The Hidden Plastic Problem in Construction—and How to Fix It
Why AEC professionals must confront plastics on the jobsite, and the steps they can take to reduce them
When There’s No Warning: What Two Survivors Want Men in Construction to Know About Prostate Cancer
Randy Hanson and Benji Gibson didn’t expect to be talking about prostate cancer, let alone living through it. But after two different journeys to the same diagnosis, both men want others to act before it’s too late
Urban Wildfire Cleanup: Challenges, Lessons and How Construction Can Build Resilient Communities
Urban wildfire cleanup exposes the stark challenges of disaster recovery, revealing hard lessons from past fires and the construction industry’s pivotal role in shaping more resilient communities
Rebuilding Los Angeles: How the 2025 Wildfires Are Poised to Transform the City’s Construction
From advanced materials to innovative urban planning, delve into the transformative changes likely to redefine the city’s construction industry amid its most recent series of wildfires
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
Unlocking ESG for Builders: A Practical Guide to Compliance, Profitability and Brand Value
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
Breaking the Stigma: Construction’s Battle to Rally Awareness, Support Around Mental Health
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
Tips to Survive a Hot Construction Summer on a Jobsite
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)
Revolutionizing Fire Safety Planning with Bluebeam Revu, Naviate Bimfire
The two digital construction tools are transforming fire safety planning from outdated paper-based methods to advanced digital workflows, ensuring higher efficiency, accuracy and compliance across the industry
Unraveling Construction Workplace Risks: Beyond the Obvious Dangers
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.
Working Safely At Heights
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.
How Construction Can Build Hope Amid Industry’s Mental Health Challenges
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
Prioritising Mental Health in the Construction Industry
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.
Keeping Construction Safe
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.
Say Goodbye to the Construction Hard Hat
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.
