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    1950s fibro is reborn as an energy neutral house of the future
    1950s fibro is reborn as an energy neutral house of the future

    A group of 40 students from the University of Wollongong and the TAFE Illawarra Institute have combined to design and construct an energy neutral house as part of the Solar Decathlon China 2013 competition.


    Reece launches a BIA re-vamp for 2013
    Reece launches a BIA re-vamp for 2013

    Reece has opened entries for The Reece Bathroom Innovation Award (BIA) product design competition.


    NAWIC reports on what women want from construction careers
    NAWIC reports on what women want from construction careers

    Encouraging flexibility, embracing diversity and investing in attraction are three steps companies can take to increase the number of women in the construction workforce, a new report finds.


    Imported PVC pipes and fittings face non‐compliance with Australian Standards
    Imported PVC pipes and fittings face non‐compliance with Australian Standards

    The Australian plumbing industry is potentially facing a host of warranty issues due to the flood of imported pipes and fittings being used locally which are non‐ compliant under Australian standards.


    Metricon creates interior design online visualisation tool
    Metricon creates interior design online visualisation tool

    Australian home builder Metricon have launched an online showcase of interior design ideas with detailed information.


    HIA predicts kitchen and bathroom activity to continue to rise
    HIA predicts kitchen and bathroom activity to continue to rise

    The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has released its annual Kitchens and Bathrooms Report, forecasting both kitchen and bathroom installations to increase in 2012/13.


    Club Sapphire moves towards a sustainable future with 94kw rooftop solar installation
    Club Sapphire moves towards a sustainable future with 94kw rooftop solar installation

    Todae Solar has completed the installation of a 94.75kW grid-connect solar power system on the roof of Club Sapphire in Merimbula, NSW.


    Bluescope Steel helps put flood-ravaged campsite on trail to recovery
    Bluescope Steel helps put flood-ravaged campsite on trail to recovery

    A campsite shelter that was redesigned and constructed by architecture students after the 2011 Queensland floods is proving very popular with visitors while also accumulating a number of prestigious awards.


    Master Builders National Survey: Builder sentiment improves but activity lags
    Master Builders National Survey: Builder sentiment improves but activity lags

    A Master Builders National Survey of more than 500 builders and contractors revealed key indicators are starting to improve but are failing to result in increased activity.


    BHC leads charge in sustainability for affordable housing
    BHC leads charge in sustainability for affordable housing

    An Australian not-for-profit housing developer and a Brisbane based solar power company have joined forces to provide solar power systems to affordable housing developments across Brisbane.


    BHC joins movement towards sustainability for affordable housing
    BHC joins movement towards sustainability for affordable housing

    An Australian not-for-profit housing developer and a Brisbane based solar power company have joined forces to provide solar power systems to affordable housing developments across Brisbane.


    Collection of past ADI Design Index bathroom standouts to be showcased at Cersaie 2013
    Collection of past ADI Design Index bathroom standouts to be showcased at Cersaie 2013

    More than a hundred products designed for the bathroom and selected by the Italian Association for Industrial Design ADI will be displayed at a world preview at Cersaie 2013.


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