NCC 2019 Amendment 1 What’s in It for You
“I wouldn’t buy a newly built apartment. No.” When lawyer Bronwyn Weir publicly made such an announcement, it left no room for doubt that the construction industry has major cracks and ...
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NCC 2019 Energy Efficiency Requirements Are Now In Effect
It seems like there is no time to take a break. Australian droughts and bushfires were followed by the COVID-19 lockdown… Time and again, we are reminded of the importance ...
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COVID-19: Impact and Lessons for the Construction Industry
COVID-19 has come to create a new normal in the way we work and interact. Traffic jams vanished, trips were cancelled, cafes became abandoned at short notice. COVID-19 has disrupted ...
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Should we Design Earthquake-Resistant Buildings in Australia?
Should we Design Earthquake-Resistant Buildings in Australia? April 20, 2020 We think we don’t have earthquakes in Australia, and there is a reason behind this thinking.Australia does not lie on ...
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Workplace Health and Safety Officer ─ Construction Career Guide
April 2019. A tradie, who just turned 18, was crushed to death when the scaffolding collapsed on him at a construction site in Macquarie Park… When you come across a ...
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Fire Safety on Construction Sites
On October 23, 2019, the center of Auckland was blanketed by a thick cloud of smoke. Soon it was reported that the fire had engulfed the unfinished roof of the ...
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Your Quick Guide to Becoming a Construction Project Manager
Who is the first person construction team members go to when they have a problem? Right. The Project Manager. But handling the team’s questions and concerns is only a small ...
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Carpenters ─ Building Australia one stick frame at a time!
We have good news. The future looks promising for carpenters.The employment growth for carpenters and joiners is projected to be 11,7% in the coming five years to 2024.But to enter ...
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Four Methods of Dewatering and How to Choose One
In many construction works, such as building foundations and basements, you will have to deal with groundwater and surface water management. They should be controlled to ensure easy and safe ...
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