Tech & Tools
First batch of coffee concrete gets put to the test
Australia’s caffeine capital is putting its grinds to good use as Victoria’s Big Build lays its first-ever batch of coffee-infused concrete.
Imported engineered stone is banned, but the danger is far from over
Yesterday’s announcement that engineered stone would be banned from crossing Aussie borders…
With a million home batteries, we could build far fewer power lines. We just need the right incentives
Australia is already a world leader in rooftop solar. With the right…
How to pick a pair of safety glasses
Need a new pair of safety glasses? Here's Build-it's top tips for…
Petrol vs Electric chainsaws: Which one is right for you?
Can the electric little brother to the classic petrol chainsaw actually be…
Award-winning weir home to world first ‘turtle highway’
A Queensland dam project has received praise after its world-first turtle highway…
School’s game-changing golf ball drains score hole-in-one against stormwater pollution
An unusual team-up between a primary school and a golf ball recycling…
University’s new tool spearheads savings for offshore windfarm construction
Aussie scientists could have made building offshore windfarms more affordable, thanks to…
Smart tech helps bolt a secure future for offshore wind farms
Turbine technicians are turning to smart technology to improve the efficiency of…
New build viewing tool lauded the ‘Google Earth’ of digital property viewing
An Aussie PropTech company has revolutionised the new-build buying process by developing…
New home build solution raising the roof on construction code rules
Recent changes to the National Construction Code have created a condensation conundrum…
Welding robot hits Aussie shores to solve the skills shortage and save tradie lives
2024's latest tradie invention could spell the end for terrible tig welds…
Must have smart garden tech to help grow the best backyard veggies
Consider planting some of these backyard smart tools with your veggies to…
Can smart building tech construct a solution to Australia’s housing crisis?
Utilising smart building technology, alongside a local supply chain, could slash Australia’s…
Electric vehicles can provide the power backup Australia needs
When transmission lines fell, 16 electric vehicles fed power into the grid.…
The best gardening apps to help your plants sprout in time for spring
There's an app for everything these days - even for helping homeowners…
Budget smart systems to improve your garden
With summer just around the corner, Aussie homeowners are making the most…
Wave goodbye to weeding with this set and forget solar-powered ‘backyard Roomba’
Throw that weed whacker out the window, put your feet up and…
Outdated safety standards bite the dust after airborne silica testing tech proves its worth
A groundbreaking advance in dust monitoring could bring a monumental safety shift…