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Vinyl Council to hold intensive fire behaviour course
The Vinyl Council of Australia (VCA) has secured world-renowned fire expert Professor Richard Hull, Professor of Chemistry and Fire Science from the School of Natural Sciences, ... -
Victorian Strata Community Association supports new building laws
Strata Community Association (SCA), the Victorian property peak body, has welcomed all changes aimed at improving building quality and consumer protections in the state. The Building ... -
Regulators inspect sites across Bass Coast Shire during five-day blitz
Four Victorian regulators carried out almost 150 inspections in and around Phillip Island and Wonthaggi construction sites as part of the Build Aware campaign, educating workers ... -
PAK-PAVE: The first road made from recycled coffee cups
A suburban road in Penrith has become the first in Australia, to include recycled coffee cups in its construction. The fibres in the cups are a ... -
Building cladding with recycled glass scores high results in sustainability
A team of engineers from RMIT University has developed new fire-safe building claddings using recycled glass, creating a promising circular-economy solution to address a major waste ... -
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RONDO excels with its building and construction products
Construction manufacturer RONDO doesn’t do things by halves, especially when it comes to building safety and bespoke architectural solutions. Sean Carroll finds out more. RONDO is ... -
HIA: House building set for worst year in a decade
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has released its economic and industry Outlook Report, including updated forecasts for nation-wise new home building and renovation activity. HIA chief ... -
ITECA: 2023 Budget needs to back apprentice recruitment
The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) believes that this year’s federal budget needs to make a meaningful commitment to fund apprentice and trainee recruitment, retention ... -
Master Builders Australia: Budget should focus on resilient, productive businesses
In its pre-budget submission, Master Builders Australia (MBA) is calling on the government to ensure spending is carefully targeted at boosting productivity for business, building resilient ... -
Builders respond to December building approvals
Builders hope to see a sustained increase in high-density dwelling construction which is driving early signs of a rebound in building approvals according to Master Builders ...
