Yearly Archives: 2016
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Bamboo: timber or grass?
Ted Riddle considers the advantages and disadvantages of bamboo flooring. I recently attended the HIA Sydney Home Show, and while it wasn’t as big as before, ... -
Timber buildings cost less than concrete construction
The facts are now beyond doubt. Timber doesn’t just compete with traditional concrete in mid-rise construction; it wins. Kevin Ezard explains. This declaration was made following ... -
GearWrench 173 piece tool kit
Global hand tool manufacturers GearWrench also appreciate optimal workshop efficiency and has released a fully loaded rolling tool cabinet to be the envy of all others ... -
NicKaz celebrates 20 years of success and transformation
Australian multi-million dollar and award winning company, NicKaz Commercial Interiors, located in the world class Norwest Business Park, celebrates 20 years of business success and its ... -
20/20 Farsight
The construction industry is entering into a period of technological change. To identify how this will affect jobs and their required skill-sets, Construction Skills Queensland teamed ... -
Building up young careers
Australians starting trade apprenticeships have dropped by almost 20% since last year. WorldSkills Australia aims to promote trade careers by giving young Aussies opportunities to learn ... -
Safe and sound
Australia’s cabling industry asks the question: are security systems as safe they should be? Alarm systems and remote monitoring services are hugely popular these days. In ... -
Non-conforming and Non-complying products: what to know
The issue of non-conforming building products continues to gain media and industry attention following a number of high profile events such as the Docklands apartment fire ... -
A digital future awaits
The building and construction sector is way behind most other industries when it comes to digital integration of its work activities. Building Connection explains. A recent ... -
Heat ’em up
Heatstrip Elegance radiant heaters blend in seamlessly with most white ceilings in any alfresco, verandah and patio areas for both residential and commercial premises. The Heatstrip ...
