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Modern design gets gong at Building Design Awards
A family home nestled elegantly within established gardens, has been awarded Building Design of the Year at the Building Design Awards held on Saturday night at ... -
Building smarter for stronger homes
New building site assessment software has the potential to save homebuilders thousands by avoiding structural damage caused by soil moisture changes. The software, named SURFACE and ... -
Big cash boost to prevent injuries in the construction industry
Following the launch of the icare Foundation’s Injury Prevention in Construction (IPIC) fund, a $3 million funding pool is available to individuals, organisations and consortia with ... -
Gyprock’s looking for Oz’s top tradies
The 2019 Gyprockers Choice Awards returns with a brand new image. CSR Gyprock has embarked on its search for the industry’s very best tradesmen and women, ... -
A decision on timber cladding
The Wood Cladding and External Fixtures Alliance met this week to discuss the Australian Building Codes Board’s (ABCB) decision regarding timber cladding and the Advisory Note ... -
Sydney Tools opening in Tuggerah
Sydney Tools will open its 31st store in Tuggerah this weekend. The new megastore, located on the New South Wales Central Coast, will open on Saturday ... -
Insurance industry warns against unspecified products
Builders are being warned that using non-compliant alternatives for specified products can have the effect of voiding professional indemnity insurance (PII) policies. The Insurance Council of ... -
Forum to take national approach to building standards
State, territory and Commonwealth ministers have unanimously agreed to establish a national approach to address poor building outcomes. The decision was made at a Building Ministers ... -
USG Boral honoured at Good Design Awards
The team at USG Boral was celebrating recently when it won the Good Design Award in the area of Product Design for its SHEETROCK Dust Control ... -
USG Boral take steps to healthier workplace
Plasterboard manufacturer USG Boral has committed to improvements in the development of water-resistant plasterboard and jointing compounds, following growing concern over the rise in reported respirable ...
