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Smart homes, smart revenue
One-third of new homes and a quarter of renovations include smart wiring, which means greater sales value for builders. Paul Skelton explains. You’ve probably heard about home automation, ... -
Creating a functional and safe kitchen
Kitchens can be a beautiful part of the home and it is too easy to focus on the aethetics, but as Selina Zwolsman explains, it must ... -
Simon Owen explains the proper installation of aluminium-framed windows
Despite prescriptive instructions in window system manufacturers’ literature and warnings in entry-level manuals aimed at building investigators, the lack of correct installation of dams at the ... -
Non-conforming products prompting changes to the CodeMark certification scheme
The Australian building industry is highly regulated, yet incidents of non-conforming or non-compliant products being used on building sites still occur and have prompted changes to ... -
Traditional trades still making an impact
Traditional trades still play an important role in Australia’s building industry despite a move towards mass production and the use of modern technology. However, a lack ... -
What defines a ‘comfortable home’?
As energy prices in Australia continue to rise, the market demand for environmentally sustainable homes with low running costs and specifications above the mandatory 6-star rating ... -
WorldSkills Australia and Velg Training announce Skills Pathway Expo
WorldSkills Australia and Velg Training have announced they will be partnering to deliver the Skills Pathway Expo as part of Skills Show Australia 2018. The skills and trade event ... -
Earthships set to gain attention
The ultimate in green building design, Earthships are zero waste, self-sufficient homes constructed using recycled and natural materials. As power prices and construction costs increase, these ... -
The NDIS has been rolled out and it heeds opportunities for all
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is being rolled out across Australia, representing a multi-billion dollar business opportunity for contractors to begin operating in the disability ... -
Apprentice shortage affecting traditional trades
Cuts to TAFE over the past five years have left Australia with a nation-wide apprentice shortage that is particularly affecting traditional trades, such as stonemasonry. Adelle ...
