Latham Australia Blog (11)

Jul 1, 2015 Posted by Latham Australia

Praising award winning small contractors

At Latham, we like to keep an eye out for local businesses and contractors doing well within the building and construction industry. Whether they're new up-and-comers to the industry or long-established businesses who started small and have gone on to to achieve great things, we think they should be...

Jun 29, 2015 Posted by Latham Australia

Where to use tactile indicator studs

Without a vision impairment, the application of tactile indicator studs (also known as tactile ground surface indicators) in your building project may not be foremost on your mind.

Jun 29, 2015 Posted by Latham Australia

Non-traditional ways to promote your business

If you’re operating a small business or working as an independent contractor within the building and construction industry, it’s unlikely you’ll have the time or the specific resources needed to engage a full-scale, in-house marketing initiative.

Jun 4, 2015 Posted by Latham Australia

Are Cheap Safety Product Substitutes Really Worth It?

When it comes to a new construction project, your clients will typically have one goal that will supercede all others; for everything to be as cheap as possible, and for the whole project to be within - or dare we say it, under budget. As a result, contractors and tradies in the construction industr...

Jun 4, 2015 Posted by Latham Australia

5 small business tools you might not be using

The digital age has infiltrated all aspects of our lives — from the way we communicate, learn, entertain ourselves and in many cases, the way we work. You might think that — as a small business or private contractor who’s often away from the desk — that these smart small business apps don’t apply to...

Jun 4, 2015 Posted by Latham Australia

Managing your order schedule pre EOFY

The end of financial year can mark a traumatic time for any business - even the heavyweights who have teams of accountants on the case. But for small business owners in the building and construction industry, tax time can be particularly daunting.

May 1, 2015 Posted by Latham Australia

The world's tallest vertical garden is in Sydney

With so much focus now turned toward environmental impact and sustainable design in contemporary architecture, it's no surprise that vertical gardens and other urban green spaces have soared in popularity.

May 1, 2015 Posted by Latham Australia

Elements to consider when designing for large scale commercial & residential developments

Even the most well thought out residential design can present unforeseen safety concerns when it is adapted to a larger scale development. Scalability is a difficult thing to implement; often with a bigger focus placed on the overall design aesthetic. Here are some simple points to consider when des...

May 1, 2015 Posted by Latham Australia

When design meets engineering — a guide to genius

Creative genius is often perceived as a talent that only artists such as performers, painters or musicians possess. However, this kind of creative innovation and visionary thinking is evident in all sorts of disciplines, not just the arts ― from business and entrepreneurship to architecture and engi...

Apr 19, 2015 Posted by Latham Australia

Am I still responsible for WHS at work functions

In the past, we’ve examined the breadth of WHS obligations that you, as an employer, need to consider when it comes to protecting the employees and contractors in your care on the construction site. That said, many employers remain unsure about their responsibilities within the grey area of work-rel...

Mar 31, 2015 Posted by Adam Latham

How do architects, builders and tradespeople work together to reduce safety risks in construction?

Teamwork is not about tedious staff planning days spent enduring dated trust exercises and falling backwards into the arms of your colleagues. When we're thinking about serious safety concerns and how they manifest in the construction industry, the importance of effective teamwork becomes clear. But...

Mar 31, 2015 Posted by Kyle Howes

How to maintain your current workers' compensation insurance

Maintenance of your Workers' Compensation is not a choice for Australian employers; under occupational health and safety (OHS) and work health and safety (WHS) laws, it's a legal obligation...and one designed to protect both employees and your business from potential harm.

Praising award winning small contractors

Praising award winning small contractors

Where to use tactile indicator studs

Non-traditional ways to promote your business

Are Cheap Safety Product Substitutes Really Worth It?

5 small business tools you might not be using

Managing your order schedule pre EOFY

The world's tallest vertical garden is in Sydney

Elements to consider when designing for large scale commercial & residential developments

When design meets engineering — a guide to genius

Am I still responsible for WHS at work functions

How do architects, builders and tradespeople work together to reduce safety risks in construction?

How to maintain your current workers' compensation insurance

Design Safety Checklist

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