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Sustainability Victoria: $4.8 million funding towards the circular economy
Sustainability Victoria is calling on those in the building and construction industries interested in supporting the reuse and repair economy to apply for $4.8 million in ... -
Using Lasers to Spot Building Defects
New eye-tracking technologies being developed by Australian engineers to identify building defects early in the construction process could save companies millions of dollars, time, and resources. ... -
Fake Testimonial Leads to Real Trouble in WA
A Kardinya, WA, man has been ordered to pay more than $1,500 in fines and costs after admitting he provided a fake testimonial for a plumbing ... -
Time to Lift the Handbrake on Building Industry
The latest National Housing Finance Investment Corporation (NHFIC) State of the Nation’s Housing 2022-23 report confirms builders’ concerns about achieving Australia’s housing needs. Master Builders Australia ... -
Solar Pioneer Solahart Named Top Solar Installers in Canstar Blue Awards
Australia’s original solar brand, Solahart, has been named number one for overall customer satisfaction in the Solar Installers category by Canstar Blue. Australia’s trusted and leading ... -
‘Nano inks’ Could Passively Control Temperatures in Buildings, Cars
World-first ‘phase change inks’ that could transform how we heat and cool buildings, homes and cars – to achieve sophisticated ‘passive climate’ control – have been ... -
Global Push Against Lead in Drinking Water
A consortium of governments, manufacturers and civil society partners at the United Nations (UN) 2023 Water Conference has launched a global commitment to achieve lead-free drinking ... -
Richstone Announces Restructure & Voluntary Administration
Victoria’s largest privately owned plumbing contractor has announced it is entering voluntary administration. Richstone Group has been running for 20 years, however recent events have devastated ... -
VBA Helps Fund Virtual Reality Training Tool
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is investing in innovation that could mean builders and plumbers can one day use virtual reality (VR) to improve the quality ... -
Regulators inspect sites across Bass Coast Shire during five-day blitz
Four Victorian regulators carried out almost 150 inspections in and around Phillip Island and Wonthaggi construction sites as part of the Build Aware campaign, educating workers ...
