Compliance, Health & Safety Resources

The Compliance, Health & Safety Resources provide construction industry professionals with insights on Assignar’s ISO 27001 certification, digital invoicing innovations, strategies to overcome market challenges, impacts of Australia’s new federal budget, seasonal readiness tips, weather disruption management, digitization guidance, and post-pandemic recovery outlooks to enhance security, financial operations, project resilience, and overall efficiency.

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Assignar is now ISO 27001 certified. Here’s what an independently audited security standard means for the construction businesses — and the finance, IT, and security teams — that rely on us.
Discover how construction companies are revolutionizing their financial operations through digital invoicing solutions that streamline payment processes, improve cash flow, and provide unprecedented visibility into project finances.
Contractors are feeling the squeeze—rising costs, fewer projects, and tighter competition. This guide breaks down what’s driving the slowdown and shares 7 actionable strategies to help you stand out, win more bids, and build resilience in today’s tough construction market.
The new federal budget in Australia brings key changes for the construction industry, including increased infrastructure spending and new taxation policies. With the 2025 election, these shifts are set to influence investment and development strategies nationwide. Explore how to prepare for the future.
The busy season is almost here—are you prepared to turn the rush into rewards? From beating the heat to staying organized on the jobsite, discover practical tips and grab your free Busy Season Readiness Checklist to keep operations running smoothly and profitably all season long.
Discover how Assignar helps contractors stay on track during weather disruptions. From reshuffling schedules to enhancing communication, Assignar ensures your projects remain safe, efficient, and successful—no matter the forecast.
In this expert construction guide, we’ll explore the bumps on the road toward digitization, tech fixes to your challenges, the first step to implementation — and 3 examples from companies leading the charge.
After a tough couple of years, the construction industry is expected to come back strong in 2022. The pandemic brought some silver linings and new opportunities for growth.
Western Australia’s civil construction industry is feeling the pinch after over a year of COVID international and inter-state worker restrictions. According to industry reports, the skilled labor shortage continues to worsen.
Predictive analytics uses data mining, predictive modeling, and machine learning to analyze current and historical information to predict future events. It provides valuable insights for anticipating construction risk.
As National Road Safety Week comes to an end, the message remains clear: we all play a crucial role in ensuring that our roads and worksites are safe for everyone.
The Civil Contractors Federation of New South Wales (CCF NSW) continues to be a fierce advocate, voice, and ally of the civil construction industry.
The construction industry offers extraordinary employment opportunities for a global workforce. As a significant contributor to the nation’s economy, the main concern remains the safety and well-being of workers. Here are 3 ways to promote a culture of safety.
COVID-19 disrupted the business sector on a massive scale, forcing owners and managers to cut costs and operate lean. Here are 3 proven ways to get employees on board with technology.
Despite its designation as an essential service during the lockdown period, the Australian construction industry is predicted to contract by 5.7% in the coming year. Here are 3 ways to keep your crews productive.
Despite projections of increased staffing levels and construction sales over the next 6 months, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) forecast that profit margins will remain tight.
In April 2020, the NSW Government announced the first 24 projects undertaking a fast-tracked assessment process as part of the Government’s Planning System Acceleration Program.
The WA Government has fast-tracked $140 million on transport, road, and maritime projects. With 24 major infrastructure projects brought forward, the government investment aims to stimulate the economy.
Tasmania will be launching a $3.1 billion construction blitz in line with fast-tracked projects across the nation. The investment is in addition to other state and federal initiatives.
The global pandemic has forced employers and employees to make unprecedented and rapid changes to their behavior in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Here are 6 sources of resistance when implementing new policies and procedures in the workplace.
The Federal Government has announced a further $1.5 billion in infrastructure works across Australia. Additionally, 15 major projects will be fast-tracked to support economic recovery.
State Governments across Australia are banding together in fast-tracking projects and releasing infrastructure stimulus packages for a building works blitz. The sentiment is positive for the industry’s future.
This week Premier Daniel Andrews announced a $2.7 billion construction blitz for Victoria to stimulate the state’s economy. The announcement predicts to create thousands of jobs.
This week the Palaszczuk Government announced $400 million in accelerated funding for Queensland to supercharge its economy through the COVID-19 recovery.
Never before had the traffic management industry considered the concept of one person per vehicle, or the inability to review plans in person. The industry is adapting to new norms.
As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, new resources, regulations, and recommendations for construction contractors continue to change and stack upon each other. Managing risk of exposure is critical.
Safety continues to be the number one priority for sub and self-perform contractors during these unprecedented times. SafeWork Australia has created guidelines to help keep workers safe.
Work Health and Safety (WHS) Laws govern the safety of employees on site and while they are already complex to execute, the pandemic has added new layers of complexity.
The New Zealand Government has lowered the coronavirus alert from 4 to 3, enabling construction businesses to go back to work but with strict safety protocols in place.
This is the first of a 3-part series. This article outlines the current regulatory environment in construction, trends, and resources using data from industry experts.
What is EMR in Construction? EMR (experience modification rate) is a number used by insurance companies to determine your past cost of injuries and future risk.
New York’s Local Law 196 of 2017 places responsibility on contractors to demonstrate that workers and supervisors on job sites have extensive safety training.
The Crane industry in Australia is facing increasing demand for work and although residential work has slowed, infrastructure projects nationally have been ramping up.
Five Construction-Related Effects of Heavy Vehicle National Law and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Rules. As of Oct. 1, 2018, under the HVNL, new requirements are in place for construction companies.
Importance of Efficient Risk Assessment Under The NVNL Chain of Responsibility. Compliance with any form of heavy vehicle operations safety protocols requires robust risk assessment.
October 2018, Changes in Primary CoR Duty Laws: As of October 1st, 2018, previous Heavy Vehicle Nation Law (HVNL) is amended to include new primary duties for all parties in the chain of responsibility.
Four Major Categories of OSHA Interpretation. OSHA standards for safety fall into four primary categories, each grouping based according to specific regulatory requirements.
New OSHA Qualifications Rules for Crane Operators in the U.S. Resets Employer Responsibility For Operator Competency. The ongoing drive to improve safety has led to new qualification rules.
Davis Bacon Act, The Core Requirements of Compliance. The Davis Bacon Act sets wage and labor standards for contractors and subcontractors working on federal projects.
Equipment Compliance – Historical Safety Reflections. Without steadfast standards of agreement, the concept of equipment compliance would have to rely on the integrity of individual companies.
ISO or OSHA Compliance Critical In The Battle To Protect Workers From The Dangers of Exposure To Crystalline Silica. OSHA and ISO standards are essential for worker safety.
Consequences of Inadequate Training and Failed License Renewal. Although requirements differ from region to region, every respectable government issues some measure of licensing and training standards.
Five Minutes To Enhance Jobsite Safety Awareness – Take 5 Safety Checklists. Designed to help eliminate complacency and improve safety awareness on the jobsite.
Benefits of Stretch and Flex Morning Safety Stretch Programs. Even as employee injuries remain a major concern for construction contractors, arguments against such programs are diminishing.
OSHA Accident Reporting Overview – Importance of Proper Completion of Accident Reports For OSHA. OSHA accident reporting involves detailed documentation of accidental injuries and incidents.
OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001 Brief. Initially published in 1999, OHSAS 18001 has long been an acknowledged and successful gauge for occupational health and safety management systems.
ISO 14001: You keep hearing about the benefits, and the drive is on. But you can’t quite get a handle on where to start. This standard provides a systematic approach to environmental management.
Second Draft ISO 45001 Ready For Public Comment. The final ISO 45001 international standard on occupational health and safety is nearing release.
Effects of ISO 45001 Changes For Australian & New Zealand Construction Companies. AS / NZS 4801 has been replaced with ISO 45001, impacting compliance requirements.
Construction companies that achieve an OSHAS 18001 certification are recognized for meeting industry standards. That status demonstrates the organization has the ability to manage health and safety risks.
In terms of information security management systems (ISMS), ISO 27001 provides data and controls that can move a construction company’s employees toward better security practices.
In the construction industry, large, medium-sized, and small contractors have assets that are on site, on the road, and in the office. Asset management standards like ISO 55001 are important.
Construction sites can be busy places with trucks entering and leaving the site all day long. For construction companies operating a fleet, traffic management is a key safety concern.
The International Standard Association issued guidelines for ISO 20252 in 2006 and updated the standard in 2012. This standard is applicable to market, opinion, and social research.
Construction companies are often big users of electricity, gasoline, and other forms of energy. In June of 2011, the International Standards Organization released new energy management standards.
The number of construction workers injured on the job each year continues to decline due to improved safety conditions and awareness. Injuries are still a concern, but progress is being made.
The construction industry is a leading industry for injuries, illnesses, and death in the United States. The United States Department of Labor, OSHA, and other agencies provide resources for safety improvement.
The 14001 series environmental standards created by the International Organization (ISO) for Standardization are important requirements. They provide a systematic approach to environmental management.
If there were a way for your construction company to gain new customers would that interest you? The answer is – of course. ISO 9001 certification can help.
It’s no surprise that compared to most other industries, workers in the construction game are at far greater risk of health challenges. Here’s how to improve the health of your construction site workers.
In the post-GFC world, the construction industry was left in a tenuous state. The bigger construction companies were all trying to land major projects and adapt to new market realities.