News
The building industry challenge in tackling carbon pollution
06-11-2008
The blow of tackling climate change must be softened by ensuring that appropriate compensation and tax concessions are in place to bring Australian buildings up to green standards, the MBA said.
The Office
28-10-2008
There’s a difference between knowing what the risks are and managing them, as Martin Vaughan discovers, and it's up to PMOs to understand and guide others on how to handle risk in their overall strategy.
Reducing risk through change management
29-09-2008
Change management is more than glorified HR: it's a way project managers can reduce risks and enhance project success, writes Catherine Smithson.
Novation of construction contracts: some risks and issues
20-09-2008
It is not unusual in construction contracts for the principal to have engaged consultants to prepare designs or detailed project requirements prior to the engagement of a contractor to carry out the works. The principal may also have spoken to or engaged preferred suppliers or subcontractors. Such early planning or design may be required to obtain planning permission or financing for the project. One way of changing the risk allocation in the contract so that the responsibility for ensuring that certain work is carried out by these consultants or subcontractors is by novating them to the head contractor.
The Laminex Group Now Offers Environmentally Certified Products For Every Interior Space
20-07-2008
The Laminex Group further cements its position as an industry leader offering ecologically sustainable design solutions with their Greenfirst range Today, the Greenfirst range is so extensive it can satisfy almost every type of interior space.
Winning the waste war
10-04-2008
The timber industry is taking steps to ensure a sustainable future, and responsibility lies with all levels, writes Ted Riddle. In recent years a lot of emphasis has been put on waste management at the builder level. For those involved in big developments, the opportunities are far greater.
Internal Mouldings - The Finishing Touch
21-03-2008
At the entrance of the home the door frame trims catch an eye, then your eyes extend further as lighting gives contrasting shadows on furniture, ornaments and skirtings. From this moment on you now know what feel the home is going to have, federation, classic, or modern.
Timber - Our Sustainable Future
15-02-2008
Timber in its most basic form continues to be one of the truly renewable building materials available to the Australian construction industry. As it can be harvested and replanted for future generations to continue this cycle. Timber remains one of the most commonly used as Hardwood and Softwood are readily available for purchase in any hardware store. What impact is it having on our environment? Is it sustainable?
Asbestos Removal Law Changes for NSW
10-01-2008
The threshold for the removal, repair and disturbance of bonded asbestos has been reduced to 10 square metres, WorkCover NSW said.