January 2019 - Get Building

CSR Gyprock launches One Finish

Australia’s leading plasterboard manufacturer, CSR Gyprock has launched One Finish, a pre-mixed acrylic compound for uniform surfacing on plasterboard walls and ceilings, subject to critical lighting conditions. One Finish’s superior composition assists in more efficiently achieving the highest criteria of a Level 5 finish with…

Jan 30, 2019

Contract awarded for Port Hedland Berth 3 works

Work is underway on the $33.5 million replacement of the Berth 3 deck and fender at the Port of Port Hedland, a project that will create almost 50 local jobs.

Jan 29, 2019

Satara Australia spearheads 2019 with a fresh new showroom

“We are thrilled to now be able to offer the Interior Design community in Queensland a dedicated Satara showroom located in Kedron Brisbane” says Andrew Johnston, Owner of Satara.

Jan 25, 2019

Thousands of Victorian homes save millions on solar

Nearly 7,000 Victorian households have installed solar panels since the Victorian Government’s Solar Homes package was launched in late August 2018, amounting to more than $3.4 million in rebates.

Jan 24, 2019

Cranes in the sky as Wollongong booms

Wollongong is in the midst of its own construction boom, in parallel to Greater Sydney, as 2019 marks a big year for the expansion of the city’s residential and commercial property stock.

Jan 23, 2019

Building boom still bearing fruit for housing affordability

“Australia’s record home building boom continues to improve housing affordability,” said Geordan Murray, HIA Senior Economist.

Jan 22, 2019

HIA New Home Sales drop to lowest level since 2012

“HIA New Home Sales continued the declining trend that we saw throughout most of 2018,” said Geordan Murray, HIA Senior Economist.

Jan 18, 2019

Fencing protects children from drowning

As the weather warms up Victorians are reminded to check on their backyard pool and spa fences, ahead of new regulations that will be introduced by the Vic Government in 2019.

Jan 18, 2019

NSW Swimming Pool Regulation 2018 update

The New South Wales Government has remade the Swimming Pools Regulation 2008.

Jan 18, 2019

Don’t take pool fences and gates for granted

The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors is urging home owners not to be complacent about familiar home surroundings this summer and have safety checks on structures in outdoor entertaining areas.

Jan 18, 2019

It’s all about how it’s made

Fifty years of Australian research and development has created a range of technologies that give COLORBOND® steel its long lasting performance when subjected to some of the harshest conditions.

Jan 18, 2019

Sydney design mistakes

As city populations increase and summer temperatures rise, growing attention is on the topic of urban heat islands and what can be done to cool our cities.

Jan 18, 2019