The state and local government contracting market is expected to move "from bullish optimism to sustainable realism" in 2018
A Look at Government Contracting Market in 2018
Could California’s New Wages and Benefits Law Impact Your Business?
Last fall, California passed AB 1701 passed and went into effect this year as California Labor Code Section 218.7. The law puts more responsibility on a project's general contractor for wages and benefits owed to … about Could California’s New Wages and Benefits Law Impact Your Business?
U.S. Cities Leading the Way in LEED-Certified Construction
Environmentally conscious construction has made leaps and bounds over the last decade, with more companies focusing their efforts on designing buildings with an eye on sustainability. The widest used rating system for green building is … about U.S. Cities Leading the Way in LEED-Certified Construction
Does Australia Need a BIM Mandate?
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is more than just adoption of digital modelling technologies for design and construction. Champions identified that BIM could dramatically improve industry productivity and so drive down the whole life cost of … about Does Australia Need a BIM Mandate?
Construction’s Digital Transformation and Where it’s Headed
Traditionally speaking, the construction industry has been slow to change, particularly when it comes to adopting new technology. But a number of market forces have shifted the thinking around digitizing operations in an effort to … about Construction’s Digital Transformation and Where it’s Headed
How Remote Monitoring Technology Can Save You Money
Today’s sprawling office buildings involve multiple complex systems, from lighting to plumbing to HVAC to electrical. To keep these buildings operating efficiently requires a host of ongoing maintenance tasks, but having on-site staff responsible for … about How Remote Monitoring Technology Can Save You Money
How to Bid on a Commercial Construction Project
A rising need for office space in Sydney, in addition to the commencement of several major infrastructure projects, is set to fuel most of the growth. According to BIS Oxford Economics, about 50 per cent … about How to Bid on a Commercial Construction Project
University of Technology Sydney’s Future Super Lab
In a submission to the City of Sydney, the University of Technology Sydney proposed a major redevelopment of a section of its current campus.
Disaster Preparedness: What You Need to Know to Prepare an Emergency Response Plan
Chances are if you’ve been in the construction business long enough, it isn’t a matter of if, but when disaster will strike. Too often we don’t focus on emergency preparedness until after disaster strikes. Whether … about Disaster Preparedness: What You Need to Know to Prepare an Emergency Response Plan
Turning Old Plastic into New Footpaths
In 2016, the Victorian Government recognised it had a problem with waste, estimating that in that state alone, around 170,00 tonnes of flexible plastics is recycled and another 153,000 tonnes end up in landfills each … about Turning Old Plastic into New Footpaths