Author: Sean Carroll
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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 ... -
Identification of cladding products: the focus of new guidance
The technical specification for labelling of Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP) products was published this week. It provides minimum requirements for the marking of ACPs to enable ... -
Queensland Building and Construction Commission appoints new regulator
Yvonne Pengilly has been appointed as the new assistant commissioner – technical for the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). She has had an extensive career ... -
Industry warned: beware of non-conforming soffit insulation
Building practitioners and contractors are reminded to be on the alert for non-conforming soffit insulation as some importers and merchants try to liquidate obsolete stock. Under ... -
Measure up for a good cause with Stanley pink tape
Stanley will donate two dollars of every sale of its Fatmax 8m measuring tape to the McGrath Foundation which funds McGrath Breast Care Nurses all over ... -
Lace up and feel limitless with Oliver’s sports range
Oliver Footwear’s ST 44 multi-purpose collection has released a new sports range of footwear for Australian and New Zealand tradesmen and women. The range is guaranteed ... -
Tradies fighting tool theft thanks to Brisbane mum
Thieves will find stealing work tools a little harder thanks to a Queensland mother of four who has created an app to foil their plans. Gayle ... -
Pollies fly the flag for suicide prevention
Running in conjunction with the annual R U OK? Day, MATES in Construction are taking part in the annual ‘Fly the Flag Day’ to raise awareness ... -
Phil Wilkinson, F. AIRAH, seeks new opportunities outside the institute
Phil Wilkinson has resigned from his position at AIRAH after almost 18 years with the institute, holding various roles including chief executive and executive general manager. ...
