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Building in bushfire prone areas: A 2024 update

Better design planning against the threat of bushfires is an urgent issue in Australia due to the growing density and sprawl of the built environment and the beginning of longer-lasting and more intense fire seasons. Although a building's survival from a fire in extreme conditions is never guaranteed, there are a range of design measures that will increase its chances.

Resource | 03/05/2024

Fire protecting openings close to boundaries: Understanding National Construction Code requirements and effective methods of protection

Fire from one building can easily spread to a neighbouring property through unprotected openings. The challenge for design professionals is how to reduce the spread of flame while still maintaining a functional and aesthetic building that is attractive to occupants.

Resource | 22/03/2024

Fire protection in heritage buildings: Navigating the challenges of adaptive reuse

There are many heritage buildings in Australia, each with a distinct cultural and historical significance. The best way to preserve heritage buildings is to adapt and reuse them in new and sustainable ways. However, adapting heritage properties has become more complex due to concerns about fire safety and compliance.

Resource | 19/02/2024

Creating healthy learning environments: A holistic approach to ventilation in education

The last few years have highlighted the importance of good ventilation in built environments, especially in Education. What is the impact of poor air quality and ventilation on children? It is not just about the classroom; it is time to rethink airflow in school halls and other communal areas.

Resource | 18/07/2023

Open-and-shut case: Specifying architectural glass louvres for compliance and performance

Architectural glass louvre systems are an invaluable tool for designers and specifiers to meet ever-increasing demands for energy efficiency.

Resource | 14/12/2022

All in the details: Specifying fire protection for pre-fabricated lightweight construction

Offering improved speed, efficiency and quality, modular lightweight construction has grown in popularity across Australia. However, the reduced mass of lightweight construction means that conventional fire protection methods may not deliver the required level of fire safety. In addition, mixing and matching wall, floor and ceiling systems can lead to compliance and warranty issues.

Resource | 18/02/2021

EBSA delivers vital fire safety features for new ‘smart’ Sydney development

Developer Longton Property Group knew that only the latest fire safety technologies would suffice for its Avantra Residences, a new 328-apartment ‘smart’ building in Mascot, Sydney. EBSA met and exceeded this requirement, delivering one of the largest installations of window actuators, smoke control panels, and roof mounted smoke hatches in Australia. To learn more about EBSA Pty Ltd and how their innovative fire safety solutions enhanced the $300 million complex, download this case study.

Resource | 21/01/2019

Compliance out of the box: Eliminating risk in passive fire protection

As the Australian construction industry expands, marked growth is particularly evident in the multi-level apartment sector. The effects of this burgeoning market are widespread and in particular the question of fire rating multi-residential apartments has become more complex and been the subject of intense scrutiny. Download this free whitepaper to learn how new technologies make achieving fire ratings quicker and easier than ever, and are eliminating the risk in passive fire protection.

Resource | 23/04/2018

Curtain call: How insulated fire curtains mark a New Age of passive fire protection

Recent high profile fires around the world have made the global construction industry acutely aware of the importance of adequate fire protection. Passive fire protection has become extremely topical, and builders and designers are now investigating new, innovative means of achieving fire protection. Download this free whitepaper to learn how insulated fire curtains can be used to meet the demands of stringent Australian fire protection regulations.

Resource | 22/03/2018

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