The BVAQ laboratory in West Melbourne is nearing completion, with specialised food testing elements coming together seamlessly. Key milestones include advanced environmental controls, custom insulated panelling, and precision-designed workspaces.

Construction Manager Simon Bugg highlighted the value of early contractor involvement in streamlining the process: "Take the time it takes, and ultimately, it takes less time."

With final touches underway, this facility will soon strengthen Australia’s food safety infrastructure.

With Australia’s life sciences sector growing 43% since 2019, companies face a key decision: build new or repurpose existing sites?

Greenfield sites offer full customisation and long-term efficiency but require higher investment and longer timelines. Brownfield conversions enable faster market entry and lower costs but may face technical challenges.

The right choice depends on priorities—precision and scalability or speed and flexibility

Align investments with strategic goals, balancing both tangible returns and long-term benefits like innovation and brand value. Set clear KPIs, use conservative assumptions, and benchmark against industry standards to ensure realistic projections.

Factor in risks with sensitivity analysis, involve cross-functional teams for broader insights, and consider tax implications and opportunity costs. Finally, continuously review and adjust ROI assessments to stay aligned with evolving market conditions.

Before approval, ROI is everything—scrutinised, calculated, and justified. But during execution, that focus often fades, leaving project teams making decisions without clear financial alignment. The result? Cost overruns, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities.

To fix this, ROI must be a shared responsibility. Success isn’t just staying on budget—it’s about long-term performance. Smart execution means defining value beyond costs, tracking ROI post-completion, and engaging experts early.

At Connected, we ensure ROI drives every stage—not just the approval.

Australia is on the cusp of a healthcare revolution, driven by four key pillars: genomics, stem cell therapies, digital health, and robotics & remote sensing. These advancements will usher in the era of Precision Health as a Service (PHAAS), offering personalised treatments and better health outcomes.

Ellie’s story illustrates this future—her life was saved through genomic sequencing and precision medicine, highlighting how innovation, policy, and research come together to transform care. With increasing investment in healthcare and cutting-edge research, Australia is well-positioned to lead globally, improving lives while driving economic growth.

Lean processes, originating from the Japanese manufacturing industry, are designed to maximise customer value while minimising waste. Simply put, lean means creating more value for clients with fewer resources. But how does this concept apply to all businesses?

A 'technical innovator' is someone who embodies the spirit of progress through technology. They are individuals or teams who apply their knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills to develop new technologies or significantly improve existing ones

Have you ever started a project and wondered how am I going to deliver this within the nominated timeframe? You have done the calculations, and everything would have to run perfectly to even come close to delivering the client their new workspace in time.

Technical project delivery can be a complex and challenging process, and it is not uncommon for there to be oversights or mistakes along the way.

Here are some common CEO oversights to avoid when building a large technical space.

Finding the right project manager partner for a large and complex laboratory project in Australia is essential to the success of the project. A skilled and experienced project manager can help ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

It’s not uncommon for organisations to focus on maximising return on investment (ROI) when it comes to designing and building new laboratory or technical facilities. In recent years, a growing number of organisations have been turning to a design approach known as “inside-out” design to better achieve this goal.

The construction industry is facing growing challenges due to supply chain shortages, which can lead to delays, cost overruns, and other problems that can impact the success of a project. One way to address this issue is to partner with a company that has systems in place to handle supply chain pressure.

As the modern workforce evolves, so does the workplace. Here are five key drivers that are shaping the future of workspaces.