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Australia won’t meet net zero goals without a national approach to home thermal efficiency: report

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Improving the thermal performance in Australian homes is an urgent priority to ease cost of living pressures, improve wellbeing and reduce energy consumption and emissions, experts say.  An RMIT University-led report, commissioned by RACE for 2030, assessed current challenges related to home thermal efficiency improvements.  The thermal efficiency or performance of a building refers to … Continued

Government must not reverse building approvals uplift

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The release of May 2023 building approvals and lending data shows a welcome uplift in higher density home building approvals, but Master Builders Australia warns of the need for sustained recovery and cautions against unnecessary government-induced cost pressures.   Master Builders Australia chief economist Shane Garrett said higher density home building approvals jumped by 59.4 … Continued

Australian building defect detection company gains global foothold through strategic alliance

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An Australian-developed innovative building defect detection technology solution has struck a strategic partnership with global real estate management leader, International Real Estate Partners (IREP). IREP operates in over 80 countries and manages portfolios for some of the world’s largest brands in industries including: hospitality, technology, finance, warehousing, government, telecoms, education, automotive, consumer electronics and FMCG. … Continued

Strong engineering construction activity must not be jeopardised

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Latest engineering construction figures confirm that projects in this area are currently making one of the largest contributions to growth in Australia’s economy, but Master Builders Australia warns the Government not to jeopardise these efforts with damaging IR reforms.   Master Builders Australia chief economist Shane Garrett said over the March quarter, engineering construction increased … Continued

CIMIC’s CPB Contractors selected for Brisbane Airport International Terminal Security and Retail Upgrade project

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CPB Contractors, a member of the CIMIC Group, has been selected by Brisbane Airport Corporation to undertake the planning phase of the International Terminal Security and Retail Upgrade project. Subject to the successful completion of the planning phase, a delivery phase will follow. The project involves the reconfiguration and expansion of the International Terminal’s main … Continued

Triple M to turn off all mics THIS MONDAY

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THIS MONDAY – JULY 3 – the mics go off at Triple M    THIS Monday July 3, Triple M microphones across the country will stay silent for Triple M’s fifth annual No Talk Day – there’ll be no Breakfast show banter, no announcers, no news or traffic reports and no ads…   Over 12 … Continued

Is there a way out? Construction insolvencies must stop

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By Shivendra Kumar, Principal Consultant, Shivendra and Co   In March of this year, Canberra-based PBS Building joined a growing number of major Australian construction companies that have collapsed – yet another sign that the industry needs to reform.   In a joint statement on March 7, PBS announced the decision to put its New … Continued

Home renovators turn to steel

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MEDIA RELEASE 21/06/2023   Home renovators turn to steel ———————————————————————————————————————-   The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) is enjoying a strong response to a campaign promoting the benefits of durable and stylish Australian steel in home renovations.  The Choose Steel campaign employs a website (www.choosesteel.com.au) to promote steel as the preferred building material for home renovations.  The … Continued