highlight outstanding quality and achievement across the industry. When he considers projects that stand out in his mind, Rob gravitates toward environmental work, particularly landfill projects. He has a personal interest in raising standards for containment and waste management, and Batchelor Group’s landfill contracts reflect a commitment to improving the state’s infrastructure and environmental outcomes. “Anything that’s really about improving the state,” he says simply. Looking ahead, Rob sees technological change as both inevitable and exciting. Mechanisation, improved skills training, advanced equipment, and artificial intelligence are all shaping the future of the industry. “It’s going to, to some extent, revolutionise the industry in a technical sense,” he notes. While there will always be a need for hands-on work, technology promises to make processes faster, safer, and more precise. Batchelor Group’s challenge—and opportunity— will be to harness these tools while maintaining the craftsmanship and attention to detail that have been their hallmark. Ultimately, what sets Batchelor Group apart is their ability to combine old-school work ethic with modern adaptability. Staff are encouraged to communicate openly with clients at every level, from management to plant operators. “If you’ve got a problem, you can talk to a plant operator, and they’re always happy to talk about how they do their job better and how they make it better for the client,” Rob says. That willingness to listen, problem solve, and think long-term ensures that relationships don’t end when a project is completed—they grow stronger with time. Three generations on, Batchelor Construction Group remains deeply woven into the fabric of Tasmania’s construction industry. It’s a company where tradition and innovation work side by side, where family values influence business decisions, and where community trust is earned project by project. For Rob, seeing the next generation carry the business forward is as rewarding as any award or contract. And for clients across the state, the name Batchelor represents not just a construction partner, but a team they can rely on to deliver—today, and for decades to come. AUGUST 2025
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