Features
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Manufacturing, not construction – a solution to the housing crisis?
With still no end in sight for the housing crisis, NXT TEC. has developed a way to half the building time of homes and residential structures. ... -
Keeping your livelihood safe at the peak of trade tool theft
With the crisis of tool theft seemingly growing by the week, many have taken a stand and fought back. San Williams shares the ways people have ... -
The heat is on: Staying safe on site this summer
Working in the sun and being consistently exposed to UV rays can cause serious damage and in some cases death. Kennards Hire head of safety Roy ... -
Superyard and Cirka partner for an eco-friendly Melbourne Cup Carnival initiative
Superyard has partnered with Cirka to make the Victoria Racing Club’s 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival a flagship for sustainable and circular economy practices. Superyard is an online ... -
Superyard: Enabling the circular economy for builders
A lot of excess construction materials either go to waste or sit dormant for years, possibly never being used. Sean Carroll finds out how a start-up ... -
Six key components of a comprehensive fire safety management plan
In modern safety and disaster prevention, few concerns weigh as heavily on our minds as fire safety. Fire incidents frequently have the potential to strike swiftly ... -
MBA releases updated building and construction forecast report
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has released an update to its forecasts for the building and construction industry out to 2027-28. The forecasts provide a deep dive ... -
Stepping up to the NCC 7-Star Rating: Australia’s construction industry redefines energy efficient homes
Australia’s construction industry is rapidly evolving towards sustainable energy-efficient homes, with notable changes in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 energy efficiency provisions for new homes ... -
Construction set to thrive in the digital age
University researchers are finding ways to boost construction safety with the help of virtual reality (VR) technology. San Williams finds out how it works. Construction and ... -
Landmark case clarifies security of payment laws
An early 2023 court case has set a precedent for trade businesses around the Security of Payment Act. Sean Carroll finds out what’s going on. The ...
