Environmental monitoring technology has reached a point where some companies are choosing to do it themselves rather than hire a consultant. In the seven years I’ve worked in the hire industry I’ve never seen so much demand for environmental monitoring equipment. In part, that’s because local councils and state environmental agencies are setting much higher …
Adapting to COVID-safe construction
COVID-19 has manifested a different working environment. Adapting to changing circumstances has meant the construction sector has had become nimble. David Erczmann, General Manager at LinkSafe explainsRead More
Rising costs and sustainability pressures make project selection even more critical in 2021
The cost of lockdowns has caused national debts to soar, meaning that many countries have had to borrow to invest in infrastructure and energy transition. Thankfully, cheap international credit and a better-than-expectedRead More
Building a sustainable workforce through teamwork
With all the ups and downs of COVID-19, what is it that continues to create a strong and lasting teamwork attitude from employees within the construction industry? Premier Building and ConstructionRead More
Why adopting project management skills is essential for the future of Australian construction
Ben Breen, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Global Head of ConstructionRead More
Managing client expectations
Rebecca McKeown, associate in Currie & Brown’s Melbourne office, writes about how to manage client expectations in the construction industry. Client management is an essential disciplineRead More
Machine learning and the future of construction
Karthik Venkatasubramanian, the vice president of data and analytics at Oracle Construction and Engineering, explains how machine learning has developed in the construction industry and what needsRead More
Skills shortage lays bare crucial role of digital engineering in economic recovery
Fast-tracked infrastructure projects are up front and centre in the Australian government’s plans to create jobs and reboot the economy. But in an industry already facing skills shortages, who willRead More