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The Building Ministers’ Forum takes action
The Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) has been working tirelessly on proactive and appropriate responses to building fires to ensure high-rise buildings are safe and the enforcement ... -
Vic builders and warranty insurance
The Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) recently announced major reforms to the construction industry as part of a complete overhaul of the process through which Victorian ... -
Safety survey for HVAC&R industry
Late last year the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) conducted a survey that aimed to reach out to technical service providers on ... -
JEC releases book on composites
JEC Group is launching a book on the growing use of composites in architecture titled The Future of Building: The Growing Use of Composites in Construction ... -
Changes to Victorian owner-builder requirements
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has refined its requirements for owner-builder applications and will now accept construction industry cards issued by interstate regulators as set out ... -
Appointment to the Australian Building Codes Board
HIA has announced the appointment of Kristin Brookfield to the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB), which is critical in ensuring the exceptional standards of construction that ... -
Reliance Worldwide Corp acquires Holdrite
Reliance Worldwide Corp (RWC) has announced it has acquired Securus, trading as Holdrite, for $US92.5m ($A122.7m) under a stock purchase agreement. Completion of the acquisition is ... -
2017 National Hardware Show a success
Organisers of the National Hardware Show, which was held in Las Vegas from 9-11 May, have said over 30,000 industry professionals, including more than 26,000 exhibitors, ... -
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 ...
