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    News Archive for July 2013

    PANDOMO takes 1st place at World Concrete Awards after St. Barnabas Church application

    After a fire destroyed the 150 year old St. Barnabas Church in Broadway, Ultimo back in 2006, Architect Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp from FJMT Architects was called upon to design and build a new modern church from the burnt-out shell.


    Timber Queensland warns against dodgy decking

    Timber Queensland has highlighted the importance of using the right timber for home and pool decking jobs, in order to help avoid injuries and save money.


    $147,000 in fines after serious fall injures electrician

    Two companies and a company director have been fined a total of $147,000 and ordered to pay WorkCover’s legal costs after a worker fell around 3.4 metres at a residential building worksite in Western Sydney.


    BROAD Group VP to speak at Brisbane Modular Construction & Prefabrication Summit

    After completing construction on the 5 Star T30 Hotel in just 15 days using prefabricated modules, BROAD Group’s next project, the Sky City, is set to be the tallest building in the world.


    The Safety Show Sydney to showcase over 150 OHS trade exhibits

    The Safety Show Sydney, the final safety industry trade show for 2013, is set to take place at the Sydney Showground in September.


    Hanlon appointed new Chair of BPB

    Dr Fiona Hanlon has been appointed Chair of the Building Practitioners Board (BPB), the independent statutory body that oversees the quality and standard of professional services in the Victorian building industry.


    GBCA calls for new Crown casino to invest in Sydney’s sustainable future

    The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has asked that the proposed $1.3 billion Crown casino and resort not gamble with Australia’s sustainable future and, what they believe, is a once-in-200-year opportunity for Sydney to build a sustainable landmark.


    Interim Standard: Energy consumption of solar heating and cooling

    An independent assessment of the performance of solar cooling technology is now available, following Standards Australia’s publication of the Interim Standard AS 5389 (Int) — 2013 Solar heating and cooling systems—Calculation of energy consumption.


    Building industry warns against plan to cap tax deductibility of self-education expenses

    The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and The Australian Institute of Building (AIB) have joined the chorus of industry groups calling on the Australian Government to reconsider the proposed $2,000 cap on tax deductions for self- education.


    IN PROFILE: UNSW's Matthias (Hank) Haeusler

    Dr Matthias (Hank) Haeusler, senior lecturer in the School of Architecture at the University of New South Wales, spoke at the SPARC International Lighting Event 2013.


    3M 790 static monitors

    Adept Industrial Solutions presents the 3M 790 static monitors featuring a compact design and offering versatile operation.


    Custom-made panel glide system installed at Peregian Springs residence

    Custom-made panel glide system has been installed at a Peregian Springs residence for privacy.


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