Fifty cents a bag was the going rate for every 100 seedlings Adrian de Bruin’s eldest daughters bunched up, ready for sale through the Stock Journal newspaper classifieds. It was a generous deal for a young kid in the mid-1970s given the work involved in growing such a fledgling family enterprise.
Read MoreOn 11 August 2015 the Timber Opportunities in Mid-Rise Construction Symposium was held at Melbourne’s stunning Library at the Dock. The event brought together members of the timber industry to discuss the opportunities ahead for mid-rise construction.
Read MoreI have practiced yoga for almost 20 years. I relish the physical part but have never come to terms with yoga’s more spiritual aspects. I am always distracted during the meditation by my sceptical engineer’s mind that is looking to solve problems. Essentially, I am hopeless at it!
Read MoreDo apprentices always receive the training and supervision they deserve? By mistaking haste for efficiency, identifying when an apprentice has received the appropriate level of training is something that can easily slip through the gaps unless a conscious effort is made. This could result in a shambolic situation that comes back to bite you.
Read MoreRecently we were asked by a commercial flooring company to give a presentation about moisture meters and the time-line for such testing.
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