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Drivers of Productivity: a Case Study of the Australian Construction Industry 2015 cover

Construction Economics and Building

Version:  2015.  (Current)
Wages and research and development expenditure were found to drive construction productivity at the national level and expenditure on research and development and the number of apprentices were found to be drivers of construction productivity in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia.
Home Warranty Insurance: E-brief 2010 cover

NSW Parliamentary Library Research Service

Version:  2010.  (Current)
This E-brief presents a brief history of HWI in NSW as well as an overview of the current HWI scheme.
MICROBIAL CONTROL

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote discusses the requirements for microbial control in buildings and how these are addressed in NATSPEC.
MECHANICAL SERVICES PIPE AND VESSEL INSULATION

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote addresses the selection of appropriate levels of insulation for piping, vessels and heat exchangers with curved surfaces.
WATER SENSITIVE URBAN DESIGN (WSUD)

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) integrates planning and design of the urban water cycle, water supply, waste water, stormwater and groundwater management, urban design and environmental protection.
MECHANICAL DESIGN AND INSTALL HVAC CHECKLIST

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote provides a checklist intended to assist the architect or building designer in the assessment of proposals for the design and installation of HVAC systems.
LIVING WALLS AND ROOFS

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote highlights design and construction issues for consideration and suggests suitable NATSPEC worksections for the documentation of living walls and roofs.
IMPACT SOUND INSULATION

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote addresses the use of impact sound insulation in floor systems.
GRASS SEEDING AND TURFING

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote provides guidance on the selection of grass seed mixes and turf species for general landscaping for use in 0252 Landscape – natural grass surfaces.
NATIVE GRASS LAWNS

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote discusses several of the native grass species suitable for lawn applications.