HACER CHASER
Message from the Directors
Welcome to our first newsletter
With Q2 done and dusted, it’s clear we’ve had another incredibly productive few months. Across our nine live projects and several others in the preconstruction and tendering phase, the momentum hasn’t slowed.
I’m pleased to share that our new business team has successfully secured Dorcas Street, and 437 St. Kilda Road projects with demolition works already underway on both. Piling works are scheduled to commence in the second half of the year, marking another exciting milestone ahead.
As many of you know, Q2 is also the time we conduct our annual reviews. It’s always a privilege to reflect on the achievements and growth of our people - and to read the feedback that highlights just how much progress is being made across all areas of the business.
We also take this opportunity to assess what areas of focus we need to have in the learning and development space, ensuring we continue to invest in the growth of our teams.
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the following employees on their recent promotions:
Please also note, our upcoming Head Office move will occur on Monday 25 August.
Please be mindful and supportive of the efforts involved by those managing the design, build and logistics of this transition - your cooperation will go a long way in making it as smooth as possible.
Rohan Hooper - Senior Construction Manager
Nick Tolios - Project Directorw
Shaun Florence - Project Director
Raffi Bornyan - Project Manager
Hayden Calway - Project Manager
Alex Kutaysov - Contracts Manager Project Based
Jordan Kamenjarin - Junior Project Manager
Nick Papaleo - Junior Project Manager
Darren Swaris - Junior Project Manager
Lewis Donoghue - Junior Project Manager
Michael McKinna - Senior Project Coordinator
Jay Kennedy-Harris - Senior Project Coordinator
Will McNab - Contract Administrator
Dermie Simmons - Senior Project Coordinator
Brad Johnson - Contract Administrator
Gene Thorbecke - Senior Design Manager
Karen McInerney - Assistant Post Construction Manager
Matt Love - Talent Acquisition Manager
PROJECT UPDATES
We have had a great start to the year across our projects, with some notable key milestones achieved:
• Bennetts’ Lane structure has topped out, with window installation closely following the stripping of the structure;
• Assemble MRK has topped out it’s last of five buildings, including completion of an onsite prototype apartment, with the team gearing up for energisation and defecting to commence;
• St. Clare the Mansard Roofing works has commenced, with the external brickwork and windows to all building nearing completion, and completion of the onsite prototype;
• Assemble VSB the first Tower Crane has been erected, and substructure works commenced;
• Richmond Square both tower cranes are erected on, with the slab on ground complete across the entire site, and the west tower core progressed above ground floor!
• Balmain Street in Cremorne substructure is complete, with the structure now rising above ground floor;
• HOME Albert Park, and Clarendon Street the perimeter retention piles and capping beams are complete on both projects, with bulk excavation well underway;
• Hudson Hub out west, our project structure is progressing at a rapid pace, with top out expected in the next quarter.
The presentation of our projects and branding is being recognised, and the progress of our onsite works while prioritising safety and quality is being well received by our Clients – Keep up the Good Work!
The new business and estimating team are working tirelessly to secure new and exciting projects, ranging across new and existing sectors. Look forward to providing news on awarded projects next quarter.
Young Builder of the Year (Andrew MacDonald)
Master Builder of the Year (Finalist) Excellence in Fitout Over $10MEmporium
Excellence in Lowrise Apartment Buildings – COMO Terraces
Wyvern Private hospital in the MBA NSW Awards
Excellence in Mediumrise Apartment Buildings – Assemble BSB
Excellence in Mediumrise Apartment Buildings – Local Kensington
Excellence in Highrise Apartment Buildings – HOME Docklands
Excellence in Construction of Industrial Buildings – Stockland Altona
Reconciliation
We celebrated National Reconciliation Week (NRW) from 27 May to 3 June.
Cultural Protocols
We have launched our Indigenous Cultural Protocols
Cultural protocols are customs, values, and guidelines that provides a framework for behaviours and interactions of a specific cultural group.
These cultural protocols are intended to increase awareness, recognition, and respect of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rich cultures. It is also intended to help create an inclusive workplace that is culturally safe for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
NAIDOC Week
2025 marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of NAIDOC Week, honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture and resilience.
The 2025 NAIDOC Week theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy”, celebrates not only the achievements of the past but also the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young First Nations leaders, the vision of our First Nations communities and the legacy of their ancestors.
To learn more about NAIDOC and this year’s theme and artwork follow this link here.
Carbon Accounting
Developing a data collection and reporting toolkit with Smartsheet
» Designed to standardise sustainability data collection across all projects
» Will support compliance with Mandatory Climate Disclosures and delivery of Green Star-certified projects
Green Star
Piloting the Green Star Project Toolkit across two projects:
» Home Albert Park & CBUS
437 St Kilda Road
Coming Up
» GreenStar Information Session - 30 July
Hacer Social Club
At our most recent event, 25 members of the Social Club gathered at The Orrong for a night of drinks, a meal, and to watch the highly anticipated Carlton vs Sydney blockbuster. To keep the energy high, five $100 Visa gift cards were up for grabs, with friendly wagers placed on various game outcomes.
One of the highlights of the night was watching Justin Cleaves lose out on a $100 prize in dramatic fashion - thanks to a last-minute junk time goal by Sam Walsh with just seven seconds left on the clock!
Coming Up Noisy Ritual Wine Tasting
Our next event is a wine tasting and meal at Noisy Ritual in Brunswick on July 25th from 6pm.
We are keen to open the night up to both existing social club members and anyone looking to join so please contact either Matt Love, Harry Tresize or Tim Petts if you are keen to get along!
Giving Back, Getting Active, and Looking Ahead
On the 15th of May, 12 of our employees generously volunteered their evening at the Fareshare kitchens in Abbotsford to help prepare meals for people doing it tough. This marked our 6th year supporting Fareshare - an incredible effort and testament to our ongoing commitment to community.
Thanks to the collective efforts across sites and offices, we also raised over $9,000 for the 2025 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal through morning teas and site BBQs. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed!
Winter Walks Are Back!
Lace up and join us from Monday 21 July at 6:30am at The Tan for a brisk morning walk to kick-start your week.
If you’d like to be added to the walking group, please contact Claire.
What’s Coming Up in the Second Half of the Year?
We’ve got a full calendar of health and wellbeing activities, including:
• Melbourne Marathon
• Around the Bay in a Day
• 2XU Run for Beyond Blue (Mental Health Awareness)
• Mental Health First Aid & Refresher Training
• R U OK? Day
• Christmas Salvation Army Appeal
Our next Health and Wellbeing Committee Meeting will be held late August. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please forward them to: heatlhandwellbeing@hacer.com.au - we’d love to hear from you!
Winter Walks
WHEN: 21ST JUL
18TH AUG
11TH SEP (RUOKDAY)
6TH OCT
AT 6:30AM
WHERE: GATE D, THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS
Reward and Recognition
Karen McInerney
Assistant Post Construction Manager
Karen has been a tremendous support to the Post Construction team and greater business this year. During a period marked by unforeseen absences, she stepped up to maintain clear and consistent communication with our clients and tenantsbuilding strong, trusted relationships during what is often one of the most challenging phases in a project’s lifecycle.
She continues to provide valuable support to the team, and her understanding of construction processes, responsibilities, and how buildings come together has grown significantly due to her self-determination and willingness to learn well beyond the scope of her role.
10 Year Anniversary
Andie Leggett
Post Construction Manager
MVP Q2
10 Year Anniversary Frank Traviato Supervisor
10 Year Anniversary Michael Stavrou Labourer
