Imagine if potholes never got filled, bridges weren’t maintained, streetlights weren’t fixed and there was no such thing as a sewage system. These are all assets, and thankfully there are professionals who manage and maintain these assets to ensure they are safe, protected from damage, changing climate conditions, and ensure they are performing at an …
Are digital solutions the answer to managing retention?
In the past year, several high-profile payment disputes in the construction industry have made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Regardless of where fault lies, what is clear is construction companiesRead More
Environmental monitoring technology in demand
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 industryRead More
Construction forecast for 2021-2022
Everyone wants a recovery in 2021. And, according to Alex Carrick, Chief Economist, ConstructConnect, there will be a recovery in 2021, but it will be uneven. For example, travel and tourism will not seeRead More
How construction firms can innovate the scheduling process
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