Author: Justin Felix
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Consumers want energy-efficiency facts on homes
New research published today by the CRC for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL) has shown overwhelming support for a national voluntary home energy efficiency disclosure system, designed ... -
Two builders launch Valcon Homes
Valcon’s first display home is now open at the new Waterline community in Thornlands, which is hosting a family fun day to celebrate the launch of ... -
New VBA Powers
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) will gain direct powers to register and discipline building practitioners when changes to the Building Act 1993 take effect tomorrow. The ... -
Research grant awarded to manufacture multi-storey houses
The University of Sydney and Lendlease have been awarded a $3 million grant by the Australian Government to undertake a collaborative research project to develop prefabricated ... -
Stramit & Tobruk pool redevelopment
A development steeped in local history, the Cairns’ Tobruk Memorial Pool facility has since become an invaluable local resource as part of the North Cairns Sporting Precinct ... -
Seal the deal
Builders with medium to large companies, particularly with insurance clients, have an opportunity to expand their services by becoming certified installers and providers of Stormseal™ – ... -
Colorbond turns 50
Today it’s difficult to imagine an Australian city, town or rural property without seeing COLORBOND® steel somewhere. The iconic BlueScope brand is marking an incredible 50 ... -
A sensible approach to dispute resolution
Tackling disputes can be a stressful task for individuals and companies in any industry and building is no different. Justin Felix spoke to a former contractor ... -
Green home guarantee
A new program developed by an American new-home warranty company provides customers with a guarantee that their new ‘green’ homes are in fact going to save ... -
Built-in quality and safety checks
With a number of imported building products quite literally coming under fire this year for being unsafe and non-compliant with local safety regulations, there is a ...
