Anybody who has experienced the full intensity of an Australian summer will attest to just how important it is to look after yourself in the extreme Australian heat. It is all too easy to become dehydrated and fatigued in the full blaze of the sun's rays. And the bad news is that Australian summers are only going to become hotter. As the planet warms up, it is more important than ever to take care of your body to prevent conditions such as heat stroke creeping up on you. [Read More]

If you are thinking about using Oregon timber in your next building project, you may want to hear about updates in the timber industry. From a number of perspectives including functionality, treatment and harvesting, the timber industry is constantly improving. Here is a look at a few of the most exciting things that are happening in the timber industry:   1. Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Instead of the classic Oregon timber beams and floorboards that builders have used for years, many people are looking into something new – cross-laminated timber. [Read More]

All projects involve risks, actions, issues and dependencies, and project managers must deal with each of these items throughout the project life cycle. A RAID log is a simple document that project managers can use to control and monitor these items. Used correctly, a RAID log is a great tool that can help you make sure your project workflow is on track, but, like any other tool, this document only works when everyone follows the right process. [Read More]

As a grower, you need every available resource you can muster to continue producing healthy crops and abundant harvests. That is why increasing numbers of farmers are accessing an invaluable tool to help them manage their productivity—aerial farm photography. Discover some of the many ways this technology can be used and decide if it can help you increase your efficiency and achieve greater crop yields. Aerial photography can be implemented to: [Read More]