AI - Why All the Hype? - Cutting through the Noise
This article cuts through the hype around AI, to explain to business owners what it is, why its important, why now, and what to do about it.
What Style of Leadership Works Best in Construction?
Academic research into leadership has developed allot over the years, with considerable consensus on Situational Leadership, as a dominant framework.
There is allot to learn from this framework and the value of its application in construction is endless.
Understanding Survey: 12D vs CAD
Young Engineers know less about survey know than ever. Mainly due to technology and competent surveyors making an in depth knowledge avoidable. However, understanding the basics is invaluable. This blog discusses the difference between 12D and AutoCAD
The Synergy of Engineers and Foremen: Building Success in Construction
The most important relationship in construction is how the engineers and the field staff collaborate. This blog explores this important relationship.
Common Biases in Decision Making: Understanding and Mitigating Cognitive Pitfalls
As Engineers, we pride ourselves on using data to making logical and rational decisions. However, it must be noted, that Engineers are indeed human, and humans are subject to a series of cognitive biases that greatly impact our decision making.
The Big Five Personality Test and Construction
The Big Five Personality Test.
How these personality measures impacts our ability to lead, particularly in the unique environment of construction.
Mobilising before Signing - What are the Legal Implications?
When you need the subbie to mobilise but the contract isn't executed. What does it really matter? What are the actual risks?
With input from Partner of McCullough Robertson Lawyers, Alan Wrigley, this article looks at the legal implications and risk of mobilising a subbie without a sign contract.
How to Work Towards a Promotion: Asking in Advance
How to advance your career by treating your manager as a partner not a gatekeeper. Help them to help you.
Intrapreneurship & Innovation in Construction: How to Foster & Control
Why innovation is vital to the longevity of a construction business and how to structure your organisation to foster innovation.
Why Women will make Construction Companies more $$ in the Long Run
Why hiring more females in construction in the short term will help your profitability in the long term. what do the trends teach us?
Leadership with Wally Lewis: Insights from a Rugby League Legend
The leadership insights I garnered from a conversation with the great Wally Lewis. Insights that apply far beyond the football field, and into the corporate world and anywhere with teamwork and leadership. There is allot we can learn from the man who has achieved and lead at the highest level.
Decision Making in Construction: Individual vs Group
Captain’s Calls vs Team Consensus - What decision-making process works best in construction? Is there only one answer? As leaders and managers, what should we watch out for?
Why Diversity Will Help Construction Companies Remain Competitive and How Construction Professionals Can Manage Diversity Better
Cultural Diversity Psychological Research and its application in Construction. How can the research help companies and individuals to “win” the global war for talent by enhancing cultural integration of migrant workers.
Business Strategy in Construction - What we often miss
This blog looks into the importance of an internal strategy to match your external strategy. What your company CAN do (internal) must match what your company WANTS to do (external).
Five Dysfunctions of a Team – Must Read for Every Construction Team
Patrick Lencioni’s Book is a MUST READ for all in construction and project management. This blog gives a brief breakdown of the book’s findings
How to Write an NCR
A thorough and strategic advice on drafting the perfect NCRs that for Engineers.
What can Peter Drucker’s Famous Quote “Culture eats Strategy for Breakfast” teach the Construction Industry
Peter Druckers famous quote highlights the often unseen value in organisational and project culture. More specifically, how important this culture is in executing strategy.
Must Read for Engineers: Getting to Yes
A summary of the key takeaways from the book: Getting to Yes.
The bible of negotiation for Engineers and Project Managers.
Designing the Construction Team to be more Productive and Harmonious - What does psychology teach us?
An in depth, researched and referenced look into organisational design for construction companies. What works and why!
The Foundation of Engineering Success: The Seven Pillars of Construction
Plan your Engineering Career with the Seven Pillar of Construction.
This is a must for all Graduate, Site and even Project Engineers to read