Quantity surveying involves estimating, budgeting, and managing the costs associated with construction and infrastructure projects.
Tag: construction
Five-day work week a “game-changer” for the construction industry
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According to the latest CICT report, a 50-hour workweek across five days has strong support in the construction industry.
Young people hesitant to join construction industry over work-life balance concerns
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According to a new report released by CICT, young people are deterred from joining the construction industry due to long working hours.
Save the date: ACA announces Foundations and Frontiers (FF24) construction forum in Sydney
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The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) will hold a construction industry forum ‘Foundations and Frontiers (FF24)’ on 8 August in Sydney.
Trimble announces Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers
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Trimble announces the Roadworks Paving Control Platform, a system that enable operators to control cutting depth of the mill or cold planer.
New Zealand launches Building Production Information Requirements
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Manufacturers and suppliers in construction must give consumers product information through NZ’s Building Production Information Requirement.
2023 Summary: Australia’s booming and struggling construction sectors revealed
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ACIF reveals that transport infrastructure and clean energy sectors are experiencing a boom whilst other construction sectors are struggling.
Mental health in construction – Australia and New Zealand
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The male-dominated construction industry in Australia and New Zealand has high rates of mental health issues and suicide.
An Engineer’s guide to SketchUp
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SketchUp is a 3D modelling software program that Civil Engineers use to create 3D models and visual designs for infrastructure projects.
HS2 Ltd: Demand for UK’s recycled steel initiative supports jobs
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The UK recycled steel initiative is helping HS2 cut carbon in construction and supporting hundreds of jobs across the UK.
GIS in Civil Engineering and Construction
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a tool that integrates geographical data to create maps for civil engineering & construction projects.
TradeMutt – tackling men’s mental health, one shirt at a time
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Q&A with Edward Ross and Daniel Allen of TradeMutt – how feel-good workwear can help you start a conversation around mental health.
