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    By Justin Felix
    July 20, 2016
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    Coffs Harbour wins the 2015 Golden Trowel award

    The Concrete Masonry Association of Australia (CMAA), Australia’s peak industry body for concrete masonry manufacturers, is pleased to announce that the team from North Coast TAFE ...
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    By Staff Writer
    July 20, 2016
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    World’s tallest timber for Australia

    The use of cross laminated timber is gaining popularity around the world, and Australia will soon have its own multi-level residential building constructed from structural timber ...
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  • Sustainability
    By Dimi Kyriakou
    July 20, 2016
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    Garden up top

    They’re aesthetically pleasing, environmentally friendly and offer green outdoor space to urban concrete jungles. Green roofs are finally gaining popularity in the residential market. The concept ...
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  • News
    By Justin Felix
    July 19, 2016
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    Taller timber buildings code change proposal creates new opportunities for designers and developers

    Australia is poised to join similar countries around the world with proposed changes to the National Construction Code Volume 1 to allow timber construction in taller ...
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    By Dimi Kyriakou
    July 19, 2016
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    A new way to paint timber

    The CSIRO has developed a new powder-coating technique to protect timber products for longer and maintain their aesthetic appearance. Dimi Kyriakou reports. When it comes to ...
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  • News
    By Staff Writer
    July 19, 2016
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    No blinds required

    A company in the US is introducing windows that can tint on demand to control how much heat and light they let in, thus reducing HVAC ...
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    By Staff Writer
    July 19, 2016
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    Delivering user friendly buildings

    Whether it be a large commercial building, an industrial site, a multi-unit residential or a single residential house, good passive design can significantly improve user comfort ...
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  • News
    By Dimi Kyriakou
    July 19, 2016
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    Redesigning old and new

    An essential part of creating an energy efficient home is incorporating a smart design into the project from the very start – particularly in the case ...
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  • News
    By Staff Writer
    July 19, 2016
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    Architecture in glass

    Frameless glass has long been admired for the style and convenience it can bring to any environment. As prices become more affordable and installation more efficient, ...
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  • News
    By Justin Felix
    February 20, 2016
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    Update to sprinkler protection for balconies in Victoria

    New regulations have been made to amend the National Construction Code (NCC) in Victoria so that all new multi-storey residential buildings, hotels, healthcare buildings and aged ...
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