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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 ... -
Let there be light
Lighting is an important part of the home, and serves both an aesthetic and practical purpose. While lighting design is usually the responsibility of an architect ... -
Trim, taut and terrific?
Wooden trim on a building is not really covered by the Standards, writes Ted Riddle. However, common sense and good installation practices will enhance durability. A ... -
Panel game everyone wins
Prefabricated panels for housing and commercial buildings offer design flexibility, production efficiency and greener performance. Kevin Ezard anticipates a conference on innovative framing techniques. Over the ... -
Reducing the “RE” factor to benefit code users
The ABCB explains the decision to move to a three-year amendment cycle following NCC 2016. If you have been in the building and construction industry for ... -
Wall compliance
Angus Kell poses the question: is minimum compliance adequate for external walls in attached dwelling construction? The recent trend for attached dwellings to meet the current ...
