As more states approve marijuana businesses operating within their borders, there is a growing cadre of contractors finding regular work serving the industry. Here are the aspects that make marijuana construction unique and the possible … about Understanding the Role of Cannabis in Construction
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Australia’s Top 10 Residential Builders Revealed
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
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
The High Price of Slow Payments
Slow payments cost subcontractors as much as $40 billion each year, according to Contract Simply’s Construction Payments Report 2018. In the U.S., subcontractors often wait as long as 54 days for payment, confirming PwC findings … about The High Price of Slow Payments
Hurricanes Driving New Design Innovations
In recent years we’ve seen an unmistakable uptick in erratic weather and more severe storms from coast to coast as the threat of global warming grows more difficult to ignore. As Hurricane Florence bears down … about Hurricanes Driving New Design Innovations
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
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
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.
Melbourne’s Docklands: Transformation Underway
The Docklands development in Melbourne is well underway with a significant number of projects that have either commenced or are due to start later this year. The new precinct will be a vibrant mix of … about Melbourne’s Docklands: Transformation Underway
