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Glass  in Building Stuff Ups
Commercial
Wednesday August 26 2020

Glass in Building Stuff Ups

Glass is a wonderful building material.  It enhances building design like no other.  But poor design using this remarkable material can turn it into a liability,...

USB Stick Declared Not Valid Service Under NSW Security of Payment Act
Business
Thursday July 20 2017

USB Stick Declared Not Valid Service Under NSW Security of Payment Act

In Parkview Constructions Pty Ltd (Parkview) v Total Lifestyle Windows Pty Ltd t/as Total Concept Group (Total) NSWSC 194 (7 March 2017) ,...

Smart Windows Will Slash HVAC Costs
Buildings
Monday July 17 2017

Smart Windows Will Slash HVAC Costs

In the old days, many homes and businesses had relatively few and small windows.

Choosing Window Coverings for Bathrooms
Residential
Tuesday May 16 2017

Choosing Window Coverings for Bathrooms

Over the years, the desire for window coverings in bathrooms has changed dramatically.

Window Glass Firm Hit with Million Dollar Penalty
Safety
Tuesday May 9 2017

Window Glass Firm Hit with Million Dollar Penalty

A NSW window glass company has been hit with a massive $1 million fine for breaching workplace safety laws.

Exactly How Much Do Your “Block Out” Coverings Block Out?
Residential
Wednesday January 25 2017

Exactly How Much Do Your “Block Out” Coverings Block Out?

There are numerous window treatments available on the market today that are labelled and sold as block out products. By definition, the term “block out” means...

Exploring the History of Shutters
Residential
Wednesday November 23 2016

Exploring the History of Shutters

Plantation shutters appear to be one of the most popular window coverings worldwide. I thought they might be a trend for a few years, but I...

Why WERS Works in Theory but often Fails in Practise
Buildings
Tuesday March 15 2016

Why WERS Works in Theory but often Fails in Practise

In February this year, I authored the article: NatHERS: Are we on the Road to Ruin?

Seeing the Light with Luminance Contrast
Commercial
Tuesday March 8 2016

Seeing the Light with Luminance Contrast

When we consider the need for contrasting surfaces in the built environment, there are some important terms we must understand from the outset.