By Monika Simpson When I stepped into the General Manager of Construction and Engineering role at Cloudstaff, I had a clear sense of what the industry was dealing with. What I did not fully anticipate was how consistent the conversations would be, and how quickly the same theme would surface, regardless of the room, the event, or the audience. […]
By Monika Simpson At The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) QLD Award Winners Showcase in Brisbane, the conversations centered on how women have progressed in a predominantly male‑dominated construction industry. Many spoke about the barriers they met early on, how they built their capability over time, and how they now support other women entering the industry. The event showed a clear pattern. Leadership grows when people
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A milestone evening in Manila honours the Cloudstaffers who have been the backbone of Built’s Australian operations for 10 years. The event was a reflection on a partnership that grew from a handful of back-office roles into a 40-strong virtual team embedded across finance, engineering, and quantity surveying. By Rissa Gatdula-Lumontad MANILA, PHILIPPINES, February 19, 2026 — When Built, one of Australia’s leading
By Monika Simpson The construction industry workforce shortage is fundamentally reshaping how work gets distributed. I’m hearing the same pattern in my conversations across APAC. Senior engineers are absorbed by document control, version management, and coordination admin. Infrastructure Australia’s 2025 Market Capacity Report confirms the skills shortage will persist well past 2027. The challenge extends beyond headcount to
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By Ariel Jason Fabia As we’re going through the era of digital transformation, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector is encountering a landscape that’s constantly changing. To stay competitive, they need to be adaptable and forward-thinking. Embracing remote working trends and tapping into specialized skills are pivotal for
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By Ariel Jason Fabia The AEC industry (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) is undergoing significant transformation as technological advancements, sustainability priorities, and workforce shifts reshape how construction projects are designed, built, and maintained. For construction companies aiming to stay competitive, embracing these trends is not just beneficial—it’s essential for improving project management and overall success. Industry
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