Finalist – Inspiring Workplace Award 2025 

Proud finalist for the Inspiring Workplace 2025 Award – Australasia, recognising exceptional workplace cultures. 

Our culture is built on a commitment to diversity, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. Through our Future Culture Program (FCP), we educate and upskill employees encouraging behaviours that promote collaboration and a positive work environment, so we deliver projects in accordance with our values. 

Light Horse Aldi Complete 

Setting environmental benchmarks within the Industrial space. 

We’ve successfully partnered with Charter Hall to deliver Aldi’s Eastern Creek distribution centre. The site’s robust sustainability framework targets a 6 Star Green Star Design and As-Built rating, setting a new environmental benchmark within the Industrial sector.  

Designed for sustainability and efficiency, the 2-storey 25,725sqm warehouse uses materials which have a reduced carbon footprint including CLT and glulam. Its state-of-the-art freezer will supply produce to all of Aldi NSW’s stores. 

Congratulations to our dedicated project team and delivery partners. 

CFT Installation at Sydney House

A significant milestone at Sydney House – a complex mixed-use development in one of Sydney’s busiest intersections. Three 12-tonne, 18m long concrete-filled tube (CFT) structural components have been successfully installed, marking the start of structural steelwork over the 6-storey heritage podium. 

The completed tower will feature a 135-key hotel and 241 residential apartments. 

Congratulations to all involved. 

Supporting the Rugby for Good Round

Proudly supporting the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation and Emily Chancellor, Training Coordinator and NSW Waratahs Women athlete in the Rugby for Good Round. 

Limited-edition pink jerseys were auctioned post-match, raising over $11,300 for the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation.  

“These special jerseys not only raise awareness…all proceeds support one of the many vital initiatives of the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation,” said Lynne Crookes OAM, Chair Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation. 

Chisholm Plaza

We’re delighted to be awarded Chisholm Plaza.  

“We are excited to partner with such a reputable construction firm as Richard Crookes Constructions to bring this landmark town centre to life,” – Charbel Hazzouri, Founding Director of REVELOP. 

With REVELOP and BN Architecture, we’ll deliver the 15,000sqm retail precinct comprising two supermarkets, 40 retailers, and medical and hospitality amenities.  

Iglu Kingsford 

Delivering more student beds in Sydney’s south 

Once complete, Iglu Kingsford will house 285 beds in a purpose-built 20-storey student accommodation tower. Lower levels will include commercial and retail tenancies.  

RCC is partnering with Iglu and Bates Smart to lead the construction of the new student accommodation facility, which will accommodate 285 students in a range of studio and shared apartments spread over 20 floors.  

A communal landscaped courtyard will be part of the site, which has frontages to Anzac Parade, Strachan Street and Houston Lane.  

Since delivering our first student accommodation project in 2011, RCC has delivered over 5,500 beds, with an additional 2,000 beds due for completion in 2024.

Our team of delivery experts have unmatched experience delivering future-focused student accommodation. Our innate appreciation of the end users’ requirements enables us to partner with our clients to deliver facilities that exceed expectations. 

Melonba Education Campus Complete

Proudly transforming a 6-hectare greenfield site into a two-school education hub

In partnership with School Infrastructure NSW, we celebrate the completion of Melonba Education Campus. Delivered 6 months ahead of schedule for Day 1, Term 1 2025, with 500 trade partners on-site during peak construction. 

Proudly transforming a 6-hectare greenfield site into a two-school education hub for 2,000 high school 1,000 primary school students – the fastest permanent build of a school this size. 

This 5 Star Green Star infrastructure will provide 141 learning spaces, specialist teaching spaces, halls, libraries and extensive sporting facilities in Sydney’s northwest. 

Congratulations to our extended delivery team. 

NAWIC NSW IWD Great Debate

“The next generation of leaders are here, now,” Ashley Barnes, Design Manager.  

Ashley joined fellow panellists Jacklyn Wickham, Rory Waddell, Imandee Jayawardena, Shameem Bhatti, Jane Curran and moderator Jua Cilliers at NAWIC NSW’s International Women’s Day Great Debate.   

The riveting dialogue reaffirmed the importance accelerating equality progress in the construction sector. “When women see a path forward, they take it.” Jacklyn Wickham.  

Congratulations, Ashley. We’re proud of you.

Australian Institute of Architects 2025 IWD Breakfast 

Event Sponsor 

To thrive in this environment, we need to be collaborators,” said Annabel Lahz, CEO and Director at Lahznimmo Architects.  

Proud sponsors of the Australian Institute of Architects 2025 IWD Breakfast, hosted at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. 

Through innovative adaptive re-use, RCC reimagined the iconic Pier 2/3 and Wharf 4/5 as award-winning global arts venues. The restoration of state heritage-listed structures was critical to preserve the maritime essence.  

Many thanks to Annabel Lahz and Monica Edwards, Senior Associate – Architecture at SJB, for their engaging discussion on maintaining a vision of equitable, people-centered design in the architectural landscape.