Tech & Tools
Construction firms warned to fasten up to NCC bolt changes or face fines
Updates to the nation's structural building standards and NCC have left businesses and tradies at risk, and many still need to be made aware of the new rules, according to…
Use of AI in property valuation is on the rise – but we need greater transparency and trust
The wider public has little understanding of how those property valuations are…
Secure your home for under $70 with this budget smart home system
Amazon-owned Blink smart home security is bringing their popular range of budget…
You can win a DEWALT TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL 5 in 1 TOWER
End the year by giving your tools the home they deserve. One lucky…
Buying used equipment is a no-brainer for construction businesses
If you're in the market for construction equipment, you've got more options…
The great Aussie LEGO dream home! We might be living in 3D-printed glass houses by 2030
Aussies could be living in 'LEGO-like' 3D-printed homes within the next decade…
Future engineers green technology ambition out of this world
When it comes to improving environmental sustainability around the globe, a group…
First batch of coffee concrete gets put to the test
Australia’s caffeine capital is putting its grinds to good use as Victoria’s…
New solar cells break efficiency record – they could eventually supercharge how we get energy from the Sun
The higher the efficiency of solar panels, the cheaper the electricity. This…
Could origami-like tubes make Aussie buildings stronger?
Aussie engineers say their latest lightweight flat pack invention is easy to…
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…
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…