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Apprentice Thomas Payton lends a helping hand
Apprentice Thomas Payton hopes to use his skills for good by volunteering in disadvantaged areas. Anna Hayes finds out more from the 2019 HIA Apprentice of ... -
Building ‘without’ confidence
If you haven’t already noticed, the Australian building industry has been copping blows from all directions due to a crisis of confidence – both within itself ... -
Deakin’s HOME Research Hub
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 ... -
Stormseal: taking the tarp world by storm
An alternative to tarpaulins, Stormseal is a new product that’s tried and tested both overseas and in Australia. Sean Carroll reports. We’ve all seen some incredible ... -
Tapping into natural materials
The majority of Aussie households are equipped with stainless steel fittings in the bathroom and kitchen, so when Building Connection came across a Melbourne carpenter doing ... -
Sustainable sites for the future
Full skips are a thing of the past for one Adelaide company which has taken building site sustainability to a whole new level. Anna Hayes reports. ... -
Dogs take bite out of termite damage
A keen sense of smell and the ability to navigate awkward spaces makes dogs the perfect termite busters. Anna Hayes found out more. When we think ... -
In the line of fire
Fires on worksites aren’t unheard of, but do you know what to do in the event of an emergency? Wormald national manager Matt Sulley offers this ... -
The heat is on
The thermal imaging sector has a lot of potential, so why does the Australasian Thermographers Association chairman call it the wild West? Ainsleigh Oates investigates. As ... -
Modern Slavery Act is fair enough
Australia is among the early jurisdictions to act against unjust practices, but just how will this affect the trades sector? Esther Rivers reports. Modern slavery, the ...
