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Fit for Re-purpose: Event Report
Discover how adaptive reuse is reshaping Australia's specialised infrastructure—download the Fit for Re-purpose event report for expert insights, real case studies, and practical guidance.
Building Flexibility into Manufacturing Design: A Strategic Approach
In an industry where adaptability can define survival, this article explores how strategically embedding flexibility into manufacturing design reduces risk, controls cost, and positions manufacturers to thrive in an unpredictable market.
Transforming Pharmaceutical Procurement: From Price to Value in Life Sciences Manufacturing
Discover why traditional cost-cutting in pharmaceutical procurement is no longer enough — and how a strategic, value-driven approach is essential to protect quality, compliance, and long-term success.
Early Contractor Involvement: When Expertise Meets Execution in Life Sciences Construction
Discover how Connected's 15+ years of Early Contractor Involvement expertise delivers unmatched precision, risk mitigation, and integrated execution for complex life sciences construction projects.
Employee Insights : Riaan Kirk
Riaan Kirk, Senior Site Manager at Connected, shares how evolving laboratory design, early contractor involvement, and rigorous early-stage planning are transforming the delivery of complex life science facilities.
The Future of the Cellular Office
James Calder examines how law firms can modernise traditional cellular offices through co-ownership models that boost efficiency while preserving confidentiality and professional standards.
Beyond Construction: Why Complex Legal Workplaces Demand Integrated Risk Management
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Q&A with Darren Houston - HSEQ Leadership at Connected
Darren Houston shares how his zero-fatality approach, hands-on leadership, and vision for global expansion are driving Connected’s safety and quality excellence across complex projects.
The Five Pillars of Business Continuity During Live Construction
Seamless construction, zero disruption—our five-pillar approach keeps your operations live, safe, and future-ready while we build for what’s next.
The Hidden Cost of Multi-Site Operations: Why Life Science Companies Are Consolidating
Life science companies are ditching fragmented sites - cutting costs, speeding innovation, and unlocking the full power of collaboration under one roof.
The Top 5 Trends in Life Science Design & Construction
Discover the top 5 trends shaping life science design and construction - from digital operations and integrated risk management to adaptive reuse - driven by flexible, future-ready strategies and Connected’s smarter, collaborative approach.
The 20-Year Question: Why Pharmaceutical Asset Replacement Can't Wait
Aging pharma facilities risk costly failures. Delaying asset replacement threatens reliability and compliance. Strategic, modern upgrades are no longer optional—they’re essential.
Employee Insights: Kenny Gunawan
Kenny Gunawan, Head of Construction at Connected, shares how digital tools, collaborative leadership, modular planning, and smart sustainability are transforming laboratory construction.
Employee Insights: Angela Boyd
With 14 years in construction, Angela Boyd leads complex life sciences and workplace fit outs as a Construction Manager at Connected. She emphasises the need for precision, early collaboration, and sustainability - integrating solutions like solar, efficient cooling, and smart systems. Angela’s proactive approach ensures technical performance and stakeholder alignment in every project
The Top 5 Considerations for Pharmaceutical Facility Design
A high-performing pharmaceutical facility balances compliance, efficiency, and safety. This guide highlights five key design pillars - regulations, workflow, environment, support infrastructure, and risk management - to help teams deliver optimised, future-ready spaces.
Unlocking Excellence: The Strategic Advantage of Early Contractor Involvement in Life Science Facilities
Bringing in the right expertise early means fewer risks, better outcomes, and faster delivery. At Connected, we know ECI is key to building smarter health and science facilities.
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Rise of Single-Use Technology - A Sustainability Paradox
Single-use plastics boost pharma efficiency but strain supply chains and the environment. As the market grows, sustainability challenges mount. Innovation in recycling and waste management is key to balancing progress with responsibility.
The Future of Knowledge Precincts: A Data-Driven Evolution
The next generation of knowledge precincts will blend flexible physical space, digital integration, and AI to drive collaboration and innovation—shifting from static offices to dynamic, shared environments that adapt in real time.
From Blueprint to Breakthrough: Leading in Laboratory Construction
Cameron Easdale on Lab Builds:
"Quality, speed, and sustainability—no compromises. We build for science and the future."
From Office to Laboratory: Global Solutions for Life Sciences Real Estate
A global shift is transforming underused office buildings into state-of-the-art laboratories, driven by booming life sciences demand, remote work, and sustainability goals. The UK leads with streamlined planning reforms, the US showcases scale, and Europe builds momentum. Australia shows strong potential but faces regulatory hurdles. Success hinges on location, technical viability, and regulatory navigation. As the sector grows, reform and innovation will be key to unlocking global opportunities.