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    News Archive for July 2018

    Timber Building Fire Rating Compliance Seminar on 29th August

    WoodSolutions is organising a seminar in August to address issues related to the fire rating compliance of timber buildings.


    Bolon’s Green vision for their products

    Sustainability has always been an integral part of Bolon’s identity, with the flooring specialist following a green vision across their production process.


    Using skylight protectors for peace of mind

    You may have installed safety mesh under your skylights to protect your workers. However, are you sure your safety mesh is compliant with the Australian Standard AS/NZS 439 Safety Mesh requirements?


    Australian insulation industry backs call for tougher construction code

    Insulation Australasia supports the call for stronger energy standards for residential housing and buildings under Australia’s National Construction Code to help achieve the zero net emissions objective.


    Redesigned Fed Square Apple store still rotten say critics

    Apple recently released the redesigned version of their proposed flagship store at Federation Square.


    Together, Creating a Better Built Environment

    Design professionals in NSW face new challenges and opportunities. Things are changing on the construction scene, and design professionals wishing to be part of this change should be looking at professional accreditation and exactly what that means to the future of their professional career.


    INTERNATIONAL SNAPSHOT: Cornell architecture's female dean; Bold new Vietnamese bridge; Worrying waterfall façade

    This week's international snapshot features the first female dean of Cornell's architecture school, a unique new bridge in Vietnam, and concerns about a massive artificial waterfall in China.


    Mapping the future of digital cities

    With Australia’s growing population set to reach 36 million by 2050, it is time for city planners to evaluate their current model for creating an accurate representation of a city’s infrastructure.


    FRONT is coming: will you be there?

    It’s nearly D-day – the launch of FRONT – a boutique design event for architects, designers, property facilitators and end users. No doubt you’ve heard already heard about it, but this guide will give you the ultimate run through on everything related to FRONT – from who you’ll see there, how it all works, the speakers you can tune into and more.


    New look Uridan website launched

    SUMS Group announces the launch of their new Uridan Australia website.


    Building a safer, more sustainable construction industry with cross laminated timber

    As the construction industry sharpens its focus on sustainability, the popularity of structural timber continues to grow. In the wake of 2016 changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) that enabled timber construction up to 8 storeys for certain building classes, engineered timber is increasingly regarded as a viable structural material.


    South Australia's best landscape architecture honoured

    The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has announced the winners of the 2018 South Australian Landscape Architecture Awards.


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