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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 ... -
The anatomy of building
Jerry Tyrrell is a passionate advocate, assessor and champion of the Australian building industry. In this latest column he discusses the fundamentals of the industry to ... -
The truth about termites
Termites are a concern in the Australian building industry, but separating popular beliefs from hard facts can sometimes be difficult. Jerry Tyrrell offers his thoughts on ...
