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Global Warming's Impact On The Construction Industry: An Infographic

Jan 2, 2023 Posted by Latham Australia

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Created: Nov 5, 2015; Published: Nov 5, 2015

Global Warming's Impact On The Construction Industry: An Infographic

As the impacts of climate change become increasingly visible, with more extreme temperatures and severe weather conditions, buildings must adapt in order to accommodate their environment. Here we highlight some of the major environmental challenges climate change is expected to create throughout the...
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Created: Jul 1, 2015; Published: Jul 26, 2015

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...
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Created: Jun 29, 2015; Published: Jul 12, 2015

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.
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Created: Jun 29, 2015; Published: Jul 5, 2015

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.
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Created: Jun 4, 2015; Published: Jun 14, 2015

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...
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Created: Jun 4, 2015; Published: Jun 7, 2015

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.
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Created: Mar 31, 2015; Published: Apr 27, 2015

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...
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