1. High-Efficiency House Impresses With Savings
2. Steel Curbs Termite's Taste For Housing
3. The Look Of Lattice With The Strength Of Steel
4. Environmentally Friendly Retreat A Winner
5. COLORBOND® steel Strengthens Homes For Hope
6. Jim's Fencing Stakes Its Reputation On Steel
7. Wind Towers a Breeze For Air Ride Technology
8. Did You Know...?

A home on the outskirts of Melbourne demonstrates how clever design and construction can provide ongoing savings for owners. Environmental building consultant Mr Jan Brandjes and senior project architect Bridget Puszka of BP Architects specifically designed the home to incorporate energy efficient and cost saving features including water saving ideas, shading and ventilation systems. To find out more about high-efficiency designs go to:

http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29efficiency

Termite attacks on homes are costing Australians at least AU$100 million each year. According to an independent study, more than 12 percent of timber framed homes had been attacked by termites at some point, while not one steel framed home surveyed had suffered a termite attack. To find out more about this study go to:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29termites

Melbourne’s Metalat Industries has developed a traditional looking outdoor lattice that benefits from the proven strength and durability of COLORBOND® steel. Super Steel Lattice overcomes the numerous frailties of lattice made from conventional materials, such as sagging, warping and rotting. Made from COLORBOND® steel, Super Steel Lattice does not require painting when it is installed and is low maintenance. To find out more about this exciting product, go to:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29lattice

Combining aesthetic appeal and environmental friendliness is the key to a unique home design from one of Western Australia's leading building companies. Rural Building Company specifically designed its Skillion Retreat to minimise its impact on its surrounds and to optimise solar orientation. The combination of steel and glass, together with the skillion roof, gives the home a striking architectural look from all angles. To find out more about this striking use of COLORBOND® steel, go to:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29retreat

BHP Steel has joined a community based initiative which this year aims to raise more than AU$250,000 for youth services in Newcastle and the Greater Hunter region. The sale of a new display home built by Wincrest Homes in East Maitland featuring COLORBOND® steel for Roofing, will support the Wesley Mission Homes for Hope community programs in the region. For further information, go to:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29hope

Australia's biggest fencing installation company is now offering steel as an option for customers in most states. Jim's Fencing, part of the Jim's group of companies, has added COLORBOND® steel for Fencing to its range to provide customers with quality fencing that is fully guaranteed. To find out more visit:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29reputation

South Australian company, Air Ride Technology, are powering ahead in the fabrication of 34 wind towers for a new wind farm located at Millicent in south east South Australia. The first stage of the Lake Bonney project will cost over AU$100 million, and result in a total installed capacity of 70MW. It will be the largest wind farm in Australia. To find out more about this massive venture:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29wind

With the Rugby Union World Cup kicking off in October, the fact theme for this month is Rugby Union. Did you know:

• Rugby, or at least one form of the game, is said to have been played in Australia since the 1820s, although the first club - the Sydney University Rugby Union Club - was not formed until 1864
• An Australian team played and won their first ever Test in June 1899 against a touring Great Britain side at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
• Australia, which is divided into six states and two territories, has more than 850 clubs and more than 30,000 seniors playing the game
• The first Rugby Union World Cup tournament was played between 16 teams in May and June 1987 in New Zealand and Australia
• The Rugby World Cup is now established as the third biggest sporting event behind the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup

Thanks for reading,

Matt Lynch
BHP Steel - Internet Manager

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