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
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Worker Fatalities Drop, But Death Rate Remains High
There have been 19 construction-related deaths to August this year, according to the National Safe Work Australia figures released in September—down from 23 deaths at the same time last year. The reduction in deaths is … about Worker Fatalities Drop, But Death Rate Remains High
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
Technology is Changing Construction – Don’t get Left Behind
Technology is transforming the way we do things and companies that are unwilling to keep up risk extinction. Those who are already embracing new technology can see that there are exciting times ahead for the … about Technology is Changing Construction – Don’t get Left Behind
Aged-Care Developments Reaching New Heights
With an ageing population in Australia and a shift in the lifestyle our retirees expect, we are currently seeing a focus on future changes to aged care development across the country.
Timber Software Helping Aussie Builders Branch Out
Carpentry is one of the oldest building trades in the world. Uses for timber in construction are largely the same as what they have always been, true. However, we have evolved the precision with which … about Timber Software Helping Aussie Builders Branch Out
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
How Mass Timber Construction is Changing the Building Game in Australia
Timber is no longer just a material used for features, fitout or framing in Australia, with the new engineered timbers taking centre stage in multi-million dollar major projects around the country.
Bridging the Communication Gap Through 3D Technology
Technology in the construction industry has been gradually evolving to meet the needs of architects and construction managers alike. The technology available to architects today has come a long way since sketching 2D pencil drafts … about Bridging the Communication Gap Through 3D Technology
