Communication is the most important tool on site. Use it well, and it makes work easier, reduces problems and engages people across the business. Alternatively, poor communication can allow errors to creep in, and for staff to disengage and look elsewhere. In a time of labour shortages, problems with communication can have dire effects on […]
In this article, we introduce you to Matt Loft our new Queensland based Business Development Manager. Matt shares his career story. Discover what prompted his move from GM of a well-known Civil and Commercial Concrete Construction Company to that of a Business Development Manager for a construction tech company. Matt moved to the Sunshine Coast […]
Contractor management software is a tool that companies can adopt and use when they work with temporary employees. It’s a management platform that streamlines work with subcontractors. With a quick and simple software solution, you can easily manage your operations. Software for subcontractors can automate communication, payroll and maximise overall productivity. This helps to boost performance […]
Knowing what your teams’ productivity levels are in real-time is a top business practice that every company should strive for. This is particularly true in the construction industry. Productivity monitoring can help you accurately estimate the time & labour required by a project as it unfolds. Doing so helps you identify the productivity strengths and […]
Construction is an industry that has so many players and is constantly meeting the needs of modern innovation. Mistakes can be costly and damaging. With growing technological innovation, the industry can only benefit from going digital. Across the board, owners, contractors, and subcontractors will find themselves communicating seamlessly with construction scheduling software. Worksites will be […]
Organising labor effectively and across multiple sites is one of the greatest challenges faced by construction business owners in the building industry. It chews up profit and hours very quickly when not managed effectively. When you’re responsible for 30+ employees, simple tasks can turn into a nightmare. It’s your job to make sure that each […]
And no, it’s not morning smoko. It’s that time of the week or fortnight that you dread. A tedious, time-consuming process that you apply the same kind of enthusiasm to, say, a root canal or being stuck in peak-hour traffic on the way to a site. It’s payroll. And it’s painful. At the end of […]
Anyone who works in the construction industry will be all too familiar with the concept of an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement. For employees, an EBA is one of the most important documents they’ll come across in their working lives. It ensures the best hourly pay rates as well as allowances, entitlements, and better working conditions. And, […]
Managing a construction industry business can be a very complex undertaking, especially where there are multiple sites and labour challenges in terms of scheduling and daily management. Construction management software is taking much of the hassle out of juggling staff across multiple sites and providing added transparency to business managers across their operation as they […]
Not all subcontractor management systems are the same. Designed correctly, the right management system for your business will free you up to concentrate on the important aspects of managing and growing your operation. The right software system will remove some of the big obstacles business managers and owners face with subcontractor management. Managing staff and […]
