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Donald Cant Watts Corke

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8662 1111

Address: GPO Building, 350 Bourke Street 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.dcwc.com.au

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25.01.2022 Peter Gill, Managing Director of DCWC Infrastructure, spoke to Rail Express about the importance of an integrated design and cost approach in avoiding cost blowouts on major infrastructure projects. Our Methodology in each case is underpinned by three core principles; director involvement for the duration of the engagement, an integrated team approach and collaborative work with transparent project governance, and systems and process with client-centric method" says Peter Gill.

24.01.2022 Healthcare technologies, logistics solutions, food service innovations and environmental controls are each becoming increasingly advanced, with exciting applications for aged care facilities. How Technology is meeting an impending Aged Care Crisis https://hubs.ly/H0dqhGx0

24.01.2022 NAIDOC week is celebrated across Australia each July to recognise the significance of Indigenous history and culture and the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. DCWC is proud to be participating in NAIDOC week events across the country.

24.01.2022 We review how design, construction, technology and sustainability are combining to deliver Australian aged care facilities of the future. Beyond Care: The Future of Australian Aged Facilities https://hubs.ly/H0dqhHb0

22.01.2022 With another year done and dusted, all of us here at DCWC would like to take this opportunity to wish you peace, joy and prosperity throughout the coming year. Our offices will be closed from midday 20 December and reopen 6 January. Thank you for your continued support and partnership and we look forward to working with you in 2020.

21.01.2022 Hublot’s first Australian boutique has officially been opened in Sydney. Our team worked closely with Dexus to provide Project Management services for the luxury watch boutique on the prominent retail strip of King Street. Congratulations to all teams involved in bringing this outstanding retail project to fruition.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to Danijela Svircev, who has been announced as the RMIT University Donald Cant Watts Corke Scholarship winner for 2019. Awarded each year at RMIT Universitys Annual Industry, Research and Awards Night, the scholarship provides financial assistance to a disadvantaged construction or project management student. Read more: https://www.dcwc.com.au//2019-rmit-scholarship-recipient-a

21.01.2022 Donald Cant Watts Corke is delighted to have provided full Quantity Surveying Services for the innovative precinct.

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI), on the official opening of their new child care centre. Our Victorian team are delighted to have been the quantity surveyors on this project. https://wehi.edu.au//launching-australias-first-site-child

17.01.2022 The aged care sector has emerged as a hotbed of innovation in technology, construction and design. See how in our Innovation in Aged Care eGuide. Innovation in Aged Care https://hubs.ly/H0dqhHl0

17.01.2022 First principles thinking helps operators break down infrastructure development costs into base elements - but what common mistakes are made when applying this theory? Leslie Chung, Associate Director of Infrastructure, discusses the errors made when estimating infrastructure projects first principles. The most critical part of completing a quality infrastructure development on time and to brief, is detailed project planning. Breaking down initial and ongoing expenses and comparing them to your estimated timelines and budget sets you on the road to success

17.01.2022 As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting future leaders, we are proud to announce the launch of the Donald Cant Watts Corke Scholarship at UNSW for 2020. DCWC Associate, Lucy Guerin, presented to UNSW students at the End of Year Lunch today, providing information on our company history, services and our Cadet Program. Thank you to UNSW and Ahmed Hammad for assisting in coordinating this event.

16.01.2022 DCWC is dedicated to the development of tomorrows leaders. Cadet Quantity Surveyor, Iseoluwa Grace Osunneye, provided some insight into our Cadet Program and the benefits of working at DCWC. Our cadet program is ideally suited to those who are seeking a long term, exciting and fulfilling career in the fields of Quantity Surveying, Cost Management and Project Management. https://www.dcwc.com.au/cadet-program

16.01.2022 Yesterday, Ronan Walsh held a student information session on the Donald Cant Watts Corke RMIT Scholarship. The scholarship is aimed at supporting future leaders through education and cadet opportunities. Scholarship applications are now open. Apply at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/dcwc

16.01.2022 In this article, we review what Australia can learn from care models, facility design and various technology platforms currently being used in the aged care sector, here and abroad. Aged Care Homes: How Does Australia Stack Up? https://hubs.ly/H0dqjSG0

15.01.2022 DCWC will be attending the RMIT University School of Property, Construction and Project Management Careers Day tomorrow, Wednesday 14th August, from 11:30am-1:00pm. Meet our experienced team members and learn more about your career options in the construction industry. The event will be held at RMIT City Campus, Building 8, Level 8. We look forward to seeing you there!

15.01.2022 Andrew Loh, Associate Director of Infrastructure, offers specialist insight in his article ‘How to Apply Value Engineering to Infrastructure Developments’, which features in the latest issue of the Built Environment Economist. Applying value engineering to infrastructure developments means identifying a project’s main elements and finding more efficient and effective alternatives. Want to know more about the planning and research practices that can help you nail your infrastructure development project?

14.01.2022 DCWC congratulates Fulton Hogan on achieving 100,000 hours on-site delivering the dynamic Melbourne Airport Foxtrot Apron Project, with no LTIs, MTIs or first aid treatments. The safety of the workforce is always a priority, DCWC is proud to be providing Project Management Services for this exciting airfield project.

12.01.2022 DCWC provided services for three projects shortlisted for the 2019 National Architecture Awards. Nominated across a variety of categories, the projects include: HOTA Outdoor Stage, Perth Childrens Hospital and Flinders Street Station Faade Strengthening and Conservation. Congratulations to all the architects and teams involved in delivering these outstanding projects.

12.01.2022 Hublots first Australian boutique has officially been opened in Sydney. Our team worked closely with Dexus to provide Project Management services for the luxury watch boutique on the prominent retail strip of King Street. Congratulations to all teams involved in bringing this outstanding retail project to fruition.

11.01.2022 Bannister Downs Dairy Creamery is a project our Project Management team are delighted to have been a part of. Encompassing high quality finishes and a distinctive faade, the facility sets a new benchmark for dairy production in Western Australia. DCWC worked with the client, contractor and equipment suppliers to complete the design and delivery of the building, including evaluation of value engineering opportunities and innovations. Future Fields | Bosske Architecture | Perk...ins Builders Read more about the project: https://architectureau.com//the-creamery-bannister-downs-/ #DonaldCantWattsCorke #ProjectManagement

11.01.2022 Thank you to NAWIC VIC for hosting another wonderful awards night. The DCWC team had a great night celebrating with industry peers and colleagues. Congratulations to all the winners, nominees and amazing women who continue to make outstanding contributions to our property and construction industry.

11.01.2022 DCWC is pleased to have provided services for four projects shortlisted for the 2019 INDE.Awards. Nominated across a variety of categories, the projects include: Northern Beaches Hospital, Orygen and OYH Parkville, Scape Swanston and Perth Childrens Hospital. Congratulations to all the architects and teams involved! Architecture BVN | Billard Leece Partnership | Denton Corker Marshall | JCY Architects and Urban Designers | Cox Architecture | HKS Architects Read more about t...he shortlisted DCWC Projects: https://www.dcwc.com.au//2019-inde.awards-shortlisted-dcwc See more

11.01.2022 As one of the first vertical schools to be delivered by the VSBA, Prahran High School sets a new standard for education and architectural design. Spanning over five levels, the school encompasses learning spaces for design, art, technology and science. DCWC is proud to have been involved in delivering such an innovative facility. James Hawkins, Director of DCWC Project Management, has been involved with the project since inception. The whole team worked really collaborative...ly, bringing together each of the individual firms, Donald Cant Watts Corke, Gray Puksand, Kane Constructions and the Victorian School Building Authority. Read more about the project: https://www.dcwc.com.au/project/prahran-high-school

11.01.2022 URBNSURF Melbourne, Australia’s first purpose-built surf park, was officially opened to the public yesterday. DCWC was engaged by Melbourne Airport to provide Project Management services for the landlord infrastructure works supporting the landmark project, including recycled water supply, drainage, high voltage electrical connections and two new substations. Located adjacent to Melbourne Airport, the artificial lagoon is capable of producing up to 1,000 waves an hour and up to 18 different wave types. As a water sports facility, URBNSURF was conscious of its environmental responsibility, utilising a combination of sustainable measures for the construction and operation of the facility.

10.01.2022 The number of Australians aged over 85 will quadruple by the year 2047. Learn how architects, technologists and businesses are designing their future in our Innovation in Aged Care eGuide. Innovation in Aged Care https://hubs.ly/H0dqhGR0

09.01.2022 The Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC), located at the Harry Perkins Institute South Building for Murdoch University, was officially opened last Friday. DCWC representatives Niamh OConnor and Mahmoud Abu-Geras attended the opening. The ANPC is the most significant health research collaboration ever realised in Western Australia and is set to revolutionise the development of personalised medicine. ... Our WA team proudly provided Project Management and Superintendency Services for the innovative project. Congratulations to all teams involved in the successful delivery of this world-class facility.

09.01.2022 Andrew Loh, Associate Director of Infrastructure, offers specialist insight in his article How to Apply Value Engineering to Infrastructure Developments, which features in the latest issue of the Built Environment Economist. Applying value engineering to infrastructure developments means identifying a projects main elements and finding more efficient and effective alternatives. Want to know more about the planning and research practices that can help you nail your infrastructure development project?

09.01.2022 Last week, our Sydney team undertook a site tour of the Newmarket Randwick development. DCWC is pleased to be working in collaboration with Cbus Property and Ganellen to provide Project Management and Quantity Surveying services for the exciting residential project. Randwicks iconic Inglis Newmarket racing stables are being transformed into a multi-million-dollar residential development, which will include stunning public spaces and a vibrant dining precinct. Newmarket Randwick is a truly unique development, bringing life to this treasured part of Sydneys heritage.

07.01.2022 B2 is NEXTDCs second Brisbane data centre development, which involved the refurbishment of an existing commercial building into a hyperscale colocation facility, certified to Uptime Institute (UTI) Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility and Tier IV Gold certification for Operational Excellence. As Queenslands most connected data centre facility, customer demand within the newly constructed facility led to rapid expansion, calling for the further fit-out of B2s seco...nd Data Hall. DCWC Project Manager, Alison Gartrell, recently celebrated the milestone of project completion of the Data Hall 2 fit-out. Our business has a systems approach to Project Management that gets adjusted on a project to project basis, depending on the unique challenges each development brings. NEXTDC B2 was a project that demanded absolute certainty on delivery of the Data Racks for signed up customers which have strict commercial terms. It is an environment that is constantly changing and we had to be responsive to not only the Clients needs, but within the framework of the construction contract Alison commented.

07.01.2022 URBNSURF Melbourne, Australias first purpose-built surf park, was officially opened to the public yesterday. DCWC was engaged by Melbourne Airport to provide Project Management services for the landlord infrastructure works supporting the landmark project, including recycled water supply, drainage, high voltage electrical connections and two new substations. Located adjacent to Melbourne Airport, the artificial lagoon is capable of producing up to 1,000 waves an hour and up to 18 different wave types. As a water sports facility, URBNSURF was conscious of its environmental responsibility, utilising a combination of sustainable measures for the construction and operation of the facility.

07.01.2022 Many aged care facilities in Australia are breaking new ground in the way they approach design, environmental sustainability, patient care and safety and mobility. Aged Care Facilities Share Insights on Innovation https://hubs.ly/H0dqhGZ0

06.01.2022 In February 2018, Australias federal Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt, announced a $400,000 funding package for the innovAGEING program; a national innovation network for age services. The innovAGEING Network: A Step in the Right Direction https://hubs.ly/H0dqjS90

06.01.2022 National Reconciliation Week is celebrated across Australia each year between May 27 and June 3. These dates are significant as they commemorate two milestones of the reconciliation journey: the anniversaries of the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision in 1992. Yesterday, 26 May, was National Sorry Day, which was first held in 1998 and is now commemorated nationally to remember and honour the Stolen Generations. National Reconciliation Week is an oppor...tunity for all Australians to reflect on and learn about our shared histories and cultures, and explore how we can all join the national reconciliation effort. DCWC is strongly committed to Australian Government initiatives with respect to stimulating Indigenous entrepreneurship and business development; and to providing Indigenous Australians with more opportunities to participate in the Australian economy. DCWC will be involved nationally, in educating and immersing ourselves in Indigenous culture and history this Reconciliation Week. Read more about our company-wide commitment: https://www.dcwc.com.au/indigenous-business-enterprise

06.01.2022 Ground was broken at the Taxiway Zulu site yesterday, with the sod turning ceremony taking place yesterday morning. DCWC is thrilled to be providing Project Management Services for Melbourne Airports significant $300M taxiway expansion. As the largest single airfield investment for the airport since its opening in 1970, the new taxiway network will provide valuable additional space for aircraft traffic, improving the efficiency of movements on the ground as well as supporting the growth in Melbournes international connectivity.

05.01.2022 Andrea Formella, DCWC Project Manager, is the proud lead of the Women in Design and Construction mentoring program in Sydney, with the 2019 program being launched this month. WIDAC had over 60 participants from construction, design and property for this intake, including some of our DCWC staff who also participate as mentors. This is one of WIDACs biggest mentoring programs for women in the industry. DCWC is proud of our affiliation with WIDAC and we look forward to continuing to strengthen this important relationship.

05.01.2022 DCWC proudly invests in the future, which is why we established the Donald Cant Watts Corke Scholarship at RMIT University. The scholarship enables a student, from an under-represented group in our industry, to pursue their studies knowing they have financial support to help them achieve their educational goals. Scholarship applications are now open. Apply now: https://www.rmit.edu.au//browse-s/donald-cant-watts-corke

04.01.2022 Opportunity to work for Australias largest, independently owned, Quantity Surveying and Project Management consultancy at our head office within the iconic GPO Building. As an M&E Cost Planner in the Infrastructure team, you will deal with the quantification, estimation and pricing of complex infrastructure projects across Australia. For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.dcwc.com.au/careers

03.01.2022 Empathetic project management is critical in understanding the unique requirements of aged care providers, and delivering facilities that meet the evolving needs of its residents. Successful Aged Care Facilities Depend on Smart Project Management https://hubs.ly/H0dqjRv0

02.01.2022 Congratulations to our Sydney cadets on graduating from university last week. The new University of Technology Sydney and UNSW graduates can be seen below with NSW Director, Shayne Taylor. DCWC is committed to supporting future leaders and we are proud to play a part in shaping our cadets careers. DCWCs cadet program is suited to students seeking a long term, exciting and fulfilling career in the fields of Quantity Surveying, Cost Management and Project Management. Read more about our cadet program: https://www.dcwc.com.au/cadet-program

01.01.2022 Fortitude Valley State Secondary College, Queenslands first vertical school, opened its doors to Year 7 students earlier this week. DCWC is proud to have been engaged by the Queensland Department of Education to provide Project Management, Quantity Surveying and Programming services for this innovative and unique school. The school will eventually house about 1500 students by 2025 with the first 140 foundation students starting school this week.