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Be Better Prepared for Mandatory Compliance Inspections
Compliance inspections remain a challenge for the Australian construction industry, both in terms of delivery and compliance certification. Defect rates remain stubbornly high, and questions have been raised around the independence and expertise of building … about Be Better Prepared for Mandatory Compliance Inspections
How to Move from Residential to Commercial Construction
With the slowdown in residential construction, many firms might be looking to expand across into commercial projects. Here’s how to make it work. New codes, new supply chains, new staging, new products and highly competitive … about How to Move from Residential to Commercial Construction
Overcoming the Big 3 Excuses for Bad Quality
All construction projects have quality expectations, and there is no shortage of blame to go around when quality suffers. Here are three top excuses and how to deal with them so that poor quality becomes … about Overcoming the Big 3 Excuses for Bad Quality
What Comes Next for Cost Management in Construction
Last year brought about rapid changes to just about every business segment on the planet, and all industries, including construction, are still finding their footing in a post-pandemic world. Part of this ongoing recalibration includes … about What Comes Next for Cost Management in Construction
5 Ways to Take Control of Your Costs
With the economy still in flux and complex demands on stakeholders across the construction industry showing no signs of slowing down, controlling costs is more important than ever. The best strategy for keeping costs in … about 5 Ways to Take Control of Your Costs
Why Training is the Key to Turning QA Policy into Onsite Practices
Training for workplace safety on Australian construction sites has led to measurable improvements in the rate of injuries and fatalities. As the industry strives to address the issue of construction quality failures, there is a … about Why Training is the Key to Turning QA Policy into Onsite Practices
2021 ROI Report: Contractors Regrouping for a High-Performance Year
Last year was, in many ways, the ultimate unplanned test of the construction industry’s resilience and its ability to transform operations on the fly. Between adjusting to a remote workforce and project shutdowns, the industry … about 2021 ROI Report: Contractors Regrouping for a High-Performance Year
How Business Drivers Transform the Barriers to Better Construction
Hale Corp has evolved into a leading boutique custom builder here in Melbourne. For us, this means we need visibility across the business. Aligning our business values and financial drivers for construction is something we … about How Business Drivers Transform the Barriers to Better Construction
Five Ways to Get More Value From Project QA
More than half of all construction companies recently surveyed by ACA Research find analysing and reporting on quality assurance across their business challenging. Here are five ways experts suggest a substantial investment in project QA … about Five Ways to Get More Value From Project QA
