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
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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
What’s Next for BIM
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a term describing a process used to give construction workers the insights and tools to design and implement their projects more effectively. BIM, and the introduction of 4D BIM, are … about What’s Next for BIM
Former Pentridge Prison to Become Luxury Hotel
If its walls could talk, the old Pentridge Prison could tell tales of Australia’s last execution. It could then spin the yarn about being the resting place of Infamous bushranger Ned Kelly. Closed since 1997, … about Former Pentridge Prison to Become Luxury Hotel
Measuring and Maximizing your ROI
There are many reasons, of varying degrees of legitimacy, why some construction companies have been reticent to adopt the latest technologies. You read a lot about things like a general discomfort with the idea of … about Measuring and Maximizing your ROI
Putting Construction Waste in its Place
With Australia’s population predicted to exceed 40 million by 2050, the amount of waste the country produces could easily surpass 100 million tonnes. And with a third of the waste from construction sites ending up … about Putting Construction Waste in its Place
What You Might Have Wrong About Lien Waivers
Lien waivers are probably the single most misunderstood payment document there is in construction. Which is kind of funny, because lien waivers are everywhere in construction.
Smart apparel: The future of wearable technology on the jobsite
The construction industry is digitising at a fast clip. Understanding technology’s potential to increase efficiencies and workplace safety has been a key factor in the uptake of construction technologies over the past ten years in … about Smart apparel: The future of wearable technology on the jobsite
Why You May Need a Social Licence to Operate – And How to Get It
The concept of the social license is becoming increasingly more important. That is particularly the case of projects that are likely to have an impact on the environment or on a local community, such as … about Why You May Need a Social Licence to Operate – And How to Get It
