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We monitor Australian building, strata, waterproofing, façade, concrete repair and construction industry updates, then summarise them for remedial relevance. All articles link back to the original publisher.

Fielders’ Australian Facade Lookbook
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5 July 2026·1 min read

Fielders’ Australian Facade Lookbook

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DecoClad® Shadowline cladding specified for Project Banksia
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5 July 2026·1 min read

DecoClad® Shadowline cladding specified for Project Banksia

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The changing Australian facade: How Lysaght's profiles are defining the modern steel exterior
Product & Material Updates
4 July 2026·Architecture & Design·1 min read

The changing Australian facade: How Lysaght's profiles are defining the modern steel exterior

Lysaght has released a range of steel profiles designed for modern Australian building façades. The profiles are engineered to address contemporary…

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Regional projects and regenerative design redefine excellence at NSW Architecture Awards
New Construction Systems
3 July 2026·Industry News·1 min read

Regional projects and regenerative design redefine excellence at NSW Architecture Awards

The NSW Architecture Awards have recognised this year's standout architectural projects, with particular emphasis on work coming from regional areas and…

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We got to the NSW architecture awards and they were great!
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3 July 2026·Industry News·1 min read

We got to the NSW architecture awards and they were great!

The NSW Australian Institute of Architects Awards ceremony took place at City Recital Hall in Sydney, drawing a large crowd of design professionals. The…

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Insurance Bureau of Canada launches helpline for flood-stricken Ottawa residents
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2 July 2026·CTV News·1 min read

Insurance Bureau of Canada launches helpline for flood-stricken Ottawa residents

The Insurance Bureau of Canada has established a dedicated helpline to assist Ottawa residents affected by recent flooding. The service connects…

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Nassif’s toppled empire: Web of defects and rejected plans
Building Defects
2 July 2026·The Daily Telegraph·1 min read

Nassif’s toppled empire: Web of defects and rejected plans

The Nassif Group's collapse has left multiple residential apartment projects in Sydney facing serious defect issues and financial uncertainty. A major…

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Low‑carbon concrete for infrastructure: design and durability notes for engineers
Product & Material Updates
2 July 2026·Geomechanics.io·1 min read

Low‑carbon concrete for infrastructure: design and durability notes for engineers

This article addresses the engineering considerations for specifying and designing with low-carbon concrete in infrastructure applications. The piece…

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Wind service supplier adds Australian acquisition to long list
Product & Material Updates
2 July 2026·EnergyWatch·1 min read

Wind service supplier adds Australian acquisition to long list

A wind energy service supplier has expanded its portfolio through an Australian acquisition, adding to a growing list of investments across multiple…

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On Living Buildings, toxic materials and a nice office-resi conversion from Dexus in Brisbane
New Construction Systems
2 July 2026·Industry News·1 min read

On Living Buildings, toxic materials and a nice office-resi conversion from Dexus in Brisbane

The Fifth Estate has published a sustainability-focused piece examining several themes in contemporary building practice. The article addresses Living…

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CommBank, NAB and resilience insurance, CapGains and renewables, ARM and Adelaide, Hassell and mixed use
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2 July 2026·Industry News·1 min read

CommBank, NAB and resilience insurance, CapGains and renewables, ARM and Adelaide, Hassell and mixed use

The article covers four distinct industry developments affecting Australian building and property sectors. CommBank and NAB are backing an expanded…

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Victoria’s building manuals are a good start
Building Defects
2 July 2026·1 min read

Victoria’s building manuals are a good start

Victoria's Housing and Building Minister Nick Staikos has confirmed plans to mandate building manuals under the Building Amendment (Building Manuals)…

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Why are we still preselling apartments rather than embracing a ‘build then sell’ model?
New Construction Systems
2 July 2026·Industry News·1 min read

Why are we still preselling apartments rather than embracing a ‘build then sell’ model?

Andrea Sharam argues for a fundamental shift in Australian apartment development from the presale model to a build-then-sell approach. Under presales,…

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