Not Using Fall Protection = Death

You Spot the Difference? In the following pictures, you can see a very different approach to safety and edge protection. The above is a picture of a roof repair currently being completed at Imbil in the Mary Valley. It has…

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QBCC – Cracking Down on Unlicenced Plumbing Work

The QBCC regulates the building and plumbing industry in Queensland, and, as such, is responsible for ensuring that plumbing, drainage and sprinkler fitting work is compliant and performed by appropriately licensed persons. Unlicensed work is a major concern for the…

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Ceilings that can Kill

The Request We recently received a request from a client to attend a property in North Queensland to assess and quote on the damage caused to the roof when a tree crashed down during a storm. The Owner’s Observations Upon arrival,…

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The Future of Housing?? 3D Printing in Concrete

Several companies around the world have explored 3D printing to such an extent that affordable housing is able printed out of concrete in under 24 hours. The printer is based on the principles of contour crafting—a process that 3D prints…

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February 2017 – Weather Wrap-up

The Bureau of Meteorology reported this month that Brisbane had its warmest February on record in terms of mean temperature. Brisbane also had its highest February mean maximum temperature on record and second-warmest February mean minimum temperature on record. Rainfall…

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