In the high-stakes world of project management, even the smallest overlooked detail can snowball into a crisis that jeopardises an entire project. Whether it’s an unexpected risk that halts progress, a faulty assumption that skews the plan, or a critical…
In childcare capital works governance, delays are rarely caused by what is happening on site. More often, they begin in approval rooms, where decisions are nearly made but not quite carried through. What looks like diligence on paper can quietly…
Understand what regulators look for, how assessments work, and what owners must do to stay ahead. Mid-morning on a Tuesday, my phone rang. It was a centre manager from one of the sites in a capital works program I was…
How the Design Brief Became the Most Expensive Document in Childcare Capital Works The most expensive mistake in childcare capital works is usually made before an architect sketches a floor plan. It happens in the first workshop. A board signs…
Navigating the Complexities of the Local Market – LuLu Expanding into Australia The recent, highly-publicised invitation from the Prime Minister confirms it: the prospect of LuLu expanding into Australia feels like the market is entering a new phase. Australia has…