Material
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Ai Group to establish ETIM chapter, expand construction industry’s supply chain
The national employer association Ai Group has announced that it has been licensed to establish a chapter of ETIM International for Australia and New Zealand. The ... -
Sustainable materials are playing a bigger role in shaping our cities
Thanks to a heightened understanding of the relationship between the built and natural environment, sustainable ‘green’ building is no longer an innovative concept but a responsibility ... -
Melbourne’s tallest timber tower now underway
International real estate leader Hines will begin construction next year of the tallest timber building in Melbourne – a 15 level project in Wellington Street Collingwood. ... -
Australian manufacturers throwing their support behind sustainable manufacturing
Support for local manufacturing is something that’s gained increased attention in the wake of the pandemic – driven by international supply chain delays and the desire ... -
380% price surge in timber as domestic suppliers contend with global demand
Global demand for critical building materials could bring Australia’s residential construction industry to its knees, according to data compiled by Grafa. Australian builders have been left ... -
VCA calls for reassessment of uPVC window frames in NCC 2022
The Vinyl Council of Australia (VCA) is pressing the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) to exempt uPVC window frames and sashes from non-combustibility requirements in the ... -
Foamex is recycling polystyrene and closing the loop
Building product supplier Foamex has upgraded its Bayswater North plant with a recycling machine that allows it to recycle polystyrene more efficiently from its building customers, ... -
Timber Offsite Construction going ahead in November
Frame Australia has announced that Timber Offsite Construction (TOC) has been rescheduled to 16-17 November 2021. TOC event founder Kevin Ezard believes November will be a ... -
Post-tensioning scheme launched to boost construction sector
CARES has engaged with construction industry stakeholders to develop new standards for post-tensioning, a method for reinforcing concrete with high-strength steel strands or bars. In consulting ... -
Cleaner, stronger, harder: New tech improves sustainable concrete
Researchers from RMIT University, Victoria have developed a new technology to manufacture concrete made from recycled materials that is stronger and more durable than the traditional ...