Articles – Construct Magazine

The demand for construction managers in Australia has grown strongly over the past five years and is expected to continue to grow over the next five.

According to the Australian Government Job Outlook, there is likely to be around 47,000 job openings in this field through to 2022, with workers leaving and new jobs being created.

With excellent prospects on the horizon, there’s no better time to consider upskilling with a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) degree from CQUniversity to best prepare you for career progression into construction management.

CQUniversity is one of the few universities offering builtenvironment and design course by online study, enabling you to study anywhere in Australia and while you’re working full or part-time.

The construction management course is offered part time and online, giving you the flexibility to balance personal and professional commitments.

Designed to develop your expertise in planning and communication and provide you with an in-depth knowledge of construction, the bachelor-level course has a strong focus on construction management and planning, services, building maintenance and materials and structures.

With CQUniversity’s strong industry links, students can be assured that they are gaining a practical understanding of the latest industry innovations, industry codes and practices.

Students learn about material selection and usage, communication, planning and ethics, ensuring they are well-rounded in knowledge and work ready.

As a leader in online learning, CQUniversity provides an excellent platform to learn from skilled lecturers and academics and also like-minded peers.

To learn more about CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) degree and its entry requirements, visit the CQUniversity website www.cqu.edu.au.

The 2019 Constructing Our World Conference in Sydney promises to challenge your thinking and engage you in debate on a number of key topics facing the building and construction industry. How should we educate and train our builders for the future? Are our current systems keeping up with the demands of new technology? what might the buildings of the future demand of builders’ knowledge and processes? what are the politicians planning for our sector and how do the financiers see the future for building in our region?

The conference will address these questions and more and afford attendees the opportunity to catch up with colleagues from around the globe to share experiences and issues. The organisers are planning two value-packed days of speakers and interactive sessions as well as time to enjoy the sights and attractions of beautiful Sydney. Builders, project managers, educators, students, government policy makers, suppliers and construction allied personnel are sure to enjoy and bene t from attendance at the conference.

The Australian Institute of Building is currently looking at an exciting and engaging extended program for international
delegates who will no doubt consider making the trip to Australia’s number one harbour city. This will include fringe events as well as a welcome reception on the eve of the conference.

Constructing Our World is an initiative in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Building, the New Zealand Institute of Building and the Singapore Institute of Building Limited.

So save the date (18 – 20 September 2019). we look forward to seeing you in Sydney!

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