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FM Global research finds ORS technology a potentially viable fire protection method
FM Global has released new research on oxygen reduction systems (ORS) in a technical report titled Evaluation of Oxygen Reduction System (ORS) in Large-Scale Fire Tests. ... -
Isuzu’s Traypack leading the pack
Isuzu’s Ready to Work range provides tradies with a variety of powerful and flexible workhorses that respond to the changing needs of modern tradespeople. The range includes ... -
NSW Apprenticeship Act gets a makeover
New South Wales deputy premier and skills minister John Barilaro has announced changes to laws governing the State’s apprenticeship system that will make it more responsive ... -
ABCB announces NCC 2016 Volume One Amendment 1 preview
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released a preview of the NCC 2016 Volume One Amendment 1 in preparation for its adoption by all States ... -
WoodSolutions releases new technical guide that provides timber design and construction solutions for aged care accommodation
WoodSolutions has released a new Design Guide to provide timber design and construction solutions for aged care accommodation that meet the requirements of the Building Code of ... -
Asbestos management resources package launched
If undisturbed, well maintained, and in stable, sealed and good condition, asbestos and asbestos-containing-materials (ACMs) are unlikely to pose health risks. However, risks occur when ACMs ... -
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 ...
