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    News Archive for December 2008

    Further rates cut needed: Master Builders

    Further rates cuts are needed to kick start recovery in the construction industry after the national dwelling commencements fell sharply in the September quarter.


    New buildings

    A hand-picked selection of the new buildings in the press this week.


    Businesses need to be ready now for emissions reduction scheme

    Businesses will need to get prepared immediately if they are to be ready for the FederalGovernment's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme when it begins on 1 July 2010.


    EverShield Coastal anodising finish from Australian Aluminium Finishing

    EverShield Coastal high grade anodising finish, available from Australian Aluminium Finishing, has been recommended for coastal and monumental projects that require a lifetime finish.


    Alucobond Architectural showcase Spectra Colour range of Aluminium Composite Material at Mecca Event

    Alucobond Architectural have showcased the Alucobond Spectra colour range of Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) at the Mecca Event.


    Arborsystem tree guards and tree pits from Arborgreen Landscape Products

    Landscape architects Clouston Associates specified Arborsystem tree pits from Arborgreen Landscape Products for the ornamental pears (pyrus species) set in the podium. A generous rooting zone is provided by structural RootCells loaded with quality soil below pavement. According to Arborgreen Landscape Products RootCells provide a cellular load bearing structure that prevents the soil becoming compacted and lifeless. They maximise the tree’s rooting area, promoting a multiple rooting pattern that is suited to urban locations.


    LED Tube Lights from Spectrum Lighting

    LED Tube Lights from Spectrum Lighting use up to 70% less electricity than regular lamps. Spectrum Lighting’s LED Tube Lights feature high quality LEDs, emitting the same amount of brightness as conventional T series fluorescent lights, but at a substantially reduced cost.


    Roofing slates from Premier Slate Products

    The founding directors of Premier Slate Products have a combined history in quality roof slating that amounts to over 50 years. Together they have laid slate roofs from the smallest terrace house to grand manor houses, carried out heritage restorations and have completed many minor repairs to slate roofs.


    Services for cold formed steel design and build Innovation Integration Sustainability

    FrameCAD Solutions support their customers with a proven training system, consultants and around-the clock access to technical expertise. FramCAD Solutions combination of new technology and personal service gives cold-formed steel manufacturing operations all over the world the confidence to advance.


    100,000 litre pillow tanks from Flexitank

    Flexitank (Australia) recently completed the design, manufacture and delivery of 4 x 100,000 litre flexible pillow bladder tanks to a Newcastle construction company.


    Trade Stop Property Solutions use tile elevator from Kennards Lift and Shift

    The tile elevator from specialist equipment hire company, Kennards Lift and Shift, has made a roof renovation job effortless, says Trade Stop Property Solutions.


    Rainwater harvesting made easy

    Professional landscapers, plumbers, roofers, builders and hardware distributors now have an easy-to-install, lightweight alternative to heavy guttering systems.


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