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Non-invasive technology 99% effective in finding safe cladding
Military-grade spectrometer technology, DataTraceID, developed by the CSIRO has been successfully trialled in a pilot program to quickly and accurately identify the origin of cladding on ... -
Bamboo explored for Australian construction
University of Queensland Ph.D. student Mateo Gutierrez suggests exploring the use of bamboo as a sustainable flooring and furniture option. However, the material isn’t a part ... -
Housing market on the rise but home building still has way to go
The latest HIA New Home Sales report has shown that despite a sales rebound by 7.3% in August, new home sales in the winter months are ... -
Regent Homes’ exhibition home is a ‘smart’ move
Regent Homes has opened the doors to Adelaide’s first smart exhibition home at Lightsview. The five bedroom, three bathroom home is powered by state-of-the-art technology provided ... -
Loom: weaving style into your bathroom
The Loom bathroom furniture collection, designed by Parisi, is handcrafted and inspired by the process of weaving cloth and features bathroom vanities, mirrors and a matching ... -
Identification of cladding products: the focus of new guidance
The technical specification for labelling of Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP) products was published this week. It provides minimum requirements for the marking of ACPs to enable ... -
Queensland Building and Construction Commission appoints new regulator
Yvonne Pengilly has been appointed as the new assistant commissioner – technical for the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). She has had an extensive career ... -
Industry warned: beware of non-conforming soffit insulation
Building practitioners and contractors are reminded to be on the alert for non-conforming soffit insulation as some importers and merchants try to liquidate obsolete stock. Under ... -
Lace up and feel limitless with Oliver’s sports range
Oliver Footwear’s ST 44 multi-purpose collection has released a new sports range of footwear for Australian and New Zealand tradesmen and women. The range is guaranteed ... -
Pollies fly the flag for suicide prevention
Running in conjunction with the annual R U OK? Day, MATES in Construction are taking part in the annual ‘Fly the Flag Day’ to raise awareness ...
