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Achieving housing affordability with timber
One of the problems with introducing medium density housing in the outer suburbs is doing so in a cost-effective way, without compromising on quality. New prefab ... -
Timber pricing cycles
Looking after your bottom line is always a priority for builders, but with the cost of materials on the rise, this is often easier said than ... -
Timber panel construction update
Following the world-first construction of the Forte building in Melbourne, the use of prefabricated timber as a core building material in medium and high density residential ... -
Preservative treated timber for termites
As demand for new housing land increases to cater for Australia’s growing population – much of it in natural termite habitats – the importance of protecting ... -
Get timber fixing right onsite
Fixings and connectors for timber framed construction have developed over the years to a high level of performance to provide a secure and reliable system in ... -
Correct installation is key
Glulam is a popular material choice in building construction, but incorrect installation onsite is still an ongoing issue. Below is an outline of some of the ... -
Roof trusses: site installation problems
Despite the fact that timber roof trusses have been used in housing construction for the past 30 years or more, there are still frequent reports of ... -
Counting the cost of site damage
In light of the increased use of engineered timber products on building sites, many problems can arise following the frame completion stage. Kevin Ezard explains how ... -
What’s new in prefabrication
Many developments have been made in timber frame prefabrication systems, particularly in terms of design software. Kevin Ezard provides an update on the latest news from ... -
Mass timber buildings
The benefits of mass timber construction has been utilised around the world for a number of years. Kevin Ezard looks at some local developments and the ...
