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    Sydney LED street lights cut 25% of energy use
    Sydney LED street lights cut 25% of energy use

    The City of Sydney’s roll out of energy efficient LED street and park lights has saved almost $300,000 and slashed energy use by more than 25 per cent in the past 16 months, according to Ausgrid.


    Investment in local infrastructure to support growing uPVC Window industry
    Investment in local infrastructure to support growing uPVC Window industry

    Victorian company, PVC Windows Australia has recently commissioned significant window fabrication infrastructure, with the uPVC (unplasticised PVC) window industry poised to experience major growth as the benefits of polymer frames become better understood in Australia.


    Unit 23 by Daarc Architecture + Interiors
    Unit 23 by Daarc Architecture + Interiors

    For the architects at Daarc, designing their own home meant they could use materials such as vinyl and carpet tiles to cater to the needs of their growing family.


    Hill House by Andrew Maynard Architects
    Hill House by Andrew Maynard Architects

    A cantilevered structure rests on top of a building, impressive but not imposing, looming over the backyard of the aptly named Hill House.


    Designing for universal access
    Designing for universal access

    In the second part of BPN's feature on aged care and access, we look at how architects are designing for universal access.


    Cerebral Palsy Alliance chooses Enware products for new Allambie Heights centre
    Cerebral Palsy Alliance chooses Enware products for new Allambie Heights centre

    When the existing Cerebral Palsy Alliance site in Allambie Heights, New South Wales, was destroyed by fire in 2007, the organisation wanted to rebuild a state-of-the-art facility. They partnered with Enware Australia to meet the needs of their users.


    Fireworks tribute for engineers who fight poverty
    Fireworks tribute for engineers who fight poverty

    Engineers Without Borders will celebrate a decade of bringing clean water, sanitation and energy to needy communities worldwide as the City of Sydney’s official charity partner for 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve.


    Northern Territory expecting strong growth: ACIF
    Northern Territory expecting strong growth: ACIF

    The Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) latest Construction Market Report for the Northern Territory shows positive growth for all sectors over the short-medium term.


    Construction innovation forum highlights potentials of BIM-MEP work flow system
    Construction innovation forum highlights potentials of BIM-MEP work flow system

    Over 300 construction industry heavyweights have been introduced to the Building Information Modeling – Mechanical Engineering Plumbing – Australia (BIM-MEP Aus) work flow process after they attended the BIM-MEP Aus Construction Innovation 2013 Forum.


    Training fee increases threaten building industry skills
    Training fee increases threaten building industry skills

    Recent fee increases for training providers will further hamper productivity in the building and construction industry, according to Master Builders Australia.


    Chartered builders support Coalition Working Group to re-establish ABCC
    Chartered builders support Coalition Working Group to re-establish ABCC

    The Australian Institute of Building (AIB) and National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) have announced their support of the Coalition’s decision to create a Working Group to deal with the re-establishment of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).


    Views sought on draft VET pricing report
    Views sought on draft VET pricing report

    The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is seeking input from the design, building and construction industries before finalising its draft recommendations on price and fee setting for government-funded VET under Smart and Skilled to apply from July 2014.


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