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A Canberra Contractor that secured the contract for the ongoing rehabilitation of the ageing ACTEW water and sewer infrastructure requires individuals with a specific and unique skill set. The challenges faced in directly sourcing suitable candidates for the positions, when they do became available, was simply too time consuming for the Head Office.

 

The Employ Me Canberra Team was contracted in March 2014 to assist the Head Office in recruiting suitable Civil and Labour Candidates.

 

Since March 2014, Employ Me Pty Ltd has recruited the required civil operators and labourers needed by the Canberra Contractor, covering a range of skill sets from site supervisors, excavator and machine operators, through to truck drivers and labourers.

 

CANBERRA’S WILLIAMSDALE SOLAR FARM

We are proud to have been the preferred labour hire supplier in Canberra for the Williamsdale Solar Farm. Completed in February 2017 the 11.18MW Solar Farm Project will generate more than 21,910 MW hours of clean energy in its first year of operation.

 

The $35 Million Dollar Solar Farm Project continues the ACT Government’s emphasis on attracting large solar projects to the Australian Capital Territory. The Williamsdale Solar Farm is located 20km south east of Canberra, ACT. The 30 hectares of solar panels will track the sun’s radiation based on a single axis tracking mechanism. The Williamsdale solar power provides safe, clean, very low emissions power generation. The project will save approximately 460,000 tonnes of carbon emission over its lifetime.

 

Employ Me was under strict direction and supervision to ensure the project is to be completed on time and within budget. Furthermore, as part of the approval process all contractors were required to reduce glare during construction and operation of the solar farm, to maintain appropriate landscaping and ensure sufficient bush fire management measures are in place for the area. Employ Me staffed over 20 000 hours of labour to the project from Skilled labourers to Qualified Electricians. Employ Me takes pride in supporting local business and engaged Capital Roast Catering to provide all Williamsdale Solar Farm personnel with a catered Christmas lunch in December 2016, where we also had the Red Bull Wings Team provide workers with cold refreshments.

 

As a leader of our industry it is very important for Employ Me to be involved in such Environmentally Friendly Projects that provides clean energy and a sustainable future for Australia. It is at Employ Me’s core values to provide Australia with the best Labour Hire for influential Projects such as the Williamsdale Solar Farm.

 

About Employ Me Labour Hire

Employ Me Labour Hire Australia is a leader in the Labour Hire Industry, particularly in Canberra as this is where our head office is based. Employ Me has rapidly grown since 2011 and we have always strived to work closely with our labour hire team to maximise productivity and efficiency on projects. As a leader of our industry it is very important for Employ Me to be involved in such Environmentally Friendly Projects that provides clean energy and a sustainable future for Australia. It is at Employ Me’s core values to provide Australia with the best Labour Hire for influential Projects such as the Williamsdale Solar Farm.

 

Staff Supplied

  • 30 x Labourers
  •  2 x Welders
  •  5 x Electrical Trade Assistants
  •  5 x Electricians
  •  2 x Manitou Operators
  •  1 x Supervisor

We have the highest level of confidence in our Labour Hire Team and we take all feedback on board from our clients to ensure we Employ only the best candidates.

Demand for skilled labour set to increase

  • Road and bridge construction among the industry sectors set to fly in 2017
  • Increased focus on Indigenous employment
  • Reactive recruitment is costly and ineffective
  • Innovative approach needed to attract best candidates
  • Onsite construction workers to double in the next 3 years
  • Over 400 major projects in Australia with a capital value of $700bn

 

 

The world’s greatest cities got that way by never resting on their laurels. Instead, each generation puts its stamp on the city, creating interest and identity that is more than the sum of its parts.

From an architectural perspective, Sydney is one of the most exciting and stimulating cities in the world with its mix of old and new architecture.  We reveal 1o major new developments that are either proposed, under construction or recently completed, and are reinvigorating Sydney. We believe they’re set to be the landmarks of the future.

Goldfields House

Sydney’s iconic Circular Quay precinct is to get a facelift with the addition of a five-star hotel and upmarket apartments, following the sale of Gold Fields House at 1 Alfred Street to the Chinese Dalian Wanda Group for $415 million.

The 25 level office building is 1960s vintage and will be comprehensively redeveloped.

Coca Cola Amatil Building

Sydney’s CBD is set to get another 109 luxury flats and serviced apartments with million-dollar views after AMP Capital lodged plans to redevelop the former Coca-Cola Amatil building at 71 Macquarie Street, Circular Quay.

The project is part of the $2 billion-plus revamp of the area, which also includes a multi-billion upgrade of the AMP office towers, known as Quay Quarter Sydney, anchored by an expansion of 50 Bridge Street.

Hudson House

The landmark Hudson House building in the heart of Sydney’s legal and financial district has undergone an revamp with the new Harbour 220 multi-purpose function venue boasting spectacular views of the harbour, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Sydney’s Eastern suburbs.

Hudson House

 

The landmark Hudson House building in the heart of Sydney’s legal and financial district has undergone an revamp with the new Harbour 220 multi-purpose function venue boasting spectacular views of the harbour, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Sydney’s Eastern suburbs.

York & George

 

Designed by renowned John Wardle Architects, the 39-storey mixed use project features 199 designer apartments worth between $500,000 and $2.5 million. The development will also house six-levels of retail and commercial tenants.

333 Kent Street

 

The Kent Street building was purchased by Chinese developers Maville Group for almost $50 million in 2012. While still under a leasing agreement to Central Queensland University until 2017, developers have proposed 175 residential and serviced apartments as well as retail and commercial outlets on the ground level.

161-165 Clarence Street

 

Crown Group purchased the 161-165 Clarence address for almost $30 million in 2012, redeveloping the site into a 24-storey modern glass-and-steel tower with a curved steel roof structure.

Renowned Koichi Takada Architects won the bid to design the building, with the development slated to feature 200 studio one, two and three bedroom apartments as well as a retail, commercial and a restaurant precinct on the ground floor.

The Castlereagh

 

Located on the corner of Castlereagh and Bathurst Streets, The Castlereagh is a 15-storey residential development featuring 50 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. With views over Sydney’s Hyde Park, the upper levels of the building’s facade have bronze-coloured louvres which help control sun and privacy. The building also hosts a number of retail, restaurant, and shop space on the ground level.

Greenland Centre

 

Currently under construction, the Greenland Centre will be the tallest residential building in the Sydney skyline standing at 235 metres. Featuring one, two and three-bedroom apartments, the development will offer 360 degree views of the harbour, city and parklands.

130 Elizabeth Street

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Situated at the intersection of Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets, overlooking Sydney’s Hyde Park to the North, the tower will rise 36-storeys in a series of six stacked boxes. Designed by Bates Smart, the residential development will feature 148 apartments along with an additional eight car parking levels underground.

Ausgrid Building

 

Following its sale by the NSW State Government, the Ausgrid property at 570 George Street is joining the list of Sydney office buildings earmarked for residential development. The 20,000 sqm building sits opposite the Sydney Town Hall and St Andrew’s Cathedral and is considered a prime location for conversion to a residential tower.

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The major 2013 refurbishment of the David Jones Store located in Canberra Centre, Canberra, ACT was a joint project performed by a Principal Contractor from Sydney and Specialist Labour Hire and Recruitment Company, Employ Me Pty Ltd, Canberra Office.

 

The Principal Contractor was required to design and implement a revised shop design across all three floors to maximise the existing available floor space across all departments. Not only was the refurbishment schedule on a tight timeframe but the additional challenges faced by the Principal Contractor was that normal trading hours and ongoing optimal customer shopping experiences was to be maintained.

 

After extensive research on possible local and interstate Trade and Staffing Solutions, the Principal Contractor partnered with the Employ Me Canberra Team to supply the required Trade and Labour Solutions for the Refurbishment Project.

 

The Refurbishment Project required detailed staged demolition and refurbishment. Flexible Cooperation and Variable Shift Implementation between Principle Contractor and the Employ Me Trade and Labour Team achieved above expected results in both the resulting quality of workmanship and time management.

 

The successful David Jones Store Refurbishment Project was completed in October 2013, within budget and ahead of schedule.

 

Staff Supplied

  • 3 x General Labourers
  • 2 x Scissor Lift Operators
  • 6 x Demolition Labourers
  • 2 x Electrical Trade Assistants
  • 2 x Electricians
  • 2 x Carpenters
  • 1 x Leading Hand Carpenter
  • 1 x Manitou Operators
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  • BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

 

The 2013 extension and refurbishment of the Woolworths Supermarket located in Charnwood, ACT was a joint project performed by the Principal Contractor from Sydney and Specialist Labour Hire and Recruitment Company, Employ Me Pty Ltd, Canberra Office.

 

The Principal Contractor was required to implement the design, refurbish and extent the existing Supermarket to increase the floor footprint 2-fold.  Not only was the refurbishment and building extension on a tight timeframe but the additional challenges faced was that normal trading hours and ongoing optimal customer shopping experiences was to be maintained.

 

After extensive research on possible local and interstate Trade and Staffing Solutions, the Contractor partnered with the Employ Me Canberra Team to supply the required Trade and Labour Solutions for the Refurbishment and Building Extension Project.

 

The Refurbishment and Extension Project required the complete range of Trade and Labour Solutions from the Employ Me Canberra Team covering staged demolition, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, steel fixing, concreting, brick and block laying, refurbishment, landscaping and cleaning works. Flexible Cooperation and Variable Shift Implementation was managed on behalf by the Employ Me Canberra Office ensure the project was completed on budget and within the specified time frames.

 

The successful Woolworths Extension and  Refurbishment Project was completed in December 2013, within budget and ahead of schedule.

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  • HOSPITALITY
  • FOOD AND BEVERAGE ATTENDANTS
  • FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPERVISORS
  • COOKS AND KITCHEN STAFF

 

The game at GIO Stadium between the Canberra based Brumbies and the Touring 2013 British Lions was always going to be an event not to be missed.

 

Catering to a Sell Out Crowd was always going to be a challenge and Employ Me Canberra was contacted to address the Corporate Lounge Bar and Wait Staff needs for this event.

 

25 Hospitality Staff from the Employ Me Canberra Office was recruited for the night where we were responsible for the service of all of the catered alcohol and food to the invited Corporate Lounge Guests.

 

Another spectacular event for GIO Corporate Hospitality and Employ Me Canberra.

Seeking Experienced Carpenters and Handyman in Canberra

 

Are you a handyman, plumber, tiler, electrician, painter, carpenter etc!?

Employ Me are seeking dedicated people to join our established team in Canberra.

The positions will suit tradespeople or experienced trades assistants seeking diversity and being able to work in all aspects of maintenance and construction works.

If you would like to be a part of a great team, call our office today.

What is Asbestos?

Is it an organism? Is it a curse? Is it a medical condition? Is it fancy termites? What is the big deal?

I thought I had a good grasp on the idea of Asbestos. For whatever reason, I was under the impression that asbestos is a wood infesting organism such as the termite. I was oddly relieved and concerned at the same time to know that many others on google are also just as confused. Whilst researching this topic I came across many search options for Asbestos.

I found that there were search predictions questioning it’s appearance, it’s functionality and most importantly it’s impact on the surrounding environment.

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There is an array of information on asbestos online but I found that most lacked clarity in their explanation. I found it difficult to comprehend the concept because I was unaware of it’s appearance, functionality or even it’s existence until a few years ago.

Fortunately the QLD government cleared that up. Asbestos  is in fact a fire resistant mineral used as a building material. It was extensively used for 40 years until the 1980 and was later banned in 2003 due to the health risks it imposes.

What is it made of?

Matt Mauney goes into great detail about the minerals in and their properties in his blog. He also provides clear and concise information on the topic.

What does it look like?

It can be found in sheets and fibres.

Where can it be found?

Photos from Matt Mauney’s blog show all the possible locations in a house.  

It’s Impact on your health?

Lets not get worked up and self diagnose. Please see your GP if you have any concerns.

 

Now that we’ve cleared up what exactly is asbestos, let’s talk about why it’s an alarming topic among the Canberra community. For the reason that it was extensively used in the past, many of Canberra’s older properties have been found with asbestos. So please call your trusted team at Employ Me Labour Hire to get an inspection or to find out more. 

 

In conclusion, we have established that it is in fact a building material. No, it’s not an organism. No, it’s not a curse. No, it’s not a medical condition but it can be harmful to your health. Lastly, no it is not fancy termites. However, it is a big deal because it can go undetected and can be harmful in the long run.

 

Watch this space for more blogs about similar topics.

 

Links that may interest you:

  1. Asbestos Safety
  2. QLD Government
  3. Asbestos.com
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