All-electric and powered by renewable energy is the future of buildings, according to the Green Building Council of Australia. Turning off the gas will, however, mean a change in design, procurement, and delivery for many … about Gas-Free Buildings Have Arrived and Are Here to Stay
Why Do So Many Construction Projects Struggle With Quality?
Building regulators, owners and contractors have been grappling with persistent issues around quality in construction. We asked industry experts what is going wrong, and how builders and trades can start to raise the bar.
What You Need to Know About the Underground Risks on Your Site
Incomplete or inadequate geotechnical information can be a major cause of project delays, cost blow-outs, and conflict. Here is some practical advice about how to reduce the risk of encountering one of the most common … about What You Need to Know About the Underground Risks on Your Site
Affordable Housing: Here Is How It Could Be Done
Many in the construction and development sectors are calling for greater investment in affordable housing as part of economic stimulus following the COVID-19 downturn. The South Australian Government has already put it on the agenda, … about Affordable Housing: Here Is How It Could Be Done
How Computational Design is Helping Ease Construction Pain Points
You may have heard about ‘parametric design’, ‘computational design’ and ‘generative design’, especially in connection with BIM or prefab projects. According to some leaders in architecture, they are the way of the future. So, what … about How Computational Design is Helping Ease Construction Pain Points
Could BIM Be the Key To Better Project Outcomes?
Building Information Modelling and digitised documentation could hold the key to delivering better outcomes not only for project teams but also the end customers—the asset owners, facilities managers and occupants, according to digital engineering experts.
How Capturing Environmental Data on Your Construction Projects Can Help You Get Ahead
Environmental data is the least likely type of information to be managed through specialist software, according to companies surveyed for Procore’s How We Build Now 2020 report. It does, however, touch on multiple areas construction … about How Capturing Environmental Data on Your Construction Projects Can Help You Get Ahead
Paving a Brighter Future for Women in Construction
Women are still substantially under-represented in the construction industry workforce. However, according to the How We Build Now 2020 research, more than half of all surveyed firms believe this will change in the next decade. … about Paving a Brighter Future for Women in Construction
Can National Harmonisation Help Construction Thrive?
The differences in construction regulations and practitioner registration requirements between the states and territories have been a huge challenge for the Australian construction industry. A change could be on the way, however, with the release … about Can National Harmonisation Help Construction Thrive?
Impacts of COVID-19 on Construction in Victoria
While most states and territories in Australia have already loosened restrictions on movement and business activity due to low or zero levels of COVID-19 community transmission, Victoria has not been so lucky.
