Daniel Beekwilder and his colleagues at Daryl Jackson Robin Dyke were the Executive Architects on the UTS Dr Chau Chak Wing Building. In our July edition, we spoke with Daniel about working closely with Frank Gehry and the entire Gehry Partners, LLP team, to bring the vision of the building – and its internal timber structures – to life.
Read MoreI come from a long family tradition of cheapskates. I believe broken television antenna should be saved because the bits of metal might be useful for a future project. When the switch on my grinder recently broke I spent hours...
Read MoreThe new MiTek International Group President has been announced, as well as several changes within MiTek Australia’s management structure.
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The Frame Australia Conference and Exhibition for 2015, held last month, provided an open and engaging forum for delegates to discuss the future of ‘Building with engineered wood construction systems.’
Read MoreOn 2 June 2015, a full bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) issued their 2015 minimum wages decision following the annual review.
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Michael Powell is no ordinary high school teacher. During the day he is crafting young minds, but when the day is done he is crafting something else, something unexpected, and the results are pretty remarkable.
Read MoreThe number of flooring issues originating from inappropriate cleaning practises is perplexing, for no other reason than that many of them could have been avoided.
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Frank Gehry’s name is iconic within the world of architecture. Arguably one of the world’s greatest architects, his first design on Australia soil is a feast for the eyes and, at its heart, a tribute to timber and its presence in contemporary design.
Read MoreThe State of the Industry survey for June received 51 responses – a great result for the new online format which continues to provide TimberTrader News with valuable industry insights.
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For many of us, the dream of working right near the beach is simply that, a dream. But for Jean-Paul Maulguet, co-owner and General Manager of Culburra Beach Timber & Hardware (Home Hardware), that dream is a reality.
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