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While fire safety remains a top priority for all involved in the construction sector, it is by no means a one-size-fits-all proposition. Here is a selection of some of the latest products and systems designed to help specifiers meet their obligations in this area. In 2024, as even the most cursory glance of the NCC would confirm, fire control is a complex business.
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There is little doubt Australia is in the midst of a profound housing crisis, one that has been decades in the making.
Architects, as the visionary creators of our built environment, bear a significant responsibility in championing this cause by ensuring people with disabilities and human diversity have input into the design process.
The housing crisis in NOT one of supply. We already have more houses than households.
Governments need to prioritise retirement villages in their housing strategies to cater for the fast-growing population of older people in Australia.
Following the lead of countries like New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Australian states and territories are moving slowly towards improving the basic quality and performance of rental housing.
War brings not just unimaginable human suffering, but also the destruction of significant heritage sites.
Developers and designers looking for supplementary ways to net zero targets should focus on an overlooked source of emissions right in front of them: rework.
More than 52 million hectares of land across Australia is degraded. Degraded land lacks biodiversity and the natural balance of healthy ecosystems, making it unfit for wildlife or cultivation. This means we are losing the benefits that healthy ecosystems provide for nature and people.
Security and access control solutions in commercial settings are rapidly evolving as customers seek more seamless, efficient, and adaptable options. This comes as we see complex security needs such as office spaces shared by multiple tenants with differing risk profiles. A layered approach to security and access control is often recommended, integrating smart technology with physical barriers.
Residential construction companies in Australia have been toppling like dominoes, and this has left many depositors in a very difficult financial position.
The cheap fares will apply to all trips on buses, light rail, trains, and ferries, over any distance, in cities and towns that are part of the Translink network.
