Author: Staff Writer
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Credible certifications are vital for a sustainable building industry
Sustainable construction has become an increasingly important topic in Australia, with builders, manufacturers and architects investing more time into designs and projects that are functional, leave ... -
Tradies aren’t protecting against skin cancer despite higher UV exposure
New data reveals that Australia’s tradies aren’t acting to protect themselves from the sun despite skin cancer-causing UV ration being up to ten times the rate ... -
New Renault Traffic arrives in Australia as most hard-working van ever offered
New Renault Trafic has arrived in Australia priced from $48,200. With a redesigned front end, improved equipment levels and updated safety features, New Trafic brings Australian ... -
Increase longevity with DeWalt’s polyurethane wet and dry vacuums
Whether it’s the result of a major flooding disaster, or the more usual instances of dirt and debris onsite, a wet and dry vacuum is a ... -
Reducing the environmental impact of equipment waste in construction: As easy as IoT
While the construction sector faces significant headwinds with supply chain issues and inflation, most construction companies have kept their sites firmly on the ball when it ... -
Construction Specialties says it’s time to end ‘opt-in’ building product safety standards
With confidence in the building sector at an all-time low, Construction Specialties is calling for the full-scale corner room burn test to be standard on all ... -
Killing off the building watchdog may not be the win unionists want
Andrew Stewart, University of Adelaide Australia’s controversial building industry watchdog is earmarked for the chopping block. But federal industrial relations minister Tony Burke has started by ... -
Nothing boring about underground tunnels
There’s a whole lot of thought that goes into subterranean and underwater tunnel construction. Hidden beneath every major city are networks of underground tunnels. Many of ... -
Challenging conventional underpinning methods
Conventional steel and concrete underpinning has long been the go-to solutions for engineering and construction professionals who need support or strengthen the foundation of an existing ... -
How Tasmania became Australia’s heritage construction capital
Australia’s commercial construction sector is continually evolving, with today’s projects capitalising on new technologies that drive efficiencies, quality and innovative design. However, a subset of projects ...