Author: Anna Hayes
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Salvaged timber put to good use in communities
Flood-damaged timber from the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales has been put to good use in hundreds of public projects. The timber was donated ... -
Oliver releases new range of boots
Oliver Footwear’s WB34 range is offering 19 styles of work boots, suitable for all terrains and industries. Designed with superior comfort, durability and protection in mind, ... -
Gyprockers Choice Awards return
CSR Gyprock has announced the return of the Gyprockers Choice Awards, an event that honours the industry’s best tradesmen and women. With a new, digitally led ... -
Sydney Tools opening in Tuggerah
Sydney Tools will open its 31st store in Tuggerah this weekend. The new megastore, located on the New South Wales Central Coast, will open on Saturday ... -
Insurance industry warns against unspecified products
Builders are being warned that using non-compliant alternatives for specified products can have the effect of voiding professional indemnity insurance (PII) policies. The Insurance Council of ... -
Forum to take national approach to building standards
State, territory and Commonwealth ministers have unanimously agreed to establish a national approach to address poor building outcomes. The decision was made at a Building Ministers ... -
USG Boral honoured at Good Design Awards
The team at USG Boral was celebrating recently when it won the Good Design Award in the area of Product Design for its SHEETROCK Dust Control ... -
USG Boral take steps to healthier workplace
Plasterboard manufacturer USG Boral has committed to improvements in the development of water-resistant plasterboard and jointing compounds, following growing concern over the rise in reported respirable ... -
Report provides road map for sustainable housing
A new report, focusing on sustainable homes, shows that two-thirds of Australians would prefer to buy energy efficient homes but do not do so due to ... -
Deakin researchers examining Micro Villages
Researchers at Deakin University are working on a community project that will create clusters of affordable homes for retirees and elderly people living on limited incomes ...
