1. High-Efficiency House Impresses With Savings
2. Steel Curbs Termite's Taste For Housing
3. Environmentally Friendly Retreat A Winner
4. Residential Community Springs Up On The Lakes
5. COLORBOND® steel Strengthens Homes For Hope
6. Wind Towers a Breeze For Air Ride Technology
7. The Cutting Edge of Laser 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

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

Renowned Queensland home builder Nifsan is transforming the former Surfers Paradise International Raceway into a master-planned community on the outskirts of the Gold Coast The seven stage project will comprise 1400 homes set around man made waterways. The fully planned community will also include a commercial precinct, sporting complex and a tavern. For more information:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29lakes

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

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

Bristow Laser Systems is the only Australian owned company dedicated to the research, development, and manufacture of laser cutting systems. On average, Bristow Laser Systems produces about 12 machines a year. Depending on the model, each machine will use from 8 to 10 tonnes of steel in its manufacture. The quality of steel used for the base and body of these machines is integral to its performance, which is why Bristow Laser Systems has chosen to use Lasercut 250 XLERPLATE® and 350 XLERPLATE® from BHP Steel. For more information:
http://www.bhpsteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=29laser

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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