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GBCA bring in carbon zero buildings
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has announced the introduction of carbon zero buildings. GBCA released new versions of the Green Star Interiors rating tools ... -
Building Ministers’ Forum takes action
The Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) has been working tirelessly on proactive and appropriate responses to building fires to ensure high-rise buildings are safe and the enforcement ... -
Plumbers and electricians making a difference
This year, as part of LaserCon, 120 plumbers and electricians from Laser Plumbing & Electrical converged on Centennial Lodge as part of a taskforce project. The taskforce painted the external buildings, ... -
Kiwi’s a mile ahead on data-thinking
Australia should be looking to New Zealand when it comes to the electronic traceability of construction products writes Jeff Patchell. The Australian construction industry is a ... -
PPI Group signs MOU with MPA
From left to right: PPI Group executive director Stuart Henry, PPI Group president Dick Michaels and Master Plumbers Association of Queensland executive direct Penny Cornah (on ... -
Safety survey for HVAC&R industry
Late last year the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) conducted a survey that aimed to reach out to technical service providers on ... -
Hansgrohe Design Prize 2017 winners
The Hansgrohe Design Prize 2017 by iF winners have been announced, with five innovative design ideas sharing a total of €5,000 ($A7,471) in prize money. The ... -
HFC phasedown passes parliament
The Federal Government has successfully passed legislation to phase-down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which comprise up to 2% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. HFCs are powerful synthetic gases ... -
Viega speeds construction at Barangaroo
Viega’s innovative and efficient Propress technology is being used on three high rise office towers currently under construction in the heart of Barangaroo’s new commercial district ... -
Nuflow gains WaterMark certification
Nuflow Technologies, a Goal Coast pipe repair manufacturer, has gained WaterMark certification for its pipe relining product. The Blueline technology is the only pipe relining system that ...
