In its first decision concerning the construction industry’s security of payments laws, the High Court’s judgment this week in Southern Han Breakfast Point Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) v Lewence Construction Pty Ltd [2016] HCA 52 has delivered a clear message to claimants and those responding to claims that there must be a “reference date” for …
Tick of approval from the state of Georgia
Eden Innovations has recently had their carbon nanotube enriched, liquid concrete admixture approved for use by the state of Georgia’s Department of Transportation (GDOT), for use in their 24 hourRead More
In conversation with John Gillespie…
In a career spanning nearly 50 years, John Gillespie has seen many changes in the crane sector. As president of CICA for 30 years, he is one of the founding fathers of the industry body and has been activelyRead More
Heads working together in the Cloud
There is no doubt that software solutions for the construction sector are becoming more sophisticated and beneficial not only from the design but to the construction and ongoing maintenance of the project. InRead More
Putting people at the heart of transport planning
It’s no secret that we need to build smarter. With more than half the world’s population now living in urban areas and with an estimated 70% living in cities by 2050, we need to get betterRead More
What’s holding up cash flow in construction?
Ongoing investment in working capital management, particularly billing and collections processes, is vital to the construction and engineering sector, but research undertaken by the McGrathNicol Cash andRead More
Employment in the construction sector remains on track for 2017
The most recent Hays Quarterly Report, covering January to March 2017, has found demand for employees in the construction sector remains buoyant and on track for 2017. But according to Hays, relevant experienceRead More
Konecranes prepares technicians for real-world tasks
Late last year, Konecranes announced the launch of a new state of the art training centre in Sydney, which will provide technicians with industry specific training on crane use, service, maintenance andRead More
Changes on the horizon – Qld reforms to secure payments for subcontractors
On November 23, 2016, the Queensland government announced a plan to introduce an array of new measures to ensure security of payment for subcontractors (see footnote 1). The plan anticipates that by JanuaryRead More
Flipping the coin on software solutions for the construction industry
Construction Industry Solutions (COINS) Australia recently announced the appointment of Craig Fotheringham to the role of professional services manager, which according to COINS Australia managing directorRead More