Features
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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 ... -
Make way for material science
Enter into the newest age of technology for the building industry. Here we take a look at four different products breaking through to enhance the world ... -
Will products work and who says so?
As demonstrated in recent times by cladding and other building material performance issues, there is no simple way of knowing if a product actually performs the ... -
An ode to AWA’S former fearless leader
Following more than 15 years with the Australian Window Association (AWA), executive director and CEO Tracey Gramlick has drawn the curtains on an illustrious career in ...
