Margin Squeeze and the Challenge of Government Intervention
Most homeowners are acutely aware of the high cost of housing in Australia.
How to Effectively Manage Risk in Construction Projects
When it comes to construction projects, risk is always a factor. No matter how well you plan or how experienced your team is, something can always go wrong.
I Can’t Believe This is Still Happening in the Industry.
The construction industry is a system, and a system is made up of the sum of its parts. What are the parts? The people, of course. Which is why my whole focus with The Construction Coach has always been about the people behind the projects.
Top 5 Lessons to Delivering a Mega Project
During the past 16 years, I transitioned through various stages and roles and thrived as one of the integral links to the realization of 3 International Mega-projects, one of them being the Tallest Building in the World and the other two being the most complicated forms of buildings, Hospital projects.
AI in Construction
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a broad term that generally refers to technologies that use algorithms to process data and simulate human intelligence.
Redefining Innovation in Development
City shaping provides resilience to the physical, social and economic challenges that are a growing part of the 21st century.
Careers in Risk and Performance Management
I have been very fortunate to have experienced a wide range of complex engineering projects in a variety of organisational contexts.
Residential vs. Commercial Construction
The question of what are the differences between residential construction and commercial construction is an interesting one as not all companies are the same in how they are structured or how they operate.
Project Success Metrics
It has been said, “Do you want it fast; do you want it good, or do you want it cheap? Pick two, because I can’t give you all four.”
A Man of the Situation
It is 9.22pm on a Friday night.
What Employers are Looking For
Having worked in agency recruitment where I guided many candidates through the recruitment process, and now working in an internal position I have a keen insight to both what employers look for and some tips on how to put your best foot forward.
Tendering: Adult Group Assignments
I have always been design oriented and originally intended to study Architecture only.
First Day on the Job: What to Expect
Prior to working a full time job, like many of you, I worked an average retail job. Flexible hours, measly pay, low responsibility. Clock in and clock out on the computer thing in the store to let them know you exist.
Don't Screw the Subby!
Your take away from reading this blog post, as an up and coming construction industry professional is simple – you don’t need to screw someone else down to make a profit on delivery.
Grad Life at Probuild
Hi, I’m Katrina Hobman and I’m currently working as an Undergraduate at Probuild whilst I am completing my last semester at uni.
I Started This Degree, But It's Not For Me?
A few weeks ago I gave a presentation on my experiences in industry, with a bit of a reflective on how I got into construction, leaving architecture behind.
Welcome to The Construction Coach
Over the years of having been a student and engaging with students via academic engagements or private tutoring, I've noticed commonalities in the student experience.