Author: Sean Carroll
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VBA welcomes accessible housing reforms
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has welcomed the adoption of mandatory accessibility standards in the National Construction Code. The new mandatory standards, which will take effect ... -
MATES in Construction: Suicide prevention is finally in focus
MATES in Construction has said that the recent action from the federal government is a turning point in the discussion about suicide prevention in the community. ... -
Holcim launches new low carbon concrete range
Holcim Australia has launched the ECOPact, a low-carbon concrete product range which aims to reduce the embodied carbon of buildings, infrastructure and homes. At the moment, ... -
Calls for government to help remediate asbestos tainted soil on public land
Asbestos is still an issue despite the steps Australia has taken to remove it. There is an estimated millions of tonnes of tainted soil estimated to ... -
Post-tensioning scheme launched to boost construction sector
CARES has engaged with construction industry stakeholders to develop new standards for post-tensioning, a method for reinforcing concrete with high-strength steel strands or bars. In consulting ... -
Puma Safety releases MOTION CLOUD footwear
Puma Safety has released the MOTION CLOUD safety footwear, aiming to take comfort to another level, ideal for workers on their feet for long periods of ... -
Kubota releases the SVL97-2 Compact Track Loader
Kubota has released the next evolution of its Compact Truck Loader, the SVL97-2 which will replace the SVL95-2. Keeping the same features as its predecessor, the ... -
Blundstone releases the #989
Blundstone has combined its best-selling elastic side safety boot with its popular wheat nubuck leather, creating a lighter weight industrial boot. Dubbed the #989, it boasts ... -
Klein Tools releases the D2000-28 cutting pliers
Klein Tools has released the D2000-28 diagonal cutters which can cut ACSR, screws, nails and most hardened wire. The pliers come with a high-leverage design with ... -
Big River Group acquires Timberwood, expands its plywood, architectural panels offering
Big River Group has acquired Timberwood and in turn, has expanded its architectural product offering. The move extends Big River Group’s wood panel offering, building on ...
