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Enhance your understanding of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) best practices with our insightful series tailored for the Australian construction industry. Designed for construction companies, contractors, and workers, these articles delve into the critical aspects of regulatory compliance, risk management, and sustainable practices. Learn how to implement effective workplace safety measures, embrace environmental sustainability, and maintain rigorous quality control standards. Our expert insights explore the intricacies of HSEQ management systems, providing practical guidance on navigating the complexities of Australian regulations and industry standards. Discover the latest trends and innovations in HSEQ, including risk assessment techniques, sustainable building practices, and quality assurance protocols.

A Guide on Conducting an Environmental Assessment of a Construction Project

As a responsible construction project manager, it is essential to conduct a thorough environmental assessment to identify potential environmental risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. This guide outlines the importance of environmental assessments, the objectives, and the steps to follow in conducting a comprehensive evaluation.

How to conduct safety checks and inspect building works during construction

Construction Site Safety Inspection Checklist Inspecting Records of Recent Site-Safety-Walks Documentation Review Review the site-safety-walk reports, which should include:

The must-have on-site temporary services

When managing a construction site, ensuring that all essential temporary services and accommodations are in place is crucial for efficient operations and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Here's a comprehensive list of must-have services, organised by category, with considerations for the number of workers, OHS requirements, local regulations, and site-specific conditions:

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Planning & Development

Development Management

Early stage involvement designed to reduce client/ developer risk. Focus on budget, feasibility and constructibility.

Design & Documentation

Design Management

Collaborative, efficient coordination of design, documentation and specifications.

Project Management

Project Management

Professional management of construction projects. Focus on accountability, efficiency and risk mitigation.

Construction Services

General Contracting

Flexible project delivery models including construct only (GC), design & construct, construction management or cost-plus

Asset Management

Asset Protection

Asset management, planned and unplanned maintenance, abortive and remedial works, audits and inspections.

HSEQ Management

HSEQ Services

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality system management, auditing and risk analysis

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Aged Care

Aged Care

Aged Care construction and fitout

Childcare

Childcare & ELC

Turnkey Childcare planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Civil & Environmental

Civil & Environmental

Civil, infrastructure & environmental planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Commercial & Mixed-use

Commercial Construction

Commercial building project planning, design management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Community & Public

Public Spaces

Community centre & public venues planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Cultural & Worship

Cultural & Worship

Place of worship & cultural centre design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Education & Training

Schools & Training Facilities

General & specialist training facility planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Hospitality & Restaurants

Hospitality & Restaurants

Restaurant building project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.

Healthcare

Healthcare

Public & private healthcare facility planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

General Practices

GP Clinics

Turnkey medical centre design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Diagnostic Imaging

Radiology Centres

Radiology clinic, imaging department planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Labs & Cleanrooms

ISO & TGA Cleanrooms

Lab & sensitive environment project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.

Industrial & Logistics

Manufacturing & Warehousing

Factories, industrial project planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Data Centre & Energy Storage

Data Centres, Energy Storage

Data centre, battery research and production design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Retail & Shopping Centres

Retail & Shopping

Turnkey retail design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Office Buildings

Office fitout

Office space project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.