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Facing the men’s mental health stigma head on
Half of all Australian men will have a mental health problem at some point in their life and one in eight will experience depression. Despite this, ... -
Predictions for the construction industry in 2018
It’s almost time to hang up the work boots for another year with 2018 looking to produce some exciting developments in the building and construction industry. ... -
Entries open for 32nd Dulux Colour Awards
Dulux has announced that entries are now open for the 32nd annual Dulux Colour Awards, which celebrate the creative and innovative use of colour. Dulux is inviting ... -
FM Global urges better safety test for high-rise exterior claddings that have fuelled deadly building fires
FM Global has released a new research technical report, Evaluation of the Fire Performance of Aluminium Cladding Material (ACM) Assemblies Using ANSI/FM 4880, which outlines the ... -
HIA releases Renovations Roundup report
HIA has released its December 2017 edition of the HIA Renovations Roundup report, which is a regular review of Australia’s $33bn home renovations market. The report also includes ... -
Building Commission issues warning for registration applicants
Applicants for a Builder’s, Building Surveyor’s or Painter’s registration in Western Australia are being reminded of their responsibilities when using a third party service provider to ... -
Victorian Government releases Victorian Cladding Taskforce Chairs interim report
The Victorian Government has released the Victorian Cladding Taskforce Chairs interim report, which outlines the extent of combustible cladding on buildings. The report states the Victorian ... -
Aust Forestry Std re-branded as Responsible Wood
The change, announced in Hobart on November 21, reflects the company’s commitment to implementing a clear consumer-focused strategy about the sustainability of certified Australian wood products. ... -
SafeWork NSW cracks down on unsafe tradies
SafeWork NSW has released a statement reminding tradies to use proper safety measures at work as Asbestos Awareness Week kicks off in NSW. SafeWork released the statement after receiving ... -
LU Simon to replace Lacrosse cladding
Good news for the residents of the Lacrosse building in Melbourne’s Docklands precinct. In a press release from the VBA, the organisation said that “following efforts ...
