Case Studies
Here’s a sample of some recent programs and initiatives happening around our company in sustainability, safety, broader social outcomes, and digitial engineering.
Creating long-term employment and training opportunities for First Nations communities
Australia
Shop to the Top – Supporting Local Communities During Construction
Australia
Preserving the Wollert Methodist Church
Australia
Preserving Local Heritage Along Epping Road
Australia
World-first person-ridden concrete kibble
Australia
Driving Safety Through Revamped Golden Rules
All regions
Elevating Project Excellence Through the McConnell Dowell PMO
All regions
Advancing Governance through ISO 27001 Certification
All regions
Empowering Inclusion Through Infrastructure: McCallum Industries
Australia
Pioneering Safety in Tunnel Works
New Zealand
Lowering emissions using calcined clay concrete
Australia
Supporting the Wonder Project in New Zealand
New Zealand
Sustainable bridge construction
Australia
Low Carbon Concrete Jacking Pipe - a New Zealand Tunnelling First
New Zealand & Pacific Islands
Fifteen Trees partnership
Australia
VR Plant Awareness Program - changing behaviour through living the experience
Australia
Future Post recycling partnership
New Zealand
Caring for the Diggers Rest community
Australia
Shining a light on safety
Australia
Construction Meets Art
Australia
Melbourne Head Office Team Volunteers at FareShare
Australia
Sensory garden unearths college 'green thumbs'
Australia
Bringing gaming technology to marine construction
All regions
Cantilever traveller - innovative temporary works
All regions
A cool idea for battling climate change
Australia
Partnership with Ara Education Charitable Trust
New Zealand
Volunteering at The Foodbank Singapore
South East Asia
Solar bus shelters at Deer Park Station
Australia
The WINTR Program
New South Wales & ACT
Innovative Wet Well Caisson Excavation
Australia
Engaging with Māori
New Zealand
Building Futures - Bridgewater Bridge's School Program
Australia
Recycled Plastic in Shared User Path
Australia
'Water Works' schools program
Australia
Prosthetic Tree Hollows - Melbourne University Collaboration
Australia
Nature Restoration and Relocation
New Zealand
Geotub - Sustainable Formwork Solutions
New Zealand
Recycled milk bottles to HDPE Pipes
New Zealand
That's a 'RAP' - Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement
Australia
Recycled plastic tanks save money and the environment
Australia
World Environment Day 2024
All regions
World Environment Day 2023
All regions
Expanding our 'green fleet'
Australia
Sammy's Community Pantry
Australia
Creative look at concrete use improves carbon efficiency
New Zealand
Melbourne University Student Society Partnership
Australia
Fostering Māori and Pacific leaders for a greater Aotearoa
New Zealand
Partnership meets Purpose
Australia
Setting new safety standards through smart traffic control solutions
Australia
Reducing emissions through the use of SCM
Australia
Introducing Harry
Australia
‘Site’ technology meets ‘Sight’ technology
Australia
Upparel partnership - recycling our PPE
Australia
Digitally-delivered “Last Planner System”
Australia
Victoria's first green canopy on a railway station
Australia
Serious about sustainability
New Zealand
Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
Australia
Embracing the Circular Economy
Australia
Switching to sustainable power sources onsite
New Zealand
Little diggers engage kids of all ages
New Zealand
Reducing construction's carbon footprint
New Zealand & Pacific Islands
Native bees get a boost at Wollert Secondary College
Australia
New Home, Great Job, Bright Future
Australia
Washbox water recycling
Australia
Renewable diesel trials
Australia
Mice moved out and lizards relocated to high-rise neighbourhood
New Zealand & Pacific Islands
Smart noise, dust and vibration monitoring
Australia
All female Constructionarium
Australia
NZ e-bike initiative improves safety, sustainability, and wellbeing
New Zealand
Large Old Tree Retention using GIS
Australia
Protecting an endangered species
Australia
Cultural expression through urban design
Australia
Low impact marine construction
Australia
Using microlearning to improve site safety
Australia
Introducing the 'Solarator'
Australia
YES to supporting young people into construction
New Zealand
Providing a Better Life: Vava’u Contracting
New Zealand
Recycled Plastic Atoms in Concrete
Australia
Sustainable timber construction
All regions
Building nesting boxes with the Men's Shed
Australia
Developing the next generation of engineers
Australia
TupuToa - Permanent Success
New Zealand & Pacific Islands
Building a workforce to build a bridge
Australia
Willing Hearts - feeding Singapore's underprivileged
South East Asia
Digital model helped streamline programme
New Zealand
Industry-first recycled soft plastics use
Australia
Construction innovation delivers sustainability savings
New Zealand
Baselining Our Carbon Footprint
New Zealand
Electrifying our fleet
All regions
Crafting Creative Construction Christmas cards
New Zealand & Pacific Islands
Will and Able - Altus Enterprises
New Zealand
TupuToa - helping grow a more diverse corporate sector
New Zealand
Eat My Lunch
New Zealand
'PonyUp For Good' - technology recycling
Australia
Broadening horizons - STEM education
Australia
Recycled crushed glass as road-base
Australia
Innovative PFAS contaminated soil management
Australia
'Bring your family to work' day. Virtually!
Australia
Te Reo and Tikanga at McConnell Dowell New Zealand
New Zealand
Sustainability and working with the local community
New Zealand
Helping build a better future in Pacific Island communities
New Zealand
Amotai and McConnell Dowell Partnership
New Zealand
Saving 75 per cent construction time with pre-cast water tanks
Australia
Temporary access ramp to minimise disruption
New Zealand & Pacific Islands
Recycling temporary works structures
Australia
Local Primary school benefits from road upgrade
Australia
Linked barges to minimise environmental impact
Australia
Fantastic female representation
Australia
Maximising the use of non-potable water
Australia
Smart water use on Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro project
Australia
Improving the literacy and safety of our workforce
New Zealand & Pacific Islands
Reusing and repurposing waste
Australia
Embracing wearable technologies
Australia
Reality capture and survey
New Zealand & Pacific Islands
Temporary works design and coordination
New Zealand & Pacific Islands
Virtual design and construction
Australia
Meaningful progress on our Australian Reconciliation journey
Australia
Building bandicoot shelters with the Men's Shed
Australia
Low impact bridge construction
Australia
Lowering emissions through warm mix asphalt
Australia
Building knowledge and pride through First Nations artwork
Australia
Australian-first abutment construction
South Australia
Building bird boxes with local schools
South Australia
Low carbon concrete bridges
Australia
A 'whale of a time' with noise attenuation
Australia
Growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses
Victoria & Tasmania
Awarded for excellence in environmental outcomes
Victoria & Tasmania
Increasing employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians
Australia
Industry leading 'Integrated Approach to Wellness' program
Victoria & Tasmania
Empowering people impacted by disability
Australia
World-first soft plastics recycling
Victoria & Tasmania
World first wharf modularisation
Queensland & Northern Territory
Smart temporary works for safe live-rail construction
New Zealand
Replacing diesel with solar for site lighting
Victoria & Tasmania
Recycled plastic composite sleepers
Victoria & Tasmania
Providing new food sources for native fauna
South Australia
Protecting fauna through habitat reconnection
Victoria & Tasmania
Innovative rail bridge construction
New South Wales & ACT
Bridge redesign to deliver greater value
Victoria & Tasmania
Award-winning innovation for safer working over water
Victoria & Tasmania
Using 4D planning to streamline project delivery
Victoria & Tasmania
Streamlining site data capture and use
Australia
Maintaining a sustainable workforce through wellness
South Australia
Improving safety through technology and automation
Australia
Enhancing engagement through technology
New Zealand & Pacific Islands
Connected sites enhancing decision making
Victoria & Tasmania