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New standards to assist with energy efficient residential air conditioning
The installation and design of energy efficient residential air conditioning will be assisted by the publication of a new standard, according to a press release from ... -
Home Warranty Assurance Australia launched in response to NSW Government call for fit-for-purpose scheme
From January 2019, Home Warranty Assurance Australia (HWAA) is preparing to become the first public unlisted company outside iCare to offer home building compensation products to ... -
AccessEAP advocates for better mental health in trade industries
The rate of suicide among men in the trades industry, especially lower-skilled employees, is approximately double that of the general male working population. It’s this trend ... -
Victoria building smarter, more energy efficient homes
The Victorian Government has announced three building companies will develop energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable homes for sale in Melbourne’s high-growth suburbs. Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio has ... -
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%), ...
