All’s fair in procurement and delivery? (guest blog)
In the construction industry, we endorse ‘fairness’ as the paramount guiding principle for project procurement, delivery and commercial close out. But what does this mean for each phase of a construction project? Read More
It seems that Clough’s administrators have quickly learned construction’s dirty little secret: the commercial model for major construction projects is broken and not benefitting anybody, least of all the industry itself. Read More
Upholding NSW’s 10-point commitment
ACA's response to Infrastructure NSW's report on progress made by NSW Government agencies in embedding the 10-point commitment over the 2022 financial year. Read More
Whilst not the same size as Carillion, Clough is one of the biggest contractors in Australia and the news that it has entered administration is no less significant for the construction industry here. Read More
High wages for low productivity is not constructive
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what price a graph or in this case two? Read More
Should Cost - why it unlocks a more effective way to deliver
Should-Cost Modelling’ is a phrase you might start hearing a lot more in procurement discussions. It’s a costing method designed to inform clients of fair value very early in the project. Read More
Complex systems thinking - rethinking the Australian construction industry
Complex systems are all around us, from the climate to the stock market, to world wars and ant hills… and to mega projects and the Australian construction industry. Read More
Time to attract women to construct
Construction is one of Australia’s largest and most highly skilled industries, and it is also a bastion of male domination. Just 12 per cent of the construction workforce are women, meaning the industry is missing out on employing half the working population. Read More
Productivity is the skills silver-bullet, not migrants or training
It may seem heresy to say this but increasing migration will not solve Australia’s critical workforce shortage—particularly Australia’s third largest industry, construction. Read More
Construction ripe for productivity picking at Jobs Summit
The Federal Government’s recently announced Jobs and Skills Summit in September is aimed at addressing current economic issues such as skills shortages by driving reforms in areas like employment participation, productivity and skilled migration. Read More