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Why re-stumping is important
House foundations repairs, such as re-stumping, are crucial to ensuring the safety and stability of buildings because, as with any physical support, foundations are bound to ... -
Budget helps building and construction industry
The recently released Budget is expected to boost the confidence among members in the building and construction industry. “Building and construction investment is a major driver ... -
Passive house construction provides healthier, higher performance buildings
According to industry experts who presented at a workshop hosted by engineering and infrastructure advisory company Aurecon and Monash University in April, passive house construction can ... -
The VHHSBA to hold inaugural Industry Forum
The Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority (VHHSBA) will be holding its inaugural Industry Forum on Thursday 31 May, 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Melbourne ... -
XLam opens Cross Laminated Timber plant in Wodonga
XLam’s Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) plant is now running in Australia with production commencing at the new Wodonga facility. CLT is part of a new wave ... -
Lock & Roll announces launch in Australia
Lock & Roll Australia has announced the launch of its new franchise business, as it aims to be the benchmark in window and door maintenance in ... -
Deakin University construction expert says BIM education strategy critical to meet construction skills shortage
Deakin University construction expert Dr. M Reza Hosseini is calling for Australia to introduce a common tertiary education strategy to meet increasing industry demands for expertise ... -
Winner of BDAV 10-Star Sustainable Design Challenge announced
Hacksaw House has been announced as the winner of the Building Designers Association of Victoria’s (BDAV) 2018 10-Star Sustainable Design Challenge. This annual Design Challenge invites ... -
First CLT plant in Australia now underway
XLam has announced its new manufacturing plant for Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) at Wodonga is now underway and has commenced supply of prefabricated CLT panels. XLam head ... -
Leading associations release statement in regards to construction payment reforms
The Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ), the National Fire Industry Association (NFIA) and the Air-conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association (AMCA) have released a joint statement ...
