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    News Archive for December 2012

    Faulty building design lead to Christchurch earthquake collapse

    The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission has completed its inquiry into the collapse of the CTV building which claimed 115 lives in the 2011 earthquakes in Christchurch.


    Flowcrete’s Flowfresh Floors give germs the slip in the food and beverage sector

    Flowcrete’s Flowfresh flooring system uses the natural power of silver to fight bacteria at ground level and is being used in a wide variety of cases to aid hygiene performance across flooring areas in the food and hospitality industry.


    ISIS takes home FSC innovation award

    ISIS’ dedication to sustainability has been recognised at the 2012 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Australia Excellence Awards, taking home the ‘Innovation in Design’ Award.


    ABSA encourages use of new investigative tool for energy ratings

    The Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA) is encouraging the use of a new investigative tool, ABSA’s Rating Certification System (RCS), which can assist in finding out information about a newly constructed property’s energy rating.


    Fire Protection: Myer Bourke St

    BPN Project Profile: Myer Bourke St shows a commercial use of the thoughtful application of fire protection products designed by Jeremy Donohoe, senior Fire Protection Services engineer, Norman Disney & Young.


    Fire Protection: 9 Dot House

    BPN Project Profile: 9 Dot House designed by architect Rana Abboud is an example of thoughtful application of fire protection products in a residential setting.


    Spiral cellars to store fine wines in the home

    A wine cellar could be yours by choosing Spiral Cellars' system for storing fine wines in the home, be it in a new house or existing.


    Ex hazardous area adjustable pressure switches from Alvi Technologies for aggressive media

    Alvi Technologies offers 901 series adjustable pressure switches designed for monitoring overpressure, vacuum or differential pressure in liquid and gaseous media.


    Comment: An inside look at good hospital design

    After a short stay in hospital, Deborah Singerman shares her perspective on the benefits of a well-designed hospital.


    Texture, tone, and effect key features for 2013 tile trends

    Texture and tone will play a pivotal role in emerging tile trends throughout 2013, according to Beaumont Tiles.


    Hays survey dispels perception of ‘typical’ temporary worker

    A survey by recruiting experts Hays has revealed a very different picture to the typical perception of the average temporary worker.


    Master Builders calls on employers to take on apprentices under Kickstart

    Master Builders has called on building and construction industry employers to take advantage of the return of the Federal Government's Kickstart Apprenticeship bonus.


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