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Willow Aliento

Willow Aliento

With a background in journalism, content creation and STEM research, Willow Aliento is fascinated by the ongoing evolution of design, materials, methods and technologies being applied across construction and its supply chain. Aliento has been writing in the construction, safety, architecture, business, sustainability, tech and engineering space for the past decade after previously working in newspapers and magazines as a journalist.

Major Transport Upgrades Help Boost Sydney’s Civil Sector

February 7, 2021 by Willow Aliento

The NSW Government has big plans for Sydney’s future, and mega transport projects are key to achieving them. Congestion issues are being tackled on multiple fronts, including new public transport links, upgrades to major roads … about Major Transport Upgrades Help Boost Sydney’s Civil Sector

Categories: Australia, Business, World Tags: Infrastructure

Improving the Built Environment through Indigenous Artwork

February 1, 2021 by Willow Aliento

The ancient and unbroken history of Australian landscapes and Aboriginal people is increasingly becoming a part of major infrastructure projects in the form of Indigenous artworks and design elements.

Categories: Australia, Cover Stories, More, World

Six Reasons to Be Proactive about Quality

January 17, 2021 by Willow Aliento

There is an old saying in management circles—you are only as good as your last job. That is especially true in the construction industry, where there’s more to quality than just complying with construction code … about Six Reasons to Be Proactive about Quality

Categories: Australia, Business, World Tags: Quality Management, Worker Safety

Australia Construction’s Lasting Lessons of 2020

January 10, 2021 by Willow Aliento

The year 2020 was a rollercoaster for everyone in the construction industry—but not all the lessons of the year were harsh. Many have found some positives that are likely to result in longer-term changes in … about Australia Construction’s Lasting Lessons of 2020

Categories: Australia, Business, World Tags: COVID-19, Worker Safety

Turning the Unexpected into an Opportunity in Your Construction Business

December 20, 2020 by Willow Aliento

The How We Build Now 2020 report identified several types of change causing disruption or concern for builders and trades. They include shifting to digitised processes for design and delivery, new technologies including automation, cultural … about Turning the Unexpected into an Opportunity in Your Construction Business

Categories: Australia, Business, World Tags: Business Plan, COVID-19, Procore

Brush Up on Your Construction Terms From A-Frame to Z-Sprocket

December 20, 2020 by Willow Aliento

Are you familiar with all the terms used in the current 2019 version of the National Construction Code? According to construction regulators, not everyone is. That is why a new on-line reference has been created … about Brush Up on Your Construction Terms From A-Frame to Z-Sprocket

Categories: Australia, Business, World Tags: construction safety

How We Can Build for Extremes Without Blowing Budgets

December 20, 2020 by Willow Aliento

Worldwide, there is a growing emphasis on delivering buildings that won’t just survive routine wear and tear but will also be able to handle extremes—heatwaves, power outages, and flash flooding. Jobsite consulted some leading Australian … about How We Can Build for Extremes Without Blowing Budgets

Categories: Australia, Safety, World Tags: Worker Safety

Gas-Free Buildings Have Arrived and Are Here to Stay

December 6, 2020 by Willow Aliento

All-electric and powered by renewable energy is the future of buildings, according to the Green Building Council of Australia. Turning off the gas will, however, mean a change in design, procurement, and delivery for many … about Gas-Free Buildings Have Arrived and Are Here to Stay

Categories: Australia, Business, World Tags: Green Building, Sustainability

Why Improving Documentation is Crucial For Delivering Quality in Construction

November 29, 2020 by Willow Aliento

Improving documentation in the construction industry is crucial for improving compliance and quality. Digital technologies are one of the tools that have been identified as an asset in addressing the underlying causes and delivering benefits … about Why Improving Documentation is Crucial For Delivering Quality in Construction

Categories: Australia, Business, World Tags: Automation, Documentation, Quality Management

Why Do So Many Construction Projects Struggle With Quality?

November 22, 2020 by Willow Aliento

Building regulators, owners and contractors have been grappling with persistent issues around quality in construction. We asked industry experts what is going wrong, and how builders and trades can start to raise the bar.

Categories: Australia, Business, World Tags: Quality Management

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