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400 Green star certified projects - and counting!
Responding to industry demands, the GBCA launched the Green Star environmental rating system for buildings in 2003 to support the...Cutting our carbon footprint
Roofing materials that double as solar panels and can also moderate the temperature of buildings are among the next-generation...Australand sponsors green star
Wednesday 1 February 2012: The Green Building Council of Australia's (GBCA's) push to transform Australia's existing buildings has...
Construction weakness eases with lift in resource sector work
A boost in resource-related engineering construction helped ease the rate of decline across the national construction sector in...
Cemintel™ water blocking technology for Wallboard
In a global first, Cemintel™ Fibre Cement Systems has developed a new waterblocking technology that is embedded into its fibre...
Australian research centre joins forces with China's largest IT services provider
The Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Infrastructure and Engineering Asset Management (CIEAM) officially opened a joint...
Behind closed doors: world-first study about how we use air-conditioners at home
A world-first research project into people's usage of household air-conditioners is now recruiting participants who live in Sydney...
Changing cities using virtual reality
While it may once have been just the stuff of pipe dreams in the 80s and 90s, a Curtin University academic is using virtual and...
$25,000 holiday and home giveaway from Best Western
Best Western is celebrating the launch of 13 new BEST WESTERN PLUS properties in Australia by giving away $25,000 of prizes....
User-focused workplace design from Hassell
Tony Grist, Head of Architecture at Hassell, discusses user-focused workplace design in Australia. ...
ThermAL windows and doors
Trend thermAL energy efficiency windows and doors is a revolutionary hybrid window product combining the strength and security of...
Walk the line - Street Works Competition
Before iPhones and computer games, kids were playing hopscotch and marbles in the streets. And they'll be doing it again soon...
Dennis Family Homes cooking up a free gourmet kitchen upgrade
A free designer kitchen upgrade is on the menu at leading builder Dennis Family Homes throughout August and September. ...
Beat weather and white ants with steely fencing
Water saturation and white ants are two serious problems impacting fences in the Southern Highlands of NSW, a problem Kangaroo...
Protection against epoxy resins
Occupational skin disease ranks as the most common occupational disease in many countries around the world with 'contact...
Save energy and money with new Davey Pool Pumps
How much of your electricity bill is $$ spent running your pool pump? Davey Water Products has released two new energy efficient...
Queensland women in construction industries recognised for excellence
Women in construction and related industries gathered at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre for the announcement...
Laminex® Fusion® debuts the "This Life" Collection
Leading decorative surfaces brand, Laminex has teamed up with one of Australia's foremost textile designers, Julie Paterson, in a...Featured Products
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Get Sustainable, is the comprehensive resource providing practical information, tips, news, views and events for sustainability.
The must-have reference point for everyone who is interested in sustainability - delivering the information and resources that will help provide a sustainable future.
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Featured Builders
R W Stidwill Constructions , has taken out the 2011 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year Award.
Stidwill also won the 2011 HIA Australian Custom Built Home of the Year for the house built on Pittwater's Scotland Island. This award, partnered by Hagemeyer Appliances, recognises excellence in construction and design.
La Spina Homes has taken out the House of the Year honours at the Master Builders Far North Queensland Housing & Construction Awards as well as the Individual Home $1 million – $2 million category.
The Housing & Construction Awards recognise those at the forefront of building innovation and excellence in the housing and construction industry in Queensland.
