Margin Squeeze and the Challenge of Government Intervention
Most homeowners are acutely aware of the high cost of housing in Australia.
How to Effectively Manage Risk in Construction Projects
When it comes to construction projects, risk is always a factor. No matter how well you plan or how experienced your team is, something can always go wrong.
Construct Your TruNORTH
Jeff Sawyer is a Connecticut native who discovered his passion for construction early on.
Top 5 Lessons to Delivering a Mega Project
During the past 16 years, I transitioned through various stages and roles and thrived as one of the integral links to the realization of 3 International Mega-projects, one of them being the Tallest Building in the World and the other two being the most complicated forms of buildings, Hospital projects.
The Project Coordinator
Having developed an understanding for construction as a scheduler in Kuwait, Ashwin Saseedharan found aspiration to become a Project Manager and therefore pursued his Master’s in Construction Management.
The Illuminated Leader
Lights. A thoughtful concept that can determine your perception of an area. Its precise placement and colour alone can determine the significance, feel and appeal of that atmosphere although not absolute, certainly plays a role in that intangible subconscious decision.
The High-Rise Project Leader
Construction may not be a childhood career aspiration, but for most in the industry, they all have an innate sense to be a builder.
The Multiplex Graduate
University provides an abundance of new experiences however, as you approach graduation you are faced with a whole new set of experiences and responsibilities, like finding the right place to kickstart your career.
Value Driven Decisions
Mastering the art of questioning is essential in creativity and development. Engineering as a career path has transformed and shaped the endeavours of some of society’s most well-known developments.
Redefining Innovation in Development
City shaping provides resilience to the physical, social and economic challenges that are a growing part of the 21st century.
Careers in Risk and Performance Management
I have been very fortunate to have experienced a wide range of complex engineering projects in a variety of organisational contexts.
An International Students Perspective
Welcome, new education system
Residential vs. Commercial Construction
The question of what are the differences between residential construction and commercial construction is an interesting one as not all companies are the same in how they are structured or how they operate.
Project Success Metrics
It has been said, “Do you want it fast; do you want it good, or do you want it cheap? Pick two, because I can’t give you all four.”
A Man of the Situation
It is 9.22pm on a Friday night.
Tendering: Adult Group Assignments
I have always been design oriented and originally intended to study Architecture only.
First Day on the Job: What to Expect
Prior to working a full time job, like many of you, I worked an average retail job. Flexible hours, measly pay, low responsibility. Clock in and clock out on the computer thing in the store to let them know you exist.
Don't Screw the Subby!
Your take away from reading this blog post, as an up and coming construction industry professional is simple – you don’t need to screw someone else down to make a profit on delivery.
#sitelife
One of my students rightfully said that unlike other professions, you can’t just walk onto a construction site to see how it all happens.
Consider This When Choosing A Construction Company to Work For
In my last post I discussed the differences between tiers in the construction industry, from a perspective of what it looks like to work at said different sized companies.