Protecting Birds with Smart Design: The Case for Bird-Safe Building Standards
Bird strikes are estimated to kill 1 in 10 birds annually, but bird-safe buildings can keep more alive while improving thermal efficiency and aesthetics
Bird strikes are estimated to kill 1 in 10 birds annually, but bird-safe buildings can keep more alive while improving thermal efficiency and aesthetics
Builders and manufacturers are moving forward with ESG to meet regulatory and financial requirements and reap clear benefits. A roadmap for the building sector simplifies the process
With one of the highest rates of suicide, the construction industry is starting to tackle mental health challenges by raising awareness, breaking stigmas and creating a culture of support
The summer heat can pose severe danger to construction workers. Here’s how to beat the heat and stay cool and productive over the next few months (from 2022)
The two digital construction tools are transforming fire safety planning from outdated paper-based methods to advanced digital workflows, ensuring higher efficiency, accuracy and compliance across the industry
Explore the underlying risks and hazards in the construction industry beyond the obvious ones. Learn about potential health risks, including cancer, and discover crucial safety measures to keep your workers protected on the job site.
Learn about the critical importance of height safety in Australian workplaces. Discover key regulations, expert insights, and recommended safety measures for businesses and workers operating at various heights.
Construction has one of the highest suicide rates among all occupations, according to recent data, but the industry has made tremendous progress in tackling mental health on jobsites
Explore the critical issue of mental health in the Australian construction industry. Discover the staggering costs, both human and financial, and learn about initiatives and strategies aimed at supporting the mental wellbeing of workers. From training programs to workplace culture, find out how the industry is coming together to create safer, more resilient environments.
Explore critical insights for National Safe Work Month 2023, focusing on workplace safety in the construction industry. Learn about risk management, mental health support, diversity in the workforce, and the new 10-year national strategy to reduce workplace fatalities. Discover resources for small businesses to enhance safety practices.
With the construction industry increasingly focused on worker safety, more firms are embracing new-age helmets that provide better protection vs. the traditional hard hat.
The safety of workers on building sites is paramount. Protective clothing has moved on from basic boots, hard hats and gloves to garments featuring high-spec technology.
Companies like Alpine Archaeological Consultants are part of a $1 billion industry devoted to cultural resource or heritage management in the construction industry
Most, if not all, of construction workwear is made for men. One enterprising woman aims to change that—starting with pants
Breaking into the construction wear industry was not easy for Eve Workwear, but after 12 years, the company is successfully meeting the needs of female construction workers.