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A collection of our knowledge of the built environment – including industry insights, updates & career advice.
Construction Jobs in a Zero-Carbon Era – Are You Prepared?
Are zero-carbon initiatives placing construction jobs at risk? We look at the key challenges facing the industry, what zero-carbon looks like, and how best to prepare for a net-zero future…
Northshore Hamilton – Assessing The Shortcomings
When assessing Northshore Hamilton there are some shortcomings that will require targeted interventions well before the 2032 Olympics, to make it a place people want to visit and live at now.
Kick Your Career Goals By Connecting Face-to-Face
The most critical aspect of any job search process is connecting with employers face-to-face. We detail the risk involved if you hold off with applying and meeting with a company!
Communicating Contract Experience to Employers
Contrary to common belief, contract roles don’t lessen your prospects of securing future employment. Learn how to maximise your career opportunities in the construction industry.
Future-Proof Your Career – Essential Skills for Construction Project Managers
Construction project management is undergoing a significant transformation. Learn about the essential skills required to future-proof your career…
Offsite High Rise – Prefabrication and Modular Construction
Offsite high rise – prefabrication and modular construction are on the rise towards a more sustainable construction future with BIM integration. We delve into the pros and cons …
Northshore Hamilton – Residential Development
Northshore Hamilton residential development. Find out what’s proposed for the Priority Development Area Scheme, which aims to ease housing pressure from the release of state-owned land.
Large Builder vs Smaller Builder – Careers
Large vs smaller builder career considerations. There’s benefits to working in each, but it’s important to know what will work best for your personality and career goals.
BIM, Technological Advancements & New Specialised Careers!
With BIM, and technological advancements, new specialised careers are emerging in construction. To find out what the near future of construction careers hold, read here…
High Rise Residential Buildings and Climate Change – Glazing
With so many high rise residential buildings earmarked to meet Brisbane’s housing crisis, will climate change best practice be incorporated into the designs? We investigate the use of glazing.
Indoor Air Quality During Bushfires – The Built Environment
Indoor air quality during bushfires – the built environment. Are our high rise buildings as air tight from smoke as we presume? With a dry El Nino event forecast this Summer, we take a look…
Tactic To Stand Out From the Competition
Career advice – how do you stand out from the competition? We remind of a simple tactic that not many use! What is the 24 hour rule and what are the benefits of this tactic? Read more here…
Green Wall High Rise Buildings – How Green Are They?
The upward trajectory of high-rise housing density due to land scarcity and population growth made us ponder the growing trend of green wall systems on high rise buildings – and just how green are they?
Salary Report 2023
Would you like to learn the latest salary data, employment insights and market trends for the construction and project management consultancy industries? We are happy to announce that our 2023 Salary Report has been published! View it here…
2032 Olympic Games Brisbane – Venues & Housing Crisis
2032 Olympic Games Brisbane – What are the proposed venues? And how will the housing shortage crisis play into this? Find out what’s in the proposed construction pipeline between now and the big event.
Construction Heading Up Not Out
Brisbane’s skyline is about to change. Why is construction suddenly heading up not out in Brisbane? And who are the major stakeholders offering incentives, and why? What does all of this mean for construction jobs? Read our short article here…
Construction Careers – Next 10 years
There’s a changing focus for construction jobs over the next 10 years. Employment will shift and where some people will be headed in their careers. We reveal what you should be aware of and prepare for.
Benefits of Interviewing With Multiple Employers
There are benefits to interviewing with multiple employers. Read our short article that explains why you should make the time to attend as many interviews as possible to best progress your career.
The Great Resignation – Fact or Fiction?
At the end of 2021, it was tipped that 2022 would be the year of ‘the great resignation’. BUT, did the great resignation really happen – was it fact, or was it fiction? And what does 2023 and 2024 hold in store?
Build-To-Rent Project Updates
The build-to-rent model is still new to Australia but is gaining momentum due to a growing rental population, and to help meet housing shortages and affordability challenges. Find out about B-2-R and the latest project updates here…
The 5 Day Construction Work Week
The construction industry’s work conditions compared to other industries could be better and research has shown there are increased health risks. Will a 5 day construction work week be the solution?
4 Day Week – Trial Results
The 4 day work week trial results are in! 61 companies from various industries took part in the world’s largest trial of a shorter work week with no loss of pay with 100% productivity to be maintained. Read about the results here…
Education vs Experience
Education vs experience. Which is best for your construction career? We ran a poll asking people in construction whether they found any value in ongoing formal education from an employment perspective or if experience was worth more.
Following Your Network Could Be Holding Your Career Back
Did you know that following your network to another company may not be in your career’s best interest? We explain why along with the many benefits of following your own career path. To find out more read here…
The Power of the Performance Review
Do you dread your performance review? Or do you view it as a great opportunity to get the salary or promotion you are seeking? We look at various ways you can approach your performance review in a procative manner.
Being Smart About Salary Expectations
You won’t get more salary just because you want more salary. Find out how to be smart about your salary expectations so that you don’t risk pricing yourself out of the market! Articulate your value.
Change Resilience and Your Next Opportunity
Change resilience – learn how to embrace change, build confidence and work with change for your next opportunity and to progress your career. We share how to use change to your advantage!
Multiple Job Offers – Benefits of Transparency?
Are you selling yourself short when considering multiple job offers? Is there risk attached to being transparent? Read on as we discuss what could be a missed opportunity!
Would You Reduce Salary in Exchange for Time?
Time vs money. Many in the construction industry are negotiating their benefits and salaries and we asked in a poll how they would feel about less pay for fewer days. Read on to see the interesting results!
Negotiating Benefits – Top Tips
Aside from salary, we are often asked by candidates about the best way to go about negotiating benefits with a prospective employer. Benefits are more than the standard package on offer. We share our top tips on what to do, and not to do.
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