Author: Sean Carroll
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Wellbeing and nature: commercial buildings look to bring the outside in
Research has found that the built environment has a significant effect on overall wellbeing as the industry has seen a steady increase in the use of ... -
New research triggers crane compliance blitz
Crane operators are being put on notice with SafeWork inspectors conducting a compliance blitz across NSW next month. Minister for better regulation and innovation Kevin Anderson ... -
Green star building accreditation awarded for sustainability
The GBCA held its first course on Green Star ratings for contractors. Sean Carroll spoke with one of the trainers to understand what they were doing ... -
Fire-proof building wrap sparks growth for Australian firm
The launch of a fire-proof and waterproof building wrap designed for high-rise buildings and homes in bushfire zones is set to drive growth for South Australian ... -
Multiplex site shuts down after confirmed COVID-19 cases
The Multiplex Premier Apartments site in Melbourne has been shut down after 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases and up to 20 close or casual contact workers were ... -
Tradies National Health Month
Trade work across the construction and home building sectors has been relatively unscathed by the COVID-19 downturn compared to many other sectors. To mark the start ... -
Optus and Venture Insights Connectivity Report 2020: Lack of tech expertise holding back SMBs
The Optus and Venture Insights Connectivity Report 2020, which surveyed 600 small and medium-sized businesses Australia-wide, has revealed that over 40% believe adopting smart technology to ... -
Steel Blue’s Australian operations are now carbon neutral
Steel Blue, safety footwear manufacturer, has announced that its Australian operations are now carbon neutral. It aims to progress towards a sustainable future by focusing on ... -
Kingspan Insulated Panels fully compliant with latest NCC
Kingspan Insulated Panels has reassured architects and specifiers that it is fully compliant with the new National Construction Code (NCC), which came into effect 1 May ... -
Championing local legends at the Gyprocker Awards
CSR Gyprock has embarked on its search for the industry’s very best local plasterers, who are the tradespeople of choice in their community in the 2020 ...
