It’s been 6 weeks since the lockdowns were announced in Australia (Week of 29 March 2020); and we have seen a massive transition in the way that we live our lives, the way that we go about our business, and we also consider what the future holds for us. When the lockdowns kicked in – […]
Read MoreIn what typically passes for “bonding” in the industry, people often share their war stories over a drink or two and some of the best stories concern tendering disasters. As you would expect I’ve heard my fair share of these tales and had quite a few personal experiences as well. The thing is, the same […]
Read MoreNegative cashflow probably causes more construction companies to run into financial trouble (leading to their closure) than any other cause. Even a profitable construction project can cause a company financial problems if the cashflow is negative. Negative cashflow is when the contractor is paying money to suppliers, equipment hire companies and subcontractors, or in wages […]
Read MoreMost contractors hire construction equipment. Unfortunately many make simple mistakes which result in the equipment costing more than expected. I’m sure some contractors have even found an item of hired equipment forgotten at the back of a store at the end of the project – the hire costs which they’ve paid for the item may […]
Read MoreWe all wish and hope for a successful and prosperous project but are often disappointed when things don’t turn out as we hoped for. How can you influence events so your construction project is more successful? Here are some simple actions which will add immeasurably to your project’s success without requiring much extra effort. Poor […]
Read MoreTime management carries a great deal of significance for construction managers. In fact, your ability to be successful in your projects depends on how efficient you are able to manage the time at your disposal. For a construction manager to deliver the best, one has to learn how to manage the people, workflows, and processes […]
Read MoreWinning a Tender – It’s Like Passing an Exam! If you thought, in order to win tenders, all you need is to quote the lowest bid in an impressive letter, think again. It takes much more than that! It’s quite similar to clearing an exam; you’ve to prepare well, understand and follow the instructions and […]
Read MoreBuiltSearch is Australia’s leading online directory for the major construction industry. BuiltSearch helps project managers, contract administrators and cost estimators find reliable and reputable contractors, consultants and suppliers that can handle major projects in the Tier 1, 2 and 3 space. Discover below some of the many benefits of listing your company in BuiltSearch. BuiltSearch […]
Read MorePatience is a Virtue Very few things in life that are worth having come easily. Unfortunately, that includes marketing as well. Of course, we all want to spend as little as possible and get the fastest results, but there are no shortcuts to good marketing. Now, there’s nothing wrong with using shortcuts to get a […]
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