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How to start using agentic AI in your construction business
A five-step guide to agentic AI for construction — how contractors are moving beyond chat and using AI that actually does the work.
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AI in construction is here. Treat it like a co-pilot, not a threat.
Assignar CEO Sean McCreanor on what AI in construction looks like in 2026 — and why the contractors pulling ahead treat AI as a co-pilot, not a threat.
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Assignar Is Now ISO 27001 Certified — Here’s Why It Matters for Your Business
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.
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From Chaos to Clarity: How Assignar Pay Is Transforming Construction Financial Management
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.
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Winning in a Tight Market with 7 Strategies During Construction Downturns
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.
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How the Australia Federal Election Will Shape the Future of the Construction Industry
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.
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Construction Guide: Labor Law Compliance in California
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.
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Are You Prepared for the Construction Industry Landscape in 2022?
After a tough couple of years, the construction industry is expected to come back strong in 2022. The pandemic brought some silver…
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Western Australian Government’s Security of Payments Bill
On Tuesday the 25th of May, the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill 2021 was introduced to the Western Australian…
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Western Australia’s $5.5 billion recovery plan
In consultation with the State Recovery Advisory Group (inclusive of representatives from business, industry, not-for-profit organisations, UnionsWA, the public sector, local government…
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Local excavations business paves the way as early adopter of tech
The construction industry is one of the least digitised industries in the world. Locally, the majority of contractors in the construction space…
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COVID-19: Managing Risk of Exposure
As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, new resources, regulations, and recommendations for construction contractors continue to change and stack upon…
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Are you ready for the infrastructure boom in 2020?
The systemised guide to optimising your teams during the skilled labour shortage and the impending infrastructure boom. The end of 2019, has…
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Construction labor shortage expected to get worse
Contractors and subcontractors across the United States are dealing with a significant labor shortage, and it’s expected to get worse as time…
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New York’s Local Law 196 requirements – Managing SST cards with Assignar
New York’s Local Law 196 of 2017 places responsibility on contractors to demonstrate that workers and supervisors on job sites have extensive…
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It’s 2019 – Australian crane businesses are winning with worksite digitisation
The Crane industry in Australia is facing increasing demand for work and although residential work has slowed, infrastructure projects nationally have been…
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Certified payroll for construction subcontractors with Assignar
What is certified payroll? Certified payroll is a United States federal requirement that proves withholdings and gross wages compliance. A federal form…
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How Chain of Responsibility Affects The Australian Construction Industry
Five Construction-Related Effects of Heavy Vehicle National Law and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Rules As of Oct. 1, 2018, under the HVNL…
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Chain of Responsibility Safety Management Systems For Heavy Vehicles
October 2018, Changes in Primary CoR Duty Laws: As of October 1st, 2018, previous Heavy Vehicle Nation Law (HVNL) is amended to…
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Construction Technology – A Blueprint For Increased Project Profits
Adoption of Construction Technology, A Blueprint Of The Modern Project Profit Center As the economy booms, ambitious construction companies are beginning to…
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OSHA proposes new crane rule addressing operator qualifications
New OSHA Qualifications Rules for Crane Operators in the U.S. Resets Employer Responsibility For Operator Competency In the ongoing drive to improve…
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Davis Bacon Act, The Consequences of Failed Compliance
Davis Bacon Act, The Core Requirements of Compliance To simplify understanding of the Davis Bacon Act, we submit the following definition: In…
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Silica Exposure – New OSHA Requirements For Tracking Silica Exposure
Overview: OSHA On Silica Exposure – New Standards Under the March 25, 2016 final OSHA rule concerning workplace control of airborne silica…
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ISO 45001 is set to Replace OHSAS 18001
OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001 Brief Initially published in 1999, OHSAS 18001 has long been an acknowledged and successful gauge for occupational…
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ISO 45001 Intended To Replace The Widely Implemented BS OHSAS 18001
Second Draft ISO 45001 Ready For Public Comment Although release of the final ISO 45001 international standard on occupational health and safety…
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ISO 45001 Replaces AS NZS 4801 – Effects Of ISO 45001 Changes
Effects of ISO 45001 Changes For Australian & New Zealand Construction Companies AS / NZS 4801 has been replaced with ISO 45001.…
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BIM Revolution in the Construction Industry
Building Information Modelling – or BIM – is a very broad term for the use of digital modelling used in the construction…
