General Manager of the Australian Building Codes Board, Neil Savery, told Jobsite that NCC 2019 is the first planned amendment to the Code since 2016. The planned changes capture an accumulation of three years of … about Get Set for NCC 2019
Get Set for NCC 2019
Going Mobile: Boosting Safety and Efficiencies on the Construction Site
Smartphone adoption has continued to rise, with a recent Deloitte survey finding 85 per cent of Australians now own a smartphone. The near ubiquity of smartphones has empowered construction industry professionals to improve efficiencies in … about Going Mobile: Boosting Safety and Efficiencies on the Construction Site
Modular Homes a Modern Alternative
Prefab and modular homes are set to appear more and more as residential homes and businesses in the coming years. What is so special about them? They can be are moved directly to site after … about Modular Homes a Modern Alternative
A Look at Construction Technology in 2018
This year has seen construction technology pick up speed in Australia. More construction companies than ever before are embracing technology and many others are looking at new and unique ways to increase safety, collaboration and … about A Look at Construction Technology in 2018
How Construction Companies Can Profit from Digital Transformation
Construction is becoming increasingly digital. By now, most industry insiders have learned the benefits of digitizing operations, but a number of barriers still persist. Fear of the unknown is a perennial factor, as is the … about How Construction Companies Can Profit from Digital Transformation
‘Reality Capture’ – Using Photogrammetry in Construction
The construction trade press may be buzzing about virtual reality and augmented reality (VR and AR respectively), but, for many projects, capturing ‘actual reality’ is a more basic and pressing need. Photogrammetry can provide a … about ‘Reality Capture’ – Using Photogrammetry in Construction
You Say Potato: Project Manager vs Construction Manager
From budgeting, to payroll, to actual responsibilities, the Project Manager and Construction Manager are not to be confused with each other. They may seem interchangeable, but they are anything but.
7 Construction Tech Trends to Watch in 2019
A clearer picture is emerging of the types of technologies that are rising to the top in construction. In no particular order, we’ve compiled a list of seven technologies that have shown themselves to be … about 7 Construction Tech Trends to Watch in 2019
Prevention Key in Reducing Spinal Injuries
Construction and transport workers have among the highest rate of traumatic spinal injuries than of any other sector. This new research has sparked a call of action for a stronger focus on workplace injury prevention.
Infrastructure is a Key Driver of Construction Demand in 2019
The latest Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) report found that building and construction work activity in 2017 and 2018 grew to $247 billion—almost as high as the peak achieved at the height of the mining … about Infrastructure is a Key Driver of Construction Demand in 2019
