For Mark Medelis, Managing Director at Concentis, the Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report (QMPPR) isn’t just an annual publication — it’s an annual touchpoint that tracks the state’s progress and shapes the conversations driving its future. After attending every launch since 2016, this year Concentis stepped forward as a sponsor, signalling its commitment to the people, projects, and partnerships shaping the next decade of growth.
Standing Beside the Industry That Builds Queensland
“We’ve attended the Major Projects Pipeline Report launch every year since 2016, and it’s always been one of the best events on the industry calendar,” Mark says. “This year we decided to step up and sponsor because we see this space as a key growth opportunity for our business. The report brings together the people and organisations shaping Queensland’s future, and that’s where Concentis belongs.”
For Concentis, sponsorship is as much about visibility as it is about alignment — standing alongside the clients, contractors, and partners driving delivery across the state. “It’s about being part of the conversation,” he adds, “and supporting the ecosystem that makes these projects happen.”
Clarity, Confidence, and Coordination
Each year, the QMPPR sets the tone for what’s next in Queensland’s major project landscape.
“It provides clarity and confidence to the market Medelis says. “It helps government, contractors, and service providers understand where investment is heading and how to plan resources accordingly.”
By giving everyone access to the same forward view, the report promotes stronger coordination between the public and private sectors — ensuring resources, funding, and capability align with the state’s growth priorities.”
That visibility, he says, builds confidence across the entire supply chain. “When people can see what’s coming, they plan better. And when the market plans better, everyone benefits.”
Regional Strength, Statewide Opportunity
With offices in Brisbane and growing operations in Gladstone and Townsville, regional visibility is especially valuable to Concentis. “The report’s regional breakdowns and sector insights are particularly useful,” Mark says. “Understanding the flow of regional projects helps us plan ahead, and it gives our clients and contractors confidence that the pipeline is real and that there’s long-term opportunity in the state – not just in major centres, but across regional Queensland”
That foresight helps Concentis align its workforce strategy with future demand.
The Power of Insight
For Medelis, the QMPPR’s greatest strength lies in its ability to enable informed decision-making across every level of industry. “It allows leaders to make more informed decisions,” he says. “When companies can see what’s coming down the line — from Olympic-related infrastructure through to renewable energy and resource projects — they can plan their workforce, supply chain, and investment strategy with greater certainty.”
For Concentis, that insight goes directly into workforce planning. “It helps us anticipate where the skills gaps will be and start building the talent pipeline early,” he adds. “That’s where we can make the biggest impact.”
Collaboration for a Common Goal
Medelis believes one of the report’s greatest strengths is its ability to unite government and industry around a common purpose. “The report brings everyone together,” he says. “It creates a shared picture of what needs to be delivered and where the opportunities are. That alignment naturally encourages collaboration between government, contractors, and the wider supply chain.”
He says this collaborative focus is essential if Queensland is to deliver on the scale of opportunity that lies ahead. “It also highlights the scale of future funding needs, giving industry a stronger voice in shaping policy and keeping momentum in the state’s delivery program.”
“Delivering Queensland’s project pipeline isn’t a one-company job,” he adds. “It takes a coordinated industry effort.”
Building the Economy of Tomorrow
Looking ahead, Medelis says the projects highlighted in the QMPPR will define Queensland’s economic trajectory for decades. “They’re central to it,” he says. “The projects tied to energy transition, critical minerals, and Olympic-related infrastructure will create jobs, attract investment, and support regional economies.”
For Concentis, those projects represent more than infrastructure — they’re foundations for long-term prosperity. “They’re not just projects; they’re long-term platforms for economic growth and community development.”
Planning, People, and Policy
When it comes to delivery, Medelis believes three things will shape Queensland’s success: planning, capability, and confidence. “We need to start addressing skills shortages early, not reactively when projects kick off,” he says. “That means investing in training, attracting talent into the industry, and creating pathways for people to move between projects.”
He also emphasises the importance of stability. “It requires stable policy settings and funding support so businesses can invest with confidence.”
Challenges Ahead — and the Opportunity Within
Despite the optimism, Medelis remains realistic about the industry’s challenges. “There are plenty of moving parts, from approvals and funding constraints to collaboration, and cost pressures, he says. “But the biggest challenges right now are skills shortages and funding certainty. The pipeline is strong; the question is how we resource and fund it sustainably.”
It’s a challenge Concentis is ready to face. With a deep understanding of Queensland’s project landscape and a people-first approach to capability, the company is focused on ensuring the state’s future projects have the talent they need to succeed. For Concentis, readiness means having the people, planning, and partnerships in place to turn that opportunity into delivery. “Queensland has a huge decade ahead,” Mark says. “The QMPPR helps make sure we’re ready for it.”
