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Openings for builders: window & door rules
Jerry Tyrell continues his RULES project by focussing on windows and doors. Windows and doors The National Construction Code (NCC) tells us we must construct a ... -
The inside story – Access RULES: part 2
This is the 2nd Article about Access into our buildings. We now look at what we can do to make it easier for every person to ... -
Walking the walk – Access RULES: Part 1
The RULES project that Connection Magazines and I are preparing is intended in part as a valid alternative to the sometimes confusing and expensive Australian Standards. ... -
Waterproofing rules: part 2
WATERPROOFING RULES: PART 1 looked at the main principles of waterproofing we all should know or be able to find quickly. This second part by Jerry ... -
Waterproofing Rules: Part 1
Waterproofing mistakes are arguably the most costly to everyone. This is the third in a series of articles that translates the National Construction Code (Building Code ... -
The secrets of beauty
Builders have shaped everything beautiful in the civilised world. We need to make sure that our work is treasured and admired by generations to come – ... -
Stairway to hell?
It’s up to designers, builders and contractors to blend the basics of stair construction with the complexities to ensure the end result is safe and compliant. ... -
Building dry basements
Some building work is more complex than others – and the more complex it is, the more costly the mistakes. Now, builders should look to become ... -
The burning issue
Incorporating fire safety measures into a renovation or new build is essential in order to safeguard against the potential threat of a house fire or bushfire. ... -
Keepers of the building light
You don’t want to chase business, but you want the phone to ring. And if you do the right thing by your clients, they will always look ...