August 2018 - Get Building

Taubmans Colour Emotion Study uses Virtual Reality to assess the impact of colour

As a world first, the preliminary results of the Taubmans Colour Emotion Study using VR technology has discovered the top colours that cause a range of emotions within several real-life environments. In partnership with leading Australian Virtual Reality company, Liminal VR, a team of psychologists…

Aug 31, 2018

Building approvals slow in July 2018

“The trend of a cooling housing market that has been evident throughout 2018 continued in July 2018 with a 5.2 per cent decline in building approvals,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.

Aug 30, 2018

Hoselink launches Solar Light range

Watering expert Hoselink has diversified to launch a brand new range of quality solar lights in one of the company’s biggest ever product launches.

Aug 29, 2018

Kobelco and Trimble announce Trimble Ready option for select Kobelco excavator models

Kobelco and Trimble have announced the introduction of a Trimble Ready® option for select Tier 4 Final Kobelco excavator models in Australia and New Zealand. Select excavators that ship from the Kobelco factory are now ready for the installation of the Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control…

Aug 29, 2018

Morrison Ministry’s future focus welcome

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) welcomes the announcement of Prime Minister Morrison’s new Ministry and its very future-focused portfolio line up that we believe will help address the issues that matter most to Australians.

Aug 28, 2018

Excavation begins on $19.4 million State Square Underground Car Park

The Territory Government’s $19.4 million State Square Underground Car Park has reached a major milestone, with excavation works beginning.

Aug 28, 2018

Introducing Caldera Furniture

Allowing for the interplay between stone and timber, Caldera Furniture by Rogerseller invokes a sense of natural harmony in any contemporary bathroom.

Aug 28, 2018

FWO to conduct 200 workplace audits in NSW

The Fair Work Ombudsman will audit at least 200 businesses across outer west Sydney, the Blue Mountains and Wollondilly in its latest proactive compliance and education campaign.

Aug 28, 2018

Property Council welcomes focus on cities

The Property Council has welcomed the Government’s continuing focus on the infrastructure needs of our cities through the appointment of a dedicated Minister to deal with cities, urban infrastructure and population matters.

Aug 27, 2018

Master Builders welcomes Morrison Ministry

Master Builders Australia congratulates the Hon Scott Morrison MP on becoming the 30th Prime Minister of Australia and the announcement of his Ministry.

Aug 27, 2018

Keystone panels used in Virgin Australia lounges

Keystone provided acoustic ceiling panels in Virgin Australia’s Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane lounges. Keystone’s KEY LENA solid and perforated to custom shapes gave this creative and innovative project by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects a glamourous and luxurious feel.

Aug 24, 2018

An interior designer’s tips to create the illusion of space

Research shows humans don’t like being caged in, preferring to be in larger, more open spaces. And different factors – such as the shape of rooms, the colour of surfaces and the positioning and brightness of lighting – all influence how we perceive space.

Aug 24, 2018