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Visibuild brings quality full circle. (Image: Visibuild) Visibuild is built for the real world – connecting every phase of construction to simplify quality, empower teams and turn insights into real progress. Quality issues in construction often stem from the earliest project stages, yet many builds fail to address them until problems arise onsite – if they are addressed at all. This disconnect leads to costly rework, shrinking profit margins and inefficiencies that persist across multiple projects. Visibuild is changing this by integrating quality management throughout a project’s lifecycle, ensuring data‑driven improvements from planning to post‑completion. Its solution is designed with simplicity in mind, making adoption quick and practical for real-world projects. Quality begins before construction The foundation of a high-performing project is set long before ground is broken. Planning, design and pre-construction decisions shape the build, yet these stages are often discon...

The Department of Home Affairs has introduced updates to its employer-sponsored visa program, now known as the 482 Skills in Demand Visa. (Image: krumanop/stock.adobe.com) Australia’s construction industry is facing a critical skills shortage, but IMMIGATE is helping businesses access overseas talent to bridge the gap. This shortage of skilled workers is delaying construction projects and increasing costs across Australia. Traditional recruitment methods – whether local hiring or labour hire – are failing to keep up. But an often-overlooked solution is already available: employer-sponsored work visas. The construction skills shortage is driven by several factors. Intense competition within the industry makes it difficult for construction and engineering firms to attract and retain talent. Inadequate investment in training programs and apprenticeships has left too few new workers entering the industry to replace those retiring. Additionally, businesses often struggle to access ski...

Cathryn Greville, CEO of the National Association of Women in Construction. (Image: The National Association of Women in Construction) The National Association of Women in Construction is reshaping the industry’s definition of success by driving cultural change. By Cathryn Greville, CEO of the National Association of Women in Construction. We are on the cusp of a cultural shift in Australian construction, one that sees workplaces accommodate the respective needs of all workers, regardless of their background. We’re moving toward a future where businesses and the community capitalise on the myriad benefits that equitable and inclusive environments bring, such as improved financial returns, greater innovation, a positive reputation, achievement of work health and safety imperatives, better compliance and ways of working, reduced workforce shortages and lower risk. This change is long overdue. While great inroads have been made by dedicated and forward-thinking leaders and organis...

Jagoda Grigorean, senior commercial manager at Spark North East Link. (Image: Spark North East Link) From a law classroom to leading commercial teams on global infrastructure projects, Jagoda Grigorean has built a career that defies convention. While at law school, Grigorean developed a keen interest in the complexities of the commercial law framework, which ultimately led her to explore opportunities in the construction industry. Drawn to the high stakes of … The post Jagoda Grigorean: From law to landmark projects appeared first on Inside Construction . View Source

For more than 10 years, these awards recognise outstanding women from across a range of industrial sectors. (Image: Prime Creative Media) Nominations are now open for the 2025 Women in Industry Awards, celebrating the achievements of women across sectors including construction and infrastructure, engineering, and transport. Established more than 10 years ago, the awards acknowledge women whose work is shaping industry outcomes, supporting colleagues and setting new standards for excellence. Nominees may be early in their careers or established leaders. What connects them is their contribution to their fields and the wider industrial landscape. The awards night will be held in Melbourne on 19 June 2025. Professionals working in construction are encouraged to nominate peers whose efforts deserve recognition. Award categories Business Development Success of the Year This category recognises an individual who has created new growth opportunities that has allowed their organisation...

Founder Brad Scott described the environmental credentials of Transmutation’s bar chair product at the 2024 ISC Connect conference in Sydney. (Images: Transmutation) From a humble shed in South Australia to the frontlines of construction waste innovation, Transmutation is proving that even the hardest-to-recycle materials can find a second life. Construction remains one of the world’s biggest waste-producing industries, but Australia’s approach is shifting. Companies like Transmutation are proving that discarded materials hold untapped value, driving new solutions for a more sustainable future. In 2022–23, Australia generated an estimated 26.8 million tonnes of building and demolition waste, according to the National Waste and Resource Recovery Report 2024 . Tackling this challenge takes bold ideas and unconventional thinking – qualities that define Transmutation and its founder, Brad Scott. A journey of reinvention Scott spent three decades in heavy logistics across waterfron...

The Families at Komatsu policy ensures benefits are inclusive. (Images: IndustriArc) Komatsu is committed to supporting ambitions and building careers, offering more than just a pay cheque. With the construction industry balancing an ageing workforce and shifting employee expectations, Komatsu is focused on attracting, retaining and inspiring top talent. By creating a culture that champions professional growth and personal wellbeing, the company is reshaping what it means to work in construction and heavy machinery. A workplace that cares Over the past couple of years, Komatsu has taken a deliberate approach to employee attraction and retention, responding to a competitive job market with initiatives that align with what employees truly value. One of the most impactful changes has been the evolution of its Families at Komatsu policy, ensuring benefits are more inclusive. Mel Morrison, executive general manager – people and culture at Komatsu, says these changes were designed t...