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Demand for home solar photovoltaic (PV) systems is already surging but growing energy costs and sinking PV panel prices mean Australian solar homes are set to surpass a million.
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Recent export figures show an increase of 2 per cent in both value and volume of exports of American hardwood lumber in January - June 2012 relative to the same period in 2011, say the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC).
Figures released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show finance for the construction and purchase of new dwellings increased 4.1 per cent in August, up 10.7 per cent from the same period last year.
A study conducted by the Roofing Tile Association of Australia at the University of Newcastle has found dark coloured roof tiles more energy efficient than corrugated steel.
Infolink.com.au has announced the results of their inaugural survey of Australia’s best brands in the architecture, building, construction and design industries.
A host of Australia’s greenest new building projects and innovations have been named finalists in the 2012 BPN Sustainability Awards.
An exclusive tri-level property, dubbed the largest project of its kind in Australia and featuring walls and floors by Honestone, is underway in Paddington, Sydney.
The August building approvals figures don't provide any insight on when a sustainable recovery in Australia's new home building sector will emerge, said the Housing Industry Association.
Tubular stainless steel manufacturer Bendtech has recently been listed in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), making it the only TGA registered grab rail manufacturer nationwide.
Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA) and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) are joining forces to provide opportunities for graduate engineers to seek a career in hands-on construction, rather than design.
Sydney based LED lighting innovation company, enLighten has won the 2012 Australian Clean Technologies Competition Open Award.
A new prefabricated, modular building system designed and manufactured in Australia is being launched and displayed in Melbourne’s Federation Square as part of a sustainable living campaign.
