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development with sustainability at its core and to collaborate closely with clients to achieve better outcomes .

However , ACCIONA ’ s reach extends far beyond tunnels and roads , with the company having positioned itself as a pioneer in renewable energy – particularly in the burgeoning Australian market . Mark highlights the MacIntyre Wind Farm which ACCIONA designed , constructed , owns and operates .

“ We ’ re in the final stages of completing one of the largest wind farms in the Southern hemisphere . The MacIntyre Wind Farm will power 700,000 homes . This is a massive step forward in decarbonisation and renewable energy . It ’ s having a huge impact on the industry in Australia , enhancing our capability and capacity to generate clean energy . We also have an aggressive growth pipeline in the energy sector in Australia .”

This diversification into renewable energy has represented a pivot for ACCIONA , positioning it to capitalise on a growing global demand for sustainable power solutions .

Water infrastructure is another key focus area , with ACCIONA leveraging its

staff and contractors in Mark ’ s technology team for the Australia and New Zealand region engineering expertise to address water scarcity issues worldwide . The company is “ a leader in water treatments and desalination ,” Mark notes , pointing to ongoing projects like a 300 mega-litreper-day desalination facility in Perth , Australia .

“ We ’ ve constructed and are now operating and maintaining a similar-sized facility in Adelaide ,” he explains . “ We have multiple treatment facilities across Australia , and we ’ re working closely with major providers in the water treatment space .”

Investing heavily in digital transformation To truly lead in sustainable infrastructure , the team at ACCIONA knew they needed to harness the power of technology to drive efficiency , improve quality and improve project outcomes .

The construction and infrastructure sector has traditionally lagged behind other industries in terms of technology adoption : posing challenges for Mark and his team to overcome .

“ The sectors in which we operate – mostly construction and energy in Australia – are typically not leaders in technological investment , nor are they rapid adopters of technology . We see that as a huge opportunity .”

ACCIONA has seized this opportunity by investing heavily in digital transformation initiatives . Mark and his team have implemented a strategy to standardise processes , centralise technology procurement and leverage data analytics across all its projects .

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