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Upgrade your out-dated fly screens in time for summer

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Budget bathroom reno ideas for under $5000

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Boost your homes ventilation and energy rating with these expert tips

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The hidden costs of building a home: what every family should know

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200 new Aussie suburbs enter the ‘million dollar club’ amid housing bubble

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Tradies
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Campus construction paves way for international student and skilled worker boost

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Breaking industry barriers: Female apprentices surge by 80%

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Housing goals hit a brick wall as apprentice shortage worsens

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Landscapers mower-tivational mission to trim away impacts of child abuse

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These tradie tax mistakes are costing you $$$

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Tech & Tools
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You can win a DEWALT TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL 5 in 1 TOWER

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Buying used equipment is a no-brainer for construction businesses

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The great Aussie LEGO dream home! We might be living in 3D-printed glass houses by 2030

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Future engineers green technology ambition out of this world

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First batch of coffee concrete gets put to the test

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Industry News
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No savings? No plans? No Great Australian Dream. How housing is reshaping young people’s lives

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Building companies feel they must sacrifice quality for profits, but it doesn’t have to be this way

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Skills gap and rushed work has cracks appearing in major home build plan

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Australia has an extraordinary 13 million spare bedrooms. Here’s how to use at least some of them to ease the housing crisis

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Construction bosses willing to “pay a premium” for lower-emission steel and concrete

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Tools Down
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Surf’s up! Tradies hit the waves in WorkSafe challenge

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Blokes swap beers for bouquets on National Tradie Day

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Put a healthy spin on your favourite Aussie pub grub

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Tradies score free Krispy Kreme doughnuts for smoko next Friday

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Engineering drop out takes his shot at success to construct top-shelf tequila

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Build-It is made for Australians who need to see things built – with articles for contractors, hard-working tradies, architects, home hobbyists, those with home reno dreams, businesses, and everyone in between.

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