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One year on from the introduction of the revised Green Star PVC Credit has seen the building and construction industry take a new look at the use of PVC in flooring and resilient wall coverings, cable, pipe and conduit. The revised Green Star PVC Credit, introduced in April 2010 by the Green Building Council of Australia, recognises the environmental advances made by PVC resin and product manufacturers across Australia.
23/06/2011 |
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The number of green roofs continues to increase, as does their popularity and the expertise in them. However, we don't really know, collectively, what is happening in the Australian green roof industry and where all these green roofs actually are.
11/05/2011 |
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01/04/2011 |
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As there are so many applications for hemp and hemp products, it is no surprise at all that it is a great material to use to build a house, but many might ask: is it worthwhile?
30/03/2011 |
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Australian Vinyls has today launched a PVC Pipe awareness campaign titled Think Pipes. Think PVC to encourage more education about recent developments with PVC pipes and to promote the usage of PVC pipes across a range of markets. The official website for the campaign has been launched. www.thinkpipesthinkpvc.com.au
29/03/2011 |
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The two firms - HASSELL and Tract Consultants - have become the first organisations in Australia to sign up to the Green Star Communities Supporter initiative developed by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
21/03/2011 |
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The new Swinburne TAFE Green Plumbing Trade school building opened in Croydon, Melbourne last week.
21/03/2011 |
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More than 300 solar panels have been installed across eight buildings at Perth Zoo, including the elephant barn, reptile enclosure and education classrooms.
15/03/2011 |
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With the people of NSW heading to the polls on Saturday 26 March, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), has assessed the NSW Government's green building performance against five key criteria.
14/03/2011 |
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The 2011 Banksia Awards are now looking for submissions for the 10 category awards, including the Built Environment Award.
14/03/2011 |