Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and data layering to facilitate real-time programming onsite.  

The City Tattersalls Club Redevelopment project team has successfully leveraged AR to enhance construction planning efficiency to ensure transparency of programme and delivery timelines.   

In pursuit of the project’s innovative vision, the team adopted three pillars – connectivity, visualisation and automation – harnessing artificial intelligence, augmented reality (AR) and data layering to facilitate real-time programming onsite. 

This pioneering application of technology represents a transformative advancement in construction methodologies. Our digital design team is led by Dean James, Digital Design Manager – congratulations to the entire team for their innovation and commitment to transparency and productivity. 

Winner – Kokoda Residences in the Property Council of Australia’s National Retirement Living Awards.  

Kokoda is twelve storeys with a mix of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. Internal and external amenities include a community café, BBQ, resident lounge & bar, gymnasium, cinema, hairdressing salon and bookable work rooms. 

Congratulations to our project team, Vasey Communities and WMK Architecture.

NAIDOC Week 2024  

As an Australian owned and operated business, we have both the responsibility and privilege of working with our partners to deliver long-lasting, positive outcomes for the benefit of Australia’s First Nation’s Peoples. 

In partnership with GIRA and our industry partners, we’re delivering meaningful training and employment opportunities to ‘Keep the Fire Burning’ in our industry. 

1. Leading the delivery of great social infrastructure goes hand-in-hand with driving meaningful training and employment opportunities for local communities.

   On the Melonba Education Campus Project – it’s all about learning. Not just through the delivery of two schools catering to 3,000 students; but through the establishment of an Onsite learning Hub during the construction phase. These facilities enable new and existing workers to upskill through onsite-immersive accredited training and make culturally appropriate mentoring available to support new entrants.

   This initiative is made possible in partnership with Yalagan Registered Training (YRT) who’ll provide the MyMob Mobile Trailer – a purpose-built training trailer. Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) will provide culturally appropriate mentoring to support new entrants into the industry. Our delivery partners will bring the training to life with practical demonstrations sharing their expertise, time and equipment.

   Our team will pull the initiative together – organising activities, providing safe access to site, scheduling training, conducting site tours, and connecting graduates with Trade Partners. This initiative directly supports Trade Partners to achieve the Learning Worker target aimed at addressing skill needs to drive efficiencies on this and future projects as intended by the NSW Government’s Industry Skills Legacy Program. We look forward to sharing the outcomes and impact of this great initiative.

2. Irrawang High School and Hunter River High School project teams have engaged apprentices Luke and Baily through the Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES). Supported by hands-on training and mentorship from the RCC team, Luke and Baily are gaining invaluable practical experience while completing their Certificate II in General Construction.

3. Adrian Connell, Project Director, and Larrissa Sullivan, Pre-Construction Project Engineer, attended ‘Gather and Grow’ events in Gunnedah and Maitland to connect with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. Building these relationships is critical to ensuring sustainable opportunities for First Nations businesses in these regions. 

We’re proud to be building a shared legacy of positive impact with our partners.   

Accelerating women into leadership positions. 

We’re thrilled to see 10 of our team accepted into the Property Council of Australia’s 500 Women in Property program. 

People are at the heart of both our business and the property and construction industry – this initiative helps accelerate more women into leadership positions through sponsorship of high-potential talent. 

Congratulations to our participants:  

• Kristine Upton 

• Kayla Wehbe 

• Lana Green  

• Mia Fine 

• Lily Beckhurst 

Congratulations also to our sponsors: 

• Kate Hannaford 

• Samantha Kuiper 

• Jen Tyler 

• Elliot Hicks 

• Cassie Withers 

The largest private, social and affordable housing renewal project in Australia.

Midtown MacPark Stage C1 at Macquarie Park is now complete, delivered in partnership with Frasers Property Australia, Land and Housing Corporation, Mission Australia, Candalepas Associates, Crone Architects and Richard Crookes Constructions.

A designated State Significant Development, Midtown MacPark Stage C1 includes the 20-level Soul Residences, two 14-level apartment buildings comprising 259 community housing apartments and one 20-level apartment building with 130 affordable apartments.

Frasers Property Australia CEO Cameron Leggatt shared, “The mixed tenure model we’ve developed will not only more than triple the number of community and affordable housing dwellings on the site, but also improve the quality and increase the amenity available to residents. With its diverse mix of housing options and residents, Midtown MacPark will be one of Sydney’s most vibrant new neighbourhoods.”

The community’s sustainable features include all-electric buildings, carbon neutral energy provided by Real Utilities through an embedded network with rooftop solar, efficient centralised hot water, provision for an onsite car share scheme and more. Midtown MacPark has achieved a 6-Star Green Star Communities rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).

We’re proud to deliver the first project fast-tracked through the NSW Government’s Planning System Acceleration Program. Thank you to our delivery partners who made this possible.

Wee Hur Purpose Built Student Accommodation, Moore Street finalist in the 2024 ACT Master Builders Association Awards.  

Designed by Antoniades Architects, the 16-storey building contains 733 student beds, communal areas, bicycle storage and landscaping. 

Advanced site logistics planning and stakeholder collaboration enabled our team to overcome unique site constraints – respecting local neighbours throughout to ensure amenity and access. 

Congratulations to our delivery partners on this exceptional recognition. 

Designed to bring people together.  

Celebrating the completion of 10,485sqm of high-quality warehouse space with repeat client Sydney Business Park.  Previous projects include Garmin, API Marsden Park Distribution Centre, ASICS and 28 Astoria Street.  

“Working with the RCC team made the delivery of the MHA one of the smoothest and most enjoyable projects to date. They handed over the facility ahead of time and with exceptional quality. To the entire RCC team, thank you for your efforts in delivering this project on behalf of Sydney Business Park – we now have a very happy tenant who has moved into their new facility.,” said Sam Franklin, Development Manager at Sydney Business Park.

With 2-storeys of office space spanning 780sqm, 23 Hawthorne Avenue joins part of Sydney Business Park’s robust business hub. 

Congratulations to our delivery partners and dedicated project team.  

Reimagining the traditional Industrial office design

Works are well underway at Charter Hall’s Light Horse Logistics Hub. Advanced programming enabling our team to erect its structure within four months, with earthworks, carparking and associated warehouse cladding now complete.

Construction of the timber office will commence shortly, driving sustainability outcomes through the installation of locally sourced CLT and GLT timber that will reduce carbon emissions by 80%.

With its biophilic attributes, timber can be a long-lasting, renewable and carbon neutral resource – reducing construction wastage while absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.

Locally sourced CLT and GLT timber (Victorian Ash, radiata pine and Tasmanian Oak) are expected to reduce the operational efficiency of the building by over 60% and potable water consumption by almost 75%.

Once complete, Light Horse Logistics Hub will incorporate the latest technology and sustainability features including PV solar systems, EV charging stations, smart building metering and drought tolerant landscaping.

Works progressing well at Melonba Education Campus 

Last week, our project team celebrated the final concrete slab pour. Most of the Campus’ seven structures are three stories high, with 41 slabs poured in total. At its peak, over 1,000m³ of concrete was poured per week. 

Most of the seven buildings now have their roofing and walls installed, with attention now turning to fit out and façade works.  

Melonba Public School benefits include:  

• modern classrooms and specialist support classes for up to 1,000 Kindergarten to Year 6 students 

• covered outdoor learning area (COLA) and a separate covered outdoor learning area 

• a multipurpose hall for sports and performance, outdoor play areas including sports courts 

• out of hours school care 

• a library, canteen, administration facilities and staff parking. 

Melonba High School benefits include:  

Permanent high school 

• modern classrooms and specialist support classes for up to 2,000 students 

• specialist classrooms for science, wood and metal workshops, performing arts and hospitality 

• multi-media and visual arts classrooms 

• a multipurpose hall for sports and performance, sports and recreation facilities 

• a library, canteen, administration facilities and staff parking. 

Temporary high school 

• modern classrooms for up to 400 Year 7 and 8 students 

• specialist classrooms 

• hall, library, canteen and administration facilities 

• dedicated toilets and change rooms  

• covered outdoor learning area and outdoor activity courtyard 

• on-site staff parking 

• dedicated pick up and drop off zone. 

 

Building state-of-the-art Life Sciences facilities. 

Bringing together the right Life Sciences experts in the right environment can make a huge positive impact on the world. 

At Richard Crookes Constructions, we’re grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with some of the brightest minds in Australia in building state-of-the-art Life Sciences facilities where clinicians, researchers, academics and industry leaders come together to solve the most complex health problems of today, tomorrow and the future.

Some of our recent life sciences projects include:  

• Molecular Horizons, University of Wollongong
  In partnership with Jacobs, Principal Design Consultant, this cutting-edge facility is revolutionising molecular and life sciences research, allowing scientists to explore the microscopic world in unprecedented detail. Learn more here.
• University of Sydney LEES Building
  Working with lahznimmo architects, we created a dynamic research hub that brings together top minds to address critical issues in environmental and life sciences. Learn more here.
• UTS Central
  Teaming up with FJMT, this iconic building supports advanced research and showcases sustainable design, setting a new standard for educational facilities. Learn more here.
• Kinghorn Cancer Centre
  Together with BVN, we developed a premier cancer research and treatment facility, creating an environment designed to encourage close collaboration between researchers and clinicians to accelerate cancer breakthroughs. Learn more here.

These projects are designed and built to support the unique needs of the research community and contribute to better global health outcomes.