Author: Casey McGuire
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MaxiWall helps accelerate builds among housing shortage
Big River Group has released MaxiWall, an autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) that aims to be a sustainable, affordable and rapid solution for Australia’s housing shortage. The ... -
Boral trials recycled end-of-life solar panels as sand for concrete
Boral Limited has trialled recycled sand for concrete using crushed glass from end-of-life and damaged solar panels. It has been created for Victoria’s North East Link ... -
UniSA creates SiteSeer program for construction and architecture students
UniSA students can safely and freely navigate building sites and connect theory to practices using the SiteSeer program. Students experience a realistic digital environment of construction ... -
Standards Australia release new guidelines for giant slides
Standards Australia has released the SA HB 244:2025, Supplementary guide to AS 4685.3:2021 – Giant Tube slides to help councils, builders and parents keep kids safe. ... -
Alpha Tools releases Onsite+ range with eight drill bits
Alpha Tools has released the Onsite+ range, designed specifically for tradespeople. The Onsite+ range includes the impact step tip drill, step tip step cutter, step tip ... -
Australian first study highlights rapid rise of silicosis in artificial stone work
An Australian first Monash study shows the rapid rise of silicosis linked to artificial stonework. Australia is the first country to ban artificial stone in January ... -
Albanese Government addresses ongoing tradie shortage
The Albanese Government has addressed the ongoing tradie shortage to overcome Australia’s housing crisis. From 1 July 2025, eligible apprentices in the residential construction sector will ... -
SafeWork NSW investigating Burwood partial building collapse
SafeWork NSW was notified of a section of a multi-storey commercial property collapsing at 52 – 56 Railway Parade during a demolition process at around midday ... -
DEWALT launches two pressure washers for trade professionals
DEWALT has launched the DXPW3400SC and DXPW4415 pressure washers for light and heavy weight duty. The pressure washer delivers 3,400 PSI at 9.4LPM (CETA certified) from ... -
New home construction rates show positive signs, still require vast increase
Australia started construction on 43,247 new homes during the first three months of the National Housing Accord according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. These figures ...
