The State of Construction Costs in 2026
Spikes are out, stability is in.
From Cadet to Employee of the Year: How James Wootton is building a high-impact, sustainable career at Mainbrace
HONESTY, TEAMWORK AND FUN: HOW NICK BANFIELD IS BUILDING AN INCREDIBLE CAREER WITH A TEAM THAT ALWAYS HAS HIS BACK
NSW State Update
Major wins, new projects & a growing team in 2025
NSW Employee of the Year
Ben Glastonbury
Emerald Hills Shopping Village
Expanding a successful retail hub
Shaping the Future of Retail
Mainbrace at the SCN Big Guns lunch
The Property Council of Australia’s NSW Retail Partner
Championing retail & inclusion with the PCA
VIC Employee of the Year
Tom Burn
Costco Ardeer Project Completion
Our 35th project with Costco
Building Momentum in Victoria
A decade of growth, a future of opportunity
VIC PCA Retail Outlook Lunch 2025
Eight years of strong partnerships in retail
Victoria in Full Swing
New partnerships & major milestones
QLD Employee of the Year
Andrew Woolmer
Pallara Shopping Village
A new community hub
Setting Projects Up for Success
The power of Early Contractor Involvement at Mainbrace
QLD State Update
Strong Starts & Lasting Partnerships
Pioneering Retail Innovation
Mainbrace sponsors QLD retail conference
Women Breaking Ground in Construction | Amy Le
How Diverse Teams Deliver Better Outcomes for You
Innovation at Mainbrace
How data-driven decisions benefit your projects
Women Breaking Ground in Construction | Jamie Vranjes
How Diverse Teams Deliver Better Outcomes for You
‘Anything’s possible at Mainbrace’: How James Clarke went from a construction Cadet to Project Supervisor in less than three years
Welcome to Small Works
Professional, agile, efficient…
‘It was a real harmonious connection’: How Crystal Anson combines passion with purpose to make a sustainable impact
Our Expanding Capabilities
Building retail logistics enhances industrial expertise
Pallara Shopping Village
Soon to become the heart of the local community
VIC Client Function
Celebrating 10 years in Victoria
Umran Ustalar
Project Manager
Woolworths South Melbourne
Our commitment to delivering high-quality retail projects
VIC State Update
Expanding & making strides
James Wootton
Journey to Project Manager
QLD State Update
Making strides in the sunshine state
New Appointments
Daniel Morelli & Angus Greenwood
AMPOL
Eastern Creek redevelopment
R U OK Day?
Supporting mental health awareness in construction
PCA’s 500 Women in Property Program
Celebrating our participation in the property initiative
Going Green
Our sustainability journey
NSW State Update
Strong momentum in Q1
An even better future: How Hannah Cotterell found the tools, experts and growth to achieve in her career and beyond
Happy Retirement Scotty
Greg Scott has officially retired!
Celebrating 10 Years Since DFO Homebush
350+ million visitors later...
NSW State Update
Recent projects and ongoing developments
Up, Up & Away
Mainbrace completes Heinemann at Sydney Airport T2 & T3
Hervey Bay Home is now complete
Six weeks early!
Coles Altona Meadows
A perfect performance
Harpley Town Centre
Exciting milestone with Coles open
VIC State Update
Exciting projects & new ventures
QLD State Update
Building on momentum
Queensland PCA Breakfast
Consumer Retail Trends: The Customer is at the Heart of Retail Success.
Walk ‘n Talk
Mainbrace really loves Coastrek!
Celebrating 20 Years of Daryl McGrath
Celebrating 20 Years of Chris Coroneos
NSW State Update
Building on our success
QLD State Update
Ushering in a new wave
VIC State Update
Strengthening our pipeline for success
Kenmore Village
Unveiling the journey
Oran Park Opens
Sustainability takes centre stage
Costco Ardeer
Recognising our longstanding relationship
The Gift of Life
Giving back to the community continues in 2024
Celebrating 35 Years of Mainbrace
Caring about each other's success
Simon Etheridge
VIC Employee of the Year
James Wootton
QLD Employee of the Year
Silvio Raso
NSW Employee of the Year
Real projects, real opportunities, real people: Discover the Mainbrace difference
A welcoming space where everyone can thrive: Why our female team members choose a career at Mainbrace
Want to join a team that’s working smarter, not harder?
Want a place that values you, not just what you build?
Searching for a great place to progress? At Mainbrace, you’ll build a successful career, done the right way
Want to be a key player in every win? Get stuck into projects that matter, built by you
A place that values you: Why Jed Wright chooses to build his sustainable career at Mainbrace
From the ground up: How Christine Tran is achieving for her career, our communities, and Mainbrace’s future
Real ownership and trust: Why Ben Glastonbury is proud to put his name to every build at Mainbrace
Cadets Kicking Goals
Ensuring our people have the right foundation
Versatility On Display
Nexus Court redevelopment
Coastrek VIC
Making heartfelt strides for a cause
Harpley Town Centre
Building a bright future in Werribee's heart
Meet Josef Picone
New VIC State Manager
Nurturing Growth
Mainbrace Queensland’s commitment to excellence
Driving Success
Mainbrace unveils Western Freight Management's new truck depot
Mainbrace Steps Up in Coastrek QLD
Walking the talk for the Heart Foundation
Mainbrace Shines at Queensland MBA Awards
Celebrating innovation and excellence in retail construction
Logical Growth
Momentum in logistics
Mainbrace’s Data Revolution
Pioneering the power of predictive data in retail construction
From Cadet to Corner Office
Mainbrace's cadet journey to excellence in construction and retail building
Woolworths Leppington Village
A green oasis of retail convenience and community
Ampol Pheasants Nest
Retail builder Mainbrace revamps dual service stations
Coastrek 2023
Walk for healthy hearts
Market Square Deception Bay
June 2023
QLD
A new era
VIC
One the move
VIC Employee of the Year
Jamie Cartledge
QLD Employee of the Year
Luke Swift
NSW Employee of the Year
Daniel Saggus
Port Stephens Homemaker Centre
Real Action on Sustainability
Rob Doust
Celebrates 30 years with Mainbrace
On Target
The benefits of diversity
Woolworths
500 and counting
NSW
Growing and in good stead
Duncan McAndrew
Paul Badikovich
Craig Dunlop
Paul Chapple
Luke Swift
Duncan McAndrew
John Brunette
Crystal Anson
Angus Greenwood
Case study – Ingleburn
MBA NSW Awards
PCA Boardroom Lunch – QLD – 2022
Case Study – Bankstown Central
Case Study – Oran Park
Case study – Woolworths Mountview
Case Study – JL Transport
Harpley Town Centre
Case Study – Caboolture Shopping Village
Case Study – Woolworths Yarrawonga
Happy holidays
Case Study – Coles Southland
Case Study – Halcyon Nirimba
Project Completion | Glendale Markets
July 2022
OzHarvest Refettorio Opens for Dinner
July 2022
Project Completion | Woolworths Mountview
June 2022
Woolworths Leppington is in Full Swing!
June 2022
Oran Park is Underway in NSW
June 2022
Congratulations Paul Hudson
June 2022
Drone shots from Storage King!
June 2022
Grad visit on our Fife project site!
June 2022
Project Completion | Neeta Childcare Centre
May 2022
Beyond Blue | Mainbrace
May 2022
Yamanto Turns One!
May 2022
Sustainability Win at Woolworths Leppington
May 2022
First Eagers Automotive Project in QLD
April 2022
Jaco Steyn celebrating 10 years with Mainbrace
April 2022
Mainbrace Annual Dinners
April 2022
Shopping Centre News Article
April 2022
Project Completion | Thrive Nirimba
March 2022
Mainbrace raises $65,000 for Beyond Blue
March 2022
PCA in NSW
March 2022
Fortress Gaming Precinct in Central Mall
March 2022
International Women’s Day
March 2022
PCA and Queensland
March 2022
Project Completion | 262 Liverpool Street
March 2022
Masters Builders Awards 2022
February 2022
Bunnings Leppington Opening
February 2022
PCA in VIC
February 2022
Throwback Thursday | Park Beach Plaza
February 2022
A special partnership with OzHarvest
January 2022
Chris Pomirski celebrates 20 years with Mainbrace
January 2022
International Day of Education
January 2022
Michael Witts celebrating 30 years with Mainbrace
January 2022
GHTC Opens
December 2021
MbRACE Launch – Our Community Program
December 2021
Coles Schofields is Open
December 2021
ALDI Marrickville is Open
November 2021
Hot off The Press
November 2021
An Australian First
November 2021
New QLD Interiors Manager
November 2021
David Jones Event Space
November 2021
Ready, Set GO!
November 2021
NSW State Manager, Gordon Powell celebrated 10 years with Mainbrace.
November 2021
Coles Local Wollongabba
November 2021
Breaking Ground at BP Wollert
March 2021
Harvey Norman Taylors Beach Underway
October 2021
Dan Murphys Bateau Bay Open
October 2021
Throwback Thursday
October 2021
ALDI and Mainbrace
October 2021
The Better Challenge
October 2021
Promotions at Mainbrace!
September 2021
Congratulations Colleen and Andrew!
September 2021
R U OK? Day
September 2021
Now ALDI in QLD
September 2021
ALDI in NSW
September 2021
Start your Engines!
September 2021
Celebrating our Site Managers
September 2021
Costco Lake Macquarie is Open
September 2021
Throwback Thursday
August 2021
Mainbrace Designing Out Waste
May 2021
International Day of Families
May 2021
Leveraging Data in Construction
May 2021
Spotlight Robina Project Completion
May 2021
Coles Horsham Project Completion
May 2021
Dan Murphys Glendale Completion
April 2021
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
April 2021
Mainbrace + NAWIC
World Creativity & Innovation Day
April 2021
Yamanto Central Completion
April 2021
Greenacre Processing Plant Project Completion
April 2021
Shopping Centre News Big Guns
March 2021
Shopping Centre News Article
Home Co Richlands Complete
March 2021
PCA and QLD
IWD 2021
March 2021
Welcome John Brunette
March 2021
Coles Andergrove
March 2021
Michael Fague – 20 year Milestone
PCA Boardroom Lunch
New Client – Marley Spoon
Property Council of Australia VIC
Property Council of Australia
March 2021
World Cancer Day 2021
February 2021
Project Update Coles Schofields
February 2021
International Day of Education!
January 2021
New Project for Costco!
January 2021
Project Completion | Sephora Pitt Street
January 2021
Merry Christmas from Mainbrace!
December 2020
Coles Manly Corso Opening
December 2020
Felim Brady Promotion
December 2020
Mt Druitt Central Upgrade | Project Completion
Emerton Shopping Centre Opening
2020 National Master Builders Awards Finalist
November 2020
Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) – Design & As Built
Auburn Central Opening
Caddens Corner Opening Day
November 2020
Woolworths Lake Munmorah Store Relaunch
November 2020
Alexandria Industrial Estate
November 2020
2020 Master Builders Association of NSW – Excellence in Constructions Award Winners
November 2020
Mainbrace Collaborate With Local Contractors To Install Polyrok At Coles in Horsham, VIC
November 2020
Coles Sylvania Open
November 2020
Coles Chullora open
November 2020
The Acre Artarmon open
November 2020
Caringbah Super Centre re-opens in style and on schedule
Shopping Centre News Australia
Caringbah Super Centre
October 2020
NSW Construction Manager
October 2020
NSW State Manager
October 2020
The Property Council of Australia’s State of Play: QLD Retail Breakfast
October 2020
YAMANTO CENTRAL TIME-LAPSE VIDEO
September 2020
Coles Andergrove Underway
Woolworths Lidcombe
September 2020
New Business & Strategy
R U OK? Day
Woolworths Emerton opens to the community
Yamanto Central hits another major milestone in its construction journey
2020 Master Builders Queensland Award – Another Win!
Rubbish as resource: the Skip the Bin App
2020 Queensland Master Builders Australia Award Winner
Challenging the 6-day working week
By Angus Greenwood
Meet Craig Dunlop
VIC Interiors Manager
Woolworths Emerald Hills
Social distancing and its affect on shopping centres and offices spaces
Inside Retail
A full circle view on 3D printing
By Angus Greenwood
Yamanto Central Time-Lapse Video
April 2020
How #iworkinproperty during COVID
The Property Council of Australia
‘Let’s Get Moving Together’ Initiative
People & Culture
Vintage Cellars Opens in Carlton
Duncan McAndrew: Movers & Shakers
INNOVATION AT MAINBRACE
Summer Beers & Ideas
INNOVATION AT MAINBRACE
Ease of use VS Benefits by Rob Doust
COVID-19 UPDATE
PCA + Mainbrace: Sponsorship
Australia to NZ: LFRA
Meet Paul Badikovich, our new VIC
Meet Carolyn Cavanough
The International Day of Education
Mainbrace in the news, Shopping Centre News.
Timelapse: Ausgrid Artarmon
Community Help: NSW Red Cross Bushfire Donation
Food court facelift: Forest Hill Chase
Anaconda Chatswood
Transformed: Shellharbour Retail Park
Freshen up: Birkenhead Point food court
H&M Westfield Tuggerah opens
Roll on summer at Waterloo Street Rooftop
Meet Craig Dunlop
That’s a wrap: ALDI Horsham
Coles Local St Kilda: COME ON IN
HomeCo opens to Keysborough community
For our MATES: Annual charity lunch
Introducing Shaun Martin
Fresh new look: ALDI Helensvale
Come on in: Coles Rochedale opens
Underway at Everton Park
NEW DAVID JONES DESIGNER ACCESSORIES & LUXURY BEAUTY LEVEL OPENS
2019 wrap up
Collaborating for change: Constructathon 2019
Taking shape: Cameron Park Plaza
Refurbished and refreshed: Coles Norwest
Concept to completion: Ausgrid Artarmon Depot
Work starts on Caddens Corner
Destination Europe: the 2019 LFRA Overseas Study tour
Top gong for Gregory Hills Town Centre
First sod turned: Yamanto Central underway
New VIC General Manager
David Jones launches new beauty & accessories level
Early Contractor Involvement (ECI)
New Non-Executive Board Director
No project too small
A revitalised marketplace for Richmond
A milestone store renewal for Coles Prahran
Oh what a night!
Re-imagining retail construction
No project is too small
Celebrating 10 years of Mainbrace in QLD
Aldi opens new store in Tweed Heads
Perfect Score for H&M Sunshine Plaza
Luxury precinct upgrade sheds new light on Queen Street Mall
HomeCo Keysborough to open before Christmas
Meet Cameron Burton
Building new community hubs to service Sydney’s southwest
Meet Dan Morelli
A new look for Sylvania shopping
Six facts about us…
International Women’s Day
PCA Retail Breakfast
Mainbrace opens Forest Hill
Coles Canterbury, VIC Opening
David Jones Elizabeth Street Opens Level 9
Congratulations Peter Stritt
Skin Cancer Awareness Week
Mainbrace Wins Big at the NSW MBA Awards
Mainbrace and the NSW Tour de PIF
Mainbrace Opens Shoe Heaven at David Jones
Mainbrace Secures Coles Rochedale, QLD
Congratulations Ian Ringrose
Ladies Night at NSW NAWIC
Mainbrace and The Swans
Congratulations Narellan Town Centre
Mainbrace Wins a QLD MBA Award
Progress at Woolworths Prestons
Mainbrace and David Jones Elizabeth St
Mainbrace and PCA Partnership Announced
Second Shopping Centre News Article
Mainbrace starts work at QueensPlaza
Mainbrace secures two new ISPT Projects
QLD Secures it’s Second Home Co
Mainbrace in The Shopping Centre News Magazine
Mainbrace Annual Dinner Awards
Annual PIF Charity Regatta
Rob Doust Celebrates 25 years!
Mainbrace Sponsors the Retail Leaders Forum
Lake Macquarie Fair
ALDI in QLD
Mainbrace in Sydney’s South West
Happy New Year
