There’s currently a real buzz around electric vehicles. However, while zippy passenger vehicles are growing in numbers on Australian roads, they aren’t ideal for hauling tools, materials and equipment around to construction sites.
The Latest Buzz Around Electric Vehicles in Construction
Australia and New Zealand Construction Forecast 2019
Across the board, economists are predicting a downturn in the market. Yet many still remain positive for 2019. Hans Kunnen, Principal & Chief Economist at Compass Economics shared his forecast for the Construction Industry heading … about Australia and New Zealand Construction Forecast 2019
A Solid Start to 2019’s Construction Pipeline
The construction outlook for 2019 is looking strong with 2,210 new construction projects entering the pipeline at the end of 2018, according to the CoreLogic Cordell Construction Monthly report for December 2018. The total value … about A Solid Start to 2019’s Construction Pipeline
Call for Stronger Oversight and Enforcement of Building Products
A spokesman for Insulation Australasia Scott Gibson tells Jobsite that while the industry commends some of the Inquiry’s recommendations, the broader industry issue of non-compliance needs addressing. Whether it is non-conforming products or non-compliant product … about Call for Stronger Oversight and Enforcement of Building Products
Parramatta Powerhouse Opens Door for Applications
The Powerhouse Museum move might just be the most controversial topic in Sydney right now. Following the announcement the search is underway for an architect, many have voiced their concerns regarding the move.
Transforming Jobsite Data into Actionable Insights
Every worker movement on site, every piece of equipment, every materials delivery—all give measurable data. By leveraging these and other data points you get from jobsite monitoring, you start to gain a better understanding of … about Transforming Jobsite Data into Actionable Insights
Independent Review of Engineering Design Vital for Quality & Safety
The independent expert report commissioned by the NSW Government into the causes of the Opal Tower incident has highlighted the importance of independent verification of engineering designs.
Will VR revolutionise the construction industry?
There is an abundance of technology set to disrupt industries across the globe over the coming years: artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain tech, autonomous devices. For construction, however, the chief disruptor could be virtual and … about Will VR revolutionise the construction industry?
What the Industry can Learn from the Opal Tower
Compliance and quality issues are back in the headlines following the failure in concrete components of the Opal Tower in Sydney’s Olympic Park. The faulty structure forced the Christmas Eve evacuation of some residents of … about What the Industry can Learn from the Opal Tower
OSHA Takes Flight With Drone Use
Until recently OSHA visits have come mostly in the form of on-the-ground safety inspections, but late last year the agency began conducting jobsite inspections using camera-equipped aerial drones, raising some privacy concerns in the industry.
