Author: Justin Felix
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An uber-fied app for tradies
A new smart phone app has launched that is set to make life on the jobsite a whole lot more convenient for tradies. Justin Felix reports. ... -
Plan it, paper-free
Most construction, plumbing and mechanical subcontractors still connect with other trades via telephone, in person and through email. This makes it hard to track each decision ... -
Mixed Reality hits the bricks
A Melbourne-based tech startup is shaking up the building and construction industry with its platform for designing and making in mixed reality. Justin Felix reports. Virtual ... -
Building an inclusive industry
There’s long been a ‘blokey’ stigma associated with the property and construction industry. And if you’ve ever worked on or visited a building site, it’s fairly ... -
Make way for material science
Enter into the newest age of technology for the building industry. Here we take a look at four different products breaking through to enhance the world ... -
Will products work and who says so?
As demonstrated in recent times by cladding and other building material performance issues, there is no simple way of knowing if a product actually performs the ... -
Winner of ‘Work to Win’ announced
The Stoddart Group ‘Work to Win’ promotion, as part of the company’s 60th anniversary celebrations, has been run and won with Lewis Corker, a roofing contractor in ... -
Modern design gets gong at Building Design Awards
A family home nestled elegantly within established gardens, has been awarded Building Design of the Year at the Building Design Awards held on Saturday night at ... -
Building smarter for stronger homes
New building site assessment software has the potential to save homebuilders thousands by avoiding structural damage caused by soil moisture changes. The software, named SURFACE and ... -
Big cash boost to prevent injuries in the construction industry
Following the launch of the icare Foundation’s Injury Prevention in Construction (IPIC) fund, a $3 million funding pool is available to individuals, organisations and consortia with ...
