Author: Darcy Wilson
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Are you experienced?
Governments, insurers and lawyers are often looking for construction experts who can weigh in where they’re needed. Darcy Wilson explains how to put your experience and ... -
Carpentry as a community
A new industry organisation specifically for carpenters is aiming to fill a void, and set a consistent standard for carpentry work across Australia. Darcy Wilson reports. ... -
Get an edge with green materials
As better design makes Australian homes less energy hungry, the efficiency spotlight’s turning towards the use of materials with a lower ‘embodied energy’. Darcy Wilson reports ... -
Living in a material world
All kinds of materials are used in construction – but textiles and fabrics are typically reserved for post-construction (on beds, for example, and hanging in front ... -
Charity begins at home
With the help of donations and volunteers, Habitat For Humanity continues to provide homes for Australians who may otherwise not be able to afford them, writes ... -
Don’t work outside your warranty
With the increasing popularity of external wall tiling, it’s important to ensure you install the appropriate substrate. Building Connection talks to James Hardie on the dos ...
