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By Michael Fisher, Managing Director, Boon Edam Australia Many people are familiar with the “Stack Effect” or “Chimney Effect” of energy losses occurring in their homes. It takes place when warm air rises in a house and cold air enters to replace it (or vice-versa, with conditioned cool air displacing downwards in summer). … Continued
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics August Building Approvals and Home Lending data is showing early signs of improvement but is still below the adequate levels required to boost much-needed housing supply. Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said the Government must not take its foot off the accelerator when it comes to tackling the … Continued
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A collaboration between Monash University and Coates Engineering Solutions is using high-strength steel, common to the automotive industry, to develop a lightweight high capacity propping solution for temporary construction works. The innovative solution, called Quadshore, has undergone rigorous destructive and non-destructive experimental tests at material, component and system levels, in accordance with Australian Safety … Continued
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Today’s release of monthly inflation data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirms the critical role the building and construction sector will play in tackling stubbornly high inflation in housing. Australia’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.2 per cent during August with a 7.8 per cent increase in rents. Housing and rental pressures are … Continued
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A money-saving, high-strength alternative to traditional reinforcing bar that is a quarter of the weight of the same size of steel product is being introduced to Australia by Technofast. The high quality South Korean Dong Shin Materials Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) rebar product typically increases work speed 2-2.5 times, while imposing less load … Continued
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Cybersecurity and cyberattacks make regular headlines in our increasingly digital world. Those in charge of protecting data – whether it be an entire data centre, or an individual company – are rightly bolstering their cybersecurity defences with the latest software. But in the race to always stay one step ahead of cyber-criminals online, … Continued
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The peak building and construction industry association, Master Builders Australia, has today commended the Federal Government’s ambitious education priorities that seek to put VET on an equal footing with higher education. The building and construction industry has faced critical labour shortages and appropriate skill levels which dampens economic recovery and productivity growth says Master … Continued
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An economics expert says Victoria’s new housing statement is a good start. Dr Peyman Khezr, Senior Lecturer, Economics, Finance and Marketing Topics: housing demand, development, housing regulations “The new housing reform announced for Victoria is primarily focused on increasing the supply of housing by expanding development and facilitating planning permits and construction. “The emphasis on supply … Continued
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Homeowners and businesses on the Central Coast can potentially save thousands of dollars when it comes to blocked or damaged pipes, thanks to Nuflow’s recent expansion into the area. The national pipe relining company welcomed Catherine Hill Bay-based owner Riley to deliver its unique ‘pipe within a pipe’ system, using Australian-made relining materials with a … Continued
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Australian Constructors Association welcomes the NSW government’s ongoing commitment to spending on infrastructure in the budget handed down today but calls on the government to prioritise working with industry to realise a potential $17.3Bn in annual savings and provide increased clarity on the timing of major infrastructure projects like Sydney Metro West. ACA CEO Jon … Continued
