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CPD On Demand - Wall & Ceiling Specification to NCC 2022 – Pathways to Compliance & Performance

For architects and specifiers, the task of navigating a way through the NCC can sometimes be difficult. As per the NCC, the regulations vary depending on the type of system involved – whether it’s a steel framed wall system, a timber framed wall...

News | 24/10/2023

Budget’s energy bill relief and home retrofit funding is a good start, but dwarfed by the scale of the task

ambition and coordination from all levels of government. Low-tech solutions like sealing gaps offer great value for money and shouldn’t be overlooked. Shutterstock We must also focus more on those who are most vulnerable, such as private...

News | 16/05/2023

CPD On Demand - Towards Net Zero: Blinds, Best Practice Sustainability & Beyond

Though sometimes overlooked on these terms, window coverings are an important consideration for specifiers motivated by sustainability. With their capacity to control not just light and glare but also heat, the best blind and curtain fabrics have a...

News | 24/10/2023

Safe Work Australia’s damning report on engineered stone could lead to a total ban

response. We will convene another meeting of Work Health and Safety Ministers this year to decide on next steps.” The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has welcomed the recommendation by Safe Work Australia for a total ban on all engineered...

News | 09/11/2023

Billbergia submits plans for Wentworth Point’s final stage

Billbergia has confirmed that it has submitted plans for the final stage, titled Bennelong Cove, of its masterplanned at Wentworth Point, designed by FJC Studio. Billbergia has confirmed that it has submitted plans for the final stage, titled...

News | 24/11/2023

Ryde Council slams NSW Government’s Macquarie Park rezoning proposal

Alterations to planning controls at Macquarie Park have placed the NSW Government and Ryde Council on a collision course, with the local government pushing back on plans for an additional 3,000 new build-to-rent dwellings and taller buildings in the...

News | 28/11/2023

Could rooftop solar could help provide the power we need?

an opportunity to ramp up the contribution of small-scale technologies in the energy transition. Recently, federal and state energy ministers agreed on the need for a national roadmap and a co-ordinated approach to integrating into the grid what they...

News | 12/01/2024

G.J. Gardner brings Palm Springs typology to the fore

News | 01/11/2023

A truly redefining multi-residential waterfront community in Saudi Arabia's new mega city

-city project under development in the Saudi Arabian desert, has recently launched an exclusive waterfront community along the Gulf of Aqaba’s coastline, designed to redefine contemporary and active living for 3,000 discerning residents. Described as an...

News | 12/01/2024

How 2023’s record heat worsened droughts, floods and bushfires around the world

, documenting the impact of the record heat in 2023 on the water cycle. We used data from thousands of ground stations and satellites to provide real-time information on various environmental parameters. The report summarises conditions and events in 2023 and...

News | 11/01/2024

Work on Woods Bagot-designed METRONET stations in Perth makes progress

delight, movement and direction to the urban commute. Malaga Station At Malaga Station, the third stop along the railway line, all primary structural steel work for the main station and bus interchange is complete. Featuring a form...

News | 06/11/2023

Free app empowers homeowners to protect their property against bushfires

their homes, the Resilient Building Council says Australia must do things differently, starting now. The world-first Bushfire Resilience Rating Home Self-Assessment app places decades of science and research in the hands of homeowners, allowing them to...

News | 27/10/2023

Meriton moves ahead with DBI-designed Brisbane project

to the buyout of The Gardens, a multi-residential dwelling currently located on the site, which features 107 apartments. If the development application is approved, The Gardens will be demolished to make way for the two Meriton skyscrapers. A...

News | 11/01/2024

Guide Dogs’ flagship office: A gift to the community

Handlers are prioritised throughout the space to create a comfortable, practical space for dog and Handler alike. “The design is strongly centred on community and inclusivity, with so many visitors coming to the office everyday it was important...

News | 11/01/2024

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Construction scheduled for 2024 on Harbour Bridge Cycleway

Novotel completes Sydney CBD hotel redesign

Melbourne seeks feedback on major public precinct

CPD On Demand - Wall & Ceiling Specification to NCC 2022 – Pathways to Compliance & Performance

Budget’s energy bill relief and home retrofit funding is a good start, but dwarfed by the scale of the task

CPD On Demand - Towards Net Zero: Blinds, Best Practice Sustainability & Beyond

Safe Work Australia’s damning report on engineered stone could lead to a total ban

Billbergia submits plans for Wentworth Point’s final stage

Ryde Council slams NSW Government’s Macquarie Park rezoning proposal

Could rooftop solar could help provide the power we need?

G.J. Gardner brings Palm Springs typology to the fore

A truly redefining multi-residential waterfront community in Saudi Arabia's new mega city

How 2023’s record heat worsened droughts, floods and bushfires around the world

Work on Woods Bagot-designed METRONET stations in Perth makes progress

Free app empowers homeowners to protect their property against bushfires

Meriton moves ahead with DBI-designed Brisbane project

Guide Dogs’ flagship office: A gift to the community