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Specify Consulting Sales, technical & marketing recruitment specialists within the building and design industry.

Live role: Business Development Manager – A&D Focus. 👇Represent a respected Australian manufacturer of premium decorativ...
01/06/2026

Live role: Business Development Manager – A&D Focus. 👇

Represent a respected Australian manufacturer of premium decorative bricks. Drive specification with architects, designers, builders, and developers across QLD.

The package:
120k−150k + super + company vehicle + incentives.

The fit: You're relationship-driven. You love architecture and design. You understand specification sales.

The location: Brisbane CBD. Autonomy. Strong support.

email [email protected]. Tag someone who should see this. 👇

When people think about careers in the building products (BP) industry, they often picture traditional sales roles. In r...
29/05/2026

When people think about careers in the building products (BP) industry, they often picture traditional sales roles. In reality, the sector is far more varied. Across commercial furniture, lighting and architectural products, there are many career paths that candidates often don’t consider; yet they offer strong long-term opportunities and exposure to large-scale projects.

For those speaking with specialist recruiters or exploring opportunities through furniture recruitment agencies, understanding these less visible roles can help uncover pathways that better align with your experience and interests.

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"Reconciliation is not a spectator sport." That's this year's NRW theme: All In. In architecture and design, being "All ...
27/05/2026

"Reconciliation is not a spectator sport." That's this year's NRW theme: All In.

In architecture and design, being "All In" means:
→ Indigenous-led processes, not token consultation
→ Cultural safety embedded in how spaces function
→ First Nations voices at the centre from day one

Projects leading the way:
→ Ngurra (Canberra) – Djinjama guided an Indigenous-led design process called "Sensing Country"
→ Yitpi Yartapuultiku (Port Adelaide) – Local Elders at the centre of an exemplary participatory process
→ Field Rooms (South Sydney) – 9 years of collaboration with Indigenous knowledge keepers

The question: Is your studio "All In"? What's one change you're making?

Drop your answer below. Let's learn from each other. 👇

Client feedback like this keeps us going. 👇This is what we aim for. Every time.Want a recruitment partner who adds value...
25/05/2026

Client feedback like this keeps us going. 👇

This is what we aim for. Every time.

Want a recruitment partner who adds value, not just CVs? visit https://specifyconsulting.com.au/

Draftsmen. Estimators. BIM modellers. All being hired offshore right now.Australian construction businesses are doubling...
20/05/2026

Draftsmen. Estimators. BIM modellers. All being hired offshore right now.

Australian construction businesses are doubling down on offshore talent in 2026.

Why? Because the skills gap is real. And waiting for local candidates isn't working.

Top roles being hired offshore right now:
→ Drafting and documentation
→ Estimating and quantity surveying
→ BIM modelling and coordination
→ Project admin and data entry

The misconception: Offshoring is just for call centres.

The reality: Skilled professionals offshore are now embedded in engineering, data analysis, and technical trade support roles.

The result: Australian firms are scaling without expanding local headcount, protecting margins while staying competitive.

Want to see how it works?Contact Ash to know more | [email protected] | 0478 156 151

AEC firms say regulation is the  #1 barrier to AI. But is that the real story? New research from Revizto found that 32% ...
18/05/2026

AEC firms say regulation is the #1 barrier to AI.

But is that the real story?

New research from Revizto found that 32% of Australian AEC firms identify regulatory concerns as the main obstacle to AI adoption—compared to just 24% globally .

Only 4% said AI lacks a clear use case .

Translation: The industry knows where AI fits. The hesitation is around compliance, privacy, and accountability.

Jason Howden from Revizto put it well: "As AI starts influencing more decisions across large construction programs, organisations need absolute confidence in how those systems operate" .

The opportunity: AI won't replace your team. But it will augment them—analysing project data, identifying coordination issues earlier, and flagging risks.

The gap: Most firms don't have the internal capacity to implement AI strategically.

That's where Specify Consulting comes in. We find the talent to support your digital transformation.
Contact Ash to know more | [email protected] | 0478 156 151

14/05/2026

"Great buildings don't happen by accident. They happen by design, by discipline, and by teams that show up every day."

Faster approvals. Higher design standards. More feasible projects. 👇Victoria's new Mid-Rise Code just dropped (April 16,...
13/05/2026

Faster approvals. Higher design standards. More feasible projects. 👇

Victoria's new Mid-Rise Code just dropped (April 16, 2026).
If you develop medium-density housing, this changes your pipeline.

Want to know what this means to you? keep swiping

Ready to talk? Need talent to keep up? Contact ash@specifyconsulting | 0478 156 151

11/05/2026

This is what happens when you actually understand a client's culture.

Construction costs just jumped again. Here's what smart developers are doing.With diesel prices up 75% and added fuel su...
07/05/2026

Construction costs just jumped again. Here's what smart developers are doing.

With diesel prices up 75% and added fuel surcharges of 10-25% on building materials. Bitumen and asphalt are up 30-50%. Polymer-based products like plastic pipes? Up 30% .

Meanwhile, RLB forecasts cost growth of 4-6% across major Australian cities in 2026 .

What this means for the building and design industry:

→ Projects yet to be awarded need budget revisions
→ Contractors are adding rise and fall clauses
→ Feasibility margins are getting tighter

The question: How do you keep projects viable when costs keep climbing?

One answer: Reduce your overhead on non-billable work. Sourcing, admin, estimating support—these can be delegated.

Visit our website https://specifyconsulting.com.au/

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Sydney, NSW
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Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
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