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Apr 17, 2019 Posted by Dane Latham

Construction, we have a problem

With $10 trillion spent each year on construction and 7% of the world’s working population working in construction-related professions, there’s no questioning the industry's economic size and impact. Despite this, there is an obvious, underlying dormancy in the industry's productivity (productivity ...

Apr 10, 2019 Posted by Dane Latham

How these 3 startups are revolutionising the AEC industry

Disruption is a buzzword that clearly sums up how innovators are fundamentally altering products, services and business models. It is a driving factor behind the advancements and improvements in all industries. This got us thinking - what will be the next big game-changer in the Architectural, Engin...

Feb 13, 2019 Posted by Dane Latham

6 Free Construction Apps to Jump Start Your 2019

With the increased prevalence of tech innovation in the construction industry, more businesses are releasing apps catered to the construction and building industry. While this is welcome news, it can be hard to sift through the myriad of apps out there to find the ones that truly add value to your d...

Dec 5, 2018 Posted by Dane Latham

Spotlight: Mental health in Construction in Australia (+Tools to help)

With over 1.1 million people employed by the Australian construction industry, making up around 8% of the nation’s GDP, the physical health and safety of industry workers are of utmost importance. A topic that is rarely talked about, however, is the mental health and safety of industry workers.

Oct 10, 2018 Posted by Dane Latham

7 Exciting Building and Construction Trends for 2019

2018 was rife with innovation in the construction industry, with the advance of artificial intelligence, breakthroughs in construction robotics, and an increasing importance placed on sustainable architecture and accessible design.

Sep 3, 2018 Posted by Dane Latham

Construction robotics: fad or future?

When it comes to robotics, the construction industry has remained relatively untapped due to the difficult nature of automating manual construction tasks. However, the industry is on the cusp of a revolution: a string of innovations and developments in the field of construction robotics this year ar...

Stop and stair: Australian stair regulations in contemporary designs

It’s an exciting time to be designing staircases. From transparent stairs to giant spiral staircases, architects have more choice than ever. Staircases are no longer just a functional feature of a building: they’re a central element of the design.

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.

Jul 14, 2017 Posted by Adam Latham

3 factors to determine whether project managers should use BIM software

BIM (Building Information Modelling), is shaking up the architecture, engineering and construction industries in fundamental ways, leading to new ways of working through projects. Before project managers take the leap into this new paradigm, however, there are various BIM pros and cons to consider.

May 16, 2017 Posted by Adam Latham

Designing sustainable architecture for natural disasters

The figures are staggering enough: from the 1980s to the last decade, weather-related damage has risen from losses of about $50 billion annually to nearly $200 billion every year. And there’s more to come, with the CSIRO warning that the cost of replacing buildings exposed to extreme weather events ...

Aug 10, 2016 Posted by Adam Latham

An Interview with Michael Ng, Latham's Exclusive Malaysian Distributor

Recently Adam from our team sat down with Michael Ng, Latham’s exclusive Malaysian Distributor, from Sun Synergy Sgn Bhd. He shares stories of how he started in the industry, news about trending construction issues in South East Asia, and updates on Latham’s product offerings.

Apr 22, 2016 Posted by Latham Australia

An interview with Adam Latham

Meet Adam, the Sales Manager and Owner at Latham Australia. In this post, Adam talks about his early days growing up in a family business, being an Australian Manufacturer and his personal views on the biggest change in the global construction industry.

Construction, we have a problem

Construction, we have a problem

How these 3 startups are revolutionising the AEC industry

6 Free Construction Apps to Jump Start Your 2019

Spotlight: Mental health in Construction in Australia (+Tools to help)

7 Exciting Building and Construction Trends for 2019

Construction robotics: fad or future?

Stop and stair: Australian stair regulations in contemporary designs

5 innovative features of the best construction project management software

3 factors to determine whether project managers should use BIM software

Designing sustainable architecture for natural disasters

An Interview with Michael Ng, Latham's Exclusive Malaysian Distributor

An interview with Adam Latham

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