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USG Boral creates modular bathroom pods
In partnership with Australian Modular Fabrication (AMF) and Lendlease, USG Boral has created factory built bathroom pods to be ‘craned in’ to high rise residential apartment ... -
Tradies urged to protect their hearing against risk of permanent hearing loss from industrial noise
Tradies across the country are at risk of developing permanent hearing loss due to noise hazards on the job. Tradies are being urged to listen to ... -
How the supply chain impacts mega projects
Mega projects, construction of infrastructure projects valued at over $1 billion, represent a new benchmark for the civil construction industry. Early contractor and supply chain involvement ... -
Hyne Timber announces significant expansion to GLT manufacturing
Hyne Timber has announced a significant expansion to its Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) manufacturing capability in Maryborough, Queensland. This expansion investment, with the support of a ... -
Why Australians should choose higher-performing uPVC windows
Sophi MacMillan, chief executive of the Vinyl Council of Australia, outlines why uPVC windows are the best choice for Australian home owners. Windows play a vital ... -
Houzz survey finds kitchens top renovation activity and spend
2018 is on track to be another solid year for home renovations, with half of home owners on Houzz Australia planning to renovate their home (57%), ... -
Xero Small Business Insights and AlphaBeta quantify economic impact of NBN and digital connectivity
Australian small businesses are reaping the rewards as the NBN rollout matures and digital connections grow, according to Xero Small Business Insights and AlphaBeta research. The ... -
Why builders are being left in the dark when it comes to the latest in tubular skylight technology
Solatube has written the following piece regarding the latest advancements in tubular skylight technology: For some years architects have been saying that ‘daylighting’ is good business ... -
CSR Gyprock and Arthritis NSW to promote arthritis awareness
CSR Gyprock has taken the initiative to work alongside Arthritis NSW, to inform plasterers of best practices to assist in preventing and managing arthritis, with the ... -
Digitisation of the trade sector the way forward, according to studies
New studies by market research company EY Sweeney and business consulting firm L.E.K have revealed the potential for growth in the residential trade sector as tradies ...
