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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 ... -
NCBPs need a fresh new approach
Non-conforming building products (NCBPS) have permeated our building and construction industries for too long thanks to a mix of regulatory complexity. Governmental denial, poor policing, and ... -
The differences in waterproofing applications
Regional variances, quirks and differences in waterproofing application are evidence of isolation and parochial trends – but BCA compliance still applies to everyone, writes Andrew Golle. ... -
NCC 2019 Regulation Impact Statements open for public consultation
The Australian Building Code Board (ABCB) has announced that the consultation period for changes proposed in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 is now open. The ABCB ... -
Fire rated foam a potential hazard
The use of so-called ‘fire rated’ foams for fire stopping of service penetrations or control joints is sadly becoming more prevalent here in Australia. This trend ... -
Flooring cassettes emerging as the future
As the housing industry in Australia adapts to changing economic conditions, builders and developers are increasingly looking to prefab solutions proven in Europe and the USA ... -
Prefab housing on the rise in Australia
Prefab housing is breaking through old stereotypes and, if markets throughout the rest of the world are anything to go by, it looks like it may ... -
Building a passive house
There are several techniques that can be used when designing a home to ensure it is naturally cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Clare Parry ...
