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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1972
Page
4
A builder’s handling of reclaimed timber and other materials from renovations raises questions of ownership and disposal. Spokesmen note secondhand timber is often not permitted for construction and disposal can be regulated. Wise practice requires a clear agreement before work begins to avoid legal challenges once waste is produced.
In building practice the term squarage refers to the area of a house measured in squares, each square equaling 100 square feet. The total area includes the enclosed ground floor and upper surfaces, while unroofed terraces and open verandahs are typically counted in the total.
The passage explains prime cost terms used by builders and the Master Builders Association. It notes that initial estimates cover selections like fixtures and appliances, called prime costs, with the contract price later adjusted for actual costs and for provisional sums such as fencing, excavation, or septic work when exact costs are not known at contract drawing.
The Australian Institute of Building is described as Australia’s professional body for building practitioners in management, technical, and academic roles. It emphasizes establishing standards of competence and professional ethics. Membership history from 1831 to 1972 shows honorary, fellow, associate, student levels, with a noted membership mix and growth over time.
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