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What are the most popular applications used by business professionals in Australia? 

As we now can see up to five generations working together at once, Managers find new challenges to getting workers to see past their age differences and collaborate.

What impacts (both positive and negative) has globalisation had in the workplace and on the workforce?

First it was the struggle of finding your first ‘real’ job, a position in your field of study, which was full-time, and paid the bills.

As the number of workers who work multiple jobs increase, we look into how this trend can impact not only workers themselves, but also those who employ them.

As construction activity in some sectors slows down, opportunities for contractors lie ahead within maintenance work, as spending is set for growth in the next few years.

With work-related stress on the rise, businesses need to have inclusive policies and other programs in place; not only is it good for employees, it is also great for business.

Good news for those in building and construction: thanks to the apartment building boom, professionals and tradespeople are highly in demand.

While you can’t get away from the traditional process of job applications, you can get creative in ways to stand out and make hiring managers remember you for good reasons.

As the market regains its strength, we take a look at what is forecast for the industry’s future.

While the world is still assessing the possible effects of the 2016 US election, we take a look back to the presidential debates and focus on what we can learn – especially for job interviews.

Whether it’s your first time job hunting, or if a lot has changed since the last time you were in this process, here are job search tips you should already know.

If it’s been a while since you last were in the job hunt, writing a resume can be a difficult task. We’ve gathered some tips on what not to do, so you boost your chances of getting selected for an interview.

Australian home builders are enjoying the residential construction boom, with the nation’s top 100 builders showing a 6.7 per cent increase in revenue this year, making almost $18 billion.

If you’ve found yourself going from job to job every year or so, here are some tips to help you build a more fulfilling relationship with your work.

Each year, in October, Australia focuses on work safety. Safe Work Australia’s CEO shares the details of this year’s activities.

If you’ve just started a new job, or are starting one soon, and want to start well and impress your new boss and colleagues, we can help!

As the government implements new measures to determine tertiary education funding, we discuss how academia and the construction industry can collaborate and benefit from these changes.

As you might be anxious and confused about what to do when looking for your first “real” job, we have a few tips to guide you.

In a job interview, what you don’t say is just as important as what you do say. From your clothes to eye contact, we’ve got you covered

As you probably know all the basic do's and don’ts of job search, we have a few unusual tips and facts to help you manage your expectations and outcomes.

As you look for your first job or find yourself in-between jobs, investing in short courses can be a great way of not only improving your resume and your chances of landing that job, but also of acquiring valuable skills for your professional life.

Optimistic time for electrical and mechanical trades: “in the next five years, this is a sector that you really want to be in” says BIS researcher.

As finding a job can take time in today’s competitive job market, we have a few tips to help you avoid job search burnout.

While you need to be prepared to answer questions and ask some, there are a few things you should never ask during a job interview, as they could cost you the job.

If you feel like it’s time to make an impactful life and career move, we have some tips to help you.

As technology advances and becomes more reliable, AR will become an integral part of the construction industry.

Whether you are preparing for a networking event, an actual elevator pitch or just a new Twitter bio, here’s what you need to know.

As the whole world plays Pokémon Go, all you really want to catch as a recent graduate is a job. But if you’d only look at job hunting the same way Pokémon masters look at catching them all, you’ll be more motivated and energised.

As lives get busier and we prioritise professional success, there are a few ways we can ensure our health is keeping up.

If you are worried about losing your job due to downsizing or redundancy, we have a few tips that will help you demonstrate your value and secure your job.

If you are graduating soon and still haven’t secured a job in your field of study, we have some tips to help you.

As you turn to the internet, family and friends for job search tips, you will come across some that might actually do more harm than good.

Find out how new technologies are acting as encouragement for construction capital.

For those updating their resumes, and to follow up on our previous article, here are 4 more tips to help you make your resume stand out and get you one step closer to getting your next job.

Follow our LinkedIn tips and make the most of the largest professional social network platform and its 430 million members.

Parliament is processing consumer protection amendments to the domestic building law landscape.

If you’ve been looking for a job, or have a job interview coming up but have got no clue how to use social media to your professional advantage, read on as we’ve gathered some great tips!

If you’re updating your resume, or even writing up your first one as a soon-to-be graduate, we have gathered a few tips on how to make your resume stand out and boost your odds of getting that job!

86 housing construction market hot spots revealed in new report. 18 of them in Queensland, followed by New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. Read on for details and top 20 list.

A Deloitte’s new report sets optimistic expectations for Australia’s digital economy: new waves of technological jobs and development are pushed forward.

With the famous words of actor Woody Allen, we summarise how to reach for success and make the most of your current job.

Time to shine. Here's how to stick in the minds of your interviewer long after the interview is over.

Western Australia's transport infrastructure plans hinge on the 2016 federal election outcome. Read both sides of the discourse.

Since the way you dress for an interview is so important, here are a few tips to help you increase your odds at landing the job.

Take a look at the last 2 critical engineering failures which have led to improvements and breakthroughs.

Here’s the first of 3 key failed engineering projects which have influenced the evolution of engineering for the better and made safety a priority.

Sydney Harbour Bridge maintenance has gone high-tech with the addition of a climbing robot to the team to improve safety for workers.

Don’t bungle the job interview when your job search has gotten you this far. Here’s the 3 key final job hunting foul-ups to avoid.

Don’t mess-up your job hunt. Here’s the first 4 of 7 key job searching boo-boos to refrain from.

Thinking about getting yourself a mentor, but aren’t sure what you should consider before following through with your decision? Here are 3 tips…

Part 2 details the benefits of the CBD programme and who should take heed of the amendments.

Discover the 3 qualities students & graduates need to harness and communicate during job interviews.

Young professionals lacking experience should recognise what they can offer prospective employers and use their inexperience to their advantage.

Which Australian construction professionals can expect soaring job prospects this year?

What exactly is the Commercial Building Disclosure programme and what major amendments have been proposed.

You’re almost there! The third and final step to enacting the 20-20-60, 3 Step Job Seeking Plan is finally unveiled.

Here’s 3 tips to make your LinkedIn profile pop from the business networking site’s Head of Global Consumer Communications.

Leading on from Part 1, find out how to vastly improve your chances of getting the job you want by learning some lessons from acquaintances.

Compared to strangers, acquaintances have an easier time of getting the job they really want. Here’s 3 reasons why…

Here’s the low-down on which 5 types of professionals are set to be eagerly sought-after by employers both at home and abroad.

Here is your 6 Step New Year, New Career Checklist, to help you get ready to jump into job hunting from the beginning of January 2016.

Conduct a Year End Review to get yourself prepped, primed and organised to take on 2016 with gusto and a clear mind.

A Year End Review is exactly what is needed to get your career and personal life in order as you head into 2016.

Here is your 6 Step New Year, New Career Checklist, to help you get ready to jump into job hunting in January 2016.

Take a look at 5 more incredible transforming vehicles which already have and may soon revolutionise the way we travel.

Check out another 5 essential books all professionals must read.

Australia has a rich history of invention & innovation. Let’s take a look at what we can credit Aussie’s for.

Where does Australia rank in regards to innovation compared to the rest of the world? How can we improve our standing and retain our competitive edge?

Sydney’s economic outlook is looking bright. Find out who’s earning what and why the state is set to shine.

Thinking about moving to Perth? Then here’s a rundown which will give you a bit of insight into the city’s job sector and what sort of lifestyle you’d enjoy if you were to call Perth home.

Sydney is a beautiful city which offers locals an outdoor-centric lifestyle. Discover what Sydney has to offer you and why it is simply a great place to live.

Interested in buying pre-fab, eco-friendly homes which just coincidentally remind you of Lord of The Rings hobbit-hole homes? Then look no further…

The Australian tech start-up sector could be on the verge of boom times.

Massively Multiplayer Online Games may help the leaders and managers of tomorrow build the skills they need to take the reins.

Check out 5 remarkable and insightful books every professional needs to read.

Financially-tight Australian real estate investors and younger home buyers could reap the benefits of a new crowdsourced property platform in the near future.

‘Smart cities’ are beginning to pop up across the world. Find out what an intelligent city actually is and how they will change our way of life into the future.

Find out what life in a chosen career is like straight from the professionals themselves using the Real Talk app, free from The Learning Partnership.

Work has begun on the 108 Australia building in Melbourne. Once complete it will take the title of Australia’s tallest skyscraper.

In Part 2 we cover off the 3 most feared and nerve-wracking interview questions professionals of all types may encounter.

The Australian construction sector is gearing up for an exceptional 2016, with rail, road and apartment projects leading the recovery.

Make sure you’re a right fit for the business you’re applying to and that the role on offer will help further your career, not stall it.

Here’s your guide to nailing 4 of the most common and tricky interview questions you’re likely to be asked during your job hunt.

Discover the 3 stages of your career to spot where you are now and what you should be doing to get ahead to prepare yourself for what the future holds.

Australia’s construction leaders have come together to share ideas and discuss ways in which to improve productivity and efficiency within our construction industry.

Check out this 5 step guide to make sure you are utterly and completely prepared to breeze through your next Skype job interview with ease, poise and confidence.

Get yourself up to date with what’s going on in NSW’s construction sector and find out why it’s doing better than other parts of the country.

Drones, augmented reality and wearables are making their mark on the construction industry, set to transform both on-site and off-site construction activities.

Harvard researchers have created the strongest, most durable and anti-corrosive steel surface material to date which has far ranging applications across various fields.

The Caloundra South master community in southeast Queensland is finally under construction and set to create up to 20,000 jobs for the region.

Make your resume stand out and demand attention by including an executive summary statement.

The NBN has finally revealed its network construction time-table. Find out when construction is set to begin in inner-city Sydney & Melbourne.

What does coffee have to do with sustainable energy solutions? Find out...

Ultra-porous concrete research and testing is gaining momentum and attracting attention world-wide. Discover the latest in permeable concrete developments right here.

The Gold Coast Light Rail Network Stage 2 is finally moving closer to construction thanks to recent government announcements.

Check out Sydney’s 10 major construction projects, both planned and underway.

The latest Building Materials Bulletin from Australian Construction Insights is a must-read for those engaged in the manufacture, distribution, marketing & sale of Australian building materials.

A massive change to the Building Code has been ushered in by the government affecting workers employed on most government funded projects. Find out what it is and whether it affects you.

If recently released data and predictions from Deloitte Access Economics pan out, Australia may be on the horizon of an accommodation construction boom.

Check out these 9 steps for conquering the art of communication, to move up the ladder and command any room you enter like a business guru.

First impressions are made within half a second and can last a lifetime, so make sure you put your best foot forward in the job interview by letting your personality do most of the work.

Find out which 3 states are enjoying the highest levels of construction activity across Australia!

The Australian Construction Forum has 3 Recommendations to improve construction productivity and minimise wasted construction efforts to potentially blow-out building output by more than $10 billion annually.

Women are under-represented within construction industries world-wide. Wondering why? Take a look at the latest statistics and research findings right here.

Proposed changes to concrete durability criteria could set Australia up as a leader in the development of more sustainable and long lasting concrete and other construction materials.

Permanent formwork systems are on the rise within the Australian construction sector, replacing traditional temporary formworks.

Multi-disciplinary skills, cross-cultural competency and understanding where social media is heading are imperatives for future-proofing your career across all business sectors.

Timber as a building material is showing great potential in modern construction and is growing in popularity, gaining traction on conventional concrete and steel.

Efforts to set up Australian cities for future population and living demands are under way within several of our major cities.

Explaining gaps on your resume can seem daunting. So take a look at these tips for NOT blowing your job interview.

China’s Green Building boom, offers opportunities for Australian efficiency and sustainability companies if they jump on board.

Overseas investment in the Australian Construction market is expected to rise as the sector chips away at building costs.

Navigate the pitfalls of LinkedIn with this handy list of 9 mistakes to avoid making on your profile. 

Unconscious bias in hiring decisions can have a real effect on whether or not you get that job. Find out about 3 unconscious biases which can impact you.

Sydney’s Light Rail System will enter the construction phase in October of this year. Here’s what you need to know.

Brisbane’s luxury apartment living, SkyTower project will enter construction in a few weeks and is set to bring in jobs for Queenslanders.

SafeWork Australia points to alarmingly high numbers of construction workplace injuries and deaths, while RMIT Melbourne University looks into improving safety on the work-site.

With the Australian population getting fatter, workplaces are slowly coming around to the idea of fitness programs and group personal training sessions to keep their employees happy, healthy and productive.

The latest nation-wide Master Builders survey points to a good year ahead for the building sector, with business and employment conditions expected to keep improving for owner builders, employees and sub-contractors alike.

Massive foreign investment to redevelop and convert old Sydney CBD offices into luxury apartments and hotels is spurring on the state’s construction boom.

With the evolution of technology and the ever increasing power of companies, the future working environment will be very different to what we know now. So what can we predict based on what we know today?

With tourism set to pick up and hit highs not seen in 10 years, things are looking good for building and construction workers.

7 Tips for landing a promotion and making your way up the career ladder. Make sure it’s not you who is holding yourself back from a well-deserved promotion.

Employers often check people’s social media presence before making final hiring decisions so make sure yours won’t put a stain on your reputation and hamper your career, or job search.

Workers in the building and construction industry are in high demand Australia-wide as home buyer/builder grants spur on massive residential projects throughout most Australian states.

Australia’s construction boom is breaking records and is creating numerous job opportunities for skilled labourers, office personnel and developers. Unit style living is more in demand than houses as the older generation continue to downsize. Over the long term, this plethora of available housing should push prices down to more affordable levels, allowing more of Generation Y into the property market.

3D Printing of houses is already underway and it will change the construction industry as we know it. This type of housing will make home ownership more affordable for Australian’s in the long term, but it will require businesses and training institutions to upskill and retrain workers in order for them to operate effectively in this changed environment.

The Canberra Light Rail project will equip the ACT with a world-class public transport system and spur jobs growth. With two investors shortlisted and a funding boost, the project is moving ahead steadily.

Are you a mathematician, writer, social worker, lawyer or architect? If the answer is yes, then your brain is more likely to be healthier for longer.

Finding a job is hard but having the right mentality can change all that.

Scientists at Stony Brook University have developed a sustainable flame retardant for timber buildings.

The Australian construction industry is lagging behind the world in terms of energy efficient building.

We are often told that our personality determines a number of life choices. Complete the test and see if you have a match!

The construction industry is creating more opportunity for smaller industry.

Job hunting is often hard and unmotivated, however, we have some tips to keep you in check!

Construction apprentices are in shortage, however, this is a fantastic opportunity for future workers.

The top 5 Construction Apps to help out your day-to-day work.

Workplaces are becoming safer, however, there are still concerns over the safety of the construction industry.

It’s a positive outlook for construction workers as the residential, commercial and engineering sectors are set to boom.

As Renovation booms, we have some apps to help you create your dream house.

With an increasing population, comes an increase in high rise building and the elevator industry in jumping on the band wagon.

We all know how to recycle in our homes and at work, however, resources in the very places that we work can also be recycled.

Like most building materials, concrete has a weakness. It cracks. However, Scientists may have found a way for concrete to heal itself.

As the internet grows, employers are required to Google search your name. What they find can either land you the job or ruin your chances.

Construction companies are providing labour and materials to Melbourne’s new, innovative men’s health clinic. Read this article to find out more about what businesses are doing for this initiative.

Studies suggest that reduced working hours and more flexible employment could improve the well-being of Australians, increase productivity and benefit the environment. Read this article to find out more about the changing trends and ideas for working habits around the world.

​ Australian-developed estimating software has been selected for projects across six European countries. Read this article to find out more about how Australian estimating technology is achieving international success.

Home building rates are boosting employment in Australia’s construction industry, according to the latest data. Read this article to find out more about recent construction figures.

A recent report shows retirement prospects of Australian households remain relatively low despite the continued growth in overall wealth. Read this article to find out about the study and the response from experts in finance.

Successfully leading others is a key way to build your career; it allows you to complete challenging tasks and provides you with the opportunity to stand out in your work-place. But you do not need to be a manager or team leader to start practicing good leadership. Read this article for ideas about how to develop your leadership skills in the early stages of your career.

New Construction app helps avoid costly mistakes on site

Studies indicate that Australian employees strive for work-life balance, but many struggle to achiev e it. Read this article to learn about the latest research and advice on managing your career and personal life.

Research confirms that Australia’s construction industry is a key contributor to the economy and job market. Read this article to find out more about how the highlights and challenges in recent years are expected to impact the future.

​ The Australian Capital Territory Government has recently implemented new measures to boost the construction industry and support the local economy. Read this article to find out more about the reforms.

Australia’s property market is strengthening, as outlined by national figures for construction and home-lending.

Work on the Bruce Highway Upgrade is about to enter its next major stage of development under Lend Lease Engineering. Read this article to find out more about these works and how the Queensland Government's plans for the future of the Bruce Highway

Sydney’s new rail is good news for construction workers and businesses. Read this article to find out more about the plans for the new Moorebank Terminal

Want to be noticed at work but not sure what to do? Read the article and check out what you need to do to get noticed at work

The Parklands on the Gold Coast are in for significant development as Queensland begins preparing infrastructure for the Commonwealth Games to be held in 2018. Plans for the Commonwealth Games Village on the 29 hectare site were recently released.

As the housing recovery takes hold in Australia, positive trends continue to emerge in the construction sector. The latest amongst these is a rise in vacancies.

Employment in the construction industry surges to record levels with NSW leading the nation

Planning for a project requires serious considerations of costs and expenses. A cost estimation can provide suitable predictions to make informed decisions about project budgets and general spending.

In the previous article we provided a broad overview of cost estimations. In this article, we take a closer look at one of its key components – the construction cost.

Read this article to find out what Construction leaders think about the prospects of the Construction sector in the year 2014

Amongst the myriads of factors that affect workplace productivity, interruptions are increasingly being recognised for their dampening effects on efficiency in the workplace. Read the article on tips to recognise and manage these interruptions.

The construction industry has much to look forward to in the coming years with housing set to continue its rising trend.

The second largest airport in the country has embarked on a development plan that shall bring forth a surge of opportunities for workers in the construction sector.

New figures indicate a 7.1% growth across various job sectors across Australia.

Major transport projects across Australia are shaping up the transporting sector to be one of the major growth areas in the construction industry.

The residential construction sector has been growing steadily, and new housing finance figures released recently indicate further strengthening in the sector.

A recently released Australian Bureau of Statistics report comes with a surprise as it lists twenty occupations where women on average receive higher wages than men on a weekly basis.

The ageing population is reducing levels of participation in the economy. While some may view this as a serious concern for economic growth, careful analysis reveals that it may not necessarily be so.

While it is undoubtedly priceless to all Australians, in a recent report commissioned for its 40th anniversary celebrations, financial services firm Deloitte has come up with a number to indicate how highly we value the Sydney Opera House.

Based on one estimate, Australians continue to be the richest people in the world.

While it may seem that some people are born leaders, it is not true. Leadership is a quality that we can all work to achieve and requires an understanding of the simple fact that as leaders we are dealing with people. Leading them is not about instructing them but allowing them to grow and flourish in a positive, encouraging environment.

Australia has been ranked as the best place to live in and work, and Melbourne has been named as the best city in the world to live in out of 140 cities.

Employers always say it is hard to find a good employee.  Traditional qualities such as dependability and reliability are always on the top of the list of expectations of most employers.  However with increasing competition and slow economic growth, employers are now looking into hiring employees with exceptional qualities.