Physical description

Black and white photograph taken by CSIRO Division of Building Research

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The Building Material Research Section was established in 1945 and operated for five years, before becoming the Division of Building Research in 1950 whose purpose was to conduct research and development in many aspects of the building industry in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness. In 1988, following the McKinsey-assisted restructuring of CSIRO, the Division of Building Research merged with the Highett-based Division of Energy Technology (mark I) to form the Division of Building, Construction and Engineering. Its goal was to work towards improving and supporting industries related to the built environment.
See https://csiropedia.csiro.au/manufacturing-technology-1980-97/