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A guide to efficient materials for residential building façades
External cladding can have a significant impact on the longevity and maintenance of a building, with the use of efficient facade materials playing a critical role ... -
Are cool roofs the future for Australian cities?
Outdoor air temperature and cooling energy consumption can be significantly reduced by solar reflective material, research finds. A UNSW Sydney research team’s technological and cost-benefit analyses ... -
Maintaining culverts – Australia’s vital hidden infrastructure
Culverts are the hidden heroes of the infrastructure sector and while they are often not as prominent as bridges, tunnels and road networks, they are an ... -
How did Australia’s tradies fare for the 2022-23 Budget?
Australia’s tradies are the backbone of the economy, playing a critical role in rebuilding our country in the wake of recent natural disasters. The industry has ... -
A Charge (pod) will do you good…
Construction sites are busy places and one of the biggest challenges is ensuring that workers can charge their tools safely and efficiently. A new invention, the ... -
Building defects have become commonplace – how do we reach goal zero?
Defects are a global issue. Incidents such as the Grenfell Tower fire in the UK, structural issues with the Opal and Mascot towers in Australia; and ... -
More time and planning for tunnel projects is the key to functional cities
As traffic density continues to increase with population, keeping society from grinding to a halt often rests on our tunnel infrastructure. Tunnels help to alleviate congestion, ... -
“I wouldn’t be respected”: senior school girls explain why they aren’t interested in a construction career
Written by Natalie Galea, The University of Melbourne and Phillippa Carnemolla, University of Technology Sydney. Construction is one of Australia’s fastest growing industries. It employs around ... -
Get into SHAPE when it comes to safety
SHAPE Australia has launched the SHAPE Minimum Standards app to address the issue of workplace safety across Australian trade industries. Sean Carroll finds out more. Have ... -
Five incentive ideas (so your best staff never want to leave)
Business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick looks at how to implement incentives that keep your staff self-driven and poacher-proof. Nothing stings more than losing one of your standout ...
