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    News Archive for June 2013

    GWA Bathrooms & Kitchens deliver ongoing environmental benefits to Sydney’s 1 Bligh

    Sydney CBD’s award winning development, 1 Bligh has combined cutting-edge, sustainable design with the latest in efficient technology and state-of-the-art water saving fixtures and fittings, supplied by GWA Bathrooms & Kitchens.


    Autodesk BIM 360 Glue helps streamline design and construction processes

    Autodesk, Inc. has launched a new version of Autodesk BIM 360 Glue, a cloud-based Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution.


    Infrastructure heavyweights compete for Melbourne’s $1.6 billion port project

    The $1.6 billion re-development of the Port of Melbourne has attracted a high calibre list of civil and maritime construction specialists all competing for two significant work packages.


    Victorian plumber ranked top five in Australian innovation award

    The recently launched BENT-OVER Silicone Nozzle has taken out fourth place in Anthill Magazine’s ‘SMART 100’ Index and is taking the plumbing industry by storm.


    Industry leaders to discuss building waste reduction at university forum

    A breakfast forum highlighting ways to reduce house construction waste through supply chain management will be hosted by RMIT University on 27 June 2013.


    190 projects shortlisted for 2013 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards

    Shortlisted entries still in the running for the 2013 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards have been announced.


    Regional Australia building forecasts split between 'boom or bust'

    Key pockets around Australia are set for a building boom, helped by local population growth, according to industry analyst and economic forecaster, BIS Shrapnel.


    Six-point sustainability plan for Australia’s cities

    The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has called for more proactive policy on Australia’s cities.


    Master Builders calls for halt to FWBC industry audit

    Master Builders is urging the Fair Work Building and Construction agency not to rush a proposed audit to monitor compliance with the controversial Building Code 2013.


    Green Star-rated buildings deliver sustainable lifestyle to Queensland

    According to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), Green Star certifications continue to climb in Queensland despite the recent challenges faced by the state’s building industry.


    pH and oxygen measurement in algae based biofuel production process

    Algae is used in bio-fuel production employing catalytic or fermentation processes.


    COLORBOND Coolmax solar-reflective roof cooling new Woolworths development

    A solar reflective roof made using COLORBOND Coolmax steel from BlueScope Steel is helping to cool the stores at a new shopping centre near Lismore in northern New South Wales.


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