On the fieldBy Al Stewart | 18 Mar 2026
Critical industries need critical people: the talent pipeline Australia can’t ignore
Australia’s next wave of data centres, desalination projects, and renewable energy plants will succeed or stall based on one thing: having enough skilled people on the ground to build and run them.
Balancing work lifeBy Bec Ellem | 12 Mar 2026
Making roster life work at home
A practical look at keeping family, rest, and routine steady when construction work asks a lot from your week.
Balancing work lifeBy Bec Ellem | 9 Mar 2026
Staying grounded during busy project phases
How workers can look after themselves when project demand ramps up and every shift starts to blur together.
On the fieldBy Bec Ellem | 7 Mar 2026
What good crews look like on the ground
The difference between a site that only fills roles and a site that genuinely sets people up to do good work.
On the fieldBy Bec Ellem | 4 Mar 2026
First impressions matter for entry-level workers
What site leaders notice first when a new starter arrives and how entry-level workers can set themselves up well.
Career progressionBy Bec Ellem | 2 Mar 2026
Why pathway roles matter more than people think
A reminder that many strong long-term careers in civil and labour hire begin in support roles, not headline positions.
Career progressionBy Bec Ellem | 27 Feb 2026
Moving from labouring into plant operations
What that step can look like in practice for workers who want to build toward machinery and operating roles.