Environmental

Building Acoustics: The Basics

Whether you're buying a home, looking for a space for your business or just making some renovations to an existing structure, you've probably heard a lot about building acoustics. But what does it actually mean, and why should you be concerned about it?  The science of sound When something makes a noise, it agitates the air around it; the sound travels as a vibration through the air until it reaches our ears.

Why You Need to Choose the Right Type of Lawn for Your Landscaping Project

When you're building a new home, you have a lot to think about, as you focus on design, structure, internal components, appliances and so on. You may be forgiven for considering the lawn as an afterthought and something that you will just seed when the time is right. You do need to focus some of your energy here as well though, because if you don't put down the right type of turf, it's not going to succeed in Australia's harsh climate.

Fire Extinguishers That Can Be Used in Commercial Premises

In Australia, there are six different types of fire extinguishing devices that are allowed to be used in the workplace. Each is designed for a slightly different purpose which means that business owners are responsible for ensuring that the right type or types are available to be used in the event of an emergency. Use the following guide to make sure that the right ones are chosen: Class A – This type of fire extinguisher is used for many sorts of fires.