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Insulated panel insurance breakthrough
The Insulated Panel Council Australasia (IPCA) has joined with insurance broker AB Phillips to offer users of insulated sandwich panels (ISP) competitive rates. Companies building with ... -
James Hardie acquires Ritek Wall Systems
James Hardie has acquired the Ritek Wall Systems business as part of the company’s strategy to expand its product offering into the growing medium to high ... -
Ceiling collapses and what to look for
The WA Building Commission has investigated some recent ceiling collapses in homes that were built between 2005 and 2009. The Building Commission inspected seven homes that ... -
CSR Gyprock celebrates 70 years!
CSR Gyprock is celebrating 70 years of innovation and performance as Australia’s leading plasterboard manufacturer putting them at the forefront of the Australian building market. It ... -
PRIME proposes Innovation Hub for Affordable Heating and Cooling
PRIME, an initiative developed by a coalition of stakeholders from within the Australian heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry is proposing to establish the ... -
Fit to be tied
Garage brick-veneer boundary walls must be secured to a Standard. Ken Turnbull reports. A worrying practice has been uncovered by state building inspectors and it’s likely ... -
Energy efficiency and windows
Gary Smith explains how the requirement for energy efficient homes has seen an increase in window material and design innovation as well as discussing what further ... -
ACIF Forecasts answer the big questions
Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) will launch its new ten-year forecasts for building and construction at the ACIF Briefing to be held at International Convention Centre Sydney ... -
Business, unions, sport & media come together to look out for MATES
Today a range of high profile speakers will headline the 2017 MATES In Construction (MIC) Conference in Sydney to raise awareness and address alarming statistics that ... -
Canning Vale builder fined for altered contract
A Canning Vale registered building contractor’s misleading and deceptive conduct has resulted in it being fined $2,500 by the Building Services Board. The Board determined ...
