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CONSTRUCT MAGAZINE
ISSUE TWO 2020
Quick Ten With Cherise Czislowski
COVID-19 is an opportunity to reset our environmental future
The Great Conflict: Office versus FieldSHANDYING...
YOU WOULDN’T STAND FOR IT WITH YOUR BEER…
SO WHY STAND FOR IT WITH YOUR STEEL?
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CONSTRUCT MAGAZINE
ISSUE TWO 2020
Contents
02 National President’s Message
06 Ceo’s Column
INDUSTRY NEWS
08 Quick Ten With Cherise Czislowski
10 Vale - The Distinguished Australian
INNOVATION
12 Brothers In Artisan Carpentry And Old World Joinery
INTERNATIONAL
14 Bam Claims World’s First Electric Road Roller
14 Dutch Construction Vehicle Maker Riwal Is Using Its Equipment To Reunite Families Separated
By The Coronavirus Pandemic.
OPINION
16 The Great Conflict: Office Versus Field
18 Covid-19 Is An Opportunity To Reset Our Environmental Future
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The Australian Institute of Building cm 1A message from
the President
BY DAVID BURNELL, FAIB
National President, Australian Institute of Building
Welcome to the second edition the current isolation restrictions is a new So, I hope you are looking forward to
of Construct Magazine for 2020. date for the Award presentation event for opportunities to utilise our AIB resources
each Chapter. available online. I would encourage
While we started the year against
all members to ensure we have your
a background of the country We are still actively engaged with both
current contact information on file so we
recovering from ‘bushfire impacts’ Federal and State regulators around
can quickly advise on the Professional
building matters (using remote meeting
the COVID-19 outbreak really Excellence presentations as soon as
attendance), and we have been invited
changed our world in March as it to support regular information back
government guidelines are relaxed
took hold amongst our community. enough to allow groups to meet. I would
to Government on how COVID-19 is
encourage you to continue to support
With a range of restrictions continuing to interrupt normal building
the AIB throughout 2020 by paying your
Australia wide, many businesses operations.
annual subscription, and this allows us to
including the AIB have had to Our engagement and advocacy roles in represent your views and interests as we
undertake a change to normal 2020 are also actively working on your work with Government on the rebuilding
operations. behalf with a number of stakeholders plans and pathway back to normal
over the next six months with: construction outputs before the end of
We were still able to implement our 2020.
annual Professional Excellence Award • AIB involvement with the ABCB
program and Chapters have your in supporting Codes Board review Stay safe and adopt the most current
completed submissions in hand and are formulating responses to parts of the guidelines as Australia enters the
progressing with judging of entries. Our Shergold-Weir report; recovery phase of COVID-19 into June
Annual Awards system offers the industry 2020, and I look forward to meeting with
• AIB helping with BCC (Building Codes
an opportunity to highlight outstanding you at a future AIB event when we can
Committee) to provide industry comment
construction practice and innovation next meet in person.
and advice on technical matters within
during the last 18 months, both
the rolling review of the NCC;
around the country and internationally.
Leading construction and management • AIB nominating some members
companies who have nominated this to support BREP committee work on
year will still have a chance to celebrate the six pillars to drive building reform
the great projects they have worked on. changes in NSW in support of the Office
The only detail we can’t lock in under of the Building Commissioner. David Burnell FAIB
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positive thoughts with regard to the way You will appreciate that at the time of
that the building and construction industry writing this, heavy government restrictions
continues to keep moving forward. With were in place with regard to the holding of
some sites now working over more days of events, however we will continue to work
Firstly, can I pass on my very best wishes the week to minimise interaction as well as with the relevant event venues in working
to those who either have been directly or the practising of safe distancing, we sense through the issues that we are confronted
that the industry will pull through this. with.
indirectly affected by COVID–19. As we
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four or five months ago, I think we must our foot off the brake too quickly. You may important than your family and loved ones -
continually put things into perspective and have read that Singapore was a world role remember to safe distance and wash those
consider ourselves ‘lucky and fortunate’ in model for COVID-19 management and now hands!!
so many respects. cases are rapidly rising due to an outbreak Take care everyone..
in the construction industry. It is a grim
While many of us are feeling the effects
warning for our industry not to become
of reduced or even a loss of jobs in some
complacent.
instances, nothing compares to the utter
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loss of life that others in various parts Professional Excellence Awards, rest
of the globe have endured with the assured that we are working hard to Greg Hughes
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P Sanders, Executive Director, ACRS
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recently encountered in the supply of is specified. (Note: ACRS Stage 2
misconceptions might arise about structural steels and structural welded certification is not required in general
different types of certification, sections misstating ACRS certification to steelwork fabrication not involving
the role of product certification AS/NZS 5131, and which has resulted structural welding. In that case, ACRS
in particular, and comparative in unverified and nonconforming steels Stage 1 (mill) certification is valid on
arriving on construction sites. its own, as there is no change to
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Myth 1: “ACRS only certifies steel mills, metallurgical properties.)
steelwork certified by different
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schemes applicable to structural structural welded sections.”, or “I only use accredited to certify to AS/NZS 5131, so I
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receiving an increasing number welded sections, so I don’t need ACRS or “I’ve been given welded steel sections
of inquiries about ACRS 2-stage Stage 2 certification.” with other certification that’s equivalent to
certification system and its role in Fact: ACRS certifies both steel mills ACRS”.
steel fabrication. and the structural welded sections made Fact: ACRS is JAS-ANZ accredited to
from that steel to AS/NZS 5131 and AS/NZS 5131. Also, different certification
other associated standards, and both schemes assess to different scopes and
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supplier test certificates is not product
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certified materials are widely available. Myth 4: “My project uses just-in-time to source steel only at very short notice
procurement. So, even though ACRS is not meeting a reasonable duty of care.
ACRS issues 200 certificates, covering
Putting steel procurement on the critical
almost 300 sites, in 24 countries, and over certification is in the specification, I have
path and locking-in suppliers with a
80 steel companies. ACRS certification to take whatever steel I can get to keep
proven capacity to deliver ACRS certified
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The Australian Institute of Building cm 7INDUSTRY NEWS
Quick Ten with
Cherise Czislowski
Each edition, Construct going down the path of a desk-job in you encourage female students to
consulting! I joined Lendlease in late 2006 enter and stay within the industry?
Magazine features a snapshot
as a Site Engineer on the International
of a significant contributor to the Terminal (Brisbane Airport) Expansion
So much is being done to bring about
Building and Construction sector. Project, essentially skipping the “Graduate positive change in the Building and
Program” in recognition of the 3-years Construction Industry – both in terms of
This edition, we talk with Cherise industry experience I had gained during gender equality and workplace flexibility.
Czislowski, Construction my studies. I do not believe you can successfully
Manager at Lendlease Brisbane achieve one without the other. I have
2. What is the best aspect of being a witnessed first-hand and been the
who specialises in subcontracting, Construction Manager at Lendlease? beneficiary of many of those changes –
construction, value engineering, particularly since first becoming a Mother
I enjoy leading the delivery of a Project
cost management, and from start to finish. I have an (overly) in 2012.
procurement. active mind and thrive on being I am currently delivering the new
challenged. There’s always a problem Science Learning Centre for Brisbane
1. What inspired you to enter the that needs solving and I never cease to
Girls Grammar School (BGGS) – I also
Building and Construction Industry? be amazed by the creativity and ingenuity
happen to be a former student of the
of those around me – it’s often quite
I chose to study Civil Engineering because School. In collaboration with BGGS,
inspiring and keeps me motivated to be
I was strong in Maths, Physics and we are actively engaging with students
at my best day in day out. I’m growing
Drama at High School. I thought this to create learning opportunities during
as a leader and I genuinely get a kick
odd combination of strengths sounded out of developing others and fostering a construction. It is these types of initiatives
compatible with a career focused on using positive Team Culture on Site. Of course, being shown by Clients and industry
science and demonstrating creativity to it would be remiss of me not to mention leaders like Lendlease, which will make
solve real world problems. that the overwhelming sense of pride all the difference. We need to hear
I participated in a 3-Year Cadetship you get when you walk your Project on and see more success stories in terms
Program with Baulderstone Hornibrook, Completion is a large part of what keeps of female longevity and leadership to
which involved juggling Part-Time work me going back for more. encourage more women into building and
on Site with the demands of 2nd, 3rd & construction, so I thank the AIB for asking
3. Why did you join the Australian me to share mine.
4th Year Uni. Once I had a taste of what
Institute of Building and what is
it was like to work on Site, I was never 5. What would you like to see change
the most rewarding aspect of your
membership? in the Building and Construction
Industry?
After years of being on the outside looking
in, I decided it was time to become a At Lendlease, we are asked to ‘judge
member. Project work is demanding each other and ourselves on the
and can be all consuming – I’ve often difference we make, not the hours it
struggled to find the time or energy for takes’. I’m passionate about workplace
extra-curricular involvement. I’ve reached flexibility in construction and looking at
a stage, however, in my career where I’m new ways this can be achieved, whilst
more exposed to the impact of building benefiting KPI’s as opposed to causing
policy on our industry and I would like detriment. I am currently working with a
the opportunity to have my voice heard (female) Foreman who is a single parent
beyond the Site hoarding. It is my hope and a Site Engineer who values keeping
that my membership with the AIB will fit and catching up with mates. My Site
open new doors and help me to broaden Manager travels an hour to and from
my professional network. work each day, has 2 daughters and his
4. The Building and Construction wife runs her own business. We are a
Sector is a male dominated industry. lean team of 4, each with our own set of
How can the industry elevate its circumstances requiring careful thought
female demographic and how would and consideration
8 cm The Australian Institute of BuildingINDUSTRY NEWS
with respect to flexible work practices. commitment to decarbonisation – 9. What advice would you give to
The job must get done, but I am which will require greater supply chain other women team leaders who are
motivated to ensure we are all ready to roll engagement and innovation right across thinking of submitting a project into
straight onto the next one at the end. the world. Smart Cities and Digital Twins the Professional Excellence Awards
6. What do you think will be some of are already here and 10 years ago BIM next year?
the Building and Construction trends was just starting to be more widely
used in construction in Australia – so it’s The same advice I would give to male
in 2020?
exciting to think about where technology team leaders! Just do it. Get the Team
2020 is unlike any year we have seen will take us this next decade. involved in the submission – not only are
before. The challenges we are facing and you distributing some of the work, but it
will continue to face into the foreseeable 8. We are excited you have submitted
is a great way of getting people to reflect
future, as a result of COVID-19, are the Sunshine Plaza Ambience project
on all the positives. Some might call it
unprecedented and the Building and in this year’s Professional Excellence
Awards! What do the AIB Awards therapeutic! Be sure to provide lots of
Construction industry has had to respond
swiftly to implement innovative solutions mean to you and your team? examples – management plans, staging
to ensure Sites remain operational. diagrams, innovative techniques.
The Sunshine Plaza Ambience Upgrade
This includes measures to demonstrate 10. What is your proudest moment in
Project is one of the highlights of
compliance with social distancing rules,
my career to date. We delivered a your career so far and why?
new conditions of entry, changing the way
in which we consult with the workforce, broad ranging scope under logistically
There are so many proud moments in
an increased focus on general hygiene challenging circumstances – including
construction – being part of a winning Bid
and cleaning and how we deal with works off a barge over Cornmeal Creek,
Team, topping out a structure, witnessing
emergencies and first aid. all within an operational Shopping Centre.
the installation of a bespoke element
The Professional Excellence Awards are
7. Where do you see the Building and unique in that they seek to recognise following a lengthy design process,
Construction in the next ten years? excellence in Project Delivery, in addition achieving Practical Completion on time.
It will be interesting to see how the to Project Outcomes. This Project was as If I had to pick one, becoming a first-time
economic impacts of COVID-19 shape much about the method of execution as it Construction Manager at the age of 25
this next decade. Pipeline work is already was the end product, so it made sense to as part of the $1.76 billion Gold Coast
shifting in some sectors. Beyond these nominate for an AIB Award and celebrate University Hospital Project is something I
impacts, I think we will see an increased our efforts as a Team. will always be very proud of.
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VALE
The distinguished Australian
When the last financial meltdown occurred,
the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), May had
already begun to work with colleagues on
the stability of the banking system. Their
review, the Ecology of Bankers, published
in the journal Nature seven months before
the collapse of Lehman Brothers, explained
how to understand the vulnerabilities in
the financial system, and suggest ways
to mitigate them. May is credited as
having avoided some of the more dire
consequences of the GFC for the UK.
Lord May highlighted major projects, both
building and infrastructure, for which funding
was going to be more likely to be obtained
– as Damian Rogers AM FAIB noted, ‘he
(May) provided a master class on capital Damian Rogers AM FAIB (left) with
financing’. Clearly a man driven by the Lord May OM AC HonFAIB (right)
facts Lord May, spoke of the both the fiscal
Robert McCredie May Hon FAIB and physical effects of climate change –
highlighting how our industry could play its - Foreign Member of the United States
Professor Robert Lord May of Oxford part, noting that as constructors we were National Academy of Sciences in 1992;
already quite efficient, but noted that further
OM AC Kt PFRS FAA HonFAIB DistFRSN - Election to the Academia Europaea in
real gains could be made in design. Sticking
FTSE 1994;
to demonstrable facts, the most striking
observation was the correlation between
Born in Sydney to Irish immigrants, May - Distinguished Fellow of the Royal
global population growth and global
completed his PhD in physics at the young Society of New South Wales;.
emissions.
age of just 23. He served as a Professor at
- He was appointed to the Order of Merit
Sydney, Princeton, Oxford universities and A pragmatic man who believed humankind
shapes its own fate, May dismissed Adam in 2002
the Imperial College London. Lord May
was recognised with a series of important Smith’s Wealth of Nations, concept of the - Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy
positions and awards including being ‘unseen hand’ - the unobservable market of Engineering 2005..
appointed a UK peer in 2001, working in the force that helps the demand and supply of
House of Lords on economic affairs, and as goods in a free market to reach equilibrium - Lord May became only the 7th ever
one of only two Australians to be elected automatically’ - as being unobservable Honorary Fellow of the Australian
as the President of the Royal Society of because ‘it is not bloody there!’ Institute of Building in 2009.
London. He remained fiercely and proudly
May’s directness to get to the facts was - He received honorary degrees from
Australian, maintaining strong connections
noted in The Guardian in its obituary that several universities including: Uppsala
to his homeland, and was elevated to a
May, whilst Chief Scientist of the UK, he was (1990), Yale (1993), Sydney (1995),
Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in
the first person to use the word ‘bullshit’ to Princeton (1996), and Zürich (2003).
1998.
a Ministers of the Crown during a Cabinet
The Hindmarsh Group generously supported meeting. In addition he was awarded: the Weldon
Professor Robert Lord May to return to Memorial Prize by the University of Oxford
He is survived by Judith and their daughter, (1980); an Award by the MacArthur
Australia and present a series of talks as
Nome – who are in our thoughts. Foundation (1984); the Medal of the Linnean
part of the Australian Institute of Building’s
eminent speakers’ program and was We join both Rowan Hindmarsh FAIB (CEO Society of London (1991), the Marsh
inducted as an Honorary Fellow of the AIB, of the Hindmarsh Group) Dr Susan Pond Christian Prize (1992); the Frink Medal by
by Damian Rogers AM FAIB, with Professor AM FRSN FTSE (Vice President of the Royal the Zoological Society of London (1995);
Shane West FAIB and adjunct Professor Society of NSW, and formerly Vice President the Crafoord Prize (1996); the Balzan Prize
Simon Butt FAIB. of the Australian Academy of Technological (1998) for Biodiversity; the Copley Medal by
Sciences and Engineering) – when we say the Royal Society (2007) and the Lord Lewis
These were:
‘Australia will miss him’. Prize by the Royal Society of Chemistry
- At the University of Technology Sydney, (2008).
His recognition in addition to the above
‘Climate Change: Facts, Uncertainties
included: David Burnell FAIB
Appropriate Actions in the Aftermath of
Copenhagen’, - Knight bachelor in 1996 National President
and then: - election the Fellowship of the Royal
Society of London in 1979;
- At the University of Canberra, ‘Re- Thanks to Damian Rogers AM FAIB and
Thinking the Dynamics of Financial - Fellow of the Australian Academy of Robert Whittaker AM FAIB for providing the
Networks’, Science in 1991; historical information and photo
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Brothers in artisan carpentry
and old world joinery
Interviewed by Todd Lane
come off either side of the main pitch,
are like those on churches, where most
of the seating is housed. The underside
of the main pitch is called the ‘knave’,
because it looks like the hull of a ship.
I just love the history involved. Another
thing I love about this style of building is
that it attracts people who are passionate
and care about the soul and aesthetics
and energy of a building, which means
that I get to work with like minded people.
It differs from other types of carpentry in
most ways, especially in the the tools and
materials you need. We use chisels and
chainsaws mostly, so not exactly like the
builders from the days of yore.
Q4. What are some of your favourite
aspects of the job?
Well, like I said, my favourite parts are
definitely the people I work with and
the honesty and history of the practises
that we are using. Also, as the barn we
have just completed is 9 metres to the
underside of ridge, the scale of it mean
that the amount and lengths of timber we
get to order is thrilling. Plus we get to
use big scale tools, like the big foots that
we put on the chainsaws that essentially
Q1. What inspired you to create turn them into a skill saw. We also use
Brotherwood and what is the story skill saw’s ‘Sasquatch’, which we had to
behind the company? import from the states. That’s exciting to
Brotherwood was created off the back me. Furthermore I love that at the end of
of the barn build at Coorabell. Our client the day you have something unique to
there gave me the opportunity to build leave behind that will be there for a long
and design a huge barn and pretty time after you go.
much gave me total creative freedom. Q5, What advice would you give to a
This dream build was coupled with the prospective carpenter that wanted to
assembly of a dream team. All the nicest learn artisan carpentry?
and most talented blokes just seemed Well this isn’t necessarily artisan work, it is
to appear before me like some sort of If its what you really want to do, just do it.
just the use of ancient building practises,
miracle, which allowed all the different Don’t compromise with work that doesn’t
and I suppose that is what I love about it
pieces and specialty parts of the build speak to your soul, don’t wait around for
too. Everywhere used to be built in this
to come together. We have loved the someone to teach you, or take you on as
way, and to me it just makes sense, it is
process so much that Brotherwood was an apprentice, or give you permission.
honest. All types of building stem from this
born, in the hopes we could do it again Teach yourself, there are so many
style, from way back to the 11th century.
and get another job like this. Since this resources online now days. If you are
Some of the really old, grand cathedrals
build was completed we have had a lot of making stuff that you love, that is unique
around the world were built like this, from
interest from all over, which I am thrilled and honest to you then the interest and
wood before the were rebuilt in stone. If
about. money will come.
you look at the design of traditional barns,
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BAM Claims World’s First Electric Road Roller
Dutch contractor Royal Bam repetitive heavy lifting or prolonged incredible achievement and a fine
has completed work on what excavation, and does not require a long example of the expertise and can-do
driving range. mindset of our people.
it claims is the world’s first fully
electric road roller. The electric vehicle’s carbon emissions “From the initial idea during a strategy
are reduced by approximately 236kg session, it’s taken us just one-and-a-
The 10-to-12-tonne vehicle was per day, a reduction of 42,000kg a half years to make the electric road
developed from an older model over a year compared with a petrol or diesel- roller a reality.”
year and half, and has been deployed powered roller. A full charge takes three
Bam plans to use the roller on more
on site in the Dutch city of Almere. to five hours, and will last eight hours.
projects in the future, and is working
A roller is a relatively easy vehicle to Koob Bovenhuis, BAM Infra Materieel’s on creating a fully emission-free paving
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Dutch construction vehicle maker Riwal is using
its equipment to reunite families separated by the
coronavirus pandemic.
Dutch government closed Since the inaugural visit, Riwal has
nursing homes to visitors in an helped other people to visit relatives in
attempt to stem the spread of nine nursing homes in the Netherlands.
Covid-19. A man called Cor de Glenn Verburg, Riwal Benelux’s
Graag, who wanted to visit his manager, said: “At Riwal, we were
mother in a nursing home in already thinking about how we could
Dordrecht, contacted Riwal to help people efficiently and safely in
these times.
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The Australian Institute of Building cm 15OPINION
Field – makes certain to install work well.
All the project parties are managed or
The Great Conflict: influenced by the field staff. Superintendents
and other project supervisors make certain
the company’s labor, materials, equipment
and other field expenses are coordinated on
Office versus Field the job.
• Style – Informal. Verbal communication is
sometimes desired. Reading reams of paper
is not preferred. Wants labor, material and
been around since man has built for a profit.
By Matt Stevens Ph.D equipment resources gathered days before
Office – ensures that a contractor gets the they need them, so can schedule work with
next project, builds this project profitably confidence. Can work out small details later
Who started the great conflict as long as most everything is in place. Clear
and gets paid for it. To do this, they need to
between the field and the office? track everything. Paperwork is a legal and and up to date information about pending
Why do some organizations have practical requirement. change orders, requests for information, and
field processes that work nicely material delivery dates is desired. They also
• Style – Formal. Written communication want preferred crews on the job consistently.
with their office counterparts and is, many times, desired. If it is not written
others have a mild war going on down, it did not happen. Wants detail of all • Background – less documented
processes and events documented. The education and more informal training
between them? Is it normal and (“college of hard knocks”).
building process is ongoing and is high
what can be done about it? pressure, but the office needs information
The field and office in many companies
Being mindful of what Stephen Covey stated now.
have conflicting styles of managing projects
in his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective • Background – More documented but, common roles – make positive things
People, “Begin with the end in mind” is education and more formal training (“certified happen on the job and for the construction
critical. In other words, keeping a worthy smart”). firm. The styles (formal or informal,
goal primary drives good behaviours and
eliminates bad ones.
The “end in mind” or goal for many
construction people is to complete work
well so; they may proceed onto other work.
Projects that satisfy clients provide for a
secure construction business. Well-built
projects lead to other opportunities that
grow companies and careers. Again, as
long as the goal is central to what a person
or organization is thinking, the work will be
constructed well and on time.
All superior construction firms focus on four
outcomes:
1. Safe projects
2. Quality work
3. On-time completion
4. Competitive cost to the client
The processes and people who produce
these ensure their company has a certain
future. Any action or method that is contrary
to these outcomes makes for uncertainty.
These outcomes have to be central to any
organization and their professional thinking.
All formally organized contractors have field
and office operations. Each executes critical
functions in the ongoing life of a construction
firm. However, they have conflict historically.
Whether due to personality differences
or process requirements, they don’t get
along in some ways. It may be because
of style, demands or just perceptions, but
it can be tragic to construction firms. Any
internal conflict is controllable; however, left
unaddressed threatens the revenue dollar
with slower turns and higher costs.
The field and the office are separate but
equal. Critical in their own right and cannot
be eliminated. The functions they serve have
16 cm The Australian Institute of BuildingOPINION
detailed oriented or not) just cloud the Superior firms know the faster the cycle than Working well with your opposite whether
communication and therefore, hurts the your competitor, the better the competitive in the field or the office is the point. This is
successful completion of the project. edge. Each person cannot do everything to unemployment insurance.
speed it up but does several things to keep
However, as a quick antidote to a that cycle fast. So look around and be observant of
poisonous field and office relationship, more people. As a friend of mine said, “Be an
communication and exposure to each other It is clear in all studies that people want to anthropologist”. You might be surprised how
(not less) will make each side work better do an excellent job whether they are in the poorly people work together. It cannot be
with the other. Said differently, people face field and office. Rarely if ever have I heard tolerated. The good news is that improving it
someone say, “I want to go to work to be only raises your firm’s current performance.
to face with each other act more civilly than
demoted, lose the respect of others and
over the phone. In our 4% average net profit before tax
take a cut in pay.”
In those companies where each of these industry, all construction firms cannot
So, some in our industry may have to follow allow anything but full cooperation in these
parties’ work well together, there is superior a Texas client’s advice, “be a bull chewing
communication and therefore, fewer project competitive times.
barb wire”. Meaning smile, whatever conflict
problems. Each side “gets it”. Any odd may come your way. In other words, keep
personalities and unusual work habits are the conversation going, moving forward and
tolerated. All members realize that the be pleasant.
“main thing is the main thing” – that is, the
company’s success. It is important to add, skilled and active
professionals have a certain future.
In profitable firms, I have observed that all Experienced and proven construction
members understand the business cycle of people have more opportunities than others,
construction contracting: no matter the economy. In contrast, any
construction firm does not have a certain
1) Acquiring work, future in our risk-filled industry, no matter the
2) Installing work, name brand or the depth of funding. Both
Matt Stevens, Ph.D. is the Associate Dean of
are not unlimited.
Engagement at Western Sydney University.
3) Getting paid for that work, while
So, the big picture for any one’s career is He teaches and researches construction
4) Tracking all the above to be a team player and do a great job. contracting issues.
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COVID-19 is an
opportunity to reset
our environmental future
Dr Laura Schuijers, University of Melbourne |
You may have seen some of the Right around the time of the Global differently.
discussions around environmental Financial Crisis.
It’s forced us to alter our behaviour in
silver linings to the coronavirus Many countries actually met their Kyoto significant ways, not all of which will
(COVID-19) crisis. targets on account of the economic necessarily reverse after restrictions are
downturn, but the effect on emissions lifted.
The overall environmental narrative is trajectories was only temporary.
inconsistent, as policy and energy experts In future, we may see less unnecessary
express differing opinions over how to Hitting emissions targets for a short-term interstate and international travel after
interpret what’s happened so far. period is nowhere near as important as experiencing success with remote online
engineering a society and economy that meetings, conferences, and even court
Certainly, there have already been short- can sustainably and prosperously run off hearings.
term benefits. low or zero net emissions into the future.
How fast the planet warms will be
We are seeing short-term benefits as a This goal has been embraced across crucial for liveability
result of COVID-19 shutdowns including Australia. All of our states and territories
improvements in air quality. Picture: Through this and the country’s bushfire
have committed to a net zero economy by
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2050, and a nationwide target, supported
already shown a willingness to buy locally,
Local air and water quality have by many including the Business Council of
supporting farmers and neighbourhood
dramatically improved in several areas Australia, was being debated right before
suppliers.
that have implemented shutdowns. COVID-19 effectively bookmarked the
issue. Along with hand sanitiser and toilet
Emissions have dropped, and worldwide, paper, the likes of vegetable seeds, craft
the demand for coal and oil is lower Don’t blame the pangolin (or any
materials, sourdough starter, and humble
than it has been in a long time ¬– due in other animal) for COVID-19
forms of entertainment like puzzles
large part to the decline in demand from While some people have argued that we and board games, have experienced a
transport and slowdown in manufacturing. need to either stop focusing on economic dramatic surge in popularity as people
Reports of animals coming out to breed growth or at least decouple growth from reconnect with forgotten notions of self-
and play while humans are locked inside fossil fuel emissions, shutting down the sufficiency and simplicity.
are being celebrated, and the profile of economy and grounding people indoors
With many shops closed, people are
the illegal wildlife trade issue has been is neither a desirable nor sustainable way
purchasing pre-loved goods from those
raised. to do this.
in their local community through online
COVID-19 drop in pollution to be COVID-19 response measures have marketplaces.
short-live been extreme and might be considered
Through this, we have already overcome
“draconian” if we weren’t facing a public
But we need to be careful about an important barrier to behaviour change.
health catastrophe to justify them.
extrapolating these benefits or claiming Business looks very different to what it did
an environmental win. The unprecedented The curtailment of basic freedoms has led
only six months ago, and business-as-
situation we are facing at the moment is to serious mental health and wellbeing
usual is about as stubborn as it comes.
still unfolding, and much will depend on impacts.
what happens next. We can absolutely take advantage of this
We can’t tackle climate change the same
shift.
Benefits need to be sustainable way that we are approaching coronavirus.
Nonetheless, the COVID-19 crisis offers a A pivot point for the clean energy
Let’s take a look back to recent history.
critical opportunity for the environment in transition
In 1997 the international Kyoto Protocol two key respects.
After having broken down, we get to
was drawn up, which saw many countries
Behaviour change barrier broken rebuild, and we have choices in the way
commit to reducing greenhouse gas
that we do this.
emissions, and its first commitment First, the response to COVID-19 has
period began in 2008. demonstrated what can be done Some of these will be dictated by the
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