Fire Safety on Construction Sites
On October 23, 2019, the center of Auckland was blanketed by a thick cloud of smoke. Soon it was reported that the fire had engulfed the unfinished roof of the ...
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Your Quick Guide to Becoming a Construction Project Manager
Who is the first person construction team members go to when they have a problem? Right. The Project Manager. But handling the team’s questions and concerns is only a small ...
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Carpenters ─ Building Australia one stick frame at a time!
We have good news. The future looks promising for carpenters.The employment growth for carpenters and joiners is projected to be 11,7% in the coming five years to 2024.But to enter ...
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Four Methods of Dewatering and How to Choose One
In many construction works, such as building foundations and basements, you will have to deal with groundwater and surface water management. They should be controlled to ensure easy and safe ...
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Get your Victorian Builders Licence
Be careful not to face penalties. In Victoria, it’s an offence to enter into a contract and carry out work if you are not a registered building practitioner. Know the ...
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Getting your Builders Licence in Queensland ─ What you need to know!
It’s obvious but it’s easy to overlook. A licence means not only a better chance for your career growth and advancement. It also means more duties and work on your ...
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What Contract Administrators Do and How to Become one
If establishing reliable relationships is what you excel at, Contract Administration should be a job for you. Simply put, Contract Administrators work as a liaison between the construction company and ...
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Understanding Demolition Methods and Requirements
Perhaps that’s why demolition seems a less complicated process. But not until you come across instances when a building resists explosives and bulldozers. Or a huge fine is issued because ...
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Excavation work: Methods and Safety Considerations
Being a major part of the site preparation, excavation can make or break the stability of your future building.First things first. Do not commence any excavation work before you have ...
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