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Design For Place has been updated to meet NCC requirements

The Australian Government’s Design For Place housing plans have been updated to comply with the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 requirements for accessibility, liveability...

Entries are now open for the 39th Dulux Colour Awards

The 39th Dulux Colour Awards are now open for entries and welcome interior designers, specifiers, architects and students across Australia and New Zealand to...

GlobeWest introduces ‘Where the Light Comes In’ collection

GlobeWest has introduced its ‘Where the Light Comes In’ collection, which includes six designs. “Spaces are softened in a harmonious blend of warmth and stillness,...

Fanco sets the standard for style, sustainability and innovative design

As design trends evolve, 2025 is shaping up to be the year ceiling fans become a defining feature in Australian homes, offering more than...

Master Builders urges homeowners to take caution this Asbestos Awareness Week

This National Asbestos Australia Week, Master Builders Australia joins industry calls for caution around ageing asbestos, particularly as the summer season approaches and more Australians undertake home renovation projects to save costs.

Central Element breaks ground on Coogee Ballamac House

Highly regarded Sydney builder/developer Central Element (CE) has broken ground on its Ballamac House project in Coogee.

Putting an end to that pungent indoor pool smell

German water treatment specialist, Lutz-Jesco, has released a sampling station with sensor technology that lets pool owners continuously record and measure the amount of chlorine in water.

Green roofs can cool cities and save energy: modelling

Extensive greenery coverage on building rooftops could significantly reduce temperatures at the city scale and decrease energy costs, according to a new study.

Entries open and judges announced for the 38th Dulux Colour Awards

Entries are now open for the 38th Dulux Colour Awards, inviting architects, interior designers, specifiers and students from Australia and New Zealand to submit projects that demonstrate a pioneering, strategic and commendable use of Dulux Colour across exterior and interior residential, public and commercial spaces.

Cabot’s partners with Microsoft and Insight to transform its customer support for DIY woodcare...

Cabot’s, part of DuluxGroup, has developed an innovative AI-powered chatbot prototype to provide automated, scalable customer support for DIY woodcare projects.