Features
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Calls for construction businesses to take leading role in skin cancer testing
Despite a deluge of information on the dangers of skin cancer over the last few decades, Australia remains a global skin cancer hot spot, with mortality ... -
Why paying attention to specialised resins and coatings is vital for protecting Australia’s water infrastructure
Water supply systems such as dams, tanks and sewage treatment plants provide essential services for Australian communities. And while these marvels of engineering undertake important functions, ... -
Why now is the perfect time to attack your cost base
According to ASIC there were 10,748 insolvency appointments in Australia in 2019 – in round numbers that’s 900 per month and 45 per business day – ... -
Ground stabilisation solutions for building on coastal sandy soils
With almost 50,000kms of coastline and more than 10,000 beaches around Australia, it’s only natural that many Australians choose to live by the ocean. Yet, despite ... -
How tech can help manage costly adjustments for COVID-compliance
Autodesk ANZ regional director Andy Cunningham discusses how technology can positively affect the required changes to businesses during and post COVID-19. For many businesses, becoming COVID-compliant ... -
COVID lessons from across the ditch
Fergus job management software for trades and services businesses CEO David Holmes shares what Australian construction can learn from NZ lockdown. During Melbourne’s second wave and ... -
An uber-fied app for tradies
A new smart phone app has launched that is set to make life on the jobsite a whole lot more convenient for tradies. Justin Felix reports. ... -
Cutting the red tape
The Federal treasurer has announced that progress is underway for a more improved process for the mutual recognition of occupational and building licenses across different states. ... -
Green star building accreditation awarded for sustainability
The GBCA held its first course on Green Star ratings for contractors. Sean Carroll spoke with one of the trainers to understand what they were doing ... -
All together now: BPI rating puts it all in the one place
The BPI rating tool is designed to fill a need for designers, developers and architects in the building industry. Sean Carroll finds out how the new ...
