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Deakin researchers examining Micro Villages
Researchers at Deakin University are working on a community project that will create clusters of affordable homes for retirees and elderly people living on limited incomes ... -
Governments must act on building certifier insurance crisis
Construction industry leaders met yesterday to urge the Federal, State and Territory Governments to act now to address the building certifier insurance crisis that has potential ... -
Certify to thrive
An Adelaide building company is the first in South Australia to achieve the new Standard in safety as well as quality and environmental management. Can you ... -
Stabila’s limited edition 1889 anniversary spirit level
To celebrate its 130-year anniversary, German measuring specialist Stabila has launched a limited-edition spirit level set. Each 1889 Anniversary Edition contains four spirit levels. Three spirit ... -
Study examines building defects
The number of defects in apartment buildings, and the effect they have on residents and owners, is the subject of a new study undertaken at Deakin ... -
A window on the industry
Australia’s leading window and glazing system suppliers will take part in the industry’s largest-ever trade exhibition, AusFenEx19, which takes place in Sydney in August. The event ... -
Have your say on Standards
Standards Australia is starting a consultation process to examine the ways in which is distributes content. Following an arbitration win supporting Standards Australia’s position that future ... -
A step in the right direction
According to former Chair of Subcontractors WA and founder of award-winning payments platform ProjectPAY Louise Stewart, changes to the WA Bill to better protect subcontractors is ... -
A call to prioritise safety over speed
Paralympic weightlifting champion Kahi Puru, lost his leg in a workplace accident in 1993. He recently shared his story with more than 50 civil contractors at ... -
Timber expert calls for Australia to become more energy efficient
Timberlink Australia’s EGM innovation and emerging business Duncan Mayes, says Australia’s building practices need to step up to international standards and become more energy efficient. He ...
