Termites are pretty much everywhere in Australia – it has been estimated that 80% of all homes are within 25 m of a termite nest! So, whether you're aware of it or not, there are probably termites trying to get into your house right now!
The chances of your home coming under termite attack during its lifetime are as high as 1 in 3 in some areas of Australia. You may think it’s bad luck if your home comes under termite attack... it’s not.
Construction requirements in bushfire prone areas can be a complex topic. This article provides a guide to understanding bushfire prone areas and attack levels in your State or Territory.
Frank Gehry's Chau Chak Wing Building at the University of Technology, Sydney, stands as a testament to the unique way in which bricks can be used playfully and unconventionally. This project offered many challenges for all parties involved from building suppliers to engineers.
BlueCare Sunrise Beach Aged Care Home represents a significant advancement in aged care design. Located just south of Noosa on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, the project embraced key insights from the recent Royal Commission into aged care, focusing on home-like environments, nature integration, and community connection.
In Australia, springtime brings with it the natural phenomenon of bee swarming. As hives become overcrowded, the queen and thousands of worker bees set off in search of a new home. While tree hollows and rock crevices are ideal, cavity brick walls in homes - especially those with unprotected weep holes - can be just as inviting. One Brisbane homeowner discovered this the hard way.