Final plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics
Premier David Crisafulli has officially unveiled the 2032 Delivery Plan, setting the course for Queensland’s preparations for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This plan provides a clear roadmap for infrastructure development, ensuring the Games will be delivered within the existing $7.1 billion budget while creating a lasting legacy for the state. Key Infrastructure […]
Registering a Construction Company in Australia
Want to become a Construction Manager?
Construction managers are among the highest-paid professionals in the building and construction industry, so it’s no surprise that this might be a career goal of yours. Let’s explore how you can make this happen! What is a Construction Manager? Construction Managers oversee all day-to-day operations on a construction site. They are responsible for coordinating staff, […]
National Tradies Day in Australia
Every year, on the third Friday of September (This year it’s on the 20th), we celebrate National Tradies Day – a day that’s all about giving a well-deserved shout-out to the blokes who are the backbone of Australia: the tradies. Whether you’re a sparky, chippy, brickie, plumber, or any of the other essential trades that […]
RUOK? Day: How Techskill Academy Is Supporting Mental Health in Construction
Let’s face it, the pressure in the construction industry is no joke. Tight deadlines, long hours, and physical work can take a toll on anyone’s mental health. That’s why RUOK? Day is so important—it’s a day for us to check in with our mates and make sure they’re handling the pressure okay. RUOK? Day happens […]
$150K+ Pay: Why Contract Administrators are Rolling in Cash
Construction is embedded in a whole lot of legal and regulatory processes to protect all parties involved throughout a project. This is formalised in a contractual agreement, where both the client and the contractor agree to certain terms surrounding the project. This is legally binding to ensure both parties keep up their end of the […]
$12BN Overrun and Huge 7-Year Delay: Australia’s Snowy 2.0 Project Crisis
Snowy 2.0 will revolutionise Australia’s renewable energy initiatives – making it critical to our low-carbon future… but that doesn’t mean getting it done has been smooth sailing. In May this year, Mount Kosciuszko’s Snowy 2.0 Hydropower project hit literally another roadblock with TBM Florence wedged in hard rock unable to move. After it was mistakenly […]
Top 3 Builder License Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
10 Highest Paying Jobs in Construction 2024
The construction industry is one of Australia’s fastest-growing sectors, employing an estimated 1.35 million people as of November 2023. With the Federal Government’s goal to build 1.2 million new homes within the next 5 years, it’s now understood that an additional 90,000 workers are required. It’s kind of the best time in construction’s history to […]
Engineering Marvels: The Top 7 Revolutionary Projects of the 2020’s
As technology progresses, and we see higher demand for additional housing and better transport routes to connect cities; our infrastructure plans reach new levels. In this article, we’ve gathered the most interesting and impactful projects currently happening throughout the world. From European super-highways to revolutionary rail projects, the world’s construction industry is propelling to new […]
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