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    Accor Vacation Club’s Grand Mercure Twin Waters refurbishment delivers environmental benefits wit
    Accor Vacation Club’s Grand Mercure Twin Waters refurbishment delivers environmental benefits wit

    The refurbishment of the Accor Vacation Club Apartments located at the Grand Mercure Twin Waters on the Sunshine Coast is now complete, delivering great design combined with environmental efficiencies.


    Melbourne gets super simulation centre for training in building and construction
    Melbourne gets super simulation centre for training in building and construction

    Melbourne is to become home to a world-leading simulation training centre, with more than $10 million being invested into the Master Builders Building Leadership Simulation Centre (BLSC).


    Industry uproar surges as moves progress to abolish Australian Building & Construction Commission

    Building and construction industry groups have aired their outrage after the House of Representatives voted to 'water down' the powers of the Australian Building and Construction Commission.


    PVC's role in London’s 2012 Olympics examined: new products developed
    PVC's role in London’s 2012 Olympics examined: new products developed

    As the construction of London’s innovative facilities for the 2012 Olympic Games nears completion, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has published a review highlighting the lessons they have learned from adopting a policy for the use of PVC in the project.


    Hettich Design Challenge 2012 calls for entries
    Hettich Design Challenge 2012 calls for entries

    Entries are now open for the Hettich Design Challenge Award 2012, which will be held at the DesignEX design event.


    Making greener building materials: University of Southern Queensland partners with Sri Lanka to r
    Making greener building materials: University of Southern Queensland partners with Sri Lanka to r

    The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is working to form a strong relationship with Sri Lankan organisations and the University of Vocational Technology to promote alternative energy and the use of environmentally friendly materials in construction.


    The Laminex Group interior trends forecast 2012

    Laminex Design Centre Manager, Lorraine Brigdale outlines five fresh looks that will be leasing a new life into living spaces for the next 12 months and beyond – marking the end of the monochromatic look and the explosion of colour in interiors.


    Computer games deliver OHS certification

    With Australia moving to adopt a national qualification to enable workers to enter a construction site, a project is currently underway to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a 3D computer game to deliver occupational health and safety (‘White Card’) certification training for the construction industry.


    Viridian releases 2012 edition of Architectural Glass Specifiers’ Guide
    Viridian releases 2012 edition of Architectural Glass Specifiers’ Guide

    The latest version of Viridian’s Architectural Glass Specifiers’ Guide includes 100’s of updates and information on the glass manufacturer’s latest products.


    A bit sideways: the horizontal shower launched
    A bit sideways: the horizontal shower launched

    German bathroom fittings manufacturer Dornbracht presented a groundbreaking application of its shower technology at Swissbau 2012 in Basel, January 2012,


    Green Star milestone: Green Building Council of Australia certifies 400th project
    Green Star milestone: Green Building Council of Australia certifies 400th project

    The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has certified its 400th Green Star project - GippsTAFE Chadstone Campus Development in Victoria.


    Become a NABERS assessor: training series opens for registrations
    Become a NABERS assessor: training series opens for registrations

    The 2012 NABERS training series for people to become accredited assessors or simply better understand how the NABERS rating tools work are now open for registration.


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