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    News Archive for December 2011

    2011 Best of the Best: Studio505 for Pixel

    In 2011 the honour went to Pixel for studio505. Pixel has set a precedent for carbon neutral buildings, which has earned a 6 star Greenstar (Office Design V3) rating.


    Australian Window Association Awards 2011: the winners list

    The Australian Window Association (AWA) Design Awards 2011 were held at the Australian Fenestration Conference earlier this year, recognising manufacturers and suppliers that produce and promote innovative technology in windows and doors.


    Indian company designs and builds flood-proof housing in Queensland: claims world first

    One of India’s largest property businesses claims to be on the cusp of revolutionising flood-proof housing around the world thanks to work done in Queensland after the devastating floods earlier this year.


    BPN's Top 10 for 2011 - and a Happy New Year!

    With our festive season break now imminent, this is our last news update for 2011, so we thought it fitting to cap off the year with a top 10 list.


    Green Building Council opens membership to sole traders

    The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has agreed to open its membership to sole traders.


    Innovation of the Year

    The Caroma Flow Shower was designed and developed by GWA Bathroom & Kitchens with energy and water efficiency as a primary objective.


    Austech’s Foamular extruded polystyrene insulation in concrete sandwich panels

    Austech External Building Products offers the Foamular extruded polystyrene insulation for use in concrete sandwich panels during construction.


    Nuplex Sterishield additive inhibits mould growth in floors

    Nuplex Construction Products presents a unique additive for industrial floor toppings formulated to inhibit mould growth in installed floors.


    New edition of Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook by CCAA now available

    Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia presents the new edition of the Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook published in collaboration with Standards Australia.


    Aussie Pumps offers high pressure pumps to fight harvester fires

    Australian Pump Industries offers a comprehensive range of high pressure pumps capable of producing high flows for effective firefighting operations.


    Icynene soft spray foam insulation system available from ERA Polymers

    Insulating a home has never been easier or more economical than with Icynene, a leading soft spray foam insulation and air barrier system.


    Rephouse Australia: Recycling rubber waste into environmentally friendly flooring products

    Supplier of recycled rubber flooring, Rephouse Australia collects tyres and other rubber waste products to recycle into new synthetic rubber and polyurethane flooring.


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