Consider how much data is involved in an individual construction project. Now, think about how many people are involved – the client, employees, contractors, tradies and partners, at a minimum. This is where software comes into play, helping ‘manage’ each project.   So, what software are we referring to that you can leverage to improve...Continue Reading

Project managers, if you’ve been in the industry for any amount of time, you’ll understand the components of a big project. It needs to be compartmentalised, broken down into actionable sections that the project team can move through. Tasks must be assigned to appropriate people, under the guidance of a project manager. It all starts...Continue Reading

In 2019, Paul Leone was working under Civil Engineer, Naveesh Sharma, at one of Adelaide’s small consulting companies, Solution for Construction. In his fourth year of study at The University of Adelaide, Paul was required to complete an internship to kick start his engineering career. 11 months of dedication paid off with a job offer...Continue Reading

Four people have fallen from their roofs in one day, attempting to complete home maintenance, a recent 7 News report stated. This is just one example of a string of incidents that have occurred during the COVID-19 crisis.   While the world has been on lockdown, homeowners have taken it upon themselves to make revisions...Continue Reading

Could it be that Covid-19 has officially been immobilized? Well, we never speak too soon here at Solution for Construction, but what we do know is that Australia has given themselves the best fighting chance. It’s official. Australia is opening their doors – at least so to speak. Restrictions are easing and we can soon...Continue Reading

There’s more to Civil Engineers than meets the eye. It’s not just fancy buildings and construction projects. They’re analytical and creative, out of the box thinkers. Problem solvers and often, futurists. Their work has a positive impact on communities. It’s a career where no two days are the same. Every project has a unique set...Continue Reading

We must address the recent announcement made by the Australian Government concerning the latest closures being implemented around our nation. Solution for Construction is legally allowed to continue operating throughout this time. We would like our clients and the public to know that the health and safety of everyone in Australia is our highest priority....Continue Reading

You might be surprised that living in a suburb, like Prospect, can bring about salt damp. In fact, it occurs in most Adelaide suburbs, where aggressive soils are present. It turns ‘aggressive’ due to a number of reasons including marine deposits and minerals. Salt damp happens when moisture passes through the soil ground and reaches...Continue Reading

Termites are in every third Adelaide home. Surprising? This pest is dubbed damagingly ‘silent’, because it happens in parts of the house we don’t see.   Termites travel across a range of materials, like plaster and metal sliding. They feed, yes EAT, cabinets, floors, ceilings, and wooden surfaces and structures in the home. This pest...Continue Reading

Have you ever noticed cracking and bubbling of concrete in buildings? You spot one blemish, then you see it all. Rust stains leak out of the concrete, compromising the steel reinforcements. It grows and spreads quickly, like a disease. In the world of building construction solutions, this is what we call Concrete Cancer.   Once...Continue Reading