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Case study: Waterfront Vaucluse property

When building a waterfront home in one of Sydney’s most desirable neighbourhoods, every element of the design is key. For this property’s waterfront home gym and sauna, it was only once the build had started that the ideal location for these...

Resource | 17/02/2021

Sustainable floorcoverings: Evaluating and selecting products for a greener future

and tools for green products are available to aid project teams in making thoughtful evaluations and selections. Flooring is a main contributor to a building’s embodied carbon. Accordingly, future focus is best placed on specifying sustainable...

Resource | 08/02/2023

Doorway to dreams or disaster? The problem of non-compliance

leaders to call for a greater focus on compliance and enforcement. Non-compliant building products have been a concern for industry bodies for many years. However, in more recent times “non-genuine and non-tested building materials” creeping...

Resource | 13/03/2023

How sustainability is changing cabinetry hardware fittings and manufacturing: Hettich in focus

sustainability are changing the industry, with companies such as cabinetry fittings manufacturer Hettich leading the way. Demand for products with a better environmental life cycle assessment has been growing for years across all building and design sectors. A...

Resource | 04/04/2023

Waterproofing of wet areas: Navigating the key changes in AS 3740-2021 for residential projects

, expertly tailored drainage solutions for today’s building projects. Boasting an unrivalled depth of experience in linear drainage solutions, Stormtech welcomes questions on product selection, code compliance and fault-free installation. Download...

Resource | 31/01/2023

How global design and local manufacturing create better products

standards and regulations, and they can enjoy the benefits of supply chain stability while being at the forefront of the sustainable evolution. Download this infographic for more information on manufacturing the right things in the right places. ...

Resource | 04/04/2023

What good data looks like: Exploring quality issues in BIM

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is commonly regarded as a best practice method for completing large-scale construction projects because of its reputation for increasing efficiency. However, while BIM’s use has grown over recent years, the...

Resource | 14/03/2023

Constructing a sustainable future: Applying circular economy principles to material selection

life cycle of the products we build with. The circular economy provides us the framework to decouple building design and construction from the consumption of finite resources. To keep up with Australia’s growing population, the demand for...

Resource | 29/03/2023

Reducing plastic, waste and fossil fuel demand

The damaging effects of plastic production on the environment are impossible to ignore, and impact everything from our air quality to the demand for fossil fuels. This is where smart specification of instant filtered water systems can make a...

Resource | 01/03/2021

Architectural glass louvres & schools: Opportunities in the post-COVID landscape

of disease but also to support better learning outcomes. For this reason, architectural glass louvres are solutions that should be at the front of mind for architects, designers and specifiers. For the education sector, the coronavirus pandemic was a...

Resource | 29/03/2023

Education 2022 Podcast Series eBook

school design Impact of the space on children of different ages Vertical schools With over 40 years experience in the industry, AM-BOSS manufactures fixed access ladders to suit each individual environment, for both internal or external...

Resource | 09/12/2022

Fire protection on building exteriors: How to de-risk facade selection

presents Mitsubishi ALPOLIC™ NC/A1, a fully compliant aluminium cladding product that has satisfied all testing requirements for the Project Remediate recladding scheme. This product was introduced exclusively for the Australian construction market...

Resource | 08/11/2022

Common flooring types and installation methods: Key considerations for successful flooring

A quality installation is essential when designing the ideal flooring experience. Some materials, such as luxury vinyl, laminate and hybrid flooring, offer a quick and easy install, while others offer several options for installation, each with...

Resource | 20/01/2023

Blazing a trail: The shift from gas to electric fireplaces in the modern Australian home

-quality products on offer. Download this whitepaper and learn why electric fireplaces are overtaking gas as the more environmentally-friendly, user-friendly, budget-friendly and aesthetic choice for modern Australian homes.

Resource | 16/05/2022

The future of home heating: Choosing the right heating system in the changing energy landscape

pressure on consumers. Green energy options, such as wind and solar, are showing great potential, but without the appropriate infrastructure, access is limited. When it comes to home heating, designers must balance meeting immediate user needs with...

Resource | 12/05/2022

A specifier’s guide to access control for commercial office buildings

to improve the overall experience of building occupants, intelligently capture and manage building usage for owners, and guarantee a dependable, and seamless experience for all users. Commercial office buildings are being pushed to adopt...

Resource | 09/12/2022

Balancing style, durability and compliance: Designing with brass door handles

-quality components—all without compromising style and visual appeal. No matter what your design preferences are, keeping door hardware consistent with your interior styling and finishes is crucial. Door handle materials, in particular, are an often overlooked and...

Resource | 21/03/2023

Engineered for quality: The shift towards local manufacturing & supply of engineered wood products

In Australia, mass timber is gaining popularity thanks to government initiatives such as the Clean Energy Finance Corporation’s Timber Building Program. However, as Australia heavily relies on imported wood to satisfy growing demand, the...

Resource | 13/01/2023

The Pavillions: Providing new residents with greater opportunities

Sydney Olympic Park has grown into a thriving suburb that offers it all. In order to provide potential new residents with greater opportunities, award-winning developer, Mirvac, selected Sydney Olympic Park as the site for its largest single stage...

Resource | 02/11/2020

Stackers explained for councils: How car park design standards tie into the requirements for car stackers

guidelines on the sensible design of car parking facilities. Yet, while it is a great resource for conventional car park design, it does not specifically apply to the design of car stackers. A car stacker by design will fit more cars in less space. However...

Resource | 09/12/2022

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Case study: Waterfront Vaucluse property

Sustainable floorcoverings: Evaluating and selecting products for a greener future

Doorway to dreams or disaster? The problem of non-compliance

How sustainability is changing cabinetry hardware fittings and manufacturing: Hettich in focus

Waterproofing of wet areas: Navigating the key changes in AS 3740-2021 for residential projects

How global design and local manufacturing create better products

What good data looks like: Exploring quality issues in BIM

Constructing a sustainable future: Applying circular economy principles to material selection

Reducing plastic, waste and fossil fuel demand

Architectural glass louvres & schools: Opportunities in the post-COVID landscape

Education 2022 Podcast Series eBook

Fire protection on building exteriors: How to de-risk facade selection

Common flooring types and installation methods: Key considerations for successful flooring

Blazing a trail: The shift from gas to electric fireplaces in the modern Australian home

The future of home heating: Choosing the right heating system in the changing energy landscape

A specifier’s guide to access control for commercial office buildings

Balancing style, durability and compliance: Designing with brass door handles

Engineered for quality: The shift towards local manufacturing & supply of engineered wood products

The Pavillions: Providing new residents with greater opportunities

Stackers explained for councils: How car park design standards tie into the requirements for car stackers