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
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Understanding the Role of Cannabis in Construction
As more states approve marijuana businesses operating within their borders, there is a growing cadre of contractors finding regular work serving the industry. Here are the aspects that make marijuana construction unique and the possible … about Understanding the Role of Cannabis in Construction
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
Australia’s Top 10 Residential Builders Revealed
The Housing Industry Association recently revealed the builders who achieved the most residential dwelling starts for 2017, with Metricon Homes taking out the top spot for the third consecutive year. The HIA-COLORBOND® steel Housing 100 … about Australia’s Top 10 Residential Builders Revealed
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
Construction Industry Losing Workers as Baby Boomers Retire
We are witnessing one of the biggest shifts of human capital in history. This has forced many companies to completely reevaluate their strategy on how they recruit, retain, and, most importantly, captivate the next generation … about Construction Industry Losing Workers as Baby Boomers Retire
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
Hurricanes Driving New Design Innovations
In recent years we’ve seen an unmistakable uptick in erratic weather and more severe storms from coast to coast as the threat of global warming grows more difficult to ignore. As Hurricane Florence bears down … about Hurricanes Driving New Design Innovations
The Shaping of Australia’s Future Cities Through Urban Renewal
At a contract signing and soil turning ceremony recently, Greenland Australia and its joint venture partner, GH Australia, officially appointed Richard Crookes Constructions as their construction partner for Stage 1 of ‘Park Sydney’ in Erskineville, … about The Shaping of Australia’s Future Cities Through Urban Renewal
Women’s Talents Shine at the 2018 NAWIC Awards
Whether they are working on-site or working behind the scenes to deliver inspired design or cutting-edge community engagement practices, this year’s National Association of Women in Construction Awards for Excellence show just how influential female … about Women’s Talents Shine at the 2018 NAWIC Awards
