Author: Sean Carroll
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Cancer Council Australia raises awareness of silica dust dangers in new campaign
Australia’s leading cancer charity, Cancer Council Australia has joined forces with the global body for workplace health and safety, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health ... -
New labour hire laws commence this week
The transitional period for the Victorian labour hire laws ends on 29 October 2019, as the prohibitions on the provision and use of unlicensed labour hire ... -
NAWIC Queensland Awards for Excellence honour ‘game changing’ women and organisations in the construction industry
Over 500 people joined NAWIC Queensland’s president Jen Gillet last Friday to honour the outstanding women and organisations that are shaping the future of the Queensland ... -
Boral Timber adds premium composite decking product to range
Boral Timber has added Trex Transcend, a premium composite decking product to its mix of hardware solutions. Boral’s focus is on being as environmentally friendly as ... -
Muck Boots lands in Australia
Muck Boots, designers of high-performance boots for 20 years, is launching its Fairfield collection of men’s leather boots in Australia this month. The collection includes two ... -
Stabila expands laser portfolio
Stabila is expanding its laser portfolio with the LAR 300 rotation laser, a German-made, long-range device for horizontal leveling. Built for the construction site, the laser ... -
Researchers develop stronger concrete for desert and arctic conditions
Concrete can be significantly strengthened by adding sodium acetate to the mix according to a new study by Brunel University London and Mutah University in Jordan. ... -
Non-invasive technology 99% effective in finding safe cladding
Military-grade spectrometer technology, DataTraceID, developed by the CSIRO has been successfully trialled in a pilot program to quickly and accurately identify the origin of cladding on ... -
Bamboo explored for Australian construction
University of Queensland Ph.D. student Mateo Gutierrez suggests exploring the use of bamboo as a sustainable flooring and furniture option. However, the material isn’t a part ... -
Loom: weaving style into your bathroom
The Loom bathroom furniture collection, designed by Parisi, is handcrafted and inspired by the process of weaving cloth and features bathroom vanities, mirrors and a matching ...
