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Vic gov bans high-risk cladding for new multi-storey buildings
The Victorian Government has introduced a world-first ban on cladding deemed to be high risk in an effort to reduce fire hazards. When announcing the aluminium ... -
Cleaner, stronger, harder: New tech improves sustainable concrete
Researchers from RMIT University, Victoria have developed a new technology to manufacture concrete made from recycled materials that is stronger and more durable than the traditional ... -
Australia Day reminds us to all Buy Aussie Timber First
The national push by the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) to Buy Aussie Timber First will continue to play a role in retaining demand for renewable ... -
ARBS Seminar Series online reveals its line-up
The ARBS Seminar Series online has revealed its line-up of sessions for 2021. The schedule brings together some of Australia’s leading experts to present the latest ... -
Master Builders commends the HomeBuilder scheme, $50 billion boost to economy
Master Builders Australia has commended the HomeBuilder scheme, calling it “the star of economic recovery” following recent statistics being released. The scheme also saw a 91% ... -
Boards, directors must get ‘hands on’ to avoid falling foul of new industrial manslaughter laws
SAI Global has warned that delegating accountability for workplace safety will not be sufficient defence for board members and C-Suite executives under new industrial manslaughter laws ... -
La Trobe University’s sports stadium awarded the first 6 Star Green Star Design
La Trobe University, Victoria has been awarded Australia’s first ‘6 Star Green Star Design and As Built v1.2 certified rating’ for a sport building by the ... -
Think Outside the Square, a construction industry think tank
Founded in 2020 by industry professional and Productivity Force director Paul Breen, Think Outside the Square is a construction industry think tank which aims to develop ... -
Urban planner and designer recommends more tree canopies to reduce heat
Hatch RobertsDay, an urban planning and design practice, has found that current environmental planning and engineering standards have unintentionally resulted in an unsustainable reduction in urban ...
