Construction industry
Journal article
‘Look no further than the exterior’: corruption and disaster in New Zealand?
Transparency International considers New Zealand the least corrupt country in the world. This article takes a critical stance towards their global classification, arguing that it is a perceptions-based measure that ignores the private sector.
Journal article
How can lean construction improve the daily schedule of a construction manager?
The outcome of construction projects highly depends on effective management. Lean Construction can help to organize the construction site in a better way and automatically supports the site manager.
Strategy
Queensland building plan 2017
Queensland is set to implement a new building plan that will bring massive changes to many elements of the construction industry.
Policy report
AIBS policy - building regulatory reform in Australia
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) has released a new policy, outlining the key components required to modernise and harmonise Australia’s building regulations.
Report
Non-conforming building products - interim report: aluminium composite cladding
This interim report outlines the concerns that the non-compliant use of cladding is widespread and that there have been extensive delays in developing and implementing policies to address non-compliance and non-conformity in the building industry.