February - April 2019
Dust busting
Adequate protection from dust is vital for workers who may be exposed, but it’s important to have a broader dust management strategy in place. By Susanna Nelson Dust is a risk to human health. How much of a risk, and the nature of the risk, will depend on the type of dust and the concentrations [...]
February - April 2019
The ties that bind
The success of this cutting-edge construction project could rest on around half a million plastic zip ties. By Shane Conroy A new $80 million molecular research facility at the University of Wollongong could help scientists find new treatments for a range of diseases. The cutting-edge Centre for Molecular and Life Sciences is currently under construction, [...]
February - April 2019
Leading by example
Multi-award-winning builder Rob Spadaccini has spent three years as president of the Master Builders Association and a lifetime in residential construction. Here he reflects on what’s required to succeed and thrive in a tough business. By Kerry Faulkner Rob Spadaccini’s building company had a phenomenal year in 2017, winning Australian Home of the Year in [...]
Community News
When he’s not running CSS member store Mandurah Bolt Supplies, Chris Dicker has a spectacular hobby.
Birth of the Sandbarra Ute “I was looking for a project,” says Chris Dicker, managing director of CSS member store Mandurah Bolt Supplies. He’s talking about his creation of the Sandbarra ute, which recently featured in Street Machine magazine and in the Hot Rod and Street Machine Spectacular in Perth. Calling it a project seems [...]
Community News February - April 2019
Shoulder to shoulder with CSS
A new Men’s Shed in the Pilbara has kicked off helping its local community, with help from CSS members. The Men’s Shed movement is a hard thing to pin down, even though it’s based on a simple idea. It’s really many community spaces, addressing the different needs of men’s health in different communities. It started [...]
October - December 2018
H.B. Fuller Polyurethane Sealants
When you need a sealant that’s going to last, polyurethane (PU) is a well proven technology that has been used with great success for many years. H.B. Fuller’s FulaFlex™ polyurethane sealants offer excellent durability, flexibility and high bond strength. Coupled with both UV and weather resistance they are ideal for most construction applications—delivering performance and [...]
October – December 2018
The Better Bit
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why have three or four different sized countersinking bits for all those different screws? There’s got to be something that’s versatile and user-friendly enough to make countersinking easier!” Welcome “The Better Bit”! It’s a new intuitive way to pre-drill and countersink your decking boards. Extensive market research and prototype field [...]
October – December 2018
The Next Breakthrough Is Here
Milwaukee Tool is proud to announce The Next Breakthrough in lithium-ion and M18™ with the introduction of their most capable battery ever – the M18™ REDLITHIUM-ION™ HIGH OUTPUT 12.0Ah Battery. The new 12.0Ah Battery delivers 50% more power, runs 50% cooler, and provides 33% more run-time than their powerful 9.0Ah battery – significantly elevating the [...]
Good Advice
The Tradies’ Guide To Marketing
You don’t need a massive marketing budget to build your small business. But you do need a little know-how and the right marketing strategy in place. Here’s how to get started. By Shane Conroy When it comes to the wide world of marketing, a lot of jargon gets thrown around. You can safely ignore most [...]
Cover Story
Brothers In Arms
Some bucket list wishes are relatively simple to fulfil, while others depend on a mix of luck and hard work. Will and Alex Davison share two wishes. The brothers grew up in racing, mainly against each other. Competing together has always been on their bucket list. They have twice tackled the Australian enduro season together. [...]