From the magazine
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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 ... -
The building industry gets smart
While the construction industry has been lagging behind other sectors in the adoption of new technologies, this gap is starting to close as companies ... -
Crop rotation: building with hemp
Building with hemp has been around for decades. Today, advocates of hemp-based construction are on a mission to propagate their industry in mainstream thinking. ... -
When six ain’t six: failing to reach the NCC’s six-star air tightness requirement
Despite the NCC setting a minimum energy rating requirement of six-stars for new homes in Australia, research has found this is routinely not being ... -
Mentors of means: A funding boost for apprentices
The Federal Government has announced a funding boost for its apprenticeship mentoring program, but who will benefit from it most – the tradies, or ... -
Home Warranty Insurance: Wrestling the Beast
State and territory-based home warranty insurance schemes, first introduced in 1972 in NSW, have always been divisive, poorly understood and deeply unpopular with both ... -
Timber! Wood in short supply
Australia is currently experiencing a softwood timber shortage, causing supply constraints and price rises that could affect residential construction costs. Adelle King reports. In ... -
The issues with non-compliant rainheads
Non-compliant, poorly fitted or retrofitted box gutter rainheads often cause major flooding. Deborah Andrich and Paul Skelton investigate a new solution that meets all ... -
Flash into view: Lead-free roof flashing
Lead-free alternative roof flashing has been gaining prominence in recent years as lead prices rise; however, there are concerns regarding the lack of durability ...
