Forming the backbone of expanding economic growth.

The 35,000sqm office and warehouse facility, located in Western Sydney, is now complete.

These enhanced facilities have been delivered in partnership with Mirvac, as part of Mirvac’s Aspect Industrial Estate. The modern warehouse comprises:

• 10,800m3 of concrete
• 732 tonnes of structural steel
• 12,500m2 of temperature-controlled storage
• 900m2 modern office spaces
• 300sqm of dock office
• 140 parking spaces.

Our delivery team was joined by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, the Minister for Roads John Graham and special guests from Mirvac, Australian Retirement Fund and CEVA Logistics to celebrate practical completion.

“The brand new facilities at the Mamre Road Precinct are cutting edge and will form the backbone of an expanding growth in the economy out here in Western Sydney.”

“This is an exciting part of New South Wales and it will be the epicentre of major growth for the Western Sydney economy in the years ahead,” said Premier Chris Minns.

We’re proud deliver important infrastructure that keep Australia’s logistics sector moving. Thank you to our delivery partners who made this possible.

 

Proudly Sponsoring the PCA, People in Property, Leadership Legacy Award

We are committed to acknowledging and celebrating outstanding individuals and teams who are reshaping the property and construction industry. We’re proud to announce our support and sponsorship of the Property Council of Australia’s People in Property and Leadership Legacy Awards. 

People are at the heart everything we do – recognising the outstanding people within our organisation, and wider industry, fosters a culture of appreciation and drives our collective success. By shining a spotlight on our trailblazers, we actively celebrate a culture of excellence and collaboration. 

Congratulations to our finalists: 

• Annika Field, Senior Design Manager, Rising Star Award 
• Elliot Hicks, Construction Manager, Pathfinder Award 
• Martin Patience, General Manager – Aged Care and Retirement Living, Legacy Leadership Award 
• Samantha Kuiper, General Manager – Design and Innovation, Industry Impact Award 

The World’s Greatest Shave 2024

We’ve raised over $127,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation…and counting. 

Last week, Team RCC cut, shaved and coloured their hair for the World’s Greatest Shave – raising vital funds for blood cancer research and support.  

A special shout-out to Andrew Buchanan, Construction Manager – Schools, who is the top fundraiser across Australia – raising a whopping $76,000! Congratulations also to Brendan Peera, Construction Manager and Claude Concha, General Manager – Industrial, for raising $19,761 and $18,761 respectively.  

It’s not too late to show your support – help us beat blood cancer by donating here: Richard Crookes Constructions | World’s Greatest Shave | Leukaemia Foundation 

Delivering on NSW Police’s modernisation plans

Earlier this month, Commissioner Webb and NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley inaugurated the new accommodation facility at the almost 40-year-old NSW Goulburn Police Academy.

Completed by RCC in just 12 months the state-of-the-art precinct has been designed to future-proof NSW Police’s capacity to train the highest calibre of recruits. Staff and students will enjoy modern and connected accommodation facilities comprising 180 modern rooms featuring ensuites, as well as spacious common areas and kitchenettes.

Advanced site logistics, planning and stakeholder collaboration enabled our project team to deliver the facility within the live Academy grounds, all the while ensuring operational continuity.

Karen Webb, NSW Police Commissioner, reflected on the importance of the new accommodation precinct, “…providing police with modern and professional facilities ensures we continue to provide world-class training to meet the challenges of modern-day policing.”

We’re proud to have partnered with NSW Police, Spotless Downer and our ecosystem of consultants and contractors to bring to life their vision for a modern facility that responds to the evolving working and living conditions of Police staff and students.

Infrastructure that enables older Australians to live well.

The $31 million RACF at Pacific Cape Lodge is now complete – delivered in partnership with Reecon. The modern five-storey building contains 88 residential rooms, with parking and services on the lower two levels.

With more than 100 aged care projects delivered across Australia since 1976, we understand the criticality of environmentally sensitive construction. Our team mitigated disruption and construction impacts for surrounding neighbours by drawing on Reecon’s first-hand site knowledge and local resources. Extensive pre-planning, including monitoring and management of noise works for adjacent living units, were also imperative to this project’s success.

We’re proud to help older Australians live well – delivering critical social infrastructure that meets their ever-evolving needs. Thank you to our delivery partners who made this possible.

More than 100 aged care projects delivered across Australia.

Residents are moving into their new premises at Green Hills Residential Care Service by Fresh Hope Communities in Maitland – a contemporary, multi-level residential care facility that incorporates new models of care in non-institutional ‘care household’ environments.

In collaboration with Fresh Hope Communities and Calder Flower Architects, our team of delivery experts led the demolition of a pre-existing care facility and associated infrastructure. Following this, works commenced on the new 158-bed residential residential care service and respite centre, which accommodates 20 day visitors and 8 overnight beds.

 

With more than 100 aged care projects delivered across Australia since 1976, we understand the criticality of environmentally sensitive construction. Our team mitigated disruption and construction impacts for the surrounding community and Two Mile Creek ecosystem by implementing a bespoke Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

Green Hills Residential Care Service has been designed to foster connection with both the local community and native landscapes. Nestled amongst the ten residential wings are sensory sitting spaces, also known as ‘garden rooms,’ that invite generous views and connection to natural surrounds.

Residents, staff and visitors at Green Hills can access the following:

• Wellness and health centre
• Commercial café
• Day centre
• Recreational spaces including a kiosk shed, arboretum and pergola.

Congratulations to everyone involved in the delivery of this important social infrastructure.

Driving the growth of a stronger business and industry.

Our culture, people and the journey we offer our partners make us unique. This International Women’s Day (IWD) we recognise the invaluable contribution women make to our business and industry. Their excellence drives our success and inspires the next generation of female industry leaders.  

2024’s theme is Inspire Inclusion. Rather than celebrating for a single day, we want to start important conversations which help us to tailor our approach to empowering, supporting and elevating women in the construction industry. Our people are the cornerstone of everything we do – for them, and future generations, we have begun implementing change in the right direction.  

The industry has come so far, but there is still a long way to go in creating an equitable, inclusive and innovative sector. We are committed to the long haul and know that a diverse and inclusive environment breeds innovation and drives the growth of a stronger business and industry.  

Together with our people, partners, industry, and community we want to build a shared legacy; a more equitable, inclusive industry for the next generation. 

Catering to growing demands for purpose-built student accommodation.

Once complete, 17-21 Lachlan Avenue Macquarie Park will cater to the influx of international students returning to nearby Macquarie University, which is home to more than 44,000 students.

RCC is partnering with Lachlan Avenue Development to lead the construction of the new student accommodation facility. The project will deliver 732 beds – comprising student apartments and five-bed cluster units – in a stepped 10, 13 and 15 storey development. The buildings will also incorporate communal areas with amenities including dining areas, gym facilities, lounges, study rooms, courtyards and a roof terrace with swimming pool.

RCC is delighted to continue our delivery of high-quality student accommodation with this new facility in Macquarie Park.

Since delivering our first Student Accommodation project in 2011, RCC has delivered over 5,500 beds, with an additional 2,000 beds due for completion in 2024.

Our team of delivery experts have unmatched experience delivering future-focused student accommodation. Our innate appreciation of the end users’ requirements enables us to partner with our clients to deliver facilities that exceed expectations.

Construction of the new student accommodation facility is expected to be completed in late 2025.

Exploring new roadmaps that drive meaningful change. 

Creating the next wave of momentum through engagement and thought leadership. 

Hosting our second think-tank lunch with industry participation, the series promotes connection, sharing of ideas and emphasising action over rhetoric to create an equitable industry. This initiative brought together senior experts to hear from Cate Cowlishaw, recipient of the RCC-sponsored 2023 NAWIC Business Woman of the Year award. Also in attendance was Richard Crookes Constructions’ Ashley Barnes, recipient of the 2023 NAWIC Regional Woman of the Year award. 

Kate Hannaford, General Manager – New Business, said, “This think-tank aims to support senior women in construction to channel their vision into practical pathways and solutions that bolster a safe, equitable and inclusive industry for all. Tenacity, leadership and perseverance are qualities that serve as the bedrock of success as we shift the dial and explore a roadmap that enables organisations and individuals to adopt new ways of working.”  

Thank you to all attendees for engaging in such thoughtful, valuable discussion.  

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has published gender pay gap data for over 5000 Australian companies for the first time. Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC) supports the publication of this information and is looking forward to working with WGEA and the construction industry to reduce the median pay gap between women and men employed in the Australian building sector.

As of the 31^st March 2023, RCC has a median gender pay gap of 27.3%. It’s important to note that the gender pay gap is the difference in average earnings between women and men in the workforce. It is not to be confused with women and men being paid the same for the same or comparable job.

Whilst we’re proud of the progress we’ve made in this space to date and how this is reflected in terms of our industry group positioning, we acknowledge we have a long way to go in terms of reducing the gap and creating more inclusive and equitable industry for all.

RCC is pleased to share our Gender Equity Statement which outlines our gender pay gap information, the drivers behind it and what we are doing in order to address systemic gender imbalances within our industry.

RCC Gender Equity Statement 2024