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Considerations when specifying an intumescent coating system
Fire is a devastating force. It grows quickly, reaches peak temperatures very quickly, and can cause structures to become unstable making fire-fighting efforts difficult. As a ... -
VBA: The Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors
Victorian Building Authority (VBA) state building surveyor Andrew Cialini writes about the Code of Conduct for Building Surveyors following months of preparation and engagement and its ... -
Construction SMEs urged to adopt ‘hybrid’ marketing strategies as Google, Facebook laws create uncertainty
The recently mooted Google and Facebook legislation has created a cloud of uncertainty for business, with many investing heavily in Google AdWords and Facebook social ads. ... -
Calls for the construction sector to invest in wellbeing programs with employees reluctant to return to work
With just 12% of workers keen on returning to the office according to a recent report commissioned by business tech platform Slack, HR experts are urging ... -
Vinyl Council of Australia: uPVC windows help to heal the ‘wound in the wall’
In Australia, we love our windows for bringing natural light into our homes – the bigger and more of them, the better. But when it comes ... -
Three common considerations when building on sloping or elevated building sites
With thousands of communities across Australia situated in areas with hills, slopes and embankments, home hunters relish the idea of living in a home taking in ... -
Time for change: Australia needs composite windows and doors
Exel Composites business unit manager for Australia, Stephen Smith, explains why the market should switch to composite windows and doors. Since the first aluminium smelter opened ... -
James Hardie and Futureflip explain five ways to find clients and convert sales
Juggling the day-to-day needs of a business, while also finding and securing new work is a demanding role, so it’s important to be as efficient as ... -
Calls for construction businesses to take leading role in skin cancer testing
Despite a deluge of information on the dangers of skin cancer over the last few decades, Australia remains a global skin cancer hot spot, with mortality ... -
Why paying attention to specialised resins and coatings is vital for protecting Australia’s water infrastructure
Water supply systems such as dams, tanks and sewage treatment plants provide essential services for Australian communities. And while these marvels of engineering undertake important functions, ...
