The inside scoop on how Aussie subcontractors have used Neo to get more done this year. If you were anywhere near a job site this year, you know the deal, short deadlines, tight margins, labour shortages and constant pressure from head contractors. Through all of that, subcontractors across Australia kept showing up, kept projects on […]
While much of the post-election media coverage has focused on the scale of the Australian Labor Party win, for most construction trades and subcontractors, it’s the policies and programs that matter most. Overall, the ALP being returned means we can expect to see continued progress on funding for major infrastructure projects, renewable energy projects, addressing […]
Productivity in civil construction is critical for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Managing large workforces across multiple job sites presents significant challenges, from scheduling and communication issues to inefficient resource allocation. Without the right tools, these issues can lead to delays, errors, and costly inefficiencies. Workforce […]
Construction trades have always been about learning on the job, however, none of those practical skills prepared me for the reality of running a subcontracting business. It meant that on top of long days on-site in all types of weather, my brothers and I would be putting in the mental hard yards of doing the […]
We have seen many changes in the Australian construction industry in the past 20 years, and one of the most significant in business terms has been the shift to the dominance of Design and Construct (D&C) models. The majority of projects subcontractors tender for are now D&C, as the model works well for developers. It […]
If you got paid recently – thank your payroll people! Here at Neo we agree with the Australian Payroll Association when they say, “Payroll is underestimated by everyone who does not work in it.” Recognising Payroll Professionals in Construction For most workers, the complexity and knowledge involved in executing the pay run is invisible, because they […]
In the construction industry, effective communication is paramount, especially when it comes to conveying shift details to fieldworkers. Poor communication can lead to a cascade of issues that hamper productivity, compromise safety, and inflate costs. This blog explores the top three problems caused by ineffective communication of shift details and how utilising construction management software for […]
What if we told you that people working longer hours doesn’t always mean they deliver their best work? It’s probably not actually surprising to many subcontractors in construction, as we are all familiar with the struggle to balance project demands and delivery timelines with the rest of our lives. The culture of excessive hours and […]
Subcontracting plays a pivotal role in the construction industry, enabling head contractors to efficiently manage diverse project requirements and optimise resource allocation. For example, look to the many large construction firms that successfully complete complex commercial developments by leveraging subcontractors to deliver specialised tasks like electrical work and plumbing. Construction Operations Management Software (COMS) emerges as […]