InEight takes up residence at Melbourne Connect as founding member of Australia’s newest innovation precinct

The University of Melbourne and Lendlease have announced that InEight Inc., a global leader in construction project management software is one of the founding members of Melbourne Connect.

InEight’s relocation into the purpose-built innovation precinct follows a sustained period of growth for the business, providing the ideal environment for the next phase of the company’s development and expansion in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Designed by leading architect Woods Bagot, the visually and functionally daring workspace was created to foster a culture of collaboration by bringing together like-minded industry innovators and subject matter experts via the University’s interdisciplinary expertise.

“This feels like a natural fit for InEight,” APAC Executive Vice President for InEight Rob Bryant said.

“Working alongside other world-class technology businesses, engineering research firms, tech start-ups, and higher degree students in the engineering and data application environment, our team members are sure to be inspired every day. I have every expectation this move will be a further catalyst for innovation and purposeful partnerships for InEight.”

The Executive Director at Melbourne Connect, Professor Eduard Hovy said the addition of InEight to the innovation precinct will make a significant contribution to Melbourne’s tech and research scene.

“InEight’s commitment to investment in education, research and development and advancement in smart technology, make them an ideal fit for the precinct,” Professor Hovy said.

With technology playing a central role in the evolution of the construction industry, the Melbourne Connect partnership will enable InEight to continue to push the boundaries of how projects can be managed and delivered.

InEight joins a host of thought leaders and innovators in calling Melbourne Connect home including the University’s Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, interdisciplinary groups and industry partners.