The selection of right render types, construction procedures and surface finishes using renders are all important to having the right render for the job.
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Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials. Anyone who uses concrete or is responsible for managing or supervising its use should be aware that it may be a hazard.
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The uncontrolled addition of water on site effectively changes the concrete mix design and should not be permitted.
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Mortar has three primary functions. The mortar must be durable, sufficiently resilient to accommodate minor movements and self-healing so small cracks do not become permanent leakage paths.
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This booklet summarises the new industrial relations laws introduced by the federal government. It contains practical tips and strategies for dealing with the new laws. It provides numbers for you to ring if you need more information or assistance.
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WELS was introduced in 2005 as a joint Federal and State Government initiative backed by the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 to replace the 4A water efficiency rating system. The objective of the scheme is to encourage manufacturers to develop and market appliances and fittings that are more water efficient and to help consumers clearly identify and purchase water efficient products.
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Standards Australia has produced a standard for the manufacture of garage doors, AS/NZS 4505 – Domestic Garage Doors. This standard specifies the requirements for the design, construction, performance and installation of domestic garage doors.
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In Victoria it is a requirement to be registered to carry out domestic building work for any contract where the price exceeds $5000 in each case, whether labour or materials or both, unless the work involves re-blocking a home or the demolition or removal of a home. In this case registration is required despite the cost.
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The Fair Work Act was passed by Federal Parliament on Friday 20 March 2009. The legislation represents a shift from WorkChoices and will be introduced in two stages with the first phase to begin in a couple of months
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Does it sometimes feel like construction legislation and regulations have just been put in place to make your life harder? And does it annoy you that the people who implement these rules have probably never set their loafer clad foot on a construction site? Well our friends at the Cement Concrete and Aggregate Australia (CCAA) have just made the lives of people involved in the pouring of residential concrete that little bit easier.
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Sometimes the process of building or renovating a home can result in disagreements with the client in respect to whether there is a building defect that requires rectification. It is becoming increasingly common practice for clients to engage building consultants. As the builder, you may consider that the best solution is to also engage a building consultant. Either way, it is important that builders are aware of the requirements surrounding the work of building consultants, who they are and what their range of responsibilities can cover.
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CoINVEST is Victoria’s compulsory construction industry portable long service leave scheme. All employers, subcontractors, workers and apprentices in the construction industry must be registered with CoINVEST.
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CoINVEST is Victoria’s compulsory construction industry portable long service leave scheme. All employers, subcontractors, workers and apprentices in the construction industry must be registered with CoINVEST.
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What is bankruptcy? How does an individual become bankrupt? Answers to these questions and more
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