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Australian made safety by Lathams in the Opera House, Parliament House and Darling Harbour

Lathams legacy is Australian made, and globally distributed. For three generations, Lathams have supported and enhanced large scale, public spaces and architecturally designed residential developments right here in Sydney, and around the world. In recent months, we’ve been reflecting on the amazing ...

Jun 3, 2020 Posted by Adam Latham

What’s the true cost of importing products from overseas?

For many manufacturers, imported products are a way to reduce costs without reducing productivity. However, the real cost of importing products from overseas might be more than you think.

Jun 1, 2020 Posted by Adam Latham

Architecture changes post-pandemic

Every industry has been dramatically transformed by COVID-19, and architecture is no exception. Over the past couple of months, we’ve spent more time indoors than ever before. This period of sheltering-in-place will have a lasting impact on the way we design, transform, and shape the world around us...

Apr 29, 2020 Posted by Adam Latham

How Can I Help? Australian Construction and Architecture in Uncertain Times

As our industry continues to change and transform over the course of the most recent global events; the way we approach work, our colleagues and our customers are also changing.

Mar 23, 2020 Posted by Adam Latham

Supporting customers & associates through COVID-19

Australia, like the rest of the world, is being heavily affected by the rapidly escalating outbreak of the Coronavirus and we feel that it is important to communicate the steps that Latham Australia are taking during this uncertain time.

Mar 2, 2020 Posted by Adam Latham

Your 5-step ‘work from home’ safety checklist

Flexible work is becoming common practice for many companies, but have you ever stopped to think: what are the possible health and safety risks of working from home?

Feb 7, 2020 Posted by Adam Latham

Robots, clouds & AI: what is the future of construction?

Well, we made it. Welcome to the ‘20s. It’s a new decade full of new opportunities, so what does that look like for the construction industry over the next 10 years?

Dec 17, 2019 Posted by Adam Latham

Construction’s responsibility to protect our native wildlife

As bushfires devastate the east and west coasts of Australia, thousands have been left without homes. This doesn’t just include the people of Australia, but also our native wildlife.

Nov 25, 2019 Posted by Adam Latham

Looking Ahead: The Australian Construction Industry in 2020

The final year of the decade has seen changes across a number of industries, including construction. In 2019, construction work fell by more than 11% across all states and territories in Australia. While it may not be a statistic that will make you feel overly positive about the future, all is not l...

Nov 1, 2019 Posted by Dane Latham

Living Walls: The Good, The Bad, The Green

A wall by any other name: whether you know them as green walls, plant walls, vertical gardens or biophilic design, living walls are on the rise for new builds in our major metros. From One Central Park in Sydney to Brisbane’s Aria Botanica, our verticals are becoming more verdant thanks to a consid...

Oct 18, 2019 Posted by Dane Latham

Is the Australian construction industry in trouble? Inside the current crisis.

Australia’s residential construction boom began in 2012, as demand exceeded supply and more everyday Aussies said yes to the dream of homeownership. Fast forward seven years and construction represents approximately 11% of gross domestic product, providing ongoing job security to just over 9% of the...

Aug 20, 2019 Posted by Dane Latham

Giants in the Sky: Why are Skyscrapers Important?

Over the last thirty years Australia’s skylines have continually risen, reflecting a change in the way we think about the relationship between towers and densification. Far flung from the early days of business districts, today’s skylines reveal a bricolage of brick, steel and concrete, combining tr...

Australian made safety by Lathams in the Opera House, Parliament House and Darling Harbour

Australian made safety by Lathams in the Opera House, Parliament House and Darling Harbour

What’s the true cost of importing products from overseas?

Architecture changes post-pandemic

How Can I Help? Australian Construction and Architecture in Uncertain Times

Supporting customers & associates through COVID-19

Your 5-step ‘work from home’ safety checklist

Robots, clouds & AI: what is the future of construction?

Construction’s responsibility to protect our native wildlife

Looking Ahead: The Australian Construction Industry in 2020

Living Walls: The Good, The Bad, The Green

Is the Australian construction industry in trouble? Inside the current crisis.

Giants in the Sky: Why are Skyscrapers Important?

Design Safety Checklist

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