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    Construction industry outlook released by ACIF
    Construction industry outlook released by ACIF

    The latest ACIF Forecasts indicate that the value of building and construction in the residential and non-residential sector is expected to be below trend in 2011/12 and 2012/13, before picking up in line with rising economic activity including recent rate cut decisions by the Reserve Bank and improved access to credit.


    Have your say on work health and safety for the next decade

    With less than a week left until the public comment period closes workers, employers and policy makers across Australia are reminded to have their say on work, health and safety for the next decade.


    Brickworks joins Refuel Professional Development Program for 2012
    Brickworks joins Refuel Professional Development Program for 2012

    Brickworks Building Products has been approved as a member of the Australian Institute of Architects and its national Refuel Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program for 2012.


    Open Letter: ASBEC's Tim Roper to MP Greg Combet
    Open Letter: ASBEC's Tim Roper to MP Greg Combet

    ASBEC President The Honourable Tom Roper has written an open letter to Commonwealth Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Greg Combet expressing his 'sorrow and anger' at the Government's decision to break its election promise on tax breaks for Green Buildings.


    DesignEx on at the Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre
    DesignEx on at the Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre

    Australasia's largest interior, architecture and design event, DesignEx, opened yesterday at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.


    Australia’s Trade Saver Offers Savings to Construction Trade and DIYers
    Australia’s Trade Saver Offers Savings to Construction Trade and DIYers

    Trade Saver is the new online shopping website for construction products aimed at professionals and do-it-yourself renovators.


    Building industry disappointed by budget

    The major concerns voiced by the building industry with the 2012/13 Federal Budget included the failure to address house building activity or the infrastructure backlog, and the scrapping of Tax Breaks for Green Buildings.


    ARBS 2012 industry award winners

    Leading representatives of Australian heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industries have had their achievements recognised in the industry at the ARBS 2012 Industry Awards winners.


    Custom pallet designer to feature in Vivid Sydney public sculpture
    Custom pallet designer to feature in Vivid Sydney public sculpture

    A public sculpture created by designer William Chan, with materials supplied by Pace Pallet Services, will feature at Vivid Sydney Festival 2012.


    Innovative technology and design drives interior glass trend
    Innovative technology and design drives interior glass trend

    Glasstec has named two framework conditions that they believe are responsible for the positive development of the use of glass in interior design.


    Sri Lankan High Commission selects Wunderlich terracotta roof tiles for its new Australian Chance
    Sri Lankan High Commission selects Wunderlich terracotta roof tiles for its new Australian Chance

    Inspired by the architecture of Sri Lanka's pre-colonial period, Jayantha Madawala, the architect commissioned to design Sri Lanka's new Australian Chancery in Yarralumla, Canberra, has created a modern facility that is visually aligned to its cultural heritage whilst delivering on its functional and diplomatic purpose.


    Tectonic Professor studies collapsed buildings to predict earthquakes
    Tectonic Professor studies collapsed buildings to predict earthquakes

    Professor Gordon Lister from the Australian National University has proposed engineers studying why skyscrapers collapse, could also help scientists better understand major earthquakes.


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