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BUILDING CONNECTION
SUMMER 2016
CONTENTS
FEATURES
COVER STORY
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IT ALL HAPPENS IN VEGAS
They say a picture says a
thousand words, and after
taking a trip to Vegas for the
International Business Show,
Hayden LePage couldn’t wait to
share a few with us.
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THE SPIN ONWELDED VINYL
Andrew Golle delves into the
contentious world of welded
sheet vinyl for wet areas is
waterproof or water resistant,
and what it means for
compliance.
REGULARS
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Editorial
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Contributors
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Industry news
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New Products
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Trade stuff
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Tech
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Tools
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Transport
IMPROVED
COMPETENCIES:
Virtuallyareality
INSIDE:
TAKINGSAFETY INANEWDIRECTION
BEINGHEAR TOSTAY
SUMMER2016
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CREATURE COMFORTS
It is one thing to design and build
an aesthetically appealing and
functional home, but it’s another
to meet the rising demand for
sustainable homes that provide
the highest level of comfort.
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SCIENCE V CONFLICT
Jerry Tyrrell explains how the
fundamentals of science can be
applied to the building industry,
via practical applications, when
it comes to conflict prevention
and solution.
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CONTAINING THE FLAMES
Standards Australia and the
ABCB have developed a new
standard that is set to improve
fire safety through appropriate
classification of the performance
of external walls.
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BATHROOM PODS MAKE THEIR
MARK
Offshore-built pods may cause
concern within the industry,
however one Ausie manufacturer
is offering a total WaterMark
certification on all its products.
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