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Is Australia ready for modular construction projects?

Modular construction is igniting innovation with significant advances in process and technology including operational efficiency, cost effectiveness, and sustainability. Jared Haube provides an overview of what modular projects might means for the construction industry.

July 17, 2013

Advanced

Information integration, the new project paradigm

Information disparity is often the biggest obstacle to managing large, technical projects like those in the mining, oil & gas industries. Rob Stummer of IFS says information integration can be the key to success for these kinds of projects.

February 5, 2013

Knowledge

Profile: Sculpture by the Sea

Sculpture by the Sea has become an outdoor art institution, but have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes? Editor Adeline Teoh speaks to site manager Noah Birch on being a project manager in everything but name.

November 1, 2012

Project

Post-construction safety for project managers

When the project manager hands over the facility/structure to the client this stage will usually involve a defects liability period that will involve working in occupied premises and may include commissioning of plant and management equipment into service. Here are some safety considerations for this part of the project lifecycle, suggests Paul Sancandi.

September 24, 2012

Managing safety on a construction project

This article by Paul Sancandi provides an overview and summary of the key tasks in the management for safer construction during theconstruction stage of the project lifecycle.

September 14, 2012

Risk

Safety in construction design during the project lifecycle

The design stage converts the planning concepts and the preferred technical solution for a facility/structure into drawings and technical specifications. Project safety is an integral component of the design process, writes Paul Sancandi.

September 7, 2012

Risk

6 principles of safety for construction projects

The Australian construction industry prides itself on being one of the safest in the world. Paul Sancandi offers some best practice safety advice for your project.

August 29, 2012

Offsite work, technology and the flexible project manager

Organisations must consider offering flexible and remote working arrangements to attract and retain talented and skilled project managers. Matthew Franceschini provides an overview on how to prepare your organisation for more flexible roles.

May 23, 2012