Author: Sean Carroll
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PPE can be recycled to make stronger concrete
Engineers at RMIT University have developed a method to use disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) to make concrete stronger, providing an innovative way to significantly reduce ... -
Corromount: An Aussie invention for Aussie homes
Previously a pain point for all different kinds of tradies, corrugated iron is now easier to work with thanks to Corromount. Sean Carroll writes. Colorbond corrugated ... -
Study paves way for widespread architectural use of end-of-life tyres
A new study by The University of South Australia has tested and verified the structural integrity of walls constructed from tyres packed with earth, with the ... -
Tradies targeted in VET teacher recruitment campaign
An ongoing shortage of VET teachers continues to limit the availability and take-up of VET subjects in Australian secondary schools. This impacts the number of Certificate ... -
Construction sector forecast to have more than 100,000 unfilled roles by 2023
National Skills Week chairman Brian Wexham notes that a severe shortage of skilled construction workers is slowing delivery and increasing the cost of home builds, major ... -
Master Lock releases maximum-security padlocks
Master Lock has released a range of high-quality, maximum-security Magnum padlocks with longer shackles to ensure greater flexibility of use. The new Magnum range from Master ... -
New security of payment laws rolled out across WA
Participants at all levels of WA’s building and construction industry are reminded that new legislation is now in effect to help subcontractors and suppliers receive timely ... -
MATES in Construction, Bunnings Trade join forces to support better mental health
MATES in Construction and Bunnings Trade Australia have partnered to help raise awareness around better mental health and work towards suicide prevention in the construction industry. ... -
Concrete using recycled tyre rubber hits the road to a circular economy
Engineers in Melbourne have discovered a way to replace 100% of conventional aggregates in concrete – such as gravel and crushed rock – with rubber from ... -
Knauf delivers simplicity with SHEETROCK ONE
Knauf takes simplicity to the next level with the launch of SHEETROCK ONE, designed for seamless use across walls and ceilings, expanding the SHEETROCK range of ...
