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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 ... -
Spot the difference
David Arnott provides a guide to the energy efficiency requirements across the eastern seaboard and their variations A little over 10 years ago the first requirements ... -
Close enough is not good enough
Jerry Tyrrell shares a couple of contrasting case studies that highlight the good, bad and the ugly when it comes to building products and customer service ... -
Bamboo: timber or grass?
Ted Riddle considers the advantages and disadvantages of bamboo flooring. I recently attended the HIA Sydney Home Show, and while it wasn’t as big as before, ...