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Alternative to Engineered Stone
Last week’s move by Federal and State Governments to ban the use of engineered stone in kitchen and bathroom benchtops will force the sector to quickly ... -
Drainage Leak Results in $3,500 in Fines
A Landsdale plumber has been ordered to pay almost $3,500 in fines and costs for failing to fix a drainage leak when required, resulting in two ... -
Housing: HIA Calls for More Foreign Investment
Following the recent announcement made by the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers MP, on 10 December regarding Higher Foreign Investment Fees for Housing, the Housing Industry Association has ... -
Major Defects in NSW Strata Buildings
A new report by The Strata Community Association New South Wales (SCA NSW) has revealed that more than half (53%) of all strata buildings had serious ... -
Nuflow Manawatu Set to Expand Pipe Infrastructure with New Partnership
With a new partnership that has unlocked a portfolio of exciting commercial and civil projects, Nuflow Manawatu is ready to pump new life into its region’s ... -
Shortages of Skilled Tradespeople: Indexes Still Down
“The shortage of skilled trades people remained acute in the September quarter of 2023 despite the return of skilled migration and a slowing in home building ... -
Monash Uni Report Backs Full Electrification of Homes
With cost-of-living soaring alongside rising energy prices, a new report from Monash University’s Climate Change Communication Research Hub has found electrifying Australian homes could save households $4.9 billion ... -
Master Builders Australia: Time to Defend Tradies’ Rights
Master Builders Australia has used its submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee Closing Loopholes Bill 2023 inquiry to provide detailed analysis of the serious and ... -
HIA Reveals Nation’s Biggest Home Builders for 2022-23
“For the eighth consecutive year, Metricon Homes was revealed as the nation’s largest residential builder,” stated HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon. The HIA-COLORBOND® steel Housing 100 ... -
Thoughtworks Recognised for Reece’s 3D Bathroom Planner
Thoughtworks (NASDAQ: TWKS), a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering, has received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in Australia under the Digital Design ...
