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    News Archive for August 2021

    Community invited to comment on new Castle Hill precinct

    The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is encouraging the community to have its say on a proposed new residential, commercial and community hub at the Hills Showground Station Precinct in Castle Hill.


    House Rendering – the new normal for Australian homes

    Once something of a rarity, house rendering is now the new normal across Australian suburbs. And it’s not just new homes that are receiving the rendering treatment. The relatively simple process gives old homes a new lease of life as well as a worthwhile boost in value.


    Choosing substrates for your timber veneer projects

    There are a number of options for substrates, including but not limited to particleboard, medium density fibreboard (better known as MDF), plywood and blockboard.


    Hansen Yuncken’s new State Manager

    Hansen Yuncken has promoted Matt Cadle to the role of Tasmania State Manager, after a career that has seen him take on pivotal roles for projects including MONA, Parliament Square and the Hedberg for the University of Tasmania.


    Is Supawood too expensive?

    It is no secret that most of our quotes will have a higher dollar figure on them than most of our competitors, sometimes much higher, but are we more expensive?


    World’s first carbon concrete building underway

    A 220-square-metre experimental building under construction at the Technical University of Dresden (TU Dresden) in Germany could be the world’s first building made entirely of carbon fibre reinforced concrete.


    Neutral palette with Ash Grey brick tiles brings the outside in at Sandringham House

    The Boyds wanted to create a single storey, low maintenance home that was not only inviting, but perfectly suited to the needs of their active family for the foreseeable future.


    Work, Redefined – The Design Challenge

    If you are curious about what the workplace might look like in a post-pandemic world, Herman Miller’s 2021 design challenge is your chance to think beyond the cubicle.


    Timber veneer: Good for your interiors, good for the environment

    As a wood product, timber veneer also stores carbon and contributes to the reduction of CO2 within the atmosphere.


    Low height access floor simplifies maintenance at Westpac Place

    The ICON X raised floor system from ASP Access Floors was the perfect solution to provide a low height access floor at 150mm finished floor height.


    Practical overhead cabinet solutions for the entire home

    In the planning stages of designing a new kitchen, it’s important to consider customers’ needs and wants, especially around their storage and functionality requirements. A well-thought-out cabinet solution will make optimal use of the storage space available and enhance everyday kitchen workflows.


    Commercial washers for small businesses

    There are several small laundry businesses whose cleaning requirements exceed the capability of domestic appliances but are lower than high capacity professional machines.


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