Sparks+Partners Consulting Engineers

Exciting progress to share on the Airds Rd Logistics Hub project!   We’re approaching the one-year mark since breaking ground on site at Airds Rd Minto for Charter Hall and the team from Prime Constructions Pty Ltd are making great progress on site, with: ✅ 2 out of 3 warehouse & office structures now complete on WHA & B. ✅ Office fitouts progressing at pace on WHA & B. ✅ third and final tenanted warehouse, which is 16.8m to the ridge, has structural steel currently being erected ✅ Internal warehouse slabs being poured on WHB. ✅ External hardstands and pavement works underway   The development encompasses three warehouse and distribution centres totalling circa 50,000 m² of GLA across 149-155 Airds Road, Minto, situated within a well-established industrial zone with excellent access to Sydney’s wider arterial road network via Campbelltown Road and the Hume Motorway.   As we celebrated International Women’s Day recently, it’s fantastic to see our all-female team of Michelle (Xue) Feng and Allie Chang working closely with Bryan Murphy, Hiten Bhudia, Isabelle Borg and Zane O'Donnell and the wider project team from PACE ARCHITECTS, Griffiths Engineers Australia, Costin Roe Consulting Pty Ltd, Sparks+Partners Consulting Engineers, and CORE Engineering Group as the project starts to hit its straps and motors home to the finish line later this year. Looking forward to sharing more updates of the finished product over the course of this year!    #Construction #ProjectManagement #IWD #Logistics #industrial #Warehousing #Infrastructure

Last week, a few of our Hydraulic Engineers were invited to tour the Caroma manufacturing plant in Prestons. The tour provided insight into how Caroma makes their products as well as the thinking behind the designs and manufacturing process. Thank you to Matt Lloyd and the friendly staff at the Caroma plant for the very informative and interesting visit.

🚨 The Lead-Free Transition Is Coming – Are You Ready? 🚨 From 1st May 2026, the Lead-Free Transition will take full effect, bringing major regulatory and compliance changes to the industry. For manufacturers, suppliers, and stakeholders, staying ahead of these changes isn’t just important—it’s critical. At PPI Group, we are at the forefront of these discussions, ensuring our members have the most up-to-date insights, direct access to key decision-makers, and a clear understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape. 💡 What does this mean for you? ✅ In-depth knowledge of the state of play ✅ Proactive updates on compliance and industry standards ✅ Exclusive access to working groups and government engagement ✅ Strategic guidance to navigate the transition with confidence With less than two years to go, businesses need to be prepared. If you’re not yet a PPI Group member, now is the time to join the most well-informed and connected network in the industry. 📩 Let’s talk. Stay ahead of the Lead-Free Transition. info@ppigroup.com.au Nick Tripp #Plumbing #LeadFree #IndustryLeadership #Regulations #Manufacturing

Welcome to the first post by hydraulic engineer and MD of Sparks+Partners Consulting Engineers, Leon Dimino on the opportunity to join the Plumbing Products Industry Group. On Wednesday, 19 February, I had an outstanding meeting with Executive Director of the PPI Group, Nick Tripp to discuss joining the PPI Group as a leading advisor on hydraulic engineering. This invitation marks a significant opportunity to contribute to an organisation deeply committed to addressing industry challenges and driving innovation, which are both passions of mine.