Surpassing stereotypes in the rail industry
The Smooth Operator Initiative This initiative showcases leaders in the construction industry who are changing the way they operate in innovative ways with people, processes and technology. This week’s Smooth Operator is Scott Elliott, Director of Affective Rail....
It’s 2019 – Australian crane businesses are winning with worksite digitisation
The Crane industry in Australia is facing increasing demand for work and although residential work has slowed, infrastructure projects nationally have been fueling the boom. Cranes in our Australian skylines have reached an all-time high of 735. The RLB Crane Index Q1...
SafeWork NSW Crackdown On Crane Operator Licensing, Competency & More
SafeWork NSW Inspectors Move To Verify Licensing & Operator Competency On Crane Operators, Riggers & Doggers In a 6 month crackdown on operators, compliance management and maintenance of cranes, SafeWork NSW inspectors set a fresh target for increased...
Chain of Responsibility – New primary duty penalities
Disclaimer: View this content as general guidance only. When dealing with individual circumstances, please consult the appropriate legal resources. What Is New – Chain of Responsibility, Primary Duties And The Associated Primary Duty Penalties By now, you are...
How Chain of Responsibility Affects The Australian Construction Industry
Five Construction-Related Effects of Heavy Vehicle National Law and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Rules As of Oct. 1, 2018, under the HVNL and CoR rules, Australian construction companies face new concerns on the order of how to deal with heavy vehicles on and...
Risk Assessment, Take Charge of Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility
Importance of Efficient Risk Assessment Under The NVNL Chain of Responsibility Compliance with any form of heavy vehicle operations safety protocols requires serious access to effective and efficient risk assessment tools, programs and declared processes. Success...
Chain of Responsibility Safety Management Systems For Heavy Vehicles
October 2018, Changes in Primary CoR Duty Laws: As of October 1st, 2018, previous Heavy Vehicle Nation Law (HVNL) is amended to ensure that every in-the-chain-party of an associated heavy vehicle transport process understands and applies a defined and established...
Issues In Construction – Close The Workforce Skills Gap
Causes Behind The Construction Industry Workforce Skills Gap The current workforce skills gap in the Australian construction industry comes about as a reoccurring trend. It ties back to the 1990s rejection of on-the-job training as a practical career focus. University...
Do Construction Apps Promote Better Fieldworker PPE Compliance?
Better Fieldworker Accountability Via PPE Modules in Construction Operations Software On-site access to effective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for construction workers provides no guarantee of fieldworker PPE compliance. This is the difference between: Theory...
Connect and Retain A Young Workforce with Technology
Construction Technology – Shifting young workers toward careers in the Construction industry Recruiting young workers into the construction workforce has never been more difficult than it is today. College degrees, limited access to vocational training programs, and...
Construction Stalled by Labor Shortage & Low Tolerance for Modern Technology
Without access to a skilled workforce and without adoption of modern technology, the current boom in construction opportunities may well meet an early end In the U.S. and abroad, the majority of contractors actively seek new hires but finding skilled...
A Systematic 6-Step Approach To Job Safety Analysis
Risk Management, A Core Component Of Competent Management Practices Safety without reliable risk management control is no safety at all. If the aim is keeping our construction workforce protected from unnecessary hazards and risks, contractors must apply a systematic...
Construction Industry Overspending Revealed As Major Annual Cost
Construction industry overspending comes in many forms, but the cost of mismanaged information is one expense that could be easily controlled. With the modern features of construction operations management software, keeping up with project data has never been easier....
Jobsite Safety, Technology At Work For Construction Workforce Safety
Fundamental Technology Upgrades That Promote Better Jobsite Safety Modern construction technology can help every construction company achieve a better jobsite safety record. Of course the focus is, not all about records. Those are just tools that help contractors keep...
Construction Industry Primed For Global 2025 Digital Transformation
Building and Construction Sector Awareness – Making Ready For the 2025 Global Digital Transformation For a long time, the construction industry suffered loss in almost every aspect of digital transformation. This delay was partly due to the late introduction of...