Author Archives: Tristan Dear

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 2019

2019 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 2019 1. Enterprise model continues to gain favour As...


How to apply The Magic Formula for Change to Process Redesign and Project Management

Gleicher’s Magic Formula for Change is a respected model for organisational change and is often applied to project management. A crucial requirement of Process Redesign is that people embrace and use it across the business. Process redesign (or...


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...


Construction – What and Where are the best Salary Opportunities

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


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 today Ever thought you were destined for more than just nuts and bolts? What if, a year from now you could be off...


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 construction...


How a Construction Management Course is the smartest way to get a return on your investment

Is a career change into Construction Management really worth it? More and more builders are giving up the tools and returning to study to get a Diploma of Building and Construction Management. They have asked the question –...