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When completed in 2023, the $100 million Blacktown Exercise, Sports and Technology (BEST) Hub and Lodge will be the stunning centrepiece of a bold ambition to transform the Blacktown International Sportspark into Australia’s most innovative and integrated sports, health and education precinct.<hr><h2> Exciting New Era as Sportspark is re-imagined</h2> The 60ha Blacktown International Sportspark in the centre of global Sydney that began life as a Sydney 2000 Olympic Games training and competition venue is now being reimagined from the “grass” roots up.In recognising the importance of being a healthy, active and sporting city, and the motivational power of physical activity to change lives for the better, Blacktown City Council saw a unique opportunity to shape a bold and inclusive future for the Sportspark.<h2>Game changing investments</h2> When complete in 2023, the Blacktown Exercise, Sports and Technology Hub will bring together allied health, sports medicine, rehabilitation services and training facilities for athletes to push the boundaries of health care, education and sporting performance.The services will be underpinned by practice-informed research and higher education.As the Mayor of Blacktown, Tony Bleasdale OAM, recently said, “BEST will deliver world-class facilities and will take community health and sport innovation to a new level. These transformational projects are a source of much excitement in our city.”Neil Gibson, precinct director Blacktown International Sportspark,&nbsp;said the key stakeholders in BEST were important.“Our partners share our vision for the project and continue to push the project team to deliver a building that is transformational not just in its design but in how it delivers healthcare for the community.”Innovation will be led by the BEST partners, Blacktown City Council, the Australian Catholic University (ACU), Sydney West Sports Medicine, AFL and WentWest, along with the teams and organisations that call the Sportspark home.&nbsp;<div id="5Pbe10CVeZSIoz21jXvMty"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/67WPq8VjOBixQzRBzIpJdZ/9f6f3eebc48627f85a7eedd43251ab8e/Blacktown_Council_Mid_Sept_8.jpg" alt="Blacktown Council Sydney New Best" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/67WPq8VjOBixQzRBzIpJdZ/9f6f3eebc48627f85a7eedd43251ab8e/Blacktown_Council_Mid_Sept_8.jpg"></picture></div><h2> New amenities and access for all&nbsp;</h2> Blacktown City Council will operate the strength and conditioning gym, aquatic recovery centre, meeting rooms and auditorium.Outdoor facilities include a rectangular synthetic pitch and large-scale physical literacy area, a space where people of all ages can benefit from the health benefits of being active within a safe environment.The new cafe will be the perfect place for a catch-up with friends, a pit-stop on a family cycle or walking adventure, and will offer a healthy mix of snacks, meals and drinks.A new shared user path will connect the Sportspark to Rooty Hill town centre to the west and Charlie Bali Reserve to the east. The shared user path will create a 1.3km trail through the Sportspark for cyclists and pedestrians, creating a route for The Great West Walk.<h2>Unique investment and mixed-use development opportunities</h2><h3>Blacktown City Council Expression of Interest open for BEST Stage 2</h3>With BEST Hub Stage 1 fully leased, Blacktown City Council is now inviting expressions of interest for multiple BEST Stage 2 development areas.There are three developable areas available within the Sportspark with adjacencies to BEST and Eastern Road, Rooty Hill and range in size from 9445sq m to 22,805square metres.The EOI for BEST Hub Stage 2 is a call for complementary opportunities in research and development, medical facilities, health and aged-care services, sports technology and gaming, disability services, mobility products, sports consumer products, indoor and outdoor sport recreation, entertainment facilities, and retail.BEST Hub Stage 2 will add further opportunities for synergy—to bring together sport, health, and education in the one place.<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zFs3LSQ_NPc" width="560" height="314" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zFs3LSQ_NPc"></iframe>&nbsp;BEST Hub Stage 2 presents an exciting opportunity to:<ul><li>Leverages growth in sport, health, and education sectors</li><li>Access a fast-growing and culturally diverse population in western Sydney, with Blacktown also being a catchment area for the Hills District</li><li>Co-locate with major partners and sporting codes already invested into the fully occupied BEST Hub Stage 1 and the Sportspark&nbsp;</li><li>Leverage the investment in BEST Hub Stage 1, which is under construction and scheduled for completion in 2023</li><li>Access Eastern Road frontage, which is visible to high numbers of passing traffic</li><li>Access the large visitor and spectator numbers at the Sportspark</li><li>Be close to both Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals, and</li><li>Have close proximity, approximately 700m shared path to heavy rail.&nbsp;</li></ul>To express your interest to invest in BEST Hub Stage 2 at the Blacktown International Sportspark <a data-mce-href="https://www.tenders.nsw.gov.au/wsroc/?event=public.rft.show&amp;RFTUUID=DB0239A9-D9E5-7E66-D6499B96CBE97F61" href="https://www.tenders.nsw.gov.au/wsroc/?event=public.rft.show&amp;RFTUUID=DB0239A9-D9E5-7E66-D6499B96CBE97F61" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a>.Expressions of interest close October 26, 2022.<hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a data-mce-href="http://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/BEST" href="http://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/BEST" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blacktown City Council</a> to deliver this article to you. 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A three-bedroom Bondi penthouse with the uninterrupted views of the world’s most famous beach had been on the market for about a year when the real estate agents approached the TrueSite digital marketing team.The apartment in Notts Avenue, perched above the Bondi baths, sold within a month.Such is the power of social media marketing, says TrueSite director Chris Omeissah, who surprised even himself with what they found.“Agents had been trying to sell it for up to 12 months but had struggled to get traction with new prospects once existing contacts had been exhausted,” said Omeissah. “And they were dealing with a vendor who wanted $25 million, or about $100,000 a square metre, which was a premium at the time during Covid.”TrueSite’s involvement with the luxury apartment began when the vendor wanted 3D visuals [immersive content, walkthroughs, images and flythroughs] for the sales campaign. Since then, TrueSite had moved on from the days when their graphic artists created 3D walk-throughs, purely for use in project display suites.“It was a real light bulb moment,” Omeissah said. “We realised we had to focus not just on getting the content to a wider audience but serving it to the right audience. Someone who was going to spend $25 million on a trophy asset.”TrueSite’s approach was a simple one. They designed a social media marketing campaign through Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and shifted their dynamic content on to those platforms.“Just in terms of the pure results, we had 40 leads come through in the four weeks that we ran the campaign,” Omeissah said. “And of those 40 leads about 80 per cent of them were valid leads, from serious, well-qualified buyers.”Ten inspections followed early in the month, with most of them coming from Facebook and Instagram. They doubled down on their ad spend with the two social networking giants.Heavy research followed on the type of buyer they were looking for, in what became an audience-targeting approach. They imported their own contact list from the platforms, matched it with the geography of Sydney and wealthy neighbourhoods, then went after that, eventually creating two campaigns aimed at different demographics.“We were essentially headhunting our ideal buyers,” Omeissah recalls.TrueSite had one campaign for a buyer group of between 35 to 49 years, mainly from the eastern suburbs. A second campaign was aimed at a slightly older demographic—50 to 60 years. Together, the campaigns created an almost bespoke audience which would accelerate the deal.“It became a case study for us. And because we were across everything, from distribution, creating the immersive content, running the campaigns and extracting the data, we were able to create momentum which significantly supported the role of the real estate agent.”The eventual buyer was a man in his 50s—perhaps not surprisingly a rich-lister procured by the agent.Notwithstanding, what TrueSite did find surprising, was the number of high net-worth individuals who spent their evenings scrolling through Facebook and Instagram. Analytics showed all the inquiries for the Bondi Beach penthouse came from the platforms between 6pm and 9pm, and typically from Thursday to Sunday.“It was insightful,” says Omeissah. “And it was interesting to see&nbsp; how a property could be reconciled with its ideal buyer through&nbsp; behavioural and demographic data on social media.”“We run a lot of dashboarding, reporting and analytics for our clients. Because we’ve been in and around the property and real estate market for a while, we’ve been able to really shape the insights on the audience.”Omeissah says the attitude towards technology within the industry is changing quickly. The real estate sector, he believes, is on board with new ways of working.“We’re not trying to sell every high-end penthouse with social media, but we are trying to show the property industry that social media is a great tool to define and directly connect with the right buyer audience when selling property.”&nbsp;<hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a data-mce-href="https://truesite.io/" href="https://truesite.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TrueSite </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.

The three-bedroom Bondi penthouse with the uninterrupted views of the world’s most famous beach had been on the market for about a year when the real estate agents approached the TrueSite digital marketing team...

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Since 2009, BCI has been conducting independent surveys among thousands of construction industry stakeholders to find out their perception of the construction market and gauge their views on significant issues shaping the industry.This year’s Sentiment Survey gives owners, developers, architects, designers, consultants and builders the opportunity to comment on the challenges in today’s market—from the cost and availability of products and labour, to specification trends and delays in construction.The <a data-mce-href="https://www.bcicentral.com/sentiment-survey-bci-construction-market-outlook-report/?utm_source=tud&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=sentimentsurvey" href="https://www.bcicentral.com/sentiment-survey-bci-construction-market-outlook-report/?utm_source=tud&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=sentimentsurvey" target="_blank">survey also addresses sustainability efforts</a>, government initiatives to support construction activity, and the key focus of businesses over the next 12 months.The insights gained from the Sentiment Survey form a critical part of the Construction Outlook report, with observations and conclusions drawn from BCI’s project database, and analysis of official statistics and economic data.Construction is an inextricable part of the Australian market, both impacted by and impacting the economic direction of the country, BCI Central chief research and data officer Michelle Aizenberg said.“BCI’s first Construction Outlook was released in the wake of the GFC, with the aim of providing key information at a critical time. "Nearly 15 years later, the industry is facing a very different set of challenges head on,” Aizenberg said.The Construction Outlook report offers insights into how important segments of the construction market are performing, from an Australian national perspective and on a state level.Including a review of construction market activity in 2022, market trends and forecasts, the report provides tangible information for decision-makers to act on.Aizenberg said, “BCI digs deep to combine empirical data and the Sentiment Survey’s stakeholder insights in an accurate and actionable report, from the industry, for the industry.”Have your say: <a href="https://www.bcicentral.com/sentiment-survey-bci-construction-market-outlook-report/?utm_source=tud&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=sentimentsurvey" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-mce-href="https://www.bcicentral.com/sentiment-survey-bci-construction-market-outlook-report/?utm_source=tud&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=sentimentsurvey">Take the Sentiment Survey</a> to receive a free copy of the report in late 2022, valued at $299. <hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a data-mce-href="https://www.bcicentral.com/" href="https://www.bcicentral.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BCI</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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More than 600 development professionals gathered at The Developers’ Forum in Sydney on August 24 to discuss the future of the construction industry.The event, powered by The Developers’ Forum board member Assetline Capital, focused on ways to empower and support an industry beset by a “perfect storm” of rising costs, labour shortages, construction delays and insolvency risks.&nbsp;&nbsp;As yet another homebuilder went into liquidation in Queensland that day, it was a timely reminder of the importance of paying close attention to every aspect of business governance—and continuing to strive towards higher standards.In his presentation, NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler, OAM, said he was “sensing a prouder industry”.“Small and mid-sized developers and builders are the foundation of our industry. They are where innovation is happening,” he said.“And together, we have set a new direction.”&nbsp;He emphasised that the sector should think beyond minimum compliance to best practice.&nbsp;“It’s about exceeding what you think you can do and finding a new level of better every time,” Chandler said.“Because the best will prevail; they’ll get the best workforce, the best design practitioners, the best supply chain and the best financiers.”Having spent several years focusing on ensuring building quality during construction, the sector can now expect the auditor’s attention to shift to what happens once those buildings are completed.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The best players will be customer-centric,” Chandler said of this transition towards a commitment to future building care.“We need to do what we can to help customers get better outcomes.”<h2>New credentials building trust </h2> Openly sharing a commitment to third-party certification is one way the industry can give customers more confidence, particularly following a series of high-profile serious defect cases in NSW.Safework and NSW Fair Trading’s Matt Press said Construct NSW’s recent consumer confidence survey revealed just 38 per cent of prospective apartment buyers were very or extremely likely to buy an apartment off the plan—24 per cent say it’s because they don’t trust developers and don’t believe the apartments are well constructed.&nbsp;The NSW iCirt star-rating regime, a new data-driven tool created by Equifax, is one way to give consumers more confidence.It assesses a business across six criteria: character, capability, conduct, capacity, counterparties and capital.&nbsp;With construction insolvencies 47 per cent higher in April, 2022, having visibility over cash flow and financial capacity, as well as risks of related parties, can be a game-changer.And not just for prospective buyers—wider adoption of visible credentials could help all players in the industry make more accurate risk-based decisions around who they work with.<div id="2SxZM5u6UJCResnrMvHuQo"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/4l8qikSS2kR0kzuSWCA7WY/526289368c319b73f3ec76fed111c407/Assetline_Mid_Aug_30.jpg" alt="NSW Fair Trading’s Matt Press" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/4l8qikSS2kR0kzuSWCA7WY/526289368c319b73f3ec76fed111c407/Assetline_Mid_Aug_30.jpg"></picture><div>▲&nbsp; NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler, OAM, speaking on a panel at The Developers’ Forum in Sydney with NSW Fair Trading’s Matt Press and Assetline Capital’s managing director—Lending, George Khoury, to his immediate right. </div></div><h2>The value of an active capital partner</h2> Assetline Capital Managing Director—Lending George Khoury emphasised the role of financiers in helping mitigate cash-flow and compliance risks throughout a build.“Being a lender, we are the conduit to the project’s success: We work with the builder and developer towards the ultimate outcome of a successfully delivered project,” Khoury told the audience.&nbsp;“We've seen these cost increases coming well ahead of time and we've worked with our borrowers very carefully to manoeuvre through those issues to make sure they are in the best position to deal with them.”He described Assetline Capital’s ‘active lending’ approach to construction finance, which includes six in-house project managers who visit every site every fortnight.&nbsp;“At any stage of the project, we're very in tune with what the risks are, what the costs are, where the builder is up to. That has proved to be our success of late.”Assetline’s project managers are also fully across the latest legislation changes and ensure the sites they are funding are compliant.And through a robust due-diligence process, its credit committee also assesses many of the same qualities covered by the iCert system—for the developer and the builder—because the non-bank lender understands how to identify and manage those risks.“We build contingencies into our construction finance, to provide that funding headroom developers need right now,” said Khoury.“And if a problem comes up, we’re already across what’s happening on site. We can work out a solution together.“It’s about being overtly transparent.”<h2>Get it right from the start</h2> Creating a customer-first culture that prioritises quality was a clear theme in every presentation during the evening. Finding ways to continually improve is not just good for home buyers—it’s also better for the bottom line.With developers only too aware of the impact of significant cost increases on their profit margins, Press shared a timely reminder.“We costed-up a sample of work that had to be done to remediate serious defects and it ended up being about 13 per cent of the contract price—an average loss of $36,200 per apartment.”That doesn’t include legal costs or damage to reputation. Plus, repair work is often where safety issues arise.&nbsp;Press urged attendees to reflect on their business discipline and standards “because if you truly want to be the best, you need to get it right from the start—and keep a close eye on waste, contracting, safety and governance.”In his keynote address, Professor Mike Kagioglou, Dean of Engineering, Design and Built Environment at Western Sydney University, told the audience that change didn’t happen by chance.&nbsp;“Being compliant and leading the industry are not mutually exclusive,” he said.“We need to recognise the culture that exists in this sector, and take the next steps towards improvement.”He suggested looking beyond individual company performance—productivity, profitability, health and safety—to measuring the impact of the industry’s work on people and the environment.“We can do this as an industry, bring organisations together to create alliances and change the culture,” he said.“And that’s the challenge for all of us: industry, academia and government.”To learn more about Assetline Capital’s construction funding solutions, visit <a href="https://assetline.com.au/construction-loans/" data-mce-href="https://assetline.com.au/construction-loans/">assetline.com.au/construction-loans.</a> <hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a href="https://assetline.com.au/construction-loans/" data-mce-href="https://assetline.com.au/construction-loans/">Assetline Capital</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.

NSW Building Commissioner urges developers to “find a new level of better” at The Developers’ Forum in Sydney.

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One of Queensland’s most beloved seaside precincts now offers another reason to visit: an innovative and irresistibly fun Coromesh play net, the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere.<h2>At A Glance</h2> Project: Mooloolaba Northern Parkland, QLDDelivered to: Sunshine Coast CouncilFeatured item: Custom Coromesh Net play structureKey Stakeholders:Landscape Architect: Place Design GroupPlayground Design: Urban PlayCustom Structure Design and Supply: KOMPAN Design StudioContracted Design and Construction: Murphy’s BuildersConcept, Masterplan and Engineering: AECOMPhotography: Sunshine Coast Council, Greg Allis (Place Design Group)Mooloolaba’s stunning coastline is now home to the southern hemisphere’s first Coromesh play net by KOMPAN. The architectural, 360-degrees installation adds a level of play value and fun for children and has become an instant landmark for visitors and locals alike.The net and renewed play area come with the completion of Stage 1 of the Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project, endorsed in 2015.The project, which aims to celebrate the natural and inclusive Sunshine Coast lifestyle, adds 40 per cent more beachfront parkland, a substantial amount of family-focused and accessible facilities, and revegetation and protective landscaping.The playground forms the heart of the Northern Parkland (Stage 1) and reacts to the community’s request for more exciting parks, entertainment areas and open spaces.The 22m-wide custom structure was designed as an ode to the ocean, with gentle angles mimicking the calm waves that surround the site and offer a world of opportunity below the surface.All ages and abilities can take advantage of the multi-dimensional structure, with accesses, egresses and play elements available on every edge, corner and pocket of the net.While eager adventurers make their way to the top of the net, younger children or little ones seeking rest can venture below, where gentle swinging and intriguing sensory elements are waiting to be discovered.Once the challenging climb has been conquered, children of all ages (and children-at-heart) can perch atop the net to gaze at the ocean nearby.Retaining the views of the beach from all angles of the playspace was a key consideration when designing the Coromesh structure, and its transparent nature made it perfect for the net’s integration into the natural landscape of Mooloolaba.<div id="88ZaCBYwgFNPY2pO78Q9A"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5RXTxMBPnJpAx87xSEJkkT/1e4bcda4267d572cc7567b3e5733137b/Kompan_Mid_Article_Aug_15.jpg" alt="Kompan play net in action at Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast. " data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5RXTxMBPnJpAx87xSEJkkT/1e4bcda4267d572cc7567b3e5733137b/Kompan_Mid_Article_Aug_15.jpg"></picture><div>▲ The first-of-its-kind play net offers a gentle, yet fun challenge. IMAGE: Greg Allis, Place Design Group </div></div> The play net is not only an architectural statement piece for the park, it was designed with thoughtfulness and attention to key learning objectives of children.As they play, kids unknowingly develop important physical, cognitive, social-emotional and creative skills through cleverly designed play elements.The first-of-its-kind net offers a gentle, yet fun challenge as it bounces and sways with every movement, boosting children’s balance, muscle strength and hand-eye coordination.The rope tunnels that surround the support beams add an extra level of strength training and concentration to the climb, which is rewarded with informal seating areas at the top that encourage socialisation and competitive play.&nbsp;The Coromesh net at Mooloolaba Northern Parkland is accompanied by a nature-inspired sky walk, eight-seater swing set and sheltered barbecue area for parents, making it a destination playground that caters to every member of the family.<hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a href="https://www.kompan.com.au/play/corocord-rope-playground-equipment/corocord-concepts" data-mce-href="https://www.kompan.com.au/play/corocord-rope-playground-equipment/corocord-concepts">KOMPAN</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 beloved seaside precincts now offers another reason to visit: an innovative and irresistibly fun Coromesh play net, the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

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Cohort Innovation Space, Economic Development Queensland’s coworking, innovation and lab space at Lumina is the ‘space’ to be for health technology entrepreneurs with the next ‘big idea’.&nbsp;Cohort was set up to create a commercial cluster of high-growth start-ups in the healthtech sector and to act as a catalyst for early industry attraction into Lumina, the Queensland Government’s commercial development within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct.Since opening its doors in 2019, it has been expanded three times to become one of the largest innovation spaces in Queensland.In 2021, Cohort was crowned the ‘Queensland State Development of the Year’ by the Property Council of Australia, and subsequently received its national Government Leadership Award.&nbsp;<h2>Help existing and aspiring founders</h2> Cohort is a vibrant 2500sq m development dedicated to nurturing south-east Queensland’s start-ups by providing entrepreneurs physical office and lab space, flexibility, business programs, and access to professional networks.&nbsp;Offering flexible short and long-term workspace, it includes more than 40 coworking desks, private offices for 2-12 people, an AI lab, physical containment scientific labs [PC1 and PC2], a 150-person event space, a podcast and live-streaming studio and a full-time community manager and program manager.Its purpose-built setup promotes collaboration and interaction within the wider Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct that houses some of Australia’s leading health and technology facilities, including Griffith University, Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Private Hospital and future life sciences commercial developments within Lumina.<h2>Multiple innovative ideas launched</h2> Since its opening, Cohort has housed more than 260 digital health professionals and start-ups that benefit not only from co-location with health and technology leaders but from the tailored mentoring and business development programs Cohort offers, including:<ul><li>LuminaX Accelerator 14-week program (currently in its second year)</li><li>The Gold Coast&nbsp;START! Club—the world’s largest community of start-ups</li><li>Monthly peer-learning sessions for established start-ups via the&nbsp;Founders Club</li><li>Monthly Town Hall Tuesday Community Events</li><li>Meetups and educational events</li></ul><h2>Start-ups and scale-ups credit Cohort</h2> The unique ecosystem created by the highly successful innovation space has been essential in supporting technology company Datarwe’s rapid success since relocating its HQ to Cohort in 2020.Datarwe’s chief technology officer, Dr Kelvin Ross, credits the company’s success to accessing core facilities within Cohort such as the purpose-built AI laboratory, and co-location with core partners such as Griffith University.“Being part of a supportive and talented community where you are always meeting new people in collaborative spaces is really important,” Ross said.<h2>Lumina meets demand</h2> Cohort’s tenancy waitlist reflects the growth in demand and buildings with a high percentage of flexible space are increasingly seen as viable investment propositions.While some of the demand continues from start-ups and micro-businesses, there is significant demand (and opportunity) for growing and scale-up companies that have outgrown their initial space.These companies are looking for progressively larger office spaces to accommodate their teams.&nbsp;Lumina is the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct’s final development stage and the only opportunity to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.luminagoldcoast.com.au/masterplan/developers/" data-mce-href="https://www.luminagoldcoast.com.au/masterplan/developers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">secure premium commercial land</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.luminagoldcoast.com.au/masterplan/leasing/" data-mce-href="https://www.luminagoldcoast.com.au/masterplan/leasing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lease offices and labs</a>&nbsp;in this rapidly evolving centre of innovation.With an engaged community, a hotbed of innovation and access to programs to scale business growth, these final land releases in Lumina will be secured quickly.With various first-grade commercial developments under construction or in planning, Lumina has leasing opportunities from 90sq m up to 4000sq m—providing ideal space for health, research, technology, laboratories, medical specialist suites and commercial office tenants.<h2>Enquire about space at Lumina</h2> All enquiries regarding purchasing land opportunities and leasing opportunities in current and upcoming developments can be directed via <a href="http://www.luminagoldcoast.com.au/" data-mce-href="http://www.luminagoldcoast.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.luminagoldcoast.com.au</a><hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a href="https://www.luminagoldcoast.com.au/" data-mce-href="https://www.luminagoldcoast.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lumina</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.

Cohort Innovation Space, Economic Development Queensland’s coworking, innovation and lab space at Lumina is the ‘space’ to be for health technology entrepreneurs with the next ‘big idea’.

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HVG Facades is proud to announce Decortech Limited has become an official distributor of our premium cladding product—MondoClad.A partnership with Decortech&nbsp;(part of New Zealand’s Big River Group) will further strengthen our relationship with the NZ market and make our popular MondoClad range even more widely available.As&nbsp;New Zealand’s market leader in decorative, acoustic, and fire-resistant wall and ceiling panels, Decortech has a strong commitment to new products, ideas, and innovation. It’s no wonder they chose to add a premium cladding solution such as MondoClad to their impressive range.Developed from marine grade aluminium, MondoClad is HVG Facades’ premium solid aluminium panel solution. CodeMark certified, it offers exceptional fire performance, making it a non-combustible cladding solution designed with compliance and safety in mind.Categorically non-combustible MondoClad is certified to C1.9 (e)(v), after being tested to AS1530.1 and meets the FP1.4 Performance Requirement, and FV1.1 Verification Method, having been tested to a weatherproof test AS4284.&nbsp;It’s a high-quality, solid aluminium facade panel that can be safely specified for commercial, educational, aged-care and residential projects without compromising design.Available in a wide range of finishes and sizes, MondoClad is a favourite with architects, designers, and builders alike, thanks to its ability to achieve even the most complex designs.Stocked locally in several colours and sizes, it also offers custom colours and sizes upon request. MondoClad is 100 per cent recyclable and its superior PVDF architectural paint finish ensures UV stability and colour retention, making it a product that’s sustainable and long-lasting.<hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a href="https://hvgfacades.com.au/mondoclad/" data-mce-href="https://hvgfacades.com.au/mondoclad/">HVG Facades</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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Andy Dawson shares the hard-won lessons from building Engine Property Group, including the brutal self-assessment needed to drive himself and the business towards top performance.&nbsp; <hr> Business is totally about people. Over those 25 years, so many people have helped and supported me and to this day wonderful people continue to contribute and help shape me into a better person both on a personal front and as a business leader and I’ll never stop appreciating that.&nbsp;&nbsp;What has been one of the most significant learnings for me is that you just have to build culture first—you can’t buy culture. So, you have to look very hard inwardly as to what you represent first.With high-performance culture essentially created from a group performing repetitive positive behaviours, it was initially difficult for me to gain a clear path of travel on how to achieve this.&nbsp;Having started by myself back in 1997, I walked the streets to get work and the notion of leadership or proper business fundamentals was the last thing on my mind. They say, “money isn’t everything” but back in those days getting work was the total priority so money was “right up there with oxygen”.I reflect now on so many ups and downs, risks I’ve taken, lessons learnt, and my inability to set expectations and talk truly about an individual’s performance. All these factors were a function and legacy of my small business mind and mentality. I simply didn’t know any better.&nbsp;Whilst the business continued to grow there was an outright inevitably that I had to be honest with myself and significantly push into studies and coaching.The coaching incorporated some pretty brutal self-assessments on where I needed to improve as a person and equally for me to understand the characteristics and qualities I needed to personally install or significantly develop if I were going to have any chance of taking my business to the next level.Whilst others can determine if the studies and coaching were good for me, inwardly I know they had an effect.I now have a greater sense that leadership is the ability to ask a group of people to collaborate with you over quite a sustained period.&nbsp;So why would anyone want to collaborate with you if you’re not clear on your values? Mine are caring and trusting, at any level. I truly try to uphold those values as internal standards.&nbsp;When I’m working with my team, it’s of paramount importance that my actions, thoughts, and emotions align with these standards.&nbsp;With regards to emotions, I’ve learnt that understanding my emotions and the emotions of others helps me empathise and helps my ability to communicate and my ability to give my team the unconditional support and positivity they need in overcoming challenges.There is no doubt the above represents a pretty candid disclosure with regards to what the 25-year distance has instilled in me, but it’s the reality.&nbsp;The beautiful part is that I can see internally that the wonderful group we call Engine Property Group all practise the above, which just motivates us all, sees us all consistently working towards mutual goals, and sees us building a high-performance culture. <hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a href="https://www.enginepropertygroup.com.au/" data-mce-href="https://www.enginepropertygroup.com.au/">Engine Property Group</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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Quality in construction is a national issue. Consumers, financiers, insurers and regulators have lost trust in the industry.A number of high profile building failures around the world have now shone a national spotlight on safety and compliance and highlight the need for better protection for consumers.&nbsp;<h2>The current landscape</h2> These global concerns with safety coupled with greater innovation in technology create the need for tools to maintain and document compliance and quality performance.Pen and paper once graduated to spreadsheets but not even Excel will cut the mustard now.In order to navigate today’s increasing regulations and keep quality a priority, developers are investing in full-service packages to maintain standards.These services can proactively address problems as they arise, use historical data to generate business insights and minimise some incredible risks faced throughout a project’s life cycle.<h2>What are the greatest risks?</h2> Beyond the obvious safety of your workers and occupants, the greatest risk faced with poorly tracked compliance, is rework. <a data-mce-href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/ebooks/how-we-build-now?utm_medium=Web-Referral&amp;utm_source=Partner&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q3-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-Smarter-Construction&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=The-Urban-Developer_Editorial_TOFU-QA-Dashboard_HWBN-Report-LP" href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/ebooks/how-we-build-now?utm_medium=Web-Referral&amp;utm_source=Partner&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q3-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-Smarter-Construction&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=The-Urban-Developer_Editorial_TOFU-QA-Dashboard_HWBN-Report-LP" target="_blank">Rework takes up an average of 12 per cent of project budget</a> in Australia, according to the Procore, How We Build Now Report, 2022.That’s no insignificant cost to your business, and many of them are avoidable. Some of <a data-mce-href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/ebooks/meet-the-guide-thats-redefining-quality?utm_medium=Web-Referral&amp;utm_source=Partner&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q3-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-Smarter-Construction&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=The-Urban-Developer_Editorial_Guide-to-Zero-Defects-Ebook-LP" href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/ebooks/meet-the-guide-thats-redefining-quality?utm_medium=Web-Referral&amp;utm_source=Partner&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q3-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-Smarter-Construction&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=The-Urban-Developer_Editorial_Guide-to-Zero-Defects-Ebook-LP" target="_blank">the most common mistakes leading to defects</a> are:<ul><li>Ineffective quality control</li><li>Inadequate documentation</li><li>Flaws in the scope of work</li><li>Communication failures</li><li>Variations</li><li>Unskilled contractors</li></ul>With the right digital risk management strategy and processes in place, the quality of your builds can increase and much of that rework time can instead be spent on doing work that adds to your profit margin.“Rework continues to impact businesses of all sizes—and rework is closely linked with building quality,” PBS Building’s chief operating officer, Matthew Rayment, said.“Communication, consultation and coordination [are needed] to ensure we don’t have to go back and fix defects.”It’s not surprising that digital adoption will then increase the quality of build.<h2>A solution to risk mitigation</h2> So what if you actually could automate dashboards that show project health? What if you could increase your ability to predict risks and defects? What if you could generate a single source of truth so everyone stays on the same page without the need for ad hoc reports?By strengthening quality assurance with a digitised solution, you can better align your quality standards, cut through compliance complexities, gain auditing support and prove it to your stakeholders.Tech solutions are becoming overwhelmingly popular, with 45 per cent of businesses using a specialist software to manage quality assurance, the How We Build Now Report revealed.<div id="4kYdekBwBlmcNVomdE0ia2"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/7873u8N6pfDOW6VKhzGT1G/d05a781efe50e13ce87e4967e662387d/Procore_Mid_Article_Aug_11.jpg" alt="Snapshot of the Procore dashboard." data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/7873u8N6pfDOW6VKhzGT1G/d05a781efe50e13ce87e4967e662387d/Procore_Mid_Article_Aug_11.jpg"></picture><div>▲ The dashboard solution reveals trends across multiple projects, allowing better informed business decisions. </div></div><h2>The Quality Essentials dashboard</h2> Procore helps solve it with <a data-mce-href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/lp/quality-essentials-analytics?utm_medium=Web-Referral&amp;utm_source=Partner&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q3-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-Smarter-Construction&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=The-Urban-Developer_Editorial_TOFU-QA-Dashboard-LP" href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/lp/quality-essentials-analytics?utm_medium=Web-Referral&amp;utm_source=Partner&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q3-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-Smarter-Construction&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=The-Urban-Developer_Editorial_TOFU-QA-Dashboard-LP" target="_blank">Quality Essentials and Analytics</a>, which is a dashboard solution providing compliance tracking.Dashboards show visibility over how not only one project is tracking, but also trends across multiple projects to help identify leading and lagging indicators, allowing early identification of risks or problems, and informed business decisions.With 29 per cent of Australian construction leaders concerned with keeping up with regulatory changes, a digital solution such as this can help keep your finger on the pulse as to what is happening on your project as well as utilise the pre-built inspection templates that cover five primary building elements:<ul><li>Fire safety systems</li><li>Waterproofing systems</li><li>Structural</li><li>External cladding</li><li>Building services</li></ul>In a climate where builders and developers need to re-establish trust, minimise rework and focus on increasing profit margins, digital adoption—through the Quality Essentials dashboard—is key.It can turn paper-based, antiquated records into a single source of truth, streamlining compliance and ultimately improving consumer safety.<a data-mce-href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/offer/demo/values?utm_medium=Web-Referral&amp;utm_source=Partner&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q3-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-Smarter-Construction&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=The-Urban-Developer_Editorial_TOFU-QA-Dashboard-Demo" href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/offer/demo/values?utm_medium=Web-Referral&amp;utm_source=Partner&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q3-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-Smarter-Construction&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=The-Urban-Developer_Editorial_TOFU-QA-Dashboard-Demo" target="_blank">Book a demo</a> and <a data-mce-href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/lp/quality-essentials-analytics?utm_medium=Web-Referral&amp;utm_source=Partner&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q3-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-Smarter-Construction&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=The-Urban-Developer_Editorial_TOFU-QA-Dashboard-LP" href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/lp/quality-essentials-analytics?utm_medium=Web-Referral&amp;utm_source=Partner&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q3-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-Smarter-Construction&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=The-Urban-Developer_Editorial_TOFU-QA-Dashboard-LP" target="_blank">learn more about Quality Essentials</a> today.<hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/lp/quality-essentials-analytics?utm_medium=Web-Referral&amp;utm_source=Partner&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q3-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-Smarter-Construction&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=The-Urban-Developer_Editorial_TOFU-QA-Dashboard-LP" data-mce-href="https://www.procore.com/en-au/lp/quality-essentials-analytics?utm_medium=Web-Referral&amp;utm_source=Partner&amp;utm_campaign=CS-22-Q3-TheUrbanDeveloper-ANZ-Smarter-Construction&amp;utm_term=SMRTR&amp;utm_content=The-Urban-Developer_Editorial_TOFU-QA-Dashboard-LP">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.

In a climate where builders and developers need to re-establish trust, minimise rework and focus on increasing profit margins, digital adoption—through the Quality Essentials dashboard—is key.

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One of the world’s leading appliance makers has turned the concept of odour and vapour elimination in kitchens on its head.<a data-mce-href="https://www.ilve.com.au/p/indd94/" href="https://www.ilve.com.au/p/indd94/" target="_blank">ILVE’s INDD94</a> induction cooktop with integrated downdraft hood eliminates the need for an over-top exhaust hood, an often imposing and dominating aspect of kitchens.Rather than a hood, the cooktop features a closing flap that, when in operation, allows for optimum efficiency and when closed stops anything falling inside and also prevents odours from escaping.&nbsp;The result is a seamless and aesthetic cooktop solution that integrates into modern kitchen design. The black glass appearance works perfectly with any number of benchtop materials and colour schemes, including marble and other stone.The flap’s outer surface is made from the same glass as the hob, creating that seamless look.The grease filter and the steel drip pan that catch grease and liquids can be lifted out even with the flap in place and all internal ducting components are made from stainless steel, ensuring easy cleaning for a high hygiene level.As well, the glass flap can also be removed to make it easier to clean inside.&nbsp;All liquids, including condensation, are collected in an internal tray with a drain valve. An electronic sensor warns when the tray is full and stops motor operation until it has been emptied.<div id="3RH6XV8JdWGiHRYXLymKsF"><picture><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/0RoDeNEbDjwgdozBpfr4m/cb0c8d1a476b024076d0982475e3b866/Editorial_management.jpg" alt="Ilve INDD94 pot cooking" data-mce-src="//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/0RoDeNEbDjwgdozBpfr4m/cb0c8d1a476b024076d0982475e3b866/Editorial_management.jpg"></picture><div>▲ The flap’s outer surface is made from the same glass as the hob for seamless look. </div></div> In another advantage over the traditional range hood, the motor is located in the plinth, away from the user and therefore making it quieter and easier for the induction top to be serviced without having to remove the hob from the bench top.&nbsp;The product can be installed in any base unit measuring at least 90cm wide and 60cm deep, and is telescopic in height and depth.For deeper base units, the motor can be rotated and located at the back.&nbsp;The induction cooktop can be installed in a non-flush or flush position. To allow users to manage two larger areas of equal size, the two zones are activated at the same time and controlled simultaneously.&nbsp;For safety, the top is equipped with the residual heat indicator. As an induction cooktop, the cooking zone does not heat up directly, but through the return heat transmitted by the pan.After switching off the zone, the display shows a ‘H’ illuminated and, as long as it is active, you can use it to heat up or defrost food.The cooktop also features a pause function and recall: by touching a key, heating and a timer can be locked or unlocked.As well, it offers Boost mode to speed up the heating process with additional power for 10 minutes.The <a data-mce-href="https://www.ilve.com.au/p/indd94/" href="https://www.ilve.com.au/p/indd94/" target="_blank">ILVE INDD94</a> brings together cooking and extracting in a single appliance, helping architects, developers, designers and homeowners create a kitchen of unparalleled aesthetic appeal all the while offering the safety, convenience and practicality that this European brand has built its reputation upon across the world.<hr> The Urban Developer is proud to partner with <a data-mce-href="https://www.ilve.com.au/p/indd94/" href="https://www.ilve.com.au/p/indd94/" target="_blank">ILVE</a>&nbsp;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 the world’s leading appliance makers has solved the need for an imposing and dominating kitchen requirement, the extraction range hood…