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    News Archive for April 2020

    New spatial data on-demand service for building sector

    A new on-demand data service to provide engineers and planners with self-serve access to ready-to-use data on building outlines, heights and addresses for anywhere in Australia has been launched.


    3 ways nature in the city can do you good, even in self-isolation

    Spending time at the beach or taking a walk in the park can help us recover from the mental and physical impacts of life’s stresses. But physical distancing measures to contain COVID-19 have included closing beaches, playgrounds and parks, adding to the challenges to our mental health.


    Port Kembla Gas Terminal go ahead

    The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has announced approval to increase capacity at the $250 million Port Kembla Gas Terminal.


    Tone on Tuesday: On six sustainable steps

    Six weeks into a six-month shutdown what have we learned from our enforced change in lifestyle? The ‘Crimsons’ are already talking snap-back but, to paraphrase T S Elliot, it’s less likely a bang, more of a whimper. Slack back perhaps.


    6 practices bringing AI into architecture

    AI brings along opportunities that would radically change the existing workflow within the architecture profession.


    MTKA's 'halfway' house

    MTKA (Murayama + Kato architecture) has added an inhabitable elliptical void between the roof and and the upper floor of this family house in the city of Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan.


    Prefinished modular systems for higher project efficiencies

    Screenwood timber panels are available as prefinished modular systems that ensure simple and efficient installation on site to meet both time and budget considerations during the execution of a project.


    Double glazed sliding doors ensure interior comfort at Adelaide’s Kodo Apartments

    Several glazed door and window systems from Alspec were installed at the Kodo Apartments in Adelaide to help create desirable indoor environments for residents.


    On-trend Cinder colour added to Hideaway Compact bin range

    Addressing the current trend for dark coloured cabinetry and hardware, Hideaway Bins has introduced a new colour option to their popular Hideaway Compact bin range.


    North Beach passive home achieves energy and acoustic efficiency with Bradford insulation

    Several insulation products from Bradford Insulation were installed at a newly completed passive home in North Beach, WA to achieve sustainable and energy efficiency goals.


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    Insurer says neglecting idle facilities amid COVID-19 will ‘cost companies dearly’

    FM Global believes losses at idle properties are preventable and recommends companies ensure the following needs are addressed, while prioritising employee health and safety, to help protect their facilities as the crisis unfolds.


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