HOW TO AVOID NON-CONFORMING TENDER SUBMISSIONS?
Are you a contractor, bidding for public work? Did you know that submitt...
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION – RELATIONSHIP PRINCIPLES
What is the first step in administering a formal Notice under the contra...
TUNNEL BRANDLEITE: GETRAC TRACK SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Probably my most challenging but most rewarding project ever was replacing the tracks within a 3.5km long railway tunnel...
THE PROS AND CONS OF DIFFERENT TRAINING DELIVERY MODES
Training your employees can make or break the success of your team. This is why understanding the pros and cons of diffe...
FORGET ABOUT MULTITASKING: WHY ATTEMPTING TO JUGGLE MULTIPLE THINGS SIMULTANEOUSLY ISN’T WORKING OUT FOR YOU
In the 1990s and 2000s, multitasking was the productivity buzzword.
Multitasking is different to completing individual a...
HIRING GONE WRONG: SKILLS VERSUS CULTURAL FIT?
In a Utopian world, we would have candidates with all the necessary skills to slot into a vacant position in a company,...
QUEENSLAND’S INFRASTRUCTURE BOOM – THE BIGGEST EVER?
It may feel like the Queensland Government is investing heavily in infrastructure projects, but will it be a more signif...
Construction Site Management on Civil Projects (Online)
Effective site management is vital to meet safety, quality and financial objectives of a project. A seamless interplay between project manager, engineers and supervisors is key. In this course we will provide actionable advice on day to day planning and task management to ensure the effective use of resources by maximising quality and safety outcomes. Supervisors and engineers need to maintain a detailed look-ahead program to plan resources, deliveries, subcontractors, QA inspections, permits and other vital activities that contribute to efficient onsite construction.