Author: Casey McGuire
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Dulux Acratex forecasts shift toward tactile, nature-led finishes
Dulux Acratex has outlined key specification trends shaping exterior and interior surface finishes, citing increased demand for systems that combine design flexibility with technical performance. Architects ... -
National Building Products Coalition releases Good Practice Conformity Guide
The National Building Products Coalition (NBPC) has released the Building Product Information – Good Practice Conformity Guide, bringing together leading bodies from across Australia’s building supply ... -
Kennards Hire expands Specialist Solutions offering
Kennards Hire has expanded its Specialist Solutions capability to better support major infrastructure and complex projects across Australia and New Zealand. The enhanced service provides end-to-end ... -
Monash University research reveals faster-drying roads for construction
Engineers at Monash University have published research outlining a faster and more reliable way to dry road-base materials, a development that could help reduce weather-related construction ... -
HIA hails growth in Key Apprenticeship Program as critical for skilled trades
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed data showing steady uptake of the Key Apprenticeship Program (KAP), which supports apprentices training in the home building sector. ... -
VTA calls for $2.5 billion TAFE infrastructure boost to grow apprenticeships
The Victorian TAFE Association (VTA) is calling for a $2.5 billion investment in TAFE campus infrastructure over the next decade to attract more young people into ... -
Boral pioneers low-carbon concrete using Australian calcined clay
Boral has developed a low-carbon concrete that incorporates Australian calcined clay, becoming the first Australian company to achieve this milestone. The innovation represents a significant step ... -
HIA urges increased apprentice training to support housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is using National Apprentice Week to highlight the urgent need for more apprentice training, warning that workforce shortages are limiting Australia’s ... -
Natty Workwear releases Can’t Go Wrong collection
Natty Workwear has released its first full workwear range, introducing the Can’t Go Wrong collection as the brand expands beyond safety eyewear into apparel designed for ... -
ABCB releases NCC 2025 preview, highlighting key updates in water, fire and energy
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 preview, giving practitioners early access to the next edition before its full ...
