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The Construction Skills Crisis – Are We Building Ourselves Into a Shortage?
Running out of workers Introduction: Projects Are Growing. The Workforce Isn’t. We’ve signed the contracts.We’ve set the dates.We’ve...
Steve G
Apr 13 min read
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Is Australian Construction Facing a Structural Collapse?
For years, Australia’s construction industry has been the backbone of economic growth, infrastructure development, and housing expansion....
Steve G
Feb 262 min read
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Construction Industry News Digest – February 2025
The Australian construction industry continues to evolve, facing challenges and breakthroughs that are shaping its future. This month's...
Steve G
Feb 194 min read
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Are Project Managers Being Set Up to Fail?
Are Project Managers Being Set Up to Fail? Let’s get real about the construction industry. Project managers (PMs) are being set up to...
Steve G
Jan 144 min read
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When Construction Crumbles: What Recent Failures Teach Us About Australia's Building Industry
Stephen Gardner, Queensland - Construction Fails In recent years, Australia's construction industry has faced a series of high-profile...
Steve G
Jan 112 min read
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The Death of Accountability in Construction: Why Nobody Wants to Take Responsibility Anymore
Stephen Gardner, Queensland - Burning Accountability Accountability is the backbone of any successful construction project. It’s what...
Steve G
Jan 113 min read
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Why the Construction Industry Can’t Afford to Ignore Emotional Intelligence Anymore
Stephen Gardner, Queensland - EQ The construction industry faces a turning point. With workforce demands, high turnover, and increasingly...
Steve G
Jan 114 min read
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Redefining Project Success: Why the Iron Triangle is Dead
Stephen Gardner, Queensland - Iron Triangle When it comes to measuring the success of construction projects, we're often trapped in a...
Steve G
Jan 114 min read
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Balancing the Build: Tools and Strategies for Achieving Work-Life Balance as a Construction Manager in Australia
Stephen Gardner, Queensland - Work-Life Balance As a construction manager, the demands are high, the stakes even higher. Meeting tight...
Steve G
Jan 114 min read
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Promoted to Incompetency: The Peter Principle in the Australian Construction Industry
Promoted to Incompetency: The Peter Principle in the Australian Construction Industry The Australian construction industry is a dynamic...
Steve G
Jan 103 min read
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Toxic Management Trends in the Australian Construction Industry: A Call for Change
Toxic Management Trends in the Australian Construction Industry The Australian construction industry is one of the nation’s most vital...
Steve G
Jan 104 min read
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Building a Strong WHS Culture on Australian Construction Sites
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) is a critical aspect of construction in Australia. The construction industry, known for its inherent...
Steve G
Jan 103 min read
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