Franklin Smith is committed to playing its part in the pursuit of gender equity in the built environment. Through this mini series of blogs, Gender Equity and the Built Environment, we’re putting a spotlight on the Australian construction companies leading the...
Today is International Women’s Day 2021. As a construction recruitment agency, Franklin Smith Australia commits to furthering the cause of gender equity in construction in Australia. Managing Director Mick Donaghy, in two seasons of the Mea$ured podcast, has...
One of the most desirable leadership attributes for employers moving forward will be the ability to to manage teams made up of a combination of remote and on-site workers. The “hybrid” model is already prominent in the construction industry. The nature of...
Have you ever had the feeling that you’re so tired that you are wide awake? You feel fatigued, sloppy, out of control. You’re working so hard that you’re only holding on by your fingertips but nothing much more? You get home at night and you are exhausted, but you...
Short-sightedness to kill Cost Consultancies in Australia. For the first time in Australia’s young construction history, there is an over supply of Qualified and Australian Experienced Quantity Surveyors. There is also a pandemic. And whilst work maybe scarce...
Disruption and change in the workplace are constant. Whether it’s adapting to new procedures, a change in organisational structure, or project setbacks, change is varied. How to be resilient and adapt to that change can be a challenging task. Given the frequency...