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A view to renew
Timber is a truly renewable window framing material that offers sustainability benefits. Gary Smith reports. The first and most basic step in designing and ... -
Delivering today while planning ahead: Standards and the NCC
The standards being referenced in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 has been a major focus of Standards Australia in recent months with a ... -
Time for some light
There are special considerations for lighting in areas that involve water. Selina Zwolsman explains. It’s not uncommon to see images of pretty pendants dangling ... -
Drawing conclusions
Mistakes and disputes are minimised by good drawings and engaging with the architect and client every step of the way. Jerry Tyrrell shows why ... -
A ready-made future
Prefabricated buildings can meet the challenge of affordability, rapid completion and sustainability for a growing population. Kevin Ezard reports. Timber offsite construction is emerging ... -
Covering all bases of home insurance
Are insurers fair-weather friends? Jerry Tyrrell sets out the issues and puts forward solutions. Most insurers I know have paid out claims even when ... -
Who’s checking the NCC?
We need a simple and agreed way of self-assessing and quality assuring building work against the regulations. Jerry Tyrrell pleads for clarity. Journalists are ... -
It it leaks, it fails: alternative solutions for wet areas
While alternative solutions are now acceptable in building projects, you must ensure that the one you choose, or are provided with, actually complies with ... -
Bamboo: timber or grass?
Ted Riddle considers the advantages and disadvantages of bamboo flooring. I recently attended the HIA Sydney Home Show, and while it wasn’t as big as ... -
Membrane performance: how thick are you?
Andrew Golle looks at the various reasons why membrane systems fail and the best ways to overcome them. Liquid applied membrane systems fail for a ...
