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    International structural award recognises NZ timber seismic design
    International structural award recognises NZ timber seismic design

    A New Zealand building's sustainable timber seismic design was announced as a winner at The Institution of Structural Engineers UK's Structural Awards 2011 ceremony held in London.


    Registrations open: (ARBS) Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services exhibition 2012

    Visitor registrations are now open for the 2012 Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services (ARBS 2012) trade exhibition which will be held from 7-9 May 2012 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.


    Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) offers scholarships

    Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is offering a number of opportunities to students to support their studies in the forest and wood products sector in 2012 - applications closing 31 January 2012.


    Building approvals rebound but more rate cuts needed
    Building approvals rebound but more rate cuts needed

    Building approvals rebounded in November 2011 after recording their lowest level in 29 months in October 2011.


    Plumbing Commission issues fines in Victoria

    The Plumbing Industry Commissioner in Victoria has issued a reminder that plumbing practitioners must be licensed or registered with the Commission in a particular class or type of plumbing work.


    Landcom unveils latest green 'home of the future'
    Landcom unveils latest green 'home of the future'

    On Friday 3 February, Landcom will open 'Net Zero', its flagship Eco-Living Display Home at The Ponds in Sydney’s north-west.


    Gold Coast affordable housing achieves an EnviroDevelopment first

    A new affordable housing project in Surfers Paradise, Queensland, has become the first of its kind to earn full EnviroDevelopment accreditation for environmentally sustainable design.


    Interest rate cut bolsters new home sales

    The first interest rate cut in two-and-a-half years had an immediate impact on the new home building sector, according to builders.


    Building industry sentiment remains gloomy

    Builders expect industry activity to fall and with profits now under pressure jobs may go, Master Builders Australia says its December quarter 2011 national survey shows.


    Performance glass frames the future
    Performance glass frames the future

    Angela Welsh presents a snapshot of the world of windows, doors and hardware, as gleaned from some for the experts that gathered for this year's specialist fenestration conference in Queensland.


    The trends on top
    The trends on top

    Danielle Bowling takes a bird’s eye view of building trends and considers the colourful array of roofing material options now available.


    Australian Window Association Awards 2011: the winners list
    Australian Window Association Awards 2011: the winners list

    The Australian Window Association (AWA) Design Awards 2011 were held at the Australian Fenestration Conference earlier this year, recognising manufacturers and suppliers that produce and promote innovative technology in windows and doors.


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