Alternative construction techniques are gathering momentum in Western Australia, but not all builders are convinced that double brick's dominance is about to end.
Perth-based homebuilder Summit Homes is seeking to head off a looming shortage of bricklayers by ramping up its capacity to deliver homes using steel-framed and modular building techniques.
WE may live in a disposable society, but Western Australia's builders are increasingly being asked to build homes that will meet their owner's needs for longer, allowing them to more easily live in