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October 09, 2019

It’s invisible at first sight, but people’s lives depend on you.Every day you reach your workplace to make “simple” things possible for us: live in a house, work in an ...

September 27, 2019

It all starts with site preparation that entails a number of essential phases: from site evaluation to demolition, from site set out to excavation… If you demonstrate professionalism in all ...

September 11, 2019

Bernie Banton, a social justice campaigner, had an iconic role in spreading the word about the dangers of asbestos in Australia (and far beyond) and inspired thousands of workers to ...

August 21, 2019

Biomimicry is not for those who are pleased with the status quo. It’s for the industry practitioners who are searching for more efficient, more sustainable, healthier and safer solutions when ...

July 30, 2019

Jeff Wright, a Townsville resident, spent four months looking for a rental property with no success. He had to stay in a hotel for six months waiting for his new ...

June 21, 2019

Repairs, replacements or building failure – that’s the price you pay if you don’t pick the right combination of materials for your construction project.Remember, your knowledge is your reliable compass. ...

June 19, 2019

From now on, NCC 2019 is given legal force in all States and Territories across Australia.   Image source: ABCB A quick reminder: the National Construction Code comprises all construction ...

June 07, 2019

The causes of a failure come in all shapes and forms: faulty design, use of substandard materials, unqualified workmanship, poor supervision, lack of maintenance… Join us as we travel from ...

May 14, 2019

Today, they also start reshaping the way we treat the environment. The amount of energy buildings use and the greenhouse gases they emit present a revealing wake up call. To ...