Articles
BUILDING KNOWLEDGETM writes regularly on issues affecting many aspects of the construction sector. Here we present articles written by Philip Sanders and BUILDING KNOWLEDGETM.
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How Customer Relationship Management can send you broke
Philip Sanders offers some personal perspective on customer-client relations, particularly the old maxim "under promise and over deliver".
more >>Do perfomance-based standards reduce quality?
How does bird damage to the facade of a block of luxury units link to a multi-million dollar fire in an industrial area?
We ask: Is the "butterfly effect" working in the construction industry?
more >>Why you should engage a Certified Management Consultant
Would you hire an uncertified accountant to handle your firm's taxes? Probably not. Like accountants and engineers, you engage any professional consultant in the expectation that they are qualified for their role. So, why not make sure you hire a Certified Management Consultant for your next critical project?
more >>Building Knowledge becomes Chartered Building Consultancy
Building Knowledge, has been awarded "Chartered Building Consultancy" status by the Chartered Institute of Building. The internationally recognised CBC scheme consists of respected and responsible consultancies in the construction sector, managed by professionally qualified and well-trained staff, that in the words of CIOB "offer an expert and economic service". Building Knowledge is honoured to have been presented this much coveted international award, recognising our continuing commitment to provide our clients with the best and most appropriate consulting and training services.
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Sydney's New Cross City Tunnel Nears Completion
This magnificent engineering achievement is also one of the most technically and logistically complex ever undertaken in Australia. Interestingly, it has just been announced that the Cross City Tunnel will open four months earlier than scheduled, with the first traffic to pass through on Sunday 12 June - a testament to the quality of project management and teamwork displayed between BHBBJV and their partners and suppliers demonstrated during this remarkable project.
more >>Are your favourite contract terms and conditions losing you value?
Contracts are often historical documents, built up over many years and added to by many people. They are often based on a multiplicity of (often negative) experiences ("we're putting this clause in to stop "X" ever happening to us again"). Emotional attachment to a favoured clause can often make removing it, even for sound reasons, a painful process. But persevere - the pain is worth the gain.
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