1. Create texture with timber Warm, timeless and textural, timber cladding is a style icon Contrast industrial metal cladding, brick or render to create an eye-catching exterior Mix colours and stains for an architectural finish 2. Add a touch of gold Match brushed gold tapware, showers, towel rails and cabinet handles Contrast against dark
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As a small business owner, the management of your home building business can quickly become stressful. The list of responsibilities seems to literally grow by the minute – business development, cash flow management, client and project deadlines are only the tip of the iceberg. Productivity Specialist and Principal Consultant at Lingford Consulting, Geoff Prior explains,
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Housing Update – March Quarter was a Record Over the past few years, Victoria has seen record amounts of housing activity. In terms of dwelling commencements, the March 2018 quarter in Victoria was a national record – not just a state record. With 10,185 detached house starts and 11,965 multi-unit dwelling starts (22,150 in total)
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At Dahlsens we understand workplace safety is critical to the set-up and smooth running of any construction site. Yet managing workplace safety can be complex and time consuming. Help is at hand with Codesafe CodeSafe is an innovative and multi-award winning smartphone app that simplifies workplace safety processes, improves compliance and bridges the gap between the office
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Offering a unique combination of heritage features with a fresh coastal twist, it’s no wonder Hamptons style is in demand with homeowners here in Australia. So how do you build a timeless period home using modern methods and materials? Clean and crisp design Clean lines of horizontal cladding and a crisp colour scheme of charcoal
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The safety of our clients, their staff and the final owner/resident in each build is a top priority at Dahlsens. That’s why we only work with suppliers who offer the best in quality, technology and design. In this article, we explore the inner workings of one of our leading suppliers, Bremick, whose world-class fasteners can
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For new construction business SABCON Developments, exceptional customer service has proven to be the ultimate ticket to success. New business, long history Based in the Melbourne suburb of Chadstone, SABCON Developments is a family affair with everyone, including mum, on board. “Dad has been in the construction industry for more than 20 years,” explains joint
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Many of you tell us that you generate enough work simply by relying on the good news spreading through your region about your great workmanship and customer service. But if you’d like to squeeze some more homes into your pipeline, harnessing the power of digital marketing and advertising is certainly something to consider. As technology
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Everyone knows that “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” but when you run your own building business it can be difficult to take a break without worrying that your business will fall over in your absence. Here are five tips to help you take a real break from your building business,
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Offering a clean finish, time efficient install and cost effect timber choice, finger jointed merbau could offer you and your client the perfect decking solution. Why finger jointed merbau? Everything you need to know. It’s affordable Finger jointed merbau is consistently less expensive than standard merbau products. Highly durable Finger jointed merbau is made from select
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As a small business owner the management of your building business can quickly become stressful. The list of responsibilities seems to literally grow by the minute – business development, cashflow management, client and project deadlines are only the tip of the iceberg. Productivity specialist and Principal Consultant at Lingford Consulting, Geoff Prior explains, “the challenge
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Building runs in the veins of Colmac Homes founder, Jason McMillan, with his grandfather, several uncles and cousins all industry-qualified and highly experienced. It would seem almost inevitable then, that one day Colmac Homes would take shape. Family owned and run, Colmac Homes was eventually founded by Jason and his grandfather. His cousin, Brad Coleman
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