technology solutions provide organisations with enhanced physical and digital security.“The XSperience Centre has been designed to showcase SALTO’s latest product and technological innovations and provide best-in-class partner-certified education programs and experiences, instructional sessions and new product launches.“We are committed to helping our sales and integration partners realise the full potential of the SALTO product range,” he says.<div id="5nBIa1plYR3hbr1HRsk74q"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/4cB4hi3efg6kBBBqxrU8DN/b654ee245663e7052de0d08d388a3c4e/Xsperience-SALTO-Melbourne-Access.jpg" alt="Inside SALTO's Xsperience showroom in Melbourne for access control products." data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/4cB4hi3efg6kBBBqxrU8DN/b654ee245663e7052de0d08d388a3c4e/Xsperience-SALTO-Melbourne-Access.jpg"></picture><div>▲ SALTO's new XSperience Centre at Cremorne in Melbourne. </div></div>Located on the fifth floor at 1 Gordon Street in Cremorne, the space features an outstanding heritage brick facade and rooftop terrace with uninterrupted 360-degree views of Melbourne.SALTO’s architecturally designed XSperience Centre is a luxurious contemporary space that is available for training sessions, thought-leadership panel discussions, industry-networking events and client/partner entertaining.The XSperience Centre is sectioned with areas featuring solutions for government, workplaces, property/commercial real estate, education, healthcare, hospitality and much more.On arrival, visitors will first experience a SALTO-blue welcome wall of <a href="https://www.gantner.com/" data-mce-href="https://www.gantner.com/">GANTNER</a> lockers secured with SALTO Systems’ state-of-the-art locks so visitors can securely store their belongings while enjoying the space.GANTNER, an Austrian company acquired by SALTO in 2020, provides a holistic solution to end-of-trip and staff locker access that seamlessly integrates with SALTO and the overall XSperience Centre journey.With 270sq m of floor space, the SALTO XSperience Centre provides the user with the ultimate keyless experience.Visitors can interact and engage with SALTO’s different platforms, including the SALTO ProAccess SPACE web-based management software and cloud-based solutions, as well as mobile, wireless, offline options and additionally the GANTNER electronic battery-powered and networked smart locks.<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_vtH2697qCw" width="560" height="314" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_vtH2697qCw"></iframe>There’s even a MyLock touchscreen that enables the user to configure and create their own customised door and lock.“Our access control solutions reduce risk by ensuring a secure environment, providing a real-time emergency response and clear audit trail. We eliminate complexity, reduce time and costs. All building types and access points can be integrated into an existing system,” Troester says.SALTO has significantly expanded its range of products and services over the past two years through the acquisition of several technologically innovative companies, including Bluefield Smart Access, Gantner, Clay, Conlan, Danalock and Cognitec.SALTO’s powerful technology platforms each offer unique access control capabilities and user experiences that integrate SALTOs electronic locking platform with any type of building and door.

Global market-leading electronic access control company SALTO Systems today launches its first Australian innovative XSperience Centre....

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What is sustainability in construction? Does it refer to waste management? Reduced embodied carbon emissions? Job site safety? Financial savings?<a href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/webinars/how-to-reclaim-20-percent-of-wasted-project-budgets-with-a-connected-platform-approach?utm_medium=Display&amp;utm_source=3rd-Party-Display&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q4-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-SMRTR&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=TUD_SPONCON" data-mce-href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/webinars/how-to-reclaim-20-percent-of-wasted-project-budgets-with-a-connected-platform-approach?utm_medium=Display&amp;utm_source=3rd-Party-Display&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q4-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-SMRTR&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=TUD_SPONCON" target="_blank">Procore’s recent panel</a> asked construction leaders from Mainbrace, Naylor Love, Prime Build and Building Transparency this exact question and it’s very clear that sustainability means different things to different people.What was unanimous though, was that technology is part of the solution to improving economic growth, environmental care and social wellbeing.Here are five ways these key leaders believe technology will build more sustainable businesses in the industry:<div id="6kX0THyFyhWnqegOLNzHy0"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/1RhyJpOZHNhj0QOiJHk04M/3a542616a9394908d13e3b53d4677eea/Procore_mid_5_Nov_21.jpg" alt="Close-up of a construction site concrete pour." data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/1RhyJpOZHNhj0QOiJHk04M/3a542616a9394908d13e3b53d4677eea/Procore_mid_5_Nov_21.jpg"></picture></div><h2> Construction technology allows for benchmarking</h2> Digitisation in construction can lead to more environmentally friendly outcomes if executed correctly.According to Mainbrace Construction’s head of data, technology and systems, Angus Greenwood, “You can’t improve what you don’t measure”.When it comes to manually logging data or updating spreadsheets, accuracy can be difficult and there is a lot of room for error.By digitalising data, and having accurate measurements, technology can support sustainability initiatives.Angus posed practical questions: “Does every builder or developer know exactly how much carbon they’re emitting on their build? Or even just how much tonnage is going to landfill? Or even simpler, just how much they’re spending?”.To create more environmentally friendly outcomes, measurements need to be made from the get-go. This allows teams to see where they are coming from and where they are headed.<div id="3yU7Gdo8imAWCvb7tUl2yo"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/4BtvThXYtpnbpOhHDfl6FQ/0494515b4cb31bd0b83696ef6fbdc043/Procore_mid_Nov_21.jpg" alt="Three workers in hardhats and hi-viz gear use Procore Technology on a building site." data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/4BtvThXYtpnbpOhHDfl6FQ/0494515b4cb31bd0b83696ef6fbdc043/Procore_mid_Nov_21.jpg"></picture><div> </div></div><h2>Construction technology replaces traditional methods with more sustainable ones</h2> Prime Build’s managing director, Dean Willemsen, spoke to sustainability from the angle of tackling construction waste and “holding ourselves accountable to those targets that we set”. Technology can be an incredible enabler, helping businesses avoid “environmental waste, wasted time and wasted effort”.To do this successfully, you need to work more efficiently as a group, with smarter waste management tools and methods.Prime Build’s approach is pragmatic—it doesn’t always need to involve the latest tech or a full system overhaul.It can be “as simple as avoiding co-mingling recyclables with landfill waste on site,” he said.Meaning, separating waste streams at the source and committing to drastically diverting the amount of rubbish sent to landfill.This is where technology is an efficient enabler. Using it to document protocols or for communicating effectively with your team or partners onsite to facilitate these kinds of changes.<div id="59DGtBoveB54VbsFicGEf7"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/71guvFEVmxeoRmzuOlNUv2/3694fd89e6ffc858db5957d92e65732d/Procore_mid_3_Nov_21.jpg" alt="Two workers in hard hats and hi-viz clothing use Procore Technology on a construction site" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/71guvFEVmxeoRmzuOlNUv2/3694fd89e6ffc858db5957d92e65732d/Procore_mid_3_Nov_21.jpg"></picture><div> </div></div><h2>Using construction technology helps to build right the first time</h2> There are misconceptions in the construction industry that building sustainably costs more. However, if a project is built correctly the first time, it will cost considerably less than when changes need to be made, or sustainable initiatives are included as an afterthought.Afterthoughts, or rework even, will cost more. Designing and building with sustainability in mind from the get-go will always yield a lower cost, than including those changes later in the piece.Naylor Love’s general manager of construction, Pete Lockhart, considered building materials when thinking about sustainability: “There are a few little extra costs just around structure, but far outweighed by the capital expenditure against the operations cost. Look at those sorts of things and you'll get a good balance.”With this in mind, taking environmental considerations into account upfront is a more viable, financially sustainable decision.<div id="moI6TwjOfeA6EcmmlSME4"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/4a5ukE1IL977oRHds2PVUZ/f1c7ab478fd664521499424e6accfbaf/Procore_mid_4_Nov_21.jpg" alt="Two office workers use Procore Technology on a computer to help build a Sustainable Construction Business." data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/4a5ukE1IL977oRHds2PVUZ/f1c7ab478fd664521499424e6accfbaf/Procore_mid_4_Nov_21.jpg"></picture><div> </div></div><h2>Determine material carbon savings</h2> What if we could track the carbon savings of swapping the concrete or steel for timber on a standard build?With the help of Stacy Smedley and the team behind The Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) tool, we now have this ability.The EC3 tool is a free technology that benchmarks the carbon emissions of different materials.Businesses can set embodied carbon limits and reduction targets and use the EC3 tool for insights during the material selection stage or even throughout a project.“The data is free, and open which makes the whole database of carbon entity values available through an API to any other tool that wants to use it. Integrations into things like Procore cost estimating tools, and BIM software.”According to Stacy, this kind of tool is helpful for sustainability as it means that we can “then work on putting it in place in the places where we need it to be, to make informed decisions”.Stacy said that technology such as this calculator “enables owners to click a few buttons and get a comparison of materials.”They can account for the carbon emissions of projects and make decisions about what is best for their targets.<div id="YxHa2JDv7jswOlDOzh8r6"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/3htApK64G6RdfiKep3fI9U/4dd6a2f09ff9cfd3503e14647d32fcd5/Procore_mid_2_Nov_21.jpg" alt="Worker in white hardhat with tablet device uses Procore Technology to help build a Sustainable Construction Business." data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/3htApK64G6RdfiKep3fI9U/4dd6a2f09ff9cfd3503e14647d32fcd5/Procore_mid_2_Nov_21.jpg"></picture><div>&nbsp; </div></div><h2>Make data-driven decisions by having integrated technology</h2> According to Procore’s <a href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/ebooks/how-we-build-now?utm_medium=Display&amp;utm_source=3rd-Party-Display&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q4-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-SMRTR&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=TUD_SPONCON" data-mce-href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/ebooks/how-we-build-now?utm_medium=Display&amp;utm_source=3rd-Party-Display&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q4-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-SMRTR&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=TUD_SPONCON" target="_blank">How We Build Now Report, 2022</a>, businesses across Asia Pacific report an average potential savings of 20 per cent on total project spending, just by managing data more efficiently.As the industry collects more data from job sites, the strategy for analysing and reporting on that data becomes more complex.A successful shift from experienced-based decisions to those based on data involves a carefully designed process to ensure buy-in at all levels of the organisation.This shift to using technology, like a platform technology that allows for multiple data sources to be integrated, rather than using disparate siloed systems can make an immense difference in cost saving and create one source of truth to measure and reduce global carbon footprint. <hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a href="https://www.procore.com/en-au" data-mce-href="https://www.procore.com/en-au" target="_blank">Procore</a> to deliver this article to you. In doing so, we can continue to publish our daily news, information, insights and opinion to you, our valued readers.&nbsp;

One thing is clear—technology is part of the solution to improving economic growth, environmental care and social wellbeing…

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The global pandemic has proven a crucible for companies, testing both their resilience and agility. They’ve had to adapt to new ways of working.Old Inefficiencies—long daily commutes, expensive offices, countless unoccupied desks—have been reduced.Few companies are likely to want to return to their pre-pandemic model now.&nbsp;<h2>The hybrid model and its opportunities</h2> Hybrid working allows employees to divide their working hours between a local flexible office space, the company’s headquarters and working from home.Research shows 90% of employees say they want flexibility on when and where they work.Our own research demonstrates that<a href="https://work.iwgplc.com/MediaCentre/Article/major-firms-embrace-hybrid-working" data-mce-href="https://work.iwgplc.com/MediaCentre/Article/major-firms-embrace-hybrid-working" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> three times as many FTSE 250 companies</a> would prefer to adopt a hybrid office model than return to their previous methodologies.They’re seeking everything from meeting rooms, shared workspaces, break-out areas to virtual offices and other working facilities.<div id="3JUFw83NublDo6SXke6yoT"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/10jY5GO1w4FgKSMrqe0nlm/290b4af1aa1ed641d00bac3effa9af26/IWG_flexible_office_Australia.jpg" alt="Workers in a hybrid office flexible workspace setting." data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/10jY5GO1w4FgKSMrqe0nlm/290b4af1aa1ed641d00bac3effa9af26/IWG_flexible_office_Australia.jpg"></picture><div>&nbsp; </div></div><h2>Sustainability and stability in an uncertain landscape</h2> Hybrid solutions can facilitate real savings and ensure economic stability for corporate clients.They benefit landlords too. In an uncertain economic landscape, workplace hybridisation provides opportunities for stable and sustainable growth.Indeed, sales of <a data-mce-href="https://www.iwgplc.com/en-gb/develop-a-location?utm_source=Urban_Developer&amp;utm_campaign=Partnership_Growth_2022&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_content=Sponsored_Article" href="https://www.iwgplc.com/en-gb/develop-a-location?utm_source=Urban_Developer&amp;utm_campaign=Partnership_Growth_2022&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_content=Sponsored_Article" target="_blank">IWG on-demand membership</a> have increased by 93 per cent year-on-year, with projected growth of 10 per cent a year and upwards of 20 per cent ROI.<h2>Bringing more value to the workplace</h2> Businesses can now offer employees an attractive flexible workspace within their local shopping centre, travel hubs or moments from their favourite social spots.This supports a far better work-life balance than a daily commute to a city centre.Commercial landlords have an opportunity to play a crucial role in the transition to a new, better way of working.“In the near future, we believe that there will be a professional workspace available everywhere—from the largest city to the smallest village,” IWG founder and chief executive Mark Dixon said.“This transformation will unlock unprecedented value for workers, businesses and local economies, while providing an important contribution to improving the environment.“With people working locally, local amenities and retail outlets will receive a boost and new jobs will be created to service a national network of workspaces.”<div id="76g5GmpShhYDZ2bcARpUoG"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5qsIIKMZTWqoLhy68nLRos/a2ff638727cdb7ed10a7896ab100482e/IWG_hybrid_office_Australia.jpg" alt="Office workers in a flexible hybrid workspace." data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5qsIIKMZTWqoLhy68nLRos/a2ff638727cdb7ed10a7896ab100482e/IWG_hybrid_office_Australia.jpg"></picture><div> </div></div>As the world’s largest provider of flexible workspaces, IWG is looking for partners with properties in towns, cities and suburbs across the country.Whether you have a whole building or a single floor, IWG is interested in partnering to capitalise on this surge in demand for flexible workspaces.<a data-mce-href="https://www.iwgplc.com/en-gb/develop-a-location?utm_source=Urban_Developer&amp;utm_campaign=Partnership_Growth_2022&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_content=Sponsored_Article" href="https://www.iwgplc.com/en-gb/develop-a-location?utm_source=Urban_Developer&amp;utm_campaign=Partnership_Growth_2022&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_content=Sponsored_Article" target="_blank">Find out how to become a partner today.</a> <hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a href="https://work.iwgplc.com/" data-mce-href="https://work.iwgplc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IWG</a> to deliver this article to you. In doing so, we can continue to publish our daily news, information, insights and opinion to you, our valued readers.&nbsp;

As companies move away from old-fashioned office spaces towards flexible workspaces, new opportunities emerge for commercial landlords...

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The humble suburban amenities block has come a long&nbsp;way from the rectangular brick and concrete ‘boxes’ of&nbsp;the 1960s and 70s, evidenced by the new community&nbsp;facility at Marsden Park, in Sydney’s north-west.<h2>At a glance</h2> Project: Marsden Park Amenities BlockArchitect: CHROFIMain concrete elements:• Concrete Pavements• In situ, exposed concrete wallPhotography: Clinton Weaver<h2> The Challenge</h2> To create a functional amenities block that sits appropriately within the public space in which it is situated and can be something that is a source of local community pride.<h2>Solution, outcome</h2> Designed by CHROFI, the Marsden Park Amenities&nbsp;block is both playful and sculptural. It consists of two&nbsp;distinct, curve-walled concrete structures that hose a&nbsp;kiosk, toilets and change rooms, protected by a ‘floating’&nbsp;canopy roof of polycarbonate and fibreglass.The team at CHROFI worked closely with landscape&nbsp;architects JMD to integrate the amenities block into its&nbsp;surrounding public playing fields, the overarching driver&nbsp;being to create something of which the community could&nbsp;be rightly proud.The wave-like in situ concrete walls were constructed&nbsp;using computer-cut, semi-circular foam formwork, with&nbsp;an internal liner used to impart corrugations into the&nbsp;concrete surface.Because of the radius of each curve&nbsp;was the same across the design, the forms and liners could be reused—minimising the number of panels&nbsp;required in total.The walls themselves are punctuated by curved, sliding&nbsp;aluminum gates at the entries to the toilet and other&nbsp;internal spaces. For the internal wall facades, conventional plywood&nbsp;formwork was used to deliver a flat surface, albeit with&nbsp;the form lines and bolt holes exposed.CHROFI’s Eoin Healy said the inherent plasticity of&nbsp;concrete made it the ideal construction medium for the&nbsp;curving, flowing walls.“Concrete also gave us the raw&nbsp;quality we were looking for, as well&nbsp;as the durability that you want to&nbsp;see in any exposed, public structure&nbsp;of this type.”The two concrete buildings have no ceilings, as such.&nbsp;Instead, a completely separate, continuous structure&nbsp;hovers over and above both buildings—an intricate&nbsp;pattern of steel-framed arches supporting a monoplane&nbsp;transparent fibreglass roof.The steel arches are infilled with gold-coloured&nbsp;Kaynemaile polycarbonate mesh. (Some 64 triangular&nbsp;shaped pieces were fitted to the inner forms of the&nbsp;frame.)Up close, the intricate weaves of the mesh triangles are&nbsp;obvious but from a distance they appear as one complete,&nbsp;shimmering form.Apart from giving the structure a unique aesthetic, the&nbsp;polycarbonate mesh also helps to diffuse natural light in the&nbsp;internal spaces.As with any public building located in a wide, open&nbsp;space, there’s always concern that it might be vandalised.&nbsp;In this case, the concrete walls have been treated with&nbsp;an anti-graffiti sealer, and seven months after completion&nbsp;it’s yet to be tested.And that, perhaps, is the ultimate tribute to this building—that its unique form and outstanding facilities evoke&nbsp;a sense of community pride that provides far better&nbsp;protection than any surface treatment ever could.<h2>Benefits of using concrete: </h2>• Durability• Formability• Raw aesthetics <hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a data-mce-href="https://www.ccaa.com.au/" href="https://www.ccaa.com.au/" target="_blank">CCAA</a> to deliver this article to you. In doing so, we can continue to publish our daily news, information, insights and opinion to you, our valued readers.&nbsp;

The humble suburban amenities block has come a long way from the rectangular brick and concrete ‘boxes’ of the 1960s and 70s, evidenced by the new community facility at Marsden Park, in Sydney’s north-west...

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Australian office workers reveal that a lack of adequate office technology is impacting office occupancyAt a time when commercial occupancy rates across the country <a href="https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/melbourne-sydney-office-occupancies-september" data-mce-href="https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/melbourne-sydney-office-occupancies-september" target="_blank" rel="noopener">remain stubbornly low</a>, the latest national report launched by <a href="https://go.essensys.tech/l/977563/2022-11-14/pj25j" data-mce-href="https://go.essensys.tech/l/977563/2022-11-14/pj25j" target="_blank" rel="noopener">essensys</a>, a leading global provider of software and technology for the commercial real estate industry, in partnership with <a href="https://flex.org.au/" data-mce-href="https://flex.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Flexible Workspace Australia</a>, may provide an explanation.<div id="5jilXbJ1VU8LlBuONNt3Um"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/1r6z5EZ2DQIg0VNvNQSlQ4/80aff1db327d98c1b2457a003eff0792/Essensys_Report-Cover.jpg" alt="Essensys Flexible Workspace Australia" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/1r6z5EZ2DQIg0VNvNQSlQ4/80aff1db327d98c1b2457a003eff0792/Essensys_Report-Cover.jpg"></picture><div>▲ The report cover. </div></div>Surveying 1000 office workers across the country, <a href="https://go.essensys.tech/l/977563/2022-11-14/pj25b" data-mce-href="https://go.essensys.tech/l/977563/2022-11-14/pj25b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Next Flex | Technology for the next generation Australian office</a> delves into how office worker expectations are changing in a digital-first, hybrid work environment and how this impacts their office attendance.A critical finding highlights a lack of adequate tech as a key factor in people deciding to work from home or an alternative third space, with more than four in five respondents (86 per cent) reporting a disparity between the existing technology in their office and what they need to enable them to do their jobs efficiently.<div id="5jilXbJ1VU8LlBuONNt3Um">“An office building is no longer just a physical proposition, but a service offering that includes portfolio-wide digital experiences,” essensys APAC chief executive Eric Schaffer said. </div>“This report highlights that there is a gap between what office workers expect and need to maximise productivity, and what commercial offices are currently offering.“Creating technology-enabled, future-focused spaces will play a pivotal role in attracting workers back to the office amidst the current hybrid working norm,” Schaffer said.Key findings also show that enhancing technology in the workplace is integral to supporting Australia’s modern workers, especially when it comes to Millennials and Generation Z:&nbsp;<ul><li>85 per cent of survey respondents, especially workers under 41, want to work in a flexible workspace near their homes, at least as much as their primary offices </li><li>57 per cent of Australian office workers say that their office is not equipped for a flexible, seamless, agile work experience</li></ul><ul><li>More than 2 in 5 (41 per cent) feel simple tasks take too long in the office due to the standard of their in-office technology</li></ul><ul><li>More than 90 per cent of Millennials and Generation Z employees experience a gap between the technology offered in their office and what’s needed to do their jobs effectively.</li></ul>The report also found that certain types of technology will entice nearly 70 per cent of workers back to the office.&nbsp;Portfolio-wide digital experiences, such as building-wide Wi-Fi, ability to access space and services across a network of locations and a mobile app to interact with amenities are among the tech tools that would enhance workers’ in-office experience.Flexible Workspace Australia co-chairperson Brad Krauskopf said the Australian office market was undergoing a transformation.“Flexible real estate is becoming a core part of workplace strategy as leasing velocity comes under pressure following the pandemic,” Krauskopf said.“This report shows workplace redesign and tech-enabled real estate is an immediate priority for business leaders in the next 24 months.“With this seismic shift in how occupiers consume real estate, it’s fair to say flex is here to stay—and technology is central to its success,” he said.Read the full report here: <a href="https://go.essensys.tech/l/977563/2022-11-14/pj25b" data-mce-href="https://go.essensys.tech/l/977563/2022-11-14/pj25b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Next Flex | Technology for the next generation Australian office.</a>Learn more about how to digitally enable your buildings, spaces and portfolio<a href="https://go.essensys.tech/l/977563/2022-11-14/pj25j" data-mce-href="https://go.essensys.tech/l/977563/2022-11-14/pj25j"> here.</a> <hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a 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In doing so, we can continue to publish our daily news, information, insights and opinion to you, our valued readers.&nbsp;

There is a gap between what office workers expect and need to maximise productivity, and what commercial offices are offering, a new essensys report reveals…

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Boutique luxury developer Mosaic Property Group, the team behind multiple award-winning projects, including Bela by Mosaic in Mermaid Beach, Drift by Mosaic in Coolum, and Avalon by Mosaic in Maroochydore, is committed to doing things differently.Taking a unique approach, the private Brisbane-based group manages every aspect of the development process. This encompasses research, site identification and acquisition, design and construction, sales and marketing, and ongoing management and caretaking post-settlement.Their distinct strategy aligns perfectly with the ethos of Harvey Norman Commercial, which has been working with Mosaic for more than 10 years.<div id="6vMhnOd9SqXN1TmiwG0U4P"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/64mj23XYUEDMsG62S6bhwR/58955cfa1d7f1b9b828047ce7235f6ac/Bela-1044x636-16.jpg" alt="Multi-award-winning Bela by Mosaic, Mermaid Beach" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/64mj23XYUEDMsG62S6bhwR/58955cfa1d7f1b9b828047ce7235f6ac/Bela-1044x636-16.jpg"></picture><div>▲ Multi-award-winning Bela by Mosaic at Mermaid Beach. Supplied by: Harvey Norman Commercial Queensland </div></div>An offshoot of the national retail brand, Harvey Norman's Commercial division caters exclusively to trades.It offers clients a one-stop shop for appliance, plumbing and technology needs and access to a range of services specifically tailored to the design and construction industry.With more than 130 employees across three Queensland locations, the growing business has been carefully structured to provide support and expertise at each project phase—from product selection and design advice right through to project coordination, delivery and after-sales care.Clients are also provided with a personal contact at every step and a dedicated account manager to support and nurture an ongoing relationship.<div id="1aJx2FwHvLF9yHZ7q9yELi"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/11XDEsCVsql393n3K7KHZf/a14af579590ea793915015b7278f1597/Harvey_Norman_Commercial_QLD_Mid_2.jpg" alt="The Patterson by Mosaic in Toowong." data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/11XDEsCVsql393n3K7KHZf/a14af579590ea793915015b7278f1597/Harvey_Norman_Commercial_QLD_Mid_2.jpg"></picture><div>▲ The Patterson by Mosaic in Toowong. Supplied by: Harvey Norman Commercial Queensland </div></div>When asked about its decade-long, ongoing relationship, a Mosaic spokesperson said Harvey Norman Commercial was a reliable and efficient partner who understood its needs.“We love working with Harvey Norman Commercial. Their deep industry knowledge, insight, and access to a vast range of brands and products have been a great support to the delivery of our growing footprint of premium developments across south-east Queensland.”The Commercial Division is working closely with Mosaic’s design team to specify and supply their new, ultra-luxury beachfront development Florence by Mosaic (pictured, top) on the Gold Coast.This stunning collection of nine full-floor penthouse-style residences in Burleigh Heads will feature a mix of high-end appliances from Miele and Gaggenau.&nbsp;Home to Queensland’s only Gaggenau commercial display, Harvey Norman Commercial’s Gold Coast Selection Centre was the perfect place to discuss the vision for Florence at length and experience the latest products and technology without the distractions of a typical retail environment.&nbsp;Mosaic’s meticulous attention to detail and passion for quality has resulted in an impressive array of industry awards, recognition, and buyer loyalty.Several eagerly awaited, sold-out Mosaic developments in Brisbane are currently in various stages of progress, including The Witton by Mosaic in Indooroopilly, Toowong’s The Patterson by Mosaic and Kensington by Mosaic and East Brisbane’s The Sinclair by Mosaic.Harvey Norman’s Commercial Division has supplied and specified each of these.&nbsp;Further North, Harvey Norman Commercial’s office on the Sunshine Coast collaborated on Mosaic’s sold-out Lorient by Mosaic in Maroochydore and First Bay by Mosaic in Coolum, the latter being named Project of the Year and Residential Building of the Year at the recent 2022 Master Builders Queensland Regional Awards, with the judging panel admiring the building’s organic form, opulent finishes, and designer kitchens.In parting, a Mosaic spokesperson said, “High quality, reliable suppliers are essential to our business growth and to maintain our competitive advantage. We find that Harvey Norman Commercial always stays closely involved throughout the entire development and construction process and is responsive to any issues or queries that might arise. We look forward to continuing our partnership”.<div id="32fl1ZFNOdzT117ZBFmWpf"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/E9ySOF8Szu4T2zNTzdDP0/4897d67869b27794b7f2069b28895e3c/Harvey_Normal_Commercial_QLD_mid_3-1.jpg" alt="The Sold-Out Lorient By Mosaic, Maroochydore." data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/E9ySOF8Szu4T2zNTzdDP0/4897d67869b27794b7f2069b28895e3c/Harvey_Normal_Commercial_QLD_mid_3-1.jpg"></picture><div>▲ The sold-out Lorient By Mosaic, Maroochydore. Supplied by: Harvey Norman Commercial Queensland </div></div>To learn more about the benefits of working with Harvey Norman Commercial’s Queensland division, visit <a href="http://www.hncqld.com" data-mce-href="http://www.hncqld.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.hncqld.com</a>&nbsp;Harvey Norman Commercial state of the art showrooms are trade only and by appointment only. The Queensland commercial division has showrooms on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Townsville. To arrange an appointment or a personalised selection service, call 07 3297 3700.&nbsp;Harvey Norman Commercial showrooms are also at Taren Point, Somersby and Nowra in NSW; Mitchell, ACT: Mile End, South Australia; Osborne Park, Western Australia; Port Melbourne, Victoria; Darwin in the NT; and Cambridge, Tasmania. <hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a data-mce-href="https://www.hncqld.com/" href="https://www.hncqld.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harvey Norman Commercial Queensland</a> to deliver this article to you. In doing so, we can continue to publish our daily news, information, insights and opinion to you, our valued readers.

One of Queensland’s most trusted and awarded property developers discusses why supplier relationships are critical to their success...

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The ground is forever shifting under the feet of property developers.Never more so than right now, according to development site marketing specialist and 64 Projects founder James Donnelly.“The market has changed significantly,” he says.“But while the challenges facing the sector are making headlines daily and well-documented, astute developers, builders and investors are clearly focused on both the selling and buying opportunities.”Donnelly says 64 Projects currently has more than $200 million worth of development-approved sites in Queensland and NSW on its sales book—attracting strong interest from a database of 1500 big and small property players—and it is growing by two to three new listings a week.“With soaring building costs, wet weather, shortage of labour, rising inflation and interest rates, the construction industry is in turmoil and the perfect storm is right now,” he says.“But the pillars of the market are still pretty solid in that we have a serious lack of housing across the country and rents are rising more than they’ve ever done.“And so there’s no shortage of exit strategies if developments are built but therein lies the catch, of course, as well as the opportunity.“The weakness in the market is in projects that potentially won’t be able to be built and the opportunity is for people with balance sheets that can get these things up … so, yeah, build it and they will come.“But, certainly, the alarm bells are now ringing and the key hole to exit some of these development sites is going to get very small in the next six months—so, time is of the essence.“If you’re thinking you can’t hold your property with your finance team in place, then maybe you’re going to need to make a move pretty much now to exit the development that you were going to do and make way for someone else to move on with it.“The most important thing to remember, however, is the development approvals over these sites are all very recent and they often hold for two and three more years. So, they have significant upside and value … all the hard work is done and they are ready to go.”<div id="16xgcWj4mZevue3iNDKV9h"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/3CK7fNwBV8oFG3J5AroXsz/97d4605f5977f0d80e31eaabf0166821/2-4_pope_street-Ryde.jpg" alt="Render of an apartment development opportunity at Pope St, Ryde, available through 64 Projects." data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/3CK7fNwBV8oFG3J5AroXsz/97d4605f5977f0d80e31eaabf0166821/2-4_pope_street-Ryde.jpg"></picture><div> </div></div>Donnelly says the ability to match sellers with buyers is the key element that 64 Projects brings to the table and integral to its proven ability to achieve successful outcomes under the prevailing market conditions.“Having been through the GFC we understand and have got a really deep knowledge of what to do in these markets.“Also, I’m a massive believer in putting willing sellers together with willing buyers as they will normally do a deal in the best interests of each other.”Although established only two years ago, Queensland-based 64 Projects is the culmination of Donnelly’s more than three decades of experience working across all facets of the property industry and the extensive sales expertise of his colleague, Ranal Charan.It was born out of a largely untapped niche and increasing demand for a specialist “shop window” for development-approved sites of all sizes.“Our entire business model is a really clean exit strategy for developers at no extra cost to them,” Donnelly says. “We just have two rules—we’re the exclusive agency and we charge 3 per cent plus GST commission.”<div id="5JDBCisqoyjJimLVn43MOq"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/3fzSAMnRWkeEnsW0tOkafU/7d9214721e001772fb177e2ecd4b6427/Wahroonga-1.jpg" alt="Render of a development project available through 64 Projects, Queensland." data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/3fzSAMnRWkeEnsW0tOkafU/7d9214721e001772fb177e2ecd4b6427/Wahroonga-1.jpg"></picture><div> </div></div>The company’s growing book of listings is drawing interest from near and far with inquiries fielded from mostly local but also international buyers—including large fund managers.Among its current offerings, a 1447sq m mixed-use site at 2-4 Pope Street, Ryde, in Sydney’s north-west growth corridor is on the block for $14.5 million and attracting significant interest from developers and builders. It not only has approval for 70-plus apartments and a new medical practice but also solid holding income from 12 existing residential units and a medical centre.“It’s an incredible opportunity for an experienced development team,” Donnelly says.Meanwhile, on Sydney’s Upper North Shore, a 2207sq m site at 205 Eastern Road, Wahroonga, also is in the gaze of buyers with development approval in place for eight high-end townhouses.In Queensland, 64 Project’s has just listed Victor Island, a 3.13ha speck in the ocean south of Mackay. It is currently home to a four-bedroom private retreat with a caretakers cottage but it is being eyed for its development potential as a luxury eco-resort.<a href="http://bythecreative.com.au/64-projects/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-mce-href="http://bythecreative.com.au/64-projects/">Click here</a> for more information or contact James Donnelly on 0411 333 869. <hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a data-mce-href="https://64property.com.au/projects/" href="https://64property.com.au/projects/" target="_blank">64 Projects</a> to deliver this article to you. In doing so, we can continue to publish our daily news, information, insights and opinion to you, our valued readers.

More than $200 million worth of development-approved sites in Queensland and NSW on the sales book of 64 Projects is drawing strong interest from near and far as the property sector’s perfect storm prevails…

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A large tourist-zoned site in the Byron Bay hinterland with two development approvals attached and existing income stream offers broad appeal.The Hinterland Retreat on 33.9ha has hit the market for about $10 million, and is predicted to have broad buyer appeal, not least because it’s forecast to be valued up to $25 million once the final stages are completed.In place now are seven buildings and 15 accommodation rooms operating as a boutique wellness retreat in the idyllic northern NSW rural setting.Ray White Byron Bay’s Michael Cudgeon said it was extremely rare to find a property for sale with any approval in place, let alone at this level. “The seller is motivated, and with a price guide of $10 million, there is significant scope for the new owner to achieve big returns.”<div id="6AiYnUg5Q1iCyCWUJ60D1b"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/7Ck1vsFnMkSkblVk1cr1Dn/674c024dd0a29b42f0ae8d37c6ff070b/002.jpg" alt="Aerial view of a Wellness Retreat Byron Bay Hinterland Northern New South Wales." data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/7Ck1vsFnMkSkblVk1cr1Dn/674c024dd0a29b42f0ae8d37c6ff070b/002.jpg"></picture><div> </div></div>Ray White Corporate head of research Vanessa Rader said the size of the landholding and its premium location would be enticing for domestic and international investors.Meanwhile, the development potential would appeal to “domestic developers looking to capitalise on the tourism trend in this location, particularly wellness tourism”, Rader said.The property has broad appeal and will suit wellness or eco-tourism developers/operators or builders/developers, with uses including residential accommodation, Wellness tourism, Events/weddings, restaurant/cafe (STCA), rehabilitation.On completion this property is thought to be the largest rural tourist facility in Byron Shire.The information memorandum accompanying the sales campaign says the property features three distinct development stages that are separate, yet potentially interconnected via walking tracks.<div id="2NHSZYA4PCKAuNKIw17Itc"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5dGB3UGRnjFmLbbnyaAeKM/2fda06f4907a6ae9da6da9a3fbaae58f/004_z_STAGE_3_-__Skyline_Boutique_Hotel_Approved_ready_to_build__render.jpg" alt="Inside a room at the Hinterland Retreat, Bryon Bay, northern NSW." data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5dGB3UGRnjFmLbbnyaAeKM/2fda06f4907a6ae9da6da9a3fbaae58f/004_z_STAGE_3_-__Skyline_Boutique_Hotel_Approved_ready_to_build__render.jpg"></picture><div> </div></div>The Stage 1 Hinterland Retreat is built and operational; Coolamon Boutique Hotel and Cabins is approved and ready to build; and Stage 3 Skyline Boutique Hotel is approved and ready to build.“This gives the purchaser immediate return, no approval risk, minimal holding costs and operating flexibility to run these separately or as one large facility depending on demand/use,” the sales brochure says.“The ability to purchase a property with existing infrastructure in place along with ready to build development approvals in the Byron property market which is experiencing supply issues is second to none.”For more details and images, please visit: &nbsp; <a href="https://www.colliers.com.au/en-au/properties/eco-tourism-development-opportunity/aus-nsw/aus66018108" data-mce-href="https://www.colliers.com.au/en-au/properties/eco-tourism-development-opportunity/aus-nsw/aus66018108" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.colliers.com.au/en-au/properties/eco-tourism-development-opportunity/aus-nsw/aus66018108</a> Contact the agent for further information. <hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a href="https://www.colliers.com.au/en-au/properties/eco-tourism-development-opportunity/aus-nsw/aus66018108" data-mce-href="https://www.colliers.com.au/en-au/properties/eco-tourism-development-opportunity/aus-nsw/aus66018108" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Hinterland Retreat</a> to deliver this article to you. In doing so, we can continue to publish our daily news, information, insights and opinion to you, our valued readers.

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With the world becoming increasingly digital, cybersecurity has emerged as one of the most critical elements of every company’s business strategy.Central to the rise and rapid growth of the cybersecurity industry is the ever-evolving role data plays in the global economy.With more of the world connected by internet technologies, data has become the critical commodity harvested by companies and governments to optimise everything from major public policy down to the consumer decisions people make every day.The construction industry has ridden this datafication wave as well.Digital technologies have taken over construction, architecture and engineering just as they have every other sector.Such growth in digital technologies—and, by extension, data—in the construction industry comes with significant cybersecurity risks.<h2>Top target</h2> The construction industry has become a top target for cybercriminals all over the world.Hackers intent on breaching organisations’ data systems and extorting them for significant amounts of money are increasingly keen on targeting the construction industry.The construction industry is inarguably one of the most important sectors in the global economy.The buildings, homes, infrastructure and other associated structures it produces are central to human life on earth and a functioning and civilised society.<h2>Whitepaper</h2> As such, it is increasingly critical that as the world—and the construction industry—continue to become more interconnected through the proliferation of data and the technologies that allow for its efficient transfer and use, the industry takes a leading role in protecting itself and its stakeholders from the serious threats posed by cybercriminals.The risk of inaction is simply too great to ignore.In this paper, provided by Bluebeam, we’ll discuss why construction companies need to bolster their defenses – and how they can get started.<h3>Topics include:</h3><ul><li>Reasons why the construction industry is a top hacker target</li><li>How construction firms can secure their data and bolster their overall cybersecurity</li><li>The importance of a shared responsibility model.</li></ul>Get access to the white paper today:URL: <a href="https://www.bluebeam.com/au/resources/whitepapers/data-security/?utm_source=urban-deve&amp;utm_medium=editorial&amp;utm_term=sponsored-feature&amp;utm_content=au-data-security&amp;utm_campaign=221101-glob-cn-tf-data-security" data-mce-href="https://www.bluebeam.com/au/resources/whitepapers/data-security/?utm_source=urban-deve&amp;utm_medium=editorial&amp;utm_term=sponsored-feature&amp;utm_content=au-data-security&amp;utm_campaign=221101-glob-cn-tf-data-security">https://www.bluebeam.com/au/resources/whitepapers/data-security/?utm_source=urban-deve&amp;utm_medium=editorial&amp;utm_term=sponsored-feature&amp;utm_content=au-data-security&amp;utm_campaign=221101-glob-cn-tf-data-security</a> <hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a href="https://www.bluebeam.com/au/" data-mce-href="https://www.bluebeam.com/au/">Bluebeam</a> to deliver this article to you. In doing so, we can continue to publish our daily news, information, insights and opinion to you, our valued readers.&nbsp;

The construction industry has become a top target for cybercriminals all over the world. Here’s why construction companies need to bolster their defences—and how they can get started...