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Ian Blakeman | Funeral Service to remember a beloved RLB colleague We are deeply saddened to share the news of the death of our dear colleague Ian Blakeman, who passed away on Thursday 24 July, following an accident. Ian was a valued member of the RLB family in the London and Europe Cost Management Team. Throughout a very successful career and as a Senior Partner, Ian’s influence was immense, both in a professional and personal capacity. In his passing, we recognise the huge impact Ian had on the RLB business and wider industry. Read our tribute to him here: https://lnkd.in/eby7rP6A Funeral Service  Ian's funeral service will be held at Greenacres Epping Forest on Friday 30 August 2024 at 11am. His family welcome all those who knew Ian to join them in sharing memories of him and celebrating his wonderful life. For those attending in person, can you please confirm to nick.eliot@uk.rlb.com to help Ian’s family with the planning. Click the link for further details: https://lnkd.in/ecmtWBq7 #RLB

Beautiful renovation happening University of Colorado Boulder! Thank you Hacker and all partners involved in this project!

A yearly publication, Rider’s Digest is a compendium of cost information and related data specifically prepared for the Singapore construction industry. Along with indicative construction costs by building type from our local, regional and global offices, the Rider’s Digest contains useful reference material on estimating benchmarks and construction market activity for major Asian cities. The 2024 Singapore Edition also offers a collection of local construction regulations and information with quick links to relevant websites for more information. Assisting both industry colleagues and clients, this is yet another example of RLB’s innovative approach to research. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gDYGmXKg

RLB’s analysis of output per worker, a simpler measure of productivity than the Australian Bureau of Statistics multifactor productivity measure, has found that despite a significant rise in the number of professional workers – up 64% between 2003 and 2023 – output per professional worker dropped by 17.2%. Meanwhile, the number of tradespeople and labourers increased by 40%, with their output per worker rising 33%. The analysis suggests that the growing proportion of professional employees may be contributing to inefficiencies in the sector, potentially driving up costs for consumers and hindering essential projects like housing developments. Domenic Schiafone, John Cross

Turning bold ideas into breathtaking reality! “Iconic” is an overused word. But no other word comes close to describing the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Integrated Resort Development that opens in a few weeks’ time. Ahead of the official opening of the first stage on Thursday 29 August, RLB congratulates an exceptional team, led by the visionary Destination Brisbane Consortium, that came together to turn bold ideas into breathtaking reality. A world-class hotel in The Star Grand, a state-of-the-art casino and events centre, awe-inspiring sky-high vistas and fine dining experiences… every element of the Queen’s Wharf celebrates the river city’s future and positions it as a global tourism magnet in the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. Queen’s Wharf embodies more than a grand design. It represents a decade of dedication and meticulous planning by a talented project team including construction partner Multiplex and Cottee Parker Architects. RLB provided full-service quantity surveying, comprehensive program audit services and full pre- and post-contract cost services, led by the indefatigable Matt Long, who has spent 10 years bringing imagination to life on this city-shaping project. As Matt says: “Seeing Queen’s Wharf evolve has been incredibly rewarding. It is proof that dedication and teamwork can turn ambitious dreams into extraordinary realities.” Here’s to the beginning of a new era for Brisbane. Destination Brisbane Consortium, The Star Entertainment Group, Far East Consortium Australia, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) #QueensWharf #Brisbane2023 #CityTransformation #RLB #DestinationBrisbane #IconicDesign #UrbanInnovation

Yesterday, our Adelaide team was honoured with a unique visit from the SA Police Greys (Horses), expressing gratitude for our dedicated efforts on the SAPOL Barracks Relocation project. 🐎 This significant project involves relocating all SAPOL divisions from the Thebarton Police Barracks site to pave the way for the new Women's and Children's Hospital. For RLB, this meant managing 13 'fast-tracked' separate projects across Adelaide, amounting to an impressive $160 million. Our Director, Tom Bernard, extended his thanks to our team, which includes Joel Newton, Sasha Thelning, Brianna Tulla, Harry Vincent, and the Engineering Services team led by Tony Catanzariti. This visit was a powerful reminder of the impact our work has on the community. We are proud to contribute to such important projects and to support the future of South Australia's infrastructure. #RLB #SAPOL #TeamRLB #Adelaide #Construction #ProjectManagement #CommunityImpact #Gratitude

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of Coopers Brewery’s Brand Home, a new world-class visitor centre, microbrewery, and whisky distillery at Regency Park, South Australia!   Daniel Jones, our Director, shared, “It has been an absolute pleasure working with the Coopers Family on their new Brand Home. This unique destination enhances the pride of all South Australians.”   This $70 million investment by Coopers includes a restaurant, bar, outdoor plaza, tasting room, interactive history display, microbrewery, and whisky distillery located under the plaza. From the air, this building reflects the famous Coopers Rondel. We’re proud to have provided cost management services through Daniel Jones and Denis Ho, with Rachel Bernard delivering superintendent services.   This incredible project is a testament to our ongoing collaboration and dedication.    #RLB #CoopersBrewery #CostManagement #QuantitySurveying #ProudMoment

The first half of 2024 was characterised by persistent core inflation and ongoing commodity price volatility due to fresh and prolonged geopolitical shocks, with global growth expected to come in at 3.2%, slowing from the 3.3% growth in the preceding year. Based on our regional survey on construction cost escalation issues, interest rates have overtaken wage cost as the third most influential factor in the first half of 2024, reflecting the strain longer-than-anticipated high interest rates have on the region’s construction industry. In this report, majority of the region’s construction industry continues to reflect largely stabilized material cost in 1Q 2024 compared to the previous quarter, while increase in labour costs have been reported in four of the same cities. Tender price movements are expected to continue escalating in 2024, with a wide range of Y-o-Y movement compared to 2023. https://lnkd.in/gkX_eGrN

New sustainable superstar shines in downtown Auckland! Introducing the Te Kaha Deloitte Centre at One Queen Street - a true mixed-use masterpiece! When Precinct Properties acquired this waterfront site, they saw beyond a tired office building. With RLB's steadfast support from inception to completion, the building was transformed into an elegant, low-carbon icon. Now home to Deloitte, Bell Gully, and the InterContinental Hotel, this 21-storey marvel boasts a 139-room hotel, premium office space, retail, and a stunning rooftop bar. Despite challenges like the global pandemic and major flooding, the project team delivered an outstanding result, saving 9,850 tonnes of embodied carbon and targeting a 6-Star Green Star rating. RLB is proud to have played a pivotal role in revitalising downtown Auckland, contributing to the completion of the Commercial Bay precinct. Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/g_ifEJMf #Sustainability #Auckland #TeKaha #RLB #CommercialBay #MixedUse #GreenBuilding

According to the Rider Levett Bucknall RLB  2nd Quarter Oceania Report, the Australian construction industry is navigating a turbulent economic landscape in 2024. Domenic Schiafone, Director of RLB Oceania Research & Development, stated, “The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has predicted subdued economic growth coupled with a constrained labour market. This scenario suggests a continuation of the upward trend in labour costs, a critical component of overall project expenditure.” Key points in this issue: ▪ Impact on project delivery ▪ National forces driving cost pressures ▪ Policy and economic landscape ▪ Labour market shortfall a critical challenge ▪ Cost pressure impact on the states ▪ RLB tender price index annual % uplifts as at Q2 2024 Read RLB's analysis ▸ https://lnkd.in/ga4vhMS9