NAWIC QBE SITE TOUR

The recently completed QBE Sydney Headquarters at the striking 8 Chifley played host to the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) on Wednesday 21 May.

BY Lorenzo Logi

May 29th, 2014

The lobby served as the ideal venue, with its dramatic central void. The team for this premiere project, MPA Projects and Davenport Campbell, shared their insights and challenges with guests while they enjoyed drinks and canapés with industry peers.

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