Industry calls for a rethink of construction schedules and timelines to reduce the pressure on its workers and lower “horrific” suicide rates. Gabrielle Trainor, a director of Infrastructure Australia and Chair of the Construction Industry Culture Taskforce (CICT), notes that the CICT is drawing up new industry standards on working hours, diversity and health.
Rethink urged on construction schedules
Posted 24/11/2019
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