Davies Maguire’s Post

🌍 Not Every Meeting Achieves the Initial Goal—But It Can Still Be Valuable 🏗️ This week, we met with a potential client whose vans, scaffolding, and cranes are a familiar sight across Scotland and the North of England. Having been involved in the construction of some of Manchester, Glasgow, and Leeds’ most iconic buildings, their work has helped shape the urban landscape for over 15 years. As their focus is on fitting and managing projects—using designs developed by external teams—they aren’t currently eligible for R&D relief or grants. However, through our discussions, we identified potential routes to complement their strategic inward investment. The client is now exploring the possibility of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to bring in engineering talent and grow their in-house design capabilities, potentially unlocking new opportunities with funding support to reduce financial risk. 🚀 Sometimes, the meeting doesn’t go as planned, but it opens up new possibilities for long-term growth. #Construction #Architecture #BusinessGrowth #ArchitecturalInnovation #StrategicInvestment #KTP #Glasgow #Manchester #Leeds #Scotland #NorthOfEngland

Over the last 18 months, ECF has been working with Bradford Council to develop a masterplan, including extensive public consultation and engagement. ECF will now work in partnership with the Council to progress a planning application. With: Muse | Legal & General | Avison Young │ UK | Cushman & Wakefield | West Yorkshire Combined Authority | re-form Landscape Architecture Ltd | 5plus architects #CityVillage #BFDCityVillage #ECF #EnglishCitiesFund #Bradford #WestYorkshire #BradfordDistrict #BradfordCouncil #Bradford2025 #BradfordCityofCulture #VisitBradford #BradfordCityVillage

In recent years, Australia’s #construction industry has faced an unprecedented crisis. Surging costs, material shortages, and labour constraints have culminated in a situation where many projects are delayed, scaled down, or abandoned altogether. Nowhere is this more keenly felt than in Victoria, where a strong demand for residential and commercial construction meets a market struggling to maintain affordability and efficiency. As a leading architecture practice based in Victoria, we believe it is essential to address this crisis head-on, explore its root causes, and propose potential solutions to navigate these turbulent times. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grB_D4sg #construction #victoria #insight #melbourne #architecture #urbandeveloper #housingcrisis

Major project milestone unlocked for ETRO’s first Passive House project. We achieved the key Passive House air tightness criteria for the West Building of our Brightside Community Homes Foundation project. For a building to be certified as a Passive House, it must meet key criteria. We’re proud to announce that Brightside has exceeded the required air tightness result of 0.60 air changes per hour at 50 pascals pressure. To our delight, we surpassed expectations on our first (and only) test with a result of 0.45 air changes per hour. We strongly believe in the meaning behind our commitment to the Passive House certification.  ETRO’s “why” is perfectly summarized by the words of our Project Manager, Shane O'Connor: “This achievement isn't just about meeting certification criteria; it's a testament to the unwavering commitment to sustainable construction practices. It's about pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and paving the way for a greener, more efficient future. Beyond the technicalities, this accomplishment speaks volumes about the evolution of the construction industry and our collective responsibility towards the environment. It's a reminder that every step we take towards sustainability is a step in the right direction. Together, we're not just constructing buildings; we're building a legacy of sustainability for generations to come.” Congratulations to the entire Brightside project team on this exciting achievement! ___ Project Team Client: Brightside Community Homes Foundation Owner’s Rep: Colliers Strategy & Consulting | Canada Architect/Render: Ryder Architecture #PassiveHouse #PassiveHouseCanada #SustainableConstruction #BuildingTheFuture #Construction #VancouverConstruction #GeneralContractor #ConstructionManagement #ETROConstruction #ETROCrew #WeAreBuilders

Edmonton Research Park Spotlight: Chandos Construction Since 1980, Chandos Construction has fostered a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values equality, collaboration, ingenuity, and sustainability.🏗️👷 ♻️ The building and construction industry makes up ⅓ of the world’s carbon emissions. Chandos Construction has been dedicated to reducing their impact since 2010. Using Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Chandos has effectively reduced the amount of carbon emissions by as much as 2,300 kg emitted on specific job sites. Not only does the use of VDC greatly reduce carbon emissions, it can save hundreds of thousands of dollars. By using VDC and Building Information Modelling (BIM), Chandos has been able to minimize the number of workers on site, optimize scheduling, save materials, and reduce the use of electric and gas-powered equipment. Chandos Construction understands that a sustainable today means a cleaner tomorrow. For more info on Chandos Construction check here: https://www.chandos.com/  #EdmontonResearchPark #AlbertaInnovation #ChandosConstruction

The publication of the Property Council New Zealand Awards 2024 finalists list brings exciting news – 44 Millbrook has been named a finalist in two categories: Community & Affordable Housing and Multi-Unit Residential. Full list of finalists here: https://lnkd.in/gsMfbJp5 It's another achievement for a development that successfully met deadlines and budget constraints, overcoming the recent challenges encountered by the New Zealand construction industry. Featuring 57 residential units across a 7,747m2 site area, Millbrook offers various typologies with competitive selling prices per square meter, a testament to its #affordability in the market. The scope of work encompassed master planning, concept development, securing resource and building consents, and diligent site observation. Watchman Capital, PJM Project Management Ltd, AMX Structures, Lance Zonneveld #auckland #affordablehousing #residential #newzealand #nzrealestate #propertydevelopment #architecturephotography #courtyard #ittakesavillage #nzbusiness #architecture #architecturedaily #residentialdevelopment #construction

The following question comes from me, personally. Though I work for an architecture practice and I've been on the Architects Registration Board of NSW for 4 years(as a non architect rep for the property sector: I retire from it at the end of October), the question is mine and mine alone(I speak for myself only and sometimes not even for me!). It is this: Have architects in NSW fully appreciated that the Architects Act of 2003 is about to be repealed and what that might mean for the profession? Have they discussed it and made their views clear to those proposing this change as part of the new holus bolus Building Act: babies, bathwater and all that, come to mind. Sorting out dodgy builders is a noble act with my complete support. I'm just not clear why the Architects Act needs to be repealed to achieve this. Discuss.

This initiative is one of the 7 Priority Actions of the CSG Innovation and Digital Adoption Sub Group and will ensure the full digitisation of planning applications in all 31 local authorities #CSGInnovationandDigitalAdoptionSubGroup #sustainability #LGMA

Modular Construction The demand for modular construction is on the rise, particularly in urban settings. Modular designs not only speed up construction time but also allow for higher quality control and reduced on-site waste. I’ve been looking into how modular buildings can also enhance structural safety and flexibility. Are you seeing this trend in your area? #ModularConstruction #UrbanDevelopment

This week marks three years since the collapse of Champlain Towers South and the deaths of almost 100 occupants. If we are going to incentivise high rise strata schemes with #TODs we must 1) ensure they are built properly (kudos to David Chandler OAM for his work) and 2) institute regular GOVERNMENT inspections. We know unequivocally, that despite clear, statutory obligations to repair, many schemes do not do work, even basic maintenance like painting. Maybe they don't understand, maybe they don't care or maybe they genuinely cannot afford it, but a system that relies solely on lay people to manage complex high rise infrastructure will not work.  This is also the reason architects, planners, designers, councils and state government must think carefully and realistically when making infrastructure common property in strata and community schemes and shared facilities in stratum. #strata #infrastructure #housing #construction #surveying #condo #councils #architecture #planning https://lnkd.in/gH-yxS-e