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CSIRO tool outlines housing statistics
A new tool, designed to collate data on energy efficiency in Australian housing, has found that homes are becoming larger but also more energy-efficient, resulting in ... -
Master Builders campaign “on the mark”
Liberal Independent candidate for Curtin Louise Stewart has applauded the Master Builders Association (MBA) platform for its focus on giving the building and construction industry a ... -
USG Boral continuous support for Good Friday Appeal
With a strong commitment to philanthropic projects locally and globally, USG Boral has supported the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal (GFA) Charity House project for ... -
Boral and USG Boral support Indigenous youth program
A diversion program for disengaged Indigenous youth was launched by Boral and USG Boral in November 2018. First Steps, an initiative developed by local Darwin Indigenous ... -
Vinyl alternative to timber planks
PVC’s versatility and sustainability in construction applications is illustrated by TechBoard, an innovative product developed by Tech Plas Extrusions Pty Ltd. Five years of intensive research ... -
Global growth in mass wood is now underway
Portland Oregon was host to the International Mass Timber Conference this March. Attracting 1,600 delegates from 30 countries across forestry, building design, development, manufacturing and construction, ... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are breaking new ground in the construction industry
The construction industry has the third highest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment rate, but with only 10% of those being women. Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) ... -
Better mental health to help apprentices and construction industry
The blueprint for better mental health in the construction industry as well as other Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funded projects will be launched by MATES in ... -
Square Invoices helping small businesses get paid on time
Square has announced the release of its standalone Square Invoices app which provides small businesses with a self-serve tool for creating, managing and sending electronic invoices ... -
CSR Gyprock updates Wet Area Base Coat
As a result of feedback from research, development and users opinions, CSR Gyprock has announced its improved Wet Area Base Coat is now easier to apply, ...
