Author Archives: Tristan Dear

how to become a construction manager
How to Become a Construction Manager

Are you looking to break into a career in construction management? Becoming a construction manager is a lucrative career choice for those ready to take the next step in their career. With relevant experience and a formal qualification,...


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Is a Career in Work Health and Safety in Construction Right For You?

Working in construction work health and safety is an exciting and rewarding career that has the potential to make a large difference in worksite safety. Whether you have previous construction experience or are new to the industry, there...


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Why Study an Online Construction Management Course

Construction management courses teach you the fundamental and versatile skills needed to succeed in this industry and are paramount to securing a job. Studying a construction management online course can fast-track you into a rewarding career across a...


entry level construction management jobs
Entry-Level Construction Management Jobs

If you’re already working in construction, but are ready to go into a management position, you might be wondering what the next step is for you. There are many entry-level management positions in construction management, that allow you...


contract administrator v project coordinator
Contract Administrator vs Project Coordinator: Which Is Right For Me?

The construction industry is filled with job opportunities and growth, for a range of careers and roles. With an expected growth of 2.4% and 1,263,900 construction jobs in Australia by 2025, becoming a contract administrator or project coordinator...


contract administrator vs building estimator - which is right for me?
Contract Administrator vs Building Estimator: Which is right for me?

  Both a contract administrator and building estimator play an important part in any construction work site. While both offer the same level of demand, they both play different roles in the management and oversight of a construction...


how to become a contract administrator
How To Become A Contract Administrator

If you currently work in the construction industry, you may already be familiar with contract administrators. A contract administrator oversees the planning, negotiation, and delivery of contracts on construction projects. They are responsible for ensuring that contracts are...


how to become a building estimator
How To Become A Building Estimator

A building estimator provide estimates and costs for construction projects. They are responsible for planning and proposing the budget of plans and projects on building worksites, and work closely with managers and contractors to manage quotes and estimates....


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Site Manager vs Registered Builder: Which is right for me?

Ready to further your career in building and construction but unsure what’s right for you? Working in this industry is an exciting career pathway that is well suited to a variety of people. Some of the most popular...


contract administrator v project coordinator
How to Get a Builder’s Licence in Australia

In Australia, you must be licensed or registered if you want to be a builder or tradesperson. It is the responsibility of the licensed builder to ensure that the construction is compliant with all local, regional, and national...


How Project and Construction Diplomas Can Get You A Job

Construction remains the big Australian employer Each year, Australia’s construction industry contributes about $350 billion to the economy, roughly 8% of our gross domestic product. Even when the property market hit rock bottom in mid-2019 (after reaching its...


The Many Opportunities in Project Management

Project Management is a crucial career that ensures the success of projects in a variety of industries and fields. Tasks such as planning, budgeting, overseeing staff, and ensuring that projects run smoothly will all fall under your job...


How to Start your Own Business as a Tradie

When you are starting your own business as a tradie, there are lots of things to consider, from funding to competition and plenty more. When every detail, no matter how small, is not considered, we see small businesses...


Why You will Stand Out as a Qualified Construction Project Manager

If you are considering a return to study, it is important to know how and why you will stand out as a qualified construction project manager. Financial gain Dozens of trades and professions make up the construction industry...


How to Enhance Relationships for Successful Projects

When a project is defined, the work of forming the right team begins and it’s important to know how to enhance relationships from the start, to achieve a successful project. Project teams are usually created to deliver a...


How to Manage Generational Differences on a Construction Worksite

A skilled construction supervisor will need to know how to manage generational differences on a work site. Anybody who’s spent a career on construction sites can tell you how much the industry has changed in recent years, and...


What do Construction Managers Want in New Hires?

Construction Managers are always on the look-out for new hires eager to secure a job in construction. Construction is an exciting, ever-changing industry that helps build our great country. As an industry, it’s Australia’s third largest employer, and...


Project Management Job Trends for 2022

2022 Trends in Project Management include global and industry hot spots, Japanese innovation, and a return to valuing human resources. Seven Job Trends for Project Managers to watch in 2022 1. Enterprise model continues to gain favour As...


Leading Technology Trends in Building and Construction Management

Careers in the building and construction management industry are rewarding, interesting and always changing. New technology trends have impacted the construction industry by offering innovative ways to assist building and construction managers to communicate better, work more effectively...


Construction Manager Know-How: How to work Effectively with Architects

A construction manager is required to liaise effectively with many different people involved in a build across each working day including clients, contractors, builders, local government and architects. Architects design buildings and draw up detailed plans to assist...


The Difference between a Builder and a Construction Manager

If you’re passionate about building and construction and looking to break into the industry, you’re probably wondering whether a career as a builder or a construction manager is the best choice for you. Or, perhaps you’re already a...


Project Management Skills for the Future

As job opportunities in many industry sectors are shrinking, it’s a perfect time to consider upgrading your CV with transferable project management skills and future-proofing your career. Adding Project Management skills to the industry qualifications or experience that...


The Career Rewards of Becoming a Construction Supervisor

A logical place to begin a construction management career is with a job as a Construction Supervisor, a rewarding role with high levels of variety and earning potential. If you’re interested in building and construction and enjoy working...


How you can work less while earning more in Construction Management

Working as a construction manager is a smart and rewarding career choice for anyone interested in the building or construction industry who wants to work less while earning more. If you’re currently a trades-person or exploring a career...


What Jobs Offer The Best Salary in Construction

SEEK has released an update on Australia’s highest-paying jobs in 2018 vs 2013 and it is satisfying to see that a few high-paying roles in construction have emerged in the top 10. What sort of construction salary can...


Project Management News and Opportunities 2018

Opportunities and salaries continue to grow A recent salary survey conducted by SEEK confirms that Australia is now the number one country in the world for the highest paid project management practitioners. The average project management salary is...


Returning to Study After Family: What To Expect

Making the choice to return to study after starting or while raising your family is an exciting life choice. Today’s ever-changing job market is highly competitive making it vital to keep your skills and qualifications up to date....


Quality Auditing for RTO Success

Is your RTO Compliance Officer quality assured? RTO compliance puts an ever-increasing but necessary demand on administration resources. To solve this need, many RTOs will have a dedicated RTO Compliance Officer on staff whose role it is to...


Is a Building and Construction Management Career Right For You?

Discover why you need to make the transition from tools to a construction management career  Ever thought you were destined for more than just nuts and bolts? To take the next step in your career, consider a construction...


Australia’s Building and Construction Trends 2018

Opportunities for Building and Construction Careers   Australia is known as a world innovator in building and construction trends and thinking. Our climate and remote locations demand outside-the-box thinking and smarter solutions to building issues. 2018 building and...