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Construction is one of the largest industries in Australia, generating US$112 billion a year and driving almost 10% of GDP. Take a drive through any street in the city or suburbs, and you can see the fruits of Australia’s investment in the building and construction industry - from highways and tunnels to tower blocks and […]

In Sydney, there are always plenty of special events, from concerts and festivals to sports matches and markets. Some of these events have an impact on the regular flow of traffic, while some even shut down entire streets. Event traffic control is essential for the safety of the public, the crew, the vendors and all […]

Just because there’s nobody around doesn’t mean there’s nobody watching. Mobile security patrols guard your premises from offsite or at strategic checkpoints, springing into action when you need them in order to catch trespassers and criminals. Every year, millions of dollars worth of tools, supplies and equipment are stolen from construction sites around Australia. Schools […]

Every construction site needs a spotter. A highly trained professional who can stand guard and protect everybody’s safety is essential on the job. The word “spotter” is a broad term. In a general sense, it can mean anyone who watches out for something, particularly something dangerous, and warns people about it in a timely manner. […]

Sometimes, having a job to do means entering spaces not built for humans. On top of the rigorous training required, strict rules and regulations are in place for carrying out work in these dark, cramped, dangerous locations. The risks and hazards of working in confined spaces in construction and other industries are high, so the […]

Like any other major project, establishing a construction site requires a strategy. You need a well-functioning construction site before you can lay the foundation of your new development, and that construction site starts with a plan. Once you have the necessary permits and approvals for your site, a construction site establishment plan is the next […]

Ensuring the safety of not only your team but the public as well is a vital concern. It’s a common misconception that only local councils or businesses undertaking large-scale projects need traffic control. If your operations occur on or near a road, then regardless of the size of the operation, it’s best to assume you […]

When a construction project affects the regular flow of traffic, it’s important to ensure the safety of everyone in the area, including employees, motorists and pedestrians.  Traffic control plays a crucial role in the construction industry: guiding congestion away from work zones, complying with workplace health and safety regulations, minimising disruptions to people’s routines and […]

Wherever there are crowds, people can get rowdy, especially when you add alcohol to the mix. Security guards are a common sight in bars, nightclubs, shopping centres, airports and hospitals, and at events like concerts and festivals. They keep the peace, protect people and property, and are trained to de-escalate situations and remove dangerous individuals. […]

It’s important to balance the economic benefits of infrastructure projects with their impact on the environment and communities. These days, an increasing number of developers, site managers and surveyors are choosing non-destructive vacuum excavation. Also called hydro excavation, non-destructive drilling or non-destructive digging, this form of excavation targets particular areas of soil in a powerful […]