Insights
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Building Success Through Collaboration: A Conversation with Emma Bedford
Emma Bedford shares how Early Contractor Involvement and curated collaboration are shaping Connected’s approach to delivering better projects with the right people.
The Critical Choice: Single-Use vs Multi-Use in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
The choice between single-use and multi-use systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing is a strategic decision that shapes cost, flexibility, sustainability, and a facility’s ability to adapt to future needs.
The Digitally Connected Laboratory
Smart integration of lab systems with real-time data and AI can turn rigid facilities into proactive, efficient research ecosystems.
Australia's Biomedical Boom
Australia is a rising global hub for life sciences, offering world-class research, strong government support, and booming biotech investment.
Converting Office Buildings to CDMO Facilities: Opportunities and Challenges in Australia's Biotech Revolution
Can empty office buildings fuel Australia’s biotech boom - or are we building on shaky ground?
The Intentional Office
In 2025, the office is no longer a default location but a strategic destination. Discover how to move from reactive real estate management to proactive "Portfolio Orchestration" and turn your physical space into a competitive advantage.
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