Through a collaboration between New South Wales and Queensland, the BMF will soon be developing and releasing an options paper for consultation with stakeholders. The paper will outline a pathway for professional standards schemes and … about What’s Being Done About the Building Sector’s ‘Crisis of Confidence’
What the Latest National Reform Means for Construction
The Rebuilding Confidence Report by Shergold and Weir, commissioned by the Building Ministers Forum, aimed to address the major flaws in the industry’s processes and products. Finally, the BMF response has finally been released. It … about What the Latest National Reform Means for Construction
Waterproofing 101: How to Get it Right
Recent Deakin University research has found defects involving waterproofing are one of the major issues for Australian buildings. The research study focused on multi-residential buildings and included an in-depth examination of 212 building defect audit … about Waterproofing 101: How to Get it Right
Cool Solar Innovations Coming to a Jobsite Near You
At the end of 2018, Australia passed the milestone of two million households with rooftop solar panels. As new products come onto the market, roof-mounted panels are only one of numerous options that can turn … about Cool Solar Innovations Coming to a Jobsite Near You
A Look Inside the Development of Australian Standards
Jobsite ANZ asked Kareen Riley-Takos, Standards Australia’s General Manager Operations, about how standards are developed and what the future holds for the industry.
How We Build Now – Tracking Technology in Construction 2019
Technology is expected to deliver productivity gains, improve processes and reduce the burden of paper-shuffling for contractors in Australia, according to recent study.
Don’t Let Scope Creep Sneak Up On You
One of the reasons there is almost always some degree of scope creep on projects is they are often not fully and properly defined in the first place. That comes down to everything always being … about Don’t Let Scope Creep Sneak Up On You
How BIM is Helping Transform the Construction Industry
The BIM-MEPAUS methodology allows consistent, standardised design and documentation information shared between the design team and contractors to flow down to suppliers, which ultimately results in a much more collaborative, repeatable, and efficient design workflow … about How BIM is Helping Transform the Construction Industry
Robotics Roadmap Lays Out Future for Construction
Australia’s first Robotics Roadmap lays out a vision of how the new technologies might help sectors, such as construction, manufacturing, agriculture and service industries, evolve to meet the future.
5 Library Buildings That Redefine Tradition
Libraries used to have a reputation of being somewhat staid and stuffy places but no more. The digital age has seen them transform into vibrant community hubs, buzzing with wifi and social life. They have … about 5 Library Buildings That Redefine Tradition
