Some buildings are so ugly, the only thing that could possibly improve them is a wrecking ball. It’s even worse when the structures are high-profile and expensive, making you wonder how many people who had to sign off at each stage of planning and construction...
Rock and stone make up some of the most ancient, intriguing and attractive buildings anywhere. Either rough or hewn, stone is returning to the material armoury of more architects. Robust, substantial stone work is certainly a big relief after decades of painted render...
Roxanne Wilson, Lifestyle reporter, The Advertiser June 27, 2017 8:30pm FROM concrete jungles to giant brown boxes, there are more than a few contenders up for the title of Adelaide’s ugliest building. The questionable design of a 16-storey student...
Alice Bednarz, National Centre for Vocational Education Research Approximately half of all apprenticeship contracts in the trades are not completed. In this context, this review draws together existing research on why apprentices do not complete their training. The...
Renato Castello, The Advertiser July 4, 2017 12:00am FINES of up to $250,000 and potential jail time are key planks of proposed legislation aimed at protecting subcontractors from unscrupulous builders who refuse to pay their bills on time. Under amendments to...
Way back in May 2015, The Australian ran a story about unsafe building materials coming in from overseas, and despite failing to comply with local standards, being used here. Quoting Master Builders Queensland, the story noted that eventually these substandard...
