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    Solar Gard technology pegged for advances by Saint-Gobain

    Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has completed the acquisition of Solar Gard Specialty Films, the manufacturer of automotive and architectural window films, custom coatings and photovoltaics.


    NAWIC awards women in construction for 2011
    NAWIC awards women in construction for 2011

    The achievements of Victoria’s female construction workforce were honoured at the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Victoria and Tasmania Awards of Excellence this week in Melbourne.


    New standards for air handling and water systems in buildings

    Standards Australia has refined its suite of standards protecting the community from the threat of legionnaires disease and other microbial organisms with four new standards addressing air handling and water systems in buildings.


    New 3M film converts windows into solar panels: available 2012
    New 3M film converts windows into solar panels: available 2012

    In 2012, expect to see ordinary windows being converted into solar panels with the application of a film from 3M.


    Air-conditioning system wins Clean Technologies Ideas Competition [video]

    An air-conditioning system that can reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in commercial and industrial buildings by up to 85 per cent has won the Australian Clean Technologies Ideas Competition.


    HIA's National Outlook underlines need for action

    The Housing Industry Association have released the spring edition of its National Outlook, a comprehensive update regarding the housing industry.


    Master Builders voice concern over OHS harmonisation date

    Master Builders Australia has expressed serious concern that a 1 January 2012 start date for OHS harmonisation is no longer tenable because of delays in finalising the model regulations and codes of practice.


    BareStone used in South Coast home
    BareStone used in South Coast home

    CSR Cemintel’s external cladding solution, BareStone has been unusually specified for the bathroom walls of an architecturally designed home on the south-coast in New South Wales.


    Royal Wolf offer storage solution
    Royal Wolf offer storage solution

    Responding to the needs of the construction industry, Royal Wolf has developed a range of stock products specifically designed for construction projects.


    Cosentino Group expands to Australia

    Producer and distributor of quartz, natural stone and reconstituted surfaces, Cosentino Group, has announced its entry into the Australian market.


    MakMax product used in Cabramatta Bowls Club
    MakMax product used in Cabramatta Bowls Club

    Provider of tension membrane structures, MakMax Australia, is currently working on installing a world first long span bowling greens cover.


    New flooring on display at Myer Melbourne
    New flooring on display at Myer Melbourne

    The largest commercial installation of mechanically polished concrete in Australia has been installed into the new $175 million Myer Customer Support Centre in the Docklands, Melbourne.


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