Features
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COVID lessons from across the ditch
Fergus job management software for trades and services businesses CEO David Holmes shares what Australian construction can learn from NZ lockdown. During Melbourne’s second wave and ... -
An uber-fied app for tradies
A new smart phone app has launched that is set to make life on the jobsite a whole lot more convenient for tradies. Justin Felix reports. ... -
Cutting the red tape
The Federal treasurer has announced that progress is underway for a more improved process for the mutual recognition of occupational and building licenses across different states. ... -
Green star building accreditation awarded for sustainability
The GBCA held its first course on Green Star ratings for contractors. Sean Carroll spoke with one of the trainers to understand what they were doing ... -
All together now: BPI rating puts it all in the one place
The BPI rating tool is designed to fill a need for designers, developers and architects in the building industry. Sean Carroll finds out how the new ... -
Track it with Matrak
Keeping track of the workings of a building site can be an exhausting process, but two Melbourne brothers have hit upon an idea that could change ... -
Turning waste into building materials
A Melbourne-based company, Casafico is taking waste and turning it into high-quality building materials. Sean Carroll visits the place where it all goes down. As I ... -
Stress less on site measurements
Looking to save time, streamline workflow and simplify the estimating process? A new app promises to make measuring and quoting a breeze thanks to augmented reality ... -
Insert tab A into slot B – prefab building gets a boost
With the demand for housing increasing, the focus is on providing smarter, more affordable and more sustainable construction solutions. Anna Hayes found out more about a ... -
Tackling affordability and isolation
The lack of affordable, sustainable housing in Geelong, Victoria has provided the impetus for a new initiative by the team at Deakin HOME Research Hub. Anna ...
