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Livable housing: we ain’t getting any younger
So why are we still building homes as if we are never going to grow old? Is it because we don’t want to think ... -
Window & door framing materials – aluminium
Gary Smith takes a closer look at aluminium window frames. Windows are possibly the most complex and interesting elements in the fabric of our ... -
Creating capacity to improve outcomes
Dr Darryl O’Brien proposes a framework to improve the current situation when it comes to building failures and help restore community confidence in our ... -
Rangehood rants
Selina Zwolsman discusses the ins and outs of exhausts in Australian homes. Selecting a suitable rangehood for a new home or renovation can be ... -
Change is needed
Jerry Tyrrell explains what ‘we’ need to do… because no else will. I’ve been watching our industry for nearly 50 years. Mistakes cost us ... -
A well-built future
Standards Australia finished 2018 by sending major publications out the door, and 2019 should be no different with big projects to continue over the ... -
What you need to know for NCC 2019
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) talks about what you need to know to prepare for the adoption of the 2019 edition of the ... -
Getting it right
It is possible to improve decision making and reduce disputes. Dr Darryl O’Brien outlines a few ways of avoiding mistakes, including the need for ... -
Time is of the essence
Resident legal expert Paul Cott explains the importance of time in the building and construction industry, and advises you to know your rights when ... -
When a kitchen is more than just ‘cooking quarters’
A kitchen is rarely just a kitchen today, with homeowners expecting more and more from their cooking quarters. Selina Zwolsman explains the implications for ...
