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Beware the sound of drums
Tiling installation defects can seriously detract from the overall finish of a job and result in extensive, painful rectification costs for builders. If you’re challenging a ... -
Illegally logged timber
The management and sustainability of the world’s forests for the supply of ongoing timber resources, fauna habitat and local community wellbeing are things we must all ... -
The power of online marketing
In the last decade we have witnessed a paradigm shift in the method, power and influence of online marketing. This has meant that builders must make ... -
Increased use of performance – JP3
Regular readers of the Australian Building Codes Board’s ABR Online will be aware of its ongoing project to quantify all National Construction Code Performance Requirements, which ... -
Update on Australian Standards
Standards Australia is the nation’s peak non-government standards organisation. Alison Scotland, national sector manager for building and construction, provides us with an update on what’s happening ... -
Preventing deck disease
A horrible, debilitating disease is gripping our country: drippy blisters, crusty growths, mouldy patches and rotten members are all signs and symptoms of this nasty condition. ... -
The upgrade to NatHERS
At the offices of the Australian Window Association (AWA), we field many calls from our members and thermal assessors using various energy rating simulation packages. Often ... -
Oregon: where has it gone?
The use of Oregon, or Douglas fir, was very prominent in Australia some decades ago. Now, as the supply of timber has changed, so too has ... -
Entering awards – is it worth it?
With the raft of notable and varied industry awards on offer today, there are some tremendous Public relations and commercial opportunities just waiting to be gained. ... -
NCC 2014: An overview
For readers who have not yet familiarised themselves with the changes in the National Construction Code 2014, this article from the Australian Building Codes Board contains ...
