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NCC taskforce progresses at BMF-industry meeting
The COAG Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) met for the first time including an Industry Forum of peak industry bodies and professional association representatives from the building ... -
HIA expresses concerns over delay in household power
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has sent a submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission to express its concern “that builders and owners of newly constructed ... -
The Australian kitchen evolution – two is better than one
Having two kitchens is the latest household trend, according to some home designers. Rivergum Homes design director John Eckert said during his 35 years in the ... -
Developing Industry Standards
The Australasian Thermographers Association has engaged The Haystack Group to order a scoping study into the thermal imaging industry and the need for national standards and ... -
Abey: they still make them like they used to
The performance of many building materials is constantly being compromised by no-name, cheap imports that mimic the real thing, then deteriorate rapidly. Unfortunately for many ... -
Queensland Household Resilience Program to provide funding for cyclone prevention
The Queensland Government has announced that the Household Resilience Program will provide funding to help eligible home owners improve the resilience of their homes against cyclones. ... -
How recycling soil can save money and the environment.
SoilCyler, which recycles topsoil, has released a guide outlining the benefits of recycling key elements such as soil. SoilCycler managing director Alison Price says there is ... -
Plantation Homes wins award for Best Use of Steel Frame Housing at the Master Builders Queensland awards
Plantation Homes has been awarded Best Use of Steel Frame Housing at the annual Master Builders Queensland Awards, held on Friday 13 July. The award recognised ... -
Australia introduces hotline to help protect small businesses from phoenixing
The Australian Government has announced the introduction of a new Phoenixing Hotline that will help to protect the incomes of employees and small businesses. Phoenixing is ... -
Quick-Step Academy launches Foundation Course
The Quick-Step Academy in Adelaide, South Australia has announced it will be conducting a series of one and a half day introductory courses for flooring installers. ...
