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A collection of free guides, tools, and expert coaching for construction professionals. Brush up on the fundamentals, or dig deeper with advanced topics.
Preconstruction
Learn more about the planning, estimating, and bidding activities before a project breaks ground.
Growing Profit Margins in Construction: ANZ Estimating Tactics
Successful construction company management requires a diverse skillset. You’ve got...
8 Key Types of Construction Contracts Explained
In general, there are five common types of construction contracts:...
Construction Purchase Orders 101: A Contractor’s Guide to POs
Construction purchase orders are key financial elements of an overall...
5 Types of Tendering in Construction
In the bustling Australian construction scene, developers and contractors don’t...
Project Management
Dive deeper into how construction work happens. From planned construction activities, managing people and resources, or ensuring compliance with design specifications and safety standards, learn how companies could better complete projects on time and on budget.
Understanding the 6 Phases of Project Management in Construction
Construction projects are like no other. Each one is unique,...
A Complete Guide to Construction Contract Management
Managing construction contracts can lead to an extensive physical paper...
A Guide to Defect Lists in Construction
When you’re managing a construction project, it can feel like...
Jobsite Communication Best Practices for Head Contractors
Effective communication serves as the foundation for driving success in...
Risk Management
Learn how to identify, mitigate, and manage the variety of risks construction businesses face in the industry.
5 Common Construction Site Hazards and How to Mitigate Them
Adding the right tools to your toolbox can make your...
9 Common Construction Risks for Contractors & Owners
Construction is a tough, often volatile industry, with one of...
Construction Jobsite Inspection: How to Monitor Progress, Quality & Safety
Construction site inspections are critical to ensuring that quality and...
Construction Risk Management: 6 Ways to Reduce Construction Risks
Ensuring that your construction risk management plan can withstand any...
Recent Articles
Construction Project Documentation: Evidence, or it Didn’t Happen
Behind every great construction project is a vast quantity of...
Submittals in Construction: What They Are and How To Manage Them
As a crucial link in the project paper trail, submittals...
Quality Assurance: Improving Safety and Efficiency in Construction
Quality assurance (which differs from quality control) works to prevent...
How Performance Bonds Mitigate Risk in Construction Projects
A performance bond provides a guarantee that a contractor will...
Understanding Building Specifications – Driving Project Success
Building specifications are the crux of a construction project, capturing...
Organisational Chart: Creating A Construction Hierarchy
An organisational chart is an important component of any construction...
The Ultimate Guide to Construction Programs
A successful construction project requires careful project management, with the...
A Construction Project Manager’s Role: Everything You Need To Know
The construction project manager (PM) is at the core of...
Nailing The Detail-Best Practice in Construction Drawings
While the process of designing a building or planning a...
A Guide to Construction Procurement in Australia
Construction projects almost always have a lot of moving parts....
Understanding the Bill of Quantities in Construction: An In-Depth Guide
In construction, the bidding and tendering process requires detailed documentation...
Creating a Green Energy Powerhouse
Australia’s property sector has the opportunity to lead the global...