Author: Adelle King
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The building industry gets smart
While the construction industry has been lagging behind other sectors in the adoption of new technologies, this gap is starting to close as companies work to ... -
When six ain’t six: failing to reach the NCC’s six-star air tightness requirement
Despite the NCC setting a minimum energy rating requirement of six-stars for new homes in Australia, research has found this is routinely not being met due ... -
How recycling soil can save money and the environment.
SoilCyler, which recycles topsoil, has released a guide outlining the benefits of recycling key elements such as soil. SoilCycler managing director Alison Price says there is ... -
Timber! Wood in short supply
Australia is currently experiencing a softwood timber shortage, causing supply constraints and price rises that could affect residential construction costs. Adelle King reports. In January 2017, ... -
Plantation Homes wins award for Best Use of Steel Frame Housing at the Master Builders Queensland awards
Plantation Homes has been awarded Best Use of Steel Frame Housing at the annual Master Builders Queensland Awards, held on Friday 13 July. The award recognised ... -
Australia introduces hotline to help protect small businesses from phoenixing
The Australian Government has announced the introduction of a new Phoenixing Hotline that will help to protect the incomes of employees and small businesses. Phoenixing is ... -
Quick-Step Academy launches Foundation Course
The Quick-Step Academy in Adelaide, South Australia has announced it will be conducting a series of one and a half day introductory courses for flooring installers. ... -
Ridgid Tools announces two new compact press tools
Ridgid Tools has announced two new compact press tools, the RP240 ergonomic pistol grip tool and the RP241 low profile inline tool. The RP240 is 15% smaller ... -
USG Boral brings ceiling system to Australia
USG Boral has announced that the first multi-component monolithic acoustical ceiling system available for Australian projects, Ensemble, has been launched. Ensemble has been developed to meet ... -
CSR Gyprock announces entries are open for the Gyprockers Choice Awards
CSR Gyprock has announced entries are now open for the 2018 Gyprockers Choice Awards, which give Gyprockers across Australia a chance to share projects they’ve been ...
