Author: Anne-Marie Burian-Watson

Prefab & Seismic Engineering: Early is Better

By Anne-Marie Burian-Watson

Real project gains from early structural planning of building services Every building project has its own unique constraints, challenges, and pressures, yet they all share the same core objectives: deliver a building that complies with the NCC and project goals, on time and within budget. Planning plays a critical role in project outcomes. The MacLeamy…

Quay Quarter Tower, Sydney

By Anne-Marie Burian-Watson

Engineering Movement, Precision and Performance into Australia’s Most Ambitious Vertical Expansion Quay Quarter Tower (QQT) represents a world-first in high-rise adaptive reuse. Located in Sydney’s Circular Quay, the project redefined what is possible in construction by retaining two-thirds of the original AMP Centre. The design, led by 3XN with executive architect BVN, demonstrates sustainable ingenuity…