From the magazine
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Treading with care
Building a complex timber stair requires a knowledge of geometry, commitment to quality and old-fashioned hand skills. Jon Palfrey talks to a specialist. ... -
Something from nothing
As extreme weather patterns become the norm, it is increasingly important to preserve water supplies. Adelle King looks at how ‘air to water’ technology ... -
Hydraulic roof drainage modeling calculator: a world-first
Following three years of painstaking research and field work, the Association of Hydraulics Services Consultants Research Foundation (AHSCARF) and University of Sunshine Coast (USC) ... -
Ahead of the curve
International shower solution specialist WEDI has recently entered the Australian market. Cameron Grimes takes a look at what the company has to offer. German-based ... -
Gender equality in ambulant toilets
Changes to the NCC have led to the need for separate sanitary compartments for disabled males and females. Tanisha Cowell from Equal Access explains ... -
And they said print was dead…
The University of Newcastle (UoN) has recently completed its first large-scale installation of printed solar panels. Cameron Grimes takes a look at how this ... -
Slow burn for fire retardant coatings
Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) has recently published a Code of Practice focusing on fire retardant coatings and their use on timber in ... -
Hop on the CLT bandwagon
A Sydney-based cross laminated timber (CLT) specialist has recently completed its first residential project using the material. Cameron Grimes takes a look at some ... -
Blocks and mortar: Blockchain and the building sector
Blockchain technology has the potential to change the way the building sector conducts its business. But how does it all work? Cameron Grimes explains. ... -
Plastered all over the wall
As the restoration market grows, more builders are being contracted to fix heritage buildings using traditional methods and materials. Simeon Barut looks at what ...
