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    Victoria announces major new Building Authority
    Victoria announces major new Building Authority

    A new Victorian Building Authority (VBA) will be established as the single over-arching body responsible for setting and enforcing building industry regulation following an extensive review of the existing structures.


    New earthquake map to help building industry
    New earthquake map to help building industry

    Geoscience Australia has released an Earthquake map highlighting areas which are at higher risk with the aim of giving the building and construction industry a better chance of predicting where the safest places to build are.


    Spanish stone supplier looks to cement place in Australia
    Spanish stone supplier looks to cement place in Australia

    Global supplier of natural stone and reconstituted surfaces Cosentino Group has announced its one year anniversary in Australia, touting relationships with stone masons and distributors including Galvin Hardware and Heritage Stone.


    Willow Tree Inn by Darryl Lock Studio, Willow Tree
    Willow Tree Inn by Darryl Lock Studio, Willow Tree

    BPN Project profile: Award winning designers show us what they’re building with.


    GWA delivers environmental benefits to Mirvac residential development
    GWA delivers environmental benefits to Mirvac residential development

    The Waters Edge residential development located in the Rhodes Waterside precinct is now complete, and is a demonstration of one of Mirvac’s many environmentally sustainable residential designs.


    Master Builders updates Contract Management suite
    Master Builders updates Contract Management suite

    Master Builders Australia has updated the standard form Construction Management and accompanying Trade Contract.


    Dulux reveals 2013 Colour Forecast
    Dulux reveals 2013 Colour Forecast

    Vintage design, fossicking and gathering, the meeting of old and new, and the rise of new technology are among the key influences that will dominate Australian design over the next 12 months – and with it our choice of colour.


    ACAA announces seven project finalists
    ACAA announces seven project finalists

    The Australian Constructors Association together with Engineers Australia has announced seven project finalists to compete in the Australian Construction Achievement Awards, (ACAA).


    designEX set to celebrate 25 years of Australian design excellence in 2013
    designEX set to celebrate 25 years of Australian design excellence in 2013

    Australia’s largest and longest running interior design and architectural trade event, designEX will take place in the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre from Thursday
30 May to Saturday 1 June.


    RMAX products assessed as BAL (Bushfire Attack Levels) compliant
    RMAX products assessed as BAL (Bushfire Attack Levels) compliant

    RMAX has taken steps to see its External Insulated Finishing System (EIFS) products comply with the latest requirements for building and construction in bushfire zoned areas.


    Demand for residential land on the rise
    Demand for residential land on the rise

    A new report by industry analyst and economic forecaster, BIS Shrapnel, says green shoots have emerged in the demand for residential land in the Sydney, south-east Queensland and Perth markets, with more positive signs to continue through 2012/13.


    New app to help re-use 'building bits'
    New app to help re-use 'building bits'

    A new app aims to help the building and renovation industry purchase, sell and dispose of unwanted building materials that are often thrown out as rubbish.


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