In late January, the first sod was turned on the residential component of a Melbourne development, ie a soon-to-be world leader in sustainability. Burwood Brickworks is an integrated community comprising mixed housing, open space and … about Burwood Brickworks Aims to be the World’s Most Sustainable Retail Centre
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Risks and Liabilities of Workplace Violence
The term “going postal” became a morbid joke throughout the end of the 20th century. You don’t hear it used much anymore. Media coverage of mass shootings reaches saturation levels within 24 hours of an … about Risks and Liabilities of Workplace Violence
Incidence of Electrocution Too High in the Construction Industry
According to the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), the rate of electrocution suffered in the construction industry remains unacceptably high. Construction workers represented 61 per cent of all work-related electrocution fatalities. Construction laborers, … about Incidence of Electrocution Too High in the Construction Industry
2018 Construction Industry Forecasts: Still Growing, But Not So Fast
During ConstructConnect's 2018 Design & Construction Outlook webinar held on November 1, Kermit Baker, chief economist for the American Institute of Architects talked about the year-to-date movements in the Architectural Billings Index. The index is … about 2018 Construction Industry Forecasts: Still Growing, But Not So Fast
Two Female Bricklayers Build Solid Careers
For both of them, it started with a flyer. Jacqueline Townsend was in an unemployment office in the fall of 2004 after she had lost a job as a telemarketer. She saw a Chicago Women … about Two Female Bricklayers Build Solid Careers
Why Isn’t Your Workplace Recruiting More Women?
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the number of women in the construction industry--already dismal--has actually decreased since its peak in 2007. Between 1985 and 2007 the number of women in construction grew by … about Why Isn’t Your Workplace Recruiting More Women?
Trade Organizations Boost Female Workers’ Success in the Field
Two advocacy organizations for women in construction—Chicago Women in Trades and the National Association of Women in Construction—say their work is far from done. According to a 2016 Bureau of Labor Statistics Report, only 9.1 … about Trade Organizations Boost Female Workers’ Success in the Field
Green Construction is More than Just a Trend
We’ve seen leaps and bounds in energy-efficient construction in recent years as developers look to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on energy costs. Some buildings even generate more energy than they produce (known … about Green Construction is More than Just a Trend
Breaking Down the Wall: Getting Women into The Construction Industry
More than half of Australia’s population is made up of women. However, in our nation’s second largest industry, building and construction, women only make up 11 per cent of the industry’s workforce. This figure drops … about Breaking Down the Wall: Getting Women into The Construction Industry
How to Build a Carbon Neutral Building
There’s a growing buzz about carbon neutral buildings, especially since the Australian federal government has recently defined a standard for them under the National Carbon Offset Standard. But how exactly do you build one? Jobsite … about How to Build a Carbon Neutral Building
