Victoria is overhauling Security of Payment laws by 2026. See what changes for subcontractors, from excluded amounts to retentions, time bars and pay-when-paid.
Construction payment delays are far more than mere cash flow hiccups when you are running a civil construction business. They’re a significant drain on resources, time, and relationships. Delays don’t just stall the current job, they strain your crew, create friction with clients, and cascade into other projects. Civil contractors know this pain all too […]
The Challenge of Operational Complexity for Subcontractors Subcontractors in the construction industry are often juggling multiple responsibilities, from compliance tracking and equipment management to scheduling and communication. However, relying on fragmented systems and manual processes can create chaos, leading to inefficiencies, errors, and wasted time. The constant back-and-forth between tools makes it harder to focus […]
Compliance is a cornerstone of the construction industry, ensuring safety, legal adherence, and project success. For subcontractors, maintaining compliance can be an intricate process involving staff certifications, equipment maintenance, and training schedules. Yet, many still rely on manual methods to track these critical elements—a time-consuming approach that can erode profitability and efficiency. Time-cost analysis reveals […]
Compliance in the construction industry is more than just adhering to regulations—it’s about safeguarding projects, ensuring worker safety, and maintaining a reputation for reliability. However, managing subcontractor compliance is no small feat, especially when faced with complex and ever-changing regulations. For many construction managers and supervisors, manual compliance management creates a mountain of challenges, from […]
The Challenge of Operational Complexity for Subcontractors Managing subcontractor operations in the construction industry is no small feat. From compliance tracking and scheduling to communication and timesheets, subcontractors often juggle multiple tools and manual processes to keep projects on track. This fragmented approach is not only time-consuming but also prone to inefficiencies and errors that […]
Every stakeholder in the creation of new buildings and infrastructure projects needs the final product to be built with high quality and safety. Construction quality and safety standards continue to be tightened to require better focus on the output, and scrutiny of subcontractors’ work as a means to uphold quality standards will only increase. In […]
Effective construction project management is crucial for the success of any construction project. Training your team to manage their work, and to use the business’ construction management system, is essential. This will equip them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage their work productively and fully utilise your construction management system. This guide outlines the importance of […]
Borrowing complexing in construction, to meet changing design and compliance requirements, has added layer upon layer to the work for a subcontracting business. As the market tightens and costs increase (without a corresponding increase in chargeable rates), to remain a healthy business, subcontractors need to work smarter, as well as harder, to stay on top. […]
Construction operations project management software has become an essential tool for modern construction projects, offering significant benefits for improving fieldworker experience. This software streamlines various aspects of project management, including scheduling, fieldworker communication and recording on site activity. The software makes it easier for subcontractor fieldworkers to perform tasks efficiently and effectively. In this blog, we will explore the challenges […]