In spite of the Construction, Infrastructure, and Engineering industries dominating Australia's economy, there is a lack of female representation in either executive, leadership, and technical roles. In the construction industry in Australia, the number of … about What is the status of women in construction?
What’s behind the construction industry’s productivity problem?
The construction industry has a productivity problem. That is, according to a McKinsey Global Institute report which found that the construction industry’s global labor-productivity growth was only 1 per cent per year over the past … about What’s behind the construction industry’s productivity problem?
What Construction Companies Can Learn from PCL’s Culture of Giving
For its efforts, PCL, a group of independent construction companies that works in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Australia, was recognized as one of 2017 Best Workplaces for Giving Back by the Great Place … about What Construction Companies Can Learn from PCL’s Culture of Giving
Any Stage of Construction – There’s an App for that!
Already some construction apps and tech are making a difference to productivity, with one or two Australian apps in world-leading positions. Here is a selection of 10 of the best...
Technology in the construction industry: KPMG survey probes industry advances
55 percent of the respondents to KPMG’s recently released 2017 Global Construction Survey, “Make it, or break it,” believe that the industry is ripe for technological revolution, and 72 percent say that technology is important … about Technology in the construction industry: KPMG survey probes industry advances
From the Top Down: Ending Sexual Harassment in the Construction Industry
Most people understand what harassment is and how it hurts protected groups who are targeted and the businesses where workplace harassment occurs. Employers are held to a standard of reasonable care to prevent harassment on … about From the Top Down: Ending Sexual Harassment in the Construction Industry
How “The Art of War” Can Help You Outthink Your Construction Competition
That master strategist Sun Tzu knew a thing or two about out-thinking the competition. Turns out his focus on strategy over strength can be applied to gaining an edge in the construction industry. Once you … about How “The Art of War” Can Help You Outthink Your Construction Competition
The dawn of micro factories: Back to the future with small scale manufacturing
The Sustainable Materials and Research Team (SMaRT) team at the University of NSW, led by Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla is doing just that. It has developed the concept of “micro-factories” to transform the waste into … about The dawn of micro factories: Back to the future with small scale manufacturing
New NAWIC Executive Vice President Hopes to Grow Membership, Spread the Word about Women in Construction
The National Association of Women in Construction has a new executive vice president. This change marks a “brand new day and brand new way” for the organization, a press release said.
Why Off-Site Construction is On the Rise
The off-site construction trend is not limited to that of houses and apartments, it is used broadly across various commercial and residential construction industries. Sometimes it serves to reduce cost and time, on other occasions … about Why Off-Site Construction is On the Rise
