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    News Archive for October 2012

    GWA Group reports profit plunge

    Bathroom and kitchen products supplier GWA Group has reported a 37 per cent fall in profit, due to the state of building activity.


    Aramax delivers on project efficiencies

    In its effort to provide innovative and cost-effective products to the industry, Fielders has introduced Aramax FreeSpan to its diversified product range. The product has also recently been incorporated into a significant number of projects across the country.


    Tough year ahead for builders: Government forecasts building conditions

    A Federal Government economic forecast just released projects continued poor conditions for the non-residential building sector, with a recovery for the housing sector predicted in the new financial year.


    Hays report suggests employers make like-for-like strategic hires

    Project Managers, Site Managers and Civil Design Managers are just three of the skills that remain in demand across Australia’s construction sector according to findings from the October to December Hays Quarterly Report.


    Acquisition of Novacem technology for carbon negative building materials

    Calix Limited, an Australian mineral processing and carbon capture technology company, has announced that it has acquired the intellectual property rights of Novacem Limited in the UK.


    Property industry confidence rattled by ODX shock

    The Property Council has described the impact the Olympic Dam Expansion (ODX) delay has had on property industry confidence as 'diabolical', with new research showing sector confidence dropping to the lowest level of any mainland state.


    HIA-RP report claims land sales are on the recovery trail

    The latest residential land update signals that new housing starts should begin to recover modestly by early 2013.


    Energy efficient fireplaces from Heatmaster

    Heatmaster Enviro fireplaces from Heatmaster are highly efficient gas fires designed for large spaces, such as open plan living areas.


    Honestone recommends cement overlays as an organic, individual and sustainable flooring solution

    According to flooring and wall solutions specialist and Honestone director Rick Hendriks, the cost effective, smooth, aesthetic and adaptable nature of cement overlays should not be overlooked.


    Rust-Oleum’s Cabinet Transformations coating system offers a quick fix for tired kitchens

    Rust-Oleum Australia introduces Cabinet Transformations, a new range of cabinet coating systems formulated to deliver a brand new finish to old kitchen cupboards.


    Screenwood Hoop Pine used for acoustic ceiling tiles in Brisbane restoration project

    Screenwood Hoop Pine was used for the acoustic ceiling tiles in a restoration project at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, QLD.


    MiTek SplitHanger brackets now in an improved design

    MiTek Australia introduces a new version of the SplitHanger bracket range following a technical and manufacturing review.


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