The development is estimated to cost in the vicinity of $200 million, with the historical and iconic wharf area set to become an integral arts precinct for Sydney. It will be home to Sydney Theatre … about Transforming Sydney’s Iconic Wharf
New Technology Can Help Increase Work Zone Safety
Keeping workers safe on road construction sites is an ongoing problem, underlined by the fact that the number of fatalities at these sites increase the more projects are underway. “From 2011 to 2016, 532 construction … about New Technology Can Help Increase Work Zone Safety
Building Gender Equality into Construction Industry
A new report from the University of NSW Sydney researchers has investigated why large construction companies are failing to attract, retain and support the progression of women professionals and what they can do about it. … about Building Gender Equality into Construction Industry
St James Station’s Ghostly Train Tunnels Given New Life
Abandoned train tunnels and underground platforms at Sydney’s St James Station will be revived into restaurants and retail under a New South Wales Government bid to increase tourism. It is seeking expressions of interest from … about St James Station’s Ghostly Train Tunnels Given New Life
Building is Booming, Labor is Scarce: What’s Being Done to Solve this Global Problem
Building demand is going strong while qualified workers are scarce; the news will come as no surprise to people following construction industry trends, or those looking to hire more workers. Here are results from recent … about Building is Booming, Labor is Scarce: What’s Being Done to Solve this Global Problem
Worker Fatalities Drop, But Death Rate Remains High
There have been 19 construction-related deaths to August this year, according to the National Safe Work Australia figures released in September—down from 23 deaths at the same time last year. The reduction in deaths is … about Worker Fatalities Drop, But Death Rate Remains High
Beyond the Technical: The Soft Skills Needed to Succeed in Construction
Successful construction careers not only depend on solid technical knowledge and skills but on so much more. Having an array of soft skills enhances productivity and safety on the jobsite which can lead to a … about Beyond the Technical: The Soft Skills Needed to Succeed in Construction
The High Price of Slow Payments
Slow payments cost subcontractors as much as $40 billion each year, according to Contract Simply’s Construction Payments Report 2018. In the U.S., subcontractors often wait as long as 54 days for payment, confirming PwC findings … about The High Price of Slow Payments
The Real Problem Plaguing Construction Payments
Construction simply would not be where it is today without the advent of the specialty trade contractor. Specialization has been the driving force behind many of the industry’s biggest productivity gains. Nevertheless, as more subcontractors … about The Real Problem Plaguing Construction Payments
Timber Software Helping Aussie Builders Branch Out
Carpentry is one of the oldest building trades in the world. Uses for timber in construction are largely the same as what they have always been, true. However, we have evolved the precision with which … about Timber Software Helping Aussie Builders Branch Out
