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    News Archive for April 2017

    Australia’s first universal garage door remote launched

    Chamberlain Australia announces the launch of Australia’s first universal remote control that works with all major garage door opener brands.


    EnduroShield X-Line automatic easy-clean glass coating machine

    EnduroShield hydrophobic glass treatment is a highly popular solution in the building industry for exterior glass facades.


    Natural gas and LPG models join HEATSTRIP’s stylish outdoor heater range

    HEATSTRIP introduces a new range of wall mounted gas heaters to their outdoor heating range.


    Alspec’s thermally broken window systems for energy efficiency

    The new thermally broken window system from Alspec is a highly energy efficient and versatile solution that combines the latest in European polyamide thermal break technology and Australian design principles to achieve the best possible energy rating.


    Axalta to acquire Valspar's North American Industrial Wood Coatings business

    Axalta Coating Systems announces its planned acquisition of The Valspar Corporation’s North American Industrial Wood Coatings business.


    Theme announced for World Architecture Festival 2017

    After four years in Singapore, the 'Oscars of architecture' is returning to Europe.


    Historic City Deal to reimagine Launceston’s infrastructure and housing

    A new initiative for Launceston, which involves the relocation of the University of Tasmania’s main Launceston campus, intends to make the city one of Australia’s most liveable and innovative regional cities.


    Nullifire thin film intumescent specified for Air New Zealand lounge at Brisbane airport

    Nullifire thin film intumescent coating was the product of choice for the construction works at the brand new Air New Zealand lounge in Brisbane International Airport.


    Canadian engineering giant to buy British design consultancy for £2.1b

    A £2.1 billion deal will see Canadian engineering group SNC-Lavalin acquire British design consultancy WS Atkins.


    Ritek® Wall Custom Built to Your Design an Advantage on Tight Construction Sites.

    The increase in the redevelopment of narrow sites in built up areas has lead architects to look at alternative construction methods. James Hardie Systems supplies Ritek XL Wall, a leading technology in permanent form work to address the challenges of building on brownfield sites.


    The real issue with the barmy design ideas for Trump’s border wall

    Trump promised his supporters a “big and beautiful” wall. Accordingly, the recent design competition required it, among other things, to look good – from the US side. Yet it seems unlikely that the wall will ever be completed.


    Marilyn Monroe’s iconic Brentwood home up for sale

    “Anybody who likes my house, I’m sure to get along with,” said Marilyn Monroe of her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles. The gated Spanish hacienda oasis – located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac – was the last home she ever lived in.


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