Latham Australia Blog | Construction (4)

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.

Sep 26, 2017 Posted by Adam Latham

5 innovative features of the best construction project management software

With widespread adoption of BIM in project management and new legislation around hiring international contractors, construction project management has changed a great deal in 2017.

May 11, 2017 Posted by Dane Latham

Should you hire overseas contractors in 2021?

At Latham we’ve had the good fortune of having all of our stair and flooring product manufacturing needs met by Australian workers. However, some organisations in the construction and manufacturing industries don't have the same luxury. The COVID-19 pandemic has put an unprecedented economic strain ...

Dec 15, 2016 Posted by Latham Australia

6 safe design principles to consider for your next project

During the planning, design, and construction phase of any project, safeguarding the property from potential risks is critical to the project’s success.

Feb 18, 2016 Posted by Latham Australia

5 Ways To Alleviate Common Client Concerns

As a contractor, the success of your business depends on how you interact with clients. At some stage or another, it's common to find them asking questions, hesitating to make decisions, and getting worried that the job won’t be finished on time or within budget.

Jan 5, 2016 Posted by Latham Australia

The 5 most exciting construction projects in the world right now

The global construction industry witnessed some extraordinary examples of ingenuity. Concepts such as smart buildings and vertical gardens featured in headlines, and builders and architects around the world worked together to transform the industry and break away from tradition.

Aug 4, 2015 Posted by Latham Australia

Tender loving: how to write a great tender submission

Writing a tender is like writing a job application ― your goal is to convince someone why you are the right person or team to hire. The big difference is that with tender writing, you’re setting your own price for the job. And the amount you quote is going to have a big impact on whether or not you ...

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...

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...

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.

Should you hire overseas contractors in 2021?

Architecture changes post-pandemic

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

5 innovative features of the best construction project management software

Should you hire overseas contractors in 2021?

6 safe design principles to consider for your next project

5 Ways To Alleviate Common Client Concerns

The 5 most exciting construction projects in the world right now

Tender loving: how to write a great tender submission

Praising award winning small contractors

When design meets engineering — a guide to genius

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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