News and Media
2018
OCHLAN PARSONS-KING - MBA 1ST YEAR APRRENTICE OF THE YEAR
November, 2018
Ochlan Parsons-King who is one of our carpentry apprentices at the Blacktown Hospital Acute Services Building, Blacktown was recently awarded 1st Year - Apprentice of the Year Award” at the 2018 MBA NSW Awards. A well-deserved win for Ochlan, a diligent and enthusiastic apprentice and a valued member of our site team at Blacktown.
SIX MBA AWARDS TO A W EDWARDS
November, 2018
A W Edwards received significant industry recognition at the recent NSW Master Builders Association - Excellence in Construction Awards held on Saturday 3rd November 2018. A W Edwards took home six category awards on the night. The USYD Women's College Langley Precinct, Camperdown, Australian Turf Club Multi-Deck Car Park and Facilities Building, Randwick, Rugby Australia Building, Moore Park and the Sydney Trains Engineering & Maintenance Hub, Clyde projects were acknowledged for their Excellence in Construction.
MBA NEWCASTLE AWARD WIN
September, 2018
The Armidale Regional Airport Terminal Upgrade project delivered by our Port Macquarie team received a Master Builders Association Excellence in Building Award at the recent award night held in Newcastle on the 7th of September.
Congratulations to our project team for their outstanding delivery of the project which took out top honours for the “Extensions, Renovations & Refurbishments ($5million - $10 million)” category.
A W Edwards - A New Horizon
May, 2018
Bruce Edwards is pleased to announce that he has just signed a binding Share Sale Agreement with Bouygues Construction which will see its international building division, Bouygues Batiment International acquire 100 per cent of AW Edwards Pty Limited (including Rintoul Pty Limited).
This is an excellent outcome as it means we will have the opportunity to fully realise our potential for continued success in the Australian market while retaining our name, teams and capabilities.
A W EDWARDS RUNNING TEAM RAISE OVER $42k FOR BEYOND BLUE
May, 2018
Our Richard Piper crossed the line in a time of 1:28:49 (88 minutes), which was only 23 minutes behind the overall race winner Joel Tobin-White from Victoria. Overall, Richard came 335th out of 9195, 306th male out of 5501 and 61st in the 40-49 age group. Followed by Tim Dekruif with a time of 1:34:49 (94 minutes).
BLACKTOWN HOSPITAL ACUTE SERVICES BUILDING REACHES NEW HEIGHTS
April, 2018
The Blacktown Hospital ASB project team celebrated a significant construction milestone on April 29, with the NSW Premier, the Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP and Health Minister, the Hon. Brad Hazzard conducting a ‘topping out’ ceremony on the uppermost level of the building.
Read the full article on The Pulse.
A W EDWARDS LAUNCH FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR 2018 SMH HALF MARATHON
April, 2018
On Sunday May 20th, A W Edwards will be participating in the 21km Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon. This year our charity is Beyond Blue.
To help us raise funds, please use the link below for sponsorship - any contribution is appreciated.
https://smh2018halfmarathon.everydayhero.com/au/awedwards2018
Plaque unveiling at Ashfield Train Station
March, 2018
The NSW Premier, the Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, unveiled the plaque to commemorate the opening of the multi-storey commuter carpark at Ashfield Train Station on Saturday 24th March.
Tap on for free parking
March, 2018
A W Edwards has successfully delivered the Ashfield Commuter Carpark, under the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program.
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW SIBYL CENTRE
March, 2018
The Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO officially opened The Sibyl Centre at The Women’s College within The University of Sydney on Thursday 22nd March.
That Winning Feeling: Bonnies girls crew sneak home
February, 2018
We are enjoying our second year of sponsorship of the North Coast Surf Boat Series and pleased to report the Wauchope-Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Crew are reaping the rewards of their hard work.
Read the full article on Port News
2017
Sod turning ceremony for Port Macquarie Base Hospital Mental Health Unit Expansion
December, 2017
Officials and guests gathered on December 18 for the ‘sod turning’ ceremony for the Port Macquarie Base Hospital Mental Health Unit expansion.
A W Edwards muscles up for Tough Mudder
November, 2017
A W Edwards was strongly represented at the Tough Mudder Challenge held at Glenworth Valley on 19th November, 2017. Tough Mudder is a 16km obstacle course designed to test physical strength, stamina, mental grit and team work. In the face of the ‘worlds’ most challenging obstacle course’, our team raised over $2,400 as part of our ongoing campaign with the Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation.
MBA Award Wins
November, 2017
A W Edwards is pleased to announce three award wins at the MBA Excellence in Construction Awards for 2017. The awards acknowledge Prince of Wales Hospital - The Bright Alliance, Westmead Hospital Redevelopment Early and Enabling Works and Western Sydney University New Science Building. Recognition within a highly contested division of Major NSW Contractors is an esteemed achievement and a great credit to everyone involved.
COX PLATE RACE DAY at the AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB
October, 2017
A W Edwards was proud to sponsor a race at Royal Randwick on 28th October 2017 being Cox Plate Day. The "A W Edwards Handicap" was Race 9 on the day with Greg D'Arcy, Matt Bourne, Michael Musarra and Glen Burley on hand to congratulate and place the winner's slash on the victorious stallion "Interlocuter".
Rugby Australia Building Unveiled
October, 2017
For the first time ever, Australian Rugby has its own training base. A state-of-the-art facility at Moore Park will be home to all the national teams and will also be a home for UTS Sport Science.
View the full video on Rugby AU
Rugby Australia Building opens in the precinct
October, 2017
The Rugby Australia Building was officially opened in Sydney today and is the first facility of its kind in Australia to house iconic national sporting teams alongside one of the country’s leading tertiary education institutions.
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP - Investing in the next generation
September, 2017
A W Edwards has a proud tradition of providing education and training to apprentices and building degree cadets. In keeping with our culture of developing and nurturing young people, A W Edwards has established a scholarship for construction students at Western Sydney University.
Smoking Ceremony marks collaboration between Blacktown Hospital and Aboriginal Community
July, 2017
Blacktown Hospital has engaged with the Indigenous community to signal a new era of healthcare in the region. Aboriginal elder Stephen Williams ran a traditional smoking ceremony at the site of the new hospital building last week. Due for completion in 2019, the new building will provide state-of-the-art facilities and be a major tertiary hospital for western Sydney.
Read the full article on The Pulse and Hawkesbury Gazette
Helping the Humpty Dumpty foundation make a difference
July, 2017
A W Edwards is a proud supporter of The Humpty Dumpty Foundation, a children’s charity which for more than 27 years, has been purchasing essential and often life-saving medical equipment for sick and injured children in Paediatric Wards, Neonatal Units, Maternity and Emergency Departments in hospitals across Australia.
Partnering with the community
July, 2017
A W Edwards have welcomed local Indigenous business Bara Barang as the official site canteen operators at the Blacktown Hospital Acute Services Project. Loretta and Karsha from the Bara Barang team delivered a thank-you BBQ lunch for site workers today.
The canteen will officially open later in the project, providing traditional tradie favourites. A W Edwards is pleased to welcome Bara Barang to the site.
Making an entry at Blacktown Hospital
June, 2017
Things are looking a little different at Blacktown Hospital today as new pedestrian entries open for the emergency department and the main hospital. Blacktown Mount Druitt Hospital Project Manager Robyn Campbell, said the change allows us to maintain access into the hospital and university while the new acute services building is constructed.
Read the full article on The Pulse
Sleek & Modern - A New Look for Armidale Regional Airport
June, 2017
The new departure terminal gets the tick of approval from Armidale Regional Council and Local Member, Mr Adam Marshall, MP. The terminal and state-of-the-art baggage screening facilities forms part of a $9.2 million project. Council Administrator, Dr. Ian Tiley, said the expansion has been a ‘great economic driver for the regional area’. Stage 2 of the project is now underway, with the original portion of the airport undergoing complete refurbishment.
Read the full article on NBN News
A W Edwards takes part in the annual SMH Half Marathon
May, 2017
This annual event allows many of the A W Edwards running enthusiasts with an opportunity to participate as a team in this iconic 21km run through the streets of Sydney. This year, our team of 18 runners finished fifth in the corporate division and twenty-first in the overall team results. A fantastic effort and congratulations to all our runners. Our team ran in support of the Breast Cancer Institute of Australia.
Health Minister: 'Blacktown Hospital will have the best of the best'
April, 2017
This redevelopment will see Blacktown Hospital transformed into one of the nation’s leading health care facilities, delivering improved health services and thousands of new jobs to Western Sydney.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Health Minister Brad Hazzard inspected the site for the new acute services building, which is the jewel in the $700 million Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Project.
Read the full article on The Pulse
A W Edwards digs deep for kids with Sanfilippo
February, 2017
A W Edwards is delighted to partner with The Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation to support vital research projects and help make a difference with a series of small fundraisers scheduled for 2017.
Read the full article on Sanfilippo Children's Foundation
Executive Interview with The CEO Magazine
January, 2017
In an Executive Interview with The CEO Magazine, Managing Director Bruce Edwards attributes the continued success of the company to the importance of strong heritage, family business ethic and the long association of the highly skilled and dedicated people of A W Edwards.
Read the full article on The CEO Magazine
Western Sydney University New Science Building
January, 2017
An interview by Western Sydney University discussing the environmentally sustainable design behind the new 6-star Green Facility.
View the interview on the Western Sydney University YouTube Channel
2016
A W Edwards wins in MBA Excellence in Construction Awards
November, 2016
A W Edwards received three awards at the recent Master Builders Association Excellence in Construction Awards held in Sydney. Congratulations to our dedicated project teams for their outstanding delivery of the Westmead Hospital Redevelopment – Early and Enabling Works, Wollongong Private Hospital and the RMS Kirribilli Office Refurbishment & Fitout.
The Bright Alliance, A Princely Appointment
October, 2016
The Prince of Wales Hospital is a $70m facility that houses the Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Cenre (NCCC) and the Australian Advanced Treatment Centre (AATC), known as 'The Bright Alliance' project. The NCCC will provide ambulatory, outpatient and radiotherapy services and the AATC will be the first purpose-built early phase clinical trial in New South Wales which will provide an environment specifically for clinical trial activities.
Read the full article on Australian National Construction Review
School refit complete
June, 2016
Mowbray Public community celebrates completion of massive $20 million rebuild.
Former P&C President Vanessa Rengger, who has seen the whole project through start to finish, said it was a great result. "The original school was built back in the '50's. Now we're delighted to say we have a new school built for the 21-st century education." said Ms Rengger.
Read the full article on North Shore Times
Sydney Trains Operations Centre (ROC)
May, 2016
A $276 million "nerve centre" will soon control the Sydney Trains network from one location for the first time in history.
Five control centres will be merges into the state-of-the-art Rail Operations Centre in Green Square, set to open in 2018, to reduce the delays on the network.
Read the full article on The Daily Telegraph
Australian Rugby Development Centre
March, 2016
The state-of-the-art Australian Rugby Development Centre at Moore Park, which will become the new home of the Wallabies, has been given the tick of approval and construction will commence at the end of the month.
The SCG Trust, ARU and UTS, in partnership with the Federal and NSW governments, are set to
2015
Wollongong Private Hospital takes bookings for January
November, 2015
Imagine a hospital where you can press a buzzer and a nurse instantly appears on the screen in front of your bed to deal with your request.
A facility which allows your obstetrician to monitor your baby's movements from afar by linking into the rooms CTG machine via mobile phone.
THREE FROM THREE - MBA AWARD SUCCESS
November, 2015
We are proud to share the three projects we nominated in this year's Master Builders Association Excellence in Construction Awards were successful. A huge congratulations to the teams involved in the delivery of the Victoria Avenue Community Precinct Project, Childrens Medical Research Institute and St.George Hospital Accident and Emergency Department.
2015 Charity Shield Success
October, 2015
Yesterday A W Edwards hosted the 2015 Annual Charity Shield in partnership with Lipman and Richard Crookes Constructions to raise money for the Sanfilippo Children's Foundation.
A staggering $90,000 was raised thanks to the support of ErectSafe Scaffolding, Jones and Jones Master Plumbers and a number of other incredibly generous donors.
Find out more about the Charity Shield
St George Hospital gets new parking
August, 2015
Patients, visitors and staff now have better access to St George Hospital from Kogarah town centre with the opening on July 30 of the new hospital entry and pulic and staff car park on Kensington Street.
Award Wins: International Stadium and Event of the Year
June, 2015
The Sydney Cricket Ground's MA Noble, Don Bradman & Dally Messenger Stands received significant industry recognition at the 2015 TheStadiumBusiness Awards held in Barcelona on the 10th June.
Wollongong Hospital parking woes set to ease with opening of multi-deck carpark
June, 2015
Wollongong Hospital’s parking woes should ease from Monday when the boomgates of the new $30.5million multi-deck carpark open up for business. From 5.30am, patients, visitors and staff will be able to access the facility which features 750 new parking spaces and is connected to the existing carpark and to the hospital via a footbridge.
Read the full article on Illawarra Mercury
Thank You, From the AWE SMH Half Marathon Team
May, 2015
Yesterday we completed the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon. Together we raised $11,012.75 for Ovarian Cancer Australia. Team A W Edwards was placed 50 out of 142 teams- a great end result.
We thank you all for your support.
Name the Crane Competition
April, 2015
A W Edwards has partnered with The Prince of Wales Hospital and The Bright Alliance to run a competition encouraging local school children to 'Name the Crane' at The Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick.
Read the full article on The Bright Alliance News
UWS breaks new ground with state-of-the-art science facility for Parramatta
March, 2015
University of Western Sydney Chancellor, Professor Peter Shergold, has turned the first sod to mark the start of construction on the new state-of-the-art science facility for the UWS Parramatta campus.
Wollongong Private Hospital Team Celebrate
February, 2015
The Wollongong Private Hospital project team celebrated a significant milestone today with construction of the hospital reaching its highest point on 26 February, 2015.
To celebrate this momentous occasion a ‘Topping Out’ ceremony was conducted. The team put their own spin on the ancient Scandinavian tradition however by opting for an Australia Grass Tree, reflective of the bushland surrounds.
Wollongong Hospital's new car park reaches highest point
February, 2015
NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner visited A W Edwards' Wollongong Hospital Car Park site on Tuesday to celebrate the project reaching its highest construction point. The milestone was marked with a Scandanavian 'topping out' ceremony.
Read the full article on Illawarra Mercury
2014
MBA Awards Success
November, 2014
A W Edwards received significant industry recognition at the NSW Master Builders Association - Excellence in Construction Awards held on Saturday 8th November, 2014. A W Edwards took home the major award of the evening for 'Outstanding Construction' as well as five category awards.
Congratulations to all involved on this tremendous achievement.
Visit the Awards page for more information on these projects
Interest up in Wollongong private hospital
November, 2014
As Wollongong Private Hospital takes shape in the heart of the city's medical precinct, doctors and other health providers are clamouring to be part of the $90 million state-of-the-art facility.
White Bay Cruise Terminal wins again
November, 2014
The White Bay Cruise Terminal, which A W Edwards worked closely with Johnson Pilton Walker Architects on, has won the Harry Seidler Award for Commercial Architecture in the 2014 AIA National Architecture Awards.
JPW were also awarded the Steel Architecture award for The White Bay Cruise Terminal.
Congratulations to the team at JPW for this great result.
NSW Premier Mike Baird visits Canada Bay Primary School
October, 2014
On Wednesday 29th October NSW Premier Mike Baird visited the AWE team at Canada Bay Primary School. The Premier was impressed by the project and all it will bring to the City of Canada Bay community.
The primary school will cater for approximately six hundred primary school aged children and is due to open in Term 1, 2015.
Minister says St George in good health with $41m hospital emergency department
October, 2014
State Health Minister Jillian Skinner had two important jobs to do when visiting St George Hospital on Thursday, October 16. Mrs Skinner started the day at 9am by opening the St George and Sutherland Hospital Medical Research Symposium.
New St George Hospital emergency Department in Gray Street is open for business
October, 2014
The new St George Hospital emergency department in Gray Street, Kogarah, opened for business at 8am yesterday.
And it did not take long to get into full swing.
Charity Shield Day
October, 2014
e Humpty Dumpty Foundation. The friendly bowls competition resulted in $18,822 raised.
Work progresses on new Lake Cathie School
October, 2014
Planning continues behind the scenes as the Lake Cathie Public School takes shape. The new school off Ocean Drive will have 10 classrooms, a library, hall, canteen, special programs area, administration, staff facilities, toilets, games and assembly courts, a covered outdoor learning area, sports field and a car park, as well as landscaping. Construction remains on time for completion by the end of the year.
Read the full article on Port Macquarie News
AWE awarded Commercial Builder of the year
September, 2014
A W Edwards was awarded three awards at the Master Builders Association (Newcastle) 2014 Excellence in Building Awards held on Friday 12th September.
The team took home the main award of the evening- the Commercial Builder of the Year Award for the Tamworth Education Centre Project.
Visit the Awards page for more information on these projects
A W Edwards Corporate Video
September, 2014
A W Edwards - A family company built on integrity. Our corporate video celebrates our 93 year history and the unique culture of our company.
View the full video on the A W Edwards YouTube Channel
CMRI Official Opening
September, 2014
Stage 1 of the Children's Medical Research Institute was officially opened on Friday 29th August. A W Edwards appreciates the importance of children's medical research and was pleased to donate $20,000 to the Institute in support of their future research and building endeavors.
CMRI Stage 1 Project Completion
August, 2014
A W Edwards attends the UWS Careers Expo
August, 2014
A W Edwards recently set up at stall at the University of Western Sydney Careers Expo. The team had a great evening. Many thanks to UWS for having us.
Building the SCG
July, 2014
The landmark project was showcased at an event held on Thursday 24th July at the SCG.
Find out more about Building the SCG
Steel Excellence Award Wins
July, 2014
A W Edwards received two awards at the recent NSW & ACT Steel Excellence Awards held in Sydney.
The MA Noble and Don Bradman Stand Roof, part of the SCG Stage 2 Redevelopment Project, received a High Commendation for Steel Excellence in the 'Buildings- Large Projects' category.
Ten Eyewitness News reports on CMRI's new cancer research centre
July, 2014
The Children's Medical Research Institute's new multi-million dollar cancer research centre, constructed by A W Edwards aims to become a world-leader in cancer research, attracting scientists from across the globe.
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White Bay Cruise Terminal takes out World Architecture Award
June, 2014
The White Bay Cruise Terminal project has won a World Architecture Award in the Transport category.
A W Edwards worked closely with architects Johnson Pilton Walker to deliver this project.
Investing in future workforce
May, 2014
Described as an investment in the future New England health workforce, the University of Newcastle’s multi-million dollar Tamworth Education Centre was officially opened yesterday.
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Health infrastructure continues to grow in Tamworth
May, 2014
The University of Newcastle’s $19 million Tamworth Health Education Centre officially opened today.
It’s hoped the facility will encourage students to remain in rural areas once they graduate.
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Tamworth Education Centre set to grow rural health workforce
May, 2014
The University of Newcastle's (UON) $19.4 million Tamworth Education Centre is a state-of-the-art education and research hub designed to increase the skills and capacity of the region's health workforce.
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Wollongong Hospital car park expansion work given green light
May, 2014
NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner announced on Monday that Health Infrastructure had awarded the main works contract for the car park to Northbridge-based AW Edwards.
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School's in and we're digging it
March, 2014
"LAKE Cathie's new $8.3 million school will be open for business on day one of term one 2015, with enrolments for the first intake of students open from Monday.
The construction contract has been awarded to local company AW Edwards and will equate to 50 jobs when work gets underway.
SCG Stage 2 Redevelopment Update- MLB Comes to Sydney
March, 2014
A W Edwards achieved a major milestone, ahead of schedule, with the delivery of 13,000 seats and associated facilities for the Ashes test match in January, 2014. The team was praised for its efforts, going above and beyond to ensure the series was a success for players and visitors alike.
First Sod Turned at Lake Cathie School Site
March, 2014
"Today marked a special milestone for the Lake Cathie Community, with the first sod turned at the site of a new public school."
A GIANT Opening
February, 2014
The Greater Western Sydney GIANTS have celebrated a major milestone with the opening of the Learning Life Centre at Sydney Olympic Park.
New facility means no excuses for Giants says AFL chairman
February, 2014
After travelling all over Sydney's Western Suburbs the Giants now have a home and a very fancy one costing $11.5 million.
GWS Giants move into the big league with elite training facility
February, 2014
Greater Western Sydney coach Leon Cameron is confident the establishment of a state-of-the-art $11.5 million training centre at Sydney Olympic Park will bolster the young club's ability to retain and entice top talent.
2013
Wollongong Private Hospital Turning of the Sod Ceremony
November, 2013
On Tuesday 12th November, 2013 the commencement of the construction of Wollongong Private Hospital was celebrated. The traditional 'Turning of the Sod Ceremony' was captured by the Illawarra Mercury.
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MBA Award Wins
November, 2013
Congratulations to the A W Edwards project teams recognised at the MBA Excellence in Construction Awards announced in Sydney on 2nd November, 2013.
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These boots are made for being seen on the job
November, 2013
A W Edwards is supporting the McGrath Foundation by equipping site personnel with fluorescent pink McGrath Mack work boots. The organisation is the first construction company to support thr foundation in this way. The Tamworth Education Centre team was the first to step out in the pink boots ahead of the initiative's offical launch in December.
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AIB Award Wins
October, 2013
A W Edwards recently recieved a number of AIB Professional Excellence in Building Awards at state and national level. The awards recognised 'the highest standards of building and construction management, research and development of building projects in Australia'.
Bowling for a cause
October, 2013
A W Edwards, Lipman, Fugen, Mainbrace and Richard Crookes Constructions joined forces to raise $19,000 for Sydney teenager Liam Knight. Liam suffered life changing injuries when a metal rod pierced his brain in a horrific accident in January, 2013. The funds raised through the friendly bowling tournament will support Liam as he continues his rehabilitation.
New private hospital open by 2015
September, 2013
A W Edwards secures construction of the Wollongong Private Hospital set to open in October, 2015.
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Digital Revolution
September, 2013
"Sporting fans switch on for all the game action- $197 million SCG grandstand will put new sport experience at their finger tips."
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New Era for Hallowed Ground
August, 2013
"A wall of vertical "fins" will greet spectators at the Sydney Cricket Ground as the grand old lady of sport is coaxed into the 21st century."
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A W Edwards secures Wollongong Private Hospital Early Works
August, 2013
A W Edwards has commenced site clearing and excavation works in preparation for the new Wollongong Private Hospital. We look forward to our ongoing involvement.
Goodes Rises to the Top at the SCG
August, 2013
History was made last August when Adam Goodes became the first Australian sports star to set foot on the top deck of the new MA Noble and Bradman Stands at the SCG.