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We need green spaces after COVID-19
UNSW associate professor Paul Osmond says buildings and cities need to change after the COVID-19 pandemic and is urging people to soak up nature on balconies, ... -
Speeding up the planning system is a blueprint for success
The announcement from the NSW government that criteria has been established to assess major building projects in NSW and facilitate a fast tracked approach is a ... -
COVID-19 testing to begin on construction sites
Building and construction workers will get dedicated mobile testing facilities under a new Incolink initiative, supported by the federal government. Incolink chief executive Erik Locke says ... -
Site Safety Alliance launches national initiative to boost ground level engagement
With its Australia-wide launch this month, the Site Safety Alliance will introduce a world-first platform that makes safety initiatives simple, cost-effective and save time for site ... -
DecoBatten adds striking design to Oak and Orange’s Palm Springs Retreat
Deco Australia has added the final touch of mid-century modern design to Oak and Orange’s newest project, Palm Springs Retreat in rural New South Wales. The ... -
Building industry taskforce vital to Victorian economy, HIA says
The appointment of a Building and Development Industry Taskforce, which the HIA has been appointed to, is an important step for Victoria’s economy both during and ... -
Windows will soon generate electricity, following solar cell breakthrough
Two square metres of solar window will soon do the same job as a standard rooftop solar panel according to researchers from ARC Centre of Excellence ... -
Hyne Community Trust on Track for June Grants
The 2020 Hyne Community Trust grants will be opening as usual on 1 June for Tumbarumba region applicants. It was established by Hyne Timber in Tumbarumba ... -
Survey warns of crisis facing building industry
Builders and tradies are facing an imminent crisis with most set to run out of new work in the next few months according to a survey ... -
New CPD presentation helps architects understand thermal performance calculation requirements
Knauf Insulation has introduced a free CPD presentation for architects and designers to help them comply with updates to Section J of the National Construction Code, ...
