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The spin on welded vinyl
Andrew Golle discusses whether welded sheet vinyl for wet areas is waterproof or water resistant, and what it means for compliance. A debate is currently under ... -
The case for science v conflict
Jerry Tyrrell explains how the fundamentals of science can be applied to the building industry when it comes to conflict prevention and solution. Next year my ... -
Customer loyalty
Cecelia Haddad explains how to gain customer loyalty, and then maintain it once it has been earned. What is customer loyalty? Officially, loyalty is “a strong ... -
What is offsite construction?
Building construction around the world, and now in Australia, is steadily moving to greater use of offsite systems – but why, and what does offsite really ... -
It’s time to ‘fascia’ the truth
Metal fascia has become a big component of most new home builds; however, rising material costs have meant that profits are simply no longer there. Peter ... -
Window protection: worth the effort
Gary Smith discusses the importance of window protection on building sites and recommends various measures that you can take to ensure damage is minimised. I am ... -
Will the real registered builder please stand up!
Paul Cott discusses the issue of unregistered builders carrying out works and the consequences of doing so. It is probably well known in the industry that ... -
It was obvious all along!
I realised this year that everything we need to know to build properly is even simpler than what I’ve been saying. All the Australian Building Codes ... -
What you need to know about thermal mass
David Arnott explains the ins and outs of thermal mass and how it affects building materials. The term passive design is one that many people would ... -
Mining gold – the value of word of mouth
Have you ever read a review online that has made you want to purchase a product or service? Has a friend, work colleague, family member or ...
