An award-winning construction firm has collapsed, with staff notified about the news by email. Open Projects Group, which operates in south-east Queensland, was placed into liquidation this week. Open Projects Group, which operates in south-east Queensland, was placed into liquidation this weekDirector Kane McCarthy shared the news in an email to staffJoin the debate What do you think is to blame for the collapse of so many trusted local businesses lately? Its projects included Jane's Rivertown Restaurant, the La Luna Beach Club and the Gold Coast Turf Club. 'The work delivered by Open Projects Group over the years was only possible because of the people behind it.