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Watch out for that last step!

alternating tread stair photoThis is one set of stairs that will separate the men from the castrated?

I have no interest in trying to use these after a few drinks.

Hmmm!

Never been overly worried about heights before, but not to sure if I would trust the glass floor (especially since I've put on a bit of weight).

This ledge observation deck, which juts out of the 103rd floor of Chicago's Sears Tower. That's over 400 metre up.

Joist Clip

Joist Clip 250Keep your fingers away from the business end of the hammer and nail gun and let the Joist Clip do the work! Will Collins from Maine USA came up with this ingenious solution to holding the joist hangers in place.

Caulked N’ Ready

caulkednready-250Tired of caulk ooze? NEVER AGAIN! Tired of a clogged tip? NEVER AGAIN!

Now you can't complain that this drill is to big

[p[]pBut the real question is what the heck are you going to drill with it!

Check out http://www.bookofjoe.com/2009/06/micro-power-drill.html for all the colour options and accessories :-)

No your eyes aren't playing tricks on you!!!!!

Looking at this picture I can't decide if I am more amazed that this whole building fell down in one piece or that ONLY one person died!

Yet another quality construction masterpiece in Shanghai fell over last Saturday.

AusAngle

The AusAngle turns any power saw into a portable compound mitre saw, and gives you a perfectly straight cut at any angle.

Sustainable Plumbing Solutions Finalist in the Banksia Awards

Having previously won four of the Association’s prestigious GreenPlumbers® Awards, as well as the Premier’s Sustainability Award for Small Business earlier this year, Sustainable Plumbing Solutions is now a finalists in The Banksia Awards, Australia’s most esteemed environmental awards.

Builder Confidence Buoyed by Government Stimulus

A rebound in builder sentiment is now evident as the Government’s fiscal stimulus starts to kick in, according to Master Builders Australia’s National Survey of Building and Construction.

Updated Construction Industry Forecast

The Fire Protection Association Australia has made available the latest Construction Forecast Council Report (File: 801KB).

Lucky we don't need wovel's in Oz

So have you worked out what it is yet?

I thought that it was an ancient had operated digger of some sort, but that's not it.

Equipment manufacturer provided confusing information

Work Safe Victoria, Victorian WorkCover AuthorityAn equipment manufacturer has been convicted and fined $140,000 after a County Court jury was told maintenance instruction provided by it were hopelessly inadequate.

Dwelling Starts Hit Bottom

National dwelling commencements fell sharply again in the March quarter in the wake of the crisis of confidence that unfolded late last year as the global financial crisis escalated, according to Master Builders Australia.

Dusts, fumes and fibres campaign uncovers lack of awareness of hazards

Department of CommerceAn inspection campaign targeting dusts, fumes and fibres held in April has uncovered that many employers are either not aware of the hazards in their workplaces or are not taking action to reduce the risks.

The Japanese do build small

This is one dunny you really don't want to line up for!

This is the toilet in a local pub in Japan, it's just as well they have small beer glasses there :-)

Time for a new tool box?

Now we have looked over a few weird and wonderful tool boxes in the past, but this definitely has to be the biggest!

Check out the details here http://www.jimsbigthings.com/Objects.htm

Suspended runway!

This is an unusual one the Funchal Airport's Extended Runway and I thought the bridge road near the gong looked good :-)

$90 million package for injured Victorian workers

Swingers only need apply

cabin on a swing A Pair of Unique House DesignsYour marriage getting a bit boring, well see if you can get the missus to start swinging :-)

Mid-West construction campaign reveals good OSH practices

Oops!

worlds strangest bulidingWhile looking around the net for some interesting news I came across this picture at http://www.inquisitr.com/26031/one-of-the-worlds-strangest-buildings/

The Man Wall

OctoDeskThis has just about everything a tradie needs to keep him entertained for the evening.

Wagner TurboRoll - Review

Wagner_turboroll2.jpgIn the market for a new paint roller, well then you might want to have a look at the Wagner powered tubo roller.

$90 million package for injured Victorian workers

Work Safe Victoria, Victorian WorkCover AuthorityYesterday, the Premier, the Hon. John Brumby, announced the Government's Response to the Hanks Review of accident compensation legislation.

Master Builders Disappointed over Industry Watchdog Legislation

Master Builders Australia, today expressed disappointment at the watering down of the powers for the new industry watchdog that is contrary to a mountain of evidence pointing to the need for a tough cop on the beat.

New plumbing compliance officer for Mid-West

Department of CommerceThe Plumbers Licensing Board has appointed local Geraldton plumber Jim Bowbridge as its new technical compliance officer for the Mid-West region.

Regal Developments licence cancelled

NSW CrestThe Office of Fair Trading today cancelled building contractor’s licence 207029C in the name of Regal Developments Australia Pty Ltd of Broadmeadow (ACN 131 401 717).

Master Builders rejects union claims over Industry Watchdog

Master Builders Australia, criticised the ACTU and the building unions for ignoring the facts about the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) in tackling unacceptable unlawful industrial action, coercion and intimidati

Portable bandsaw

In the market for a portable bandsaw? I presume that they are not available here yet, but seems like a great tool for the removal of body parts :-)

Dodgy trader fined for putting lives at risk

NSW CrestFair Trading Minister Virginia Judge is urging NSW consumers to be wary of unlicensed trader George Harellis who has been masquerading as an electrician.

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