What Is an RFI in Construction?
Contractors undertaking a building project need to know who can supply them with the materials to complete the job, at what price and when. This is where a request for information (RFI) comes in.
How To Make Hybrid Working Successful For The Construction Industry
Geography no longer binds employees to a specific jobsite in many industries. Hybrid working arrangements are making this possible for construction, too.
How To Keep Remote Construction Teams Motivated and Productive
COVID has made businesses adapt to remote work, creating challenges regarding workplace culture and performance. Understanding these and implementing ways to maintain and build collaboration, motivation and productivity can have lasting positive results
Adapting to Change: Working Remotely in Construction
Many businesses in construction have found that remote working can be successful
How Family-Run Construction Businesses Should Plan for the Future
Many family-run construction businesses have unique challenges to consider when it comes to planning for the future. Here’s what those owners need to know
The Pre-Construction Phase Plan: Key To Delivering a Good Project
Construction projects can range in size, but they all require extensive planning, and this, in turn, demands collaboration from an early stage, known as the pre-construction phase.
Why Contractors Are Unsure About Post-Pandemic Office Design
The proliferation of remote and hybrid work seems likely to transform office space design and construction, but so far contractors and their clients alike remain unsure of what that future will look like
Why Construction Firms Should Consider Conducting a Pay Audit
Pay practices are arguably more important than ever, thanks to a tight labor market and an increasing focus on equal pay for equal work. Here’s what construction firms need to know
Contractors: How’s Your Leadership Pipeline?
Having leadership-ready employees primed for promotion is crucial for construction firms—here’s how to make that happen
Essentials For Remote Work in the Construction Industry
Industries across Australia, including construction, are beginning to embrace remote work. As we start to put the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, the time is ripe for innovation in all areas, including where and how we work.
What Is Snagging in Construction? Solving the Problem
Moving into a newly built home should be a dream come true, and for most people it is. But often there are little issues with a new home that mean the experience is not all it could be. How can buyers deal with ‘snags,’ and how can the construction industry do more to solve the problem?
Why your Construction Business Needs a Work From Home Policy to Support Remote Work
If your construction business is ready to embrace remote and hybrid work, a work from home policy is essential to set expectations and lead your teams
The Ultimate Guide to Remote Working in the Construction Industry
For many organisations, working entirely or partly from home is the new normal. However, the challenges and opportunities remote working presents vary by industry and workplace. Changing the dynamic of your workplace is a significant undertaking, so we’ve put together some resources to help future-proof your workforce.
How ‘Change Agility’ Is the Secret Ingredient to Effective Tech Adoption
Change agility determines how quickly someone can adjust and adapt to new challenges. Here’s why it’s a useful tool when it comes to adopting technology in construction
How Construction Leaders Can Give Workers Feedback—Good and Bad
It can be difficult for leaders to give feedback to workers about their short-term performance and long-term career goals. Here are some things to make it easier
