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Glass panelled stainless steel balustrades add designer touch to NSW home

balustrades on the staircase and in the entrance area, all supplied by Miami Stainless and installed by Keen As Building Services. The installation consisted of over 80 stainless steel posts and more than 100 lineal metres of custom cut handrail. The home was...

Miami Stainless

How to resolve 5 common waterproofing issues in commercial buildings

Commercial building owners are responsible for ensuring their properties are up to scratch for tenants in every way. Commercial building owners are responsible for ensuring their properties are up to scratch for tenants in every way. Correct...

Fibre cement: The new choice for contemporary construction

The demand for fast, efficient construction products and materials that don’t compromise on performance or aesthetics is increasing. Architects and builders are searching for alternatives to conventional materials that respond to the unique demands...

Identifying asbestos in the building

Engaging an asbestos surveyor or asbestos consultant to identify asbestos on the property will minimise the risk of any asbestos related illness. Engaging an asbestos surveyor or asbestos consultant to identify asbestos on the property will...

How to build loyalty with architects and designers

brands. Often that influence begins when they are students working on their first projects, learning which products and brands they like and forming a sense of loyalty from there. The Smarter Building Materials Marketing podcast raised this point...

Can drones really take over safety inspections of fall protection equipment?

Drones are increasingly being considered as a go-to solution to carry out various tasks on-the-fly. Drones are increasingly being considered as a go-to solution to carry out various tasks on-the-fly. Even in the height safety industry, it’s...

Atmosphere façades: more than meets the eye

There are few raw materials on the market that offer the same range of features as Atmosphere, something that building designers and builders have to recognise. Designers and builders in past eras often worked on projects with fairly straight...

TILT collaborates with BVN on unique sliding glass facade

BVN’s approach to the conceptual design as adventurous, he said it was great to collaborate with the architecture firm on the design. The two teams worked very closely to establish clear expectations for building tolerances early in the design phase...

Tilt Industrial Design

Timber portal bracing replaces steel in narrow townhouse design

and find a solution that would reduce the need for steel within the building’s structure. SmartLVL 19, a hardwood laminated veneer lumber (LVL) product from the SmartFrame range was recommended by the Design Centre with generic steel plates for...

Dynamic Steel Frame busts 7 myths about building with steel

Leading Australian steel framing systems manufacturer Dynamic Steel Frame reveals the truth behind common myths about building with steel. Leading Australian steel framing systems manufacturer Dynamic Steel Frame reveals the truth behind common...

Dynamic Steel Frame

Origami style towering glass walls at new Geelong Library

featuring a rare civic design that stands out for all the right reasons. Designed by ARM Architecture, the $45 million building is sited on the edge of the historic Johnstone Park with commanding views of Corio Bay, and is reminiscent of a deep space...

How to choose architectural louvre blades for your building

the louvre face and enter the building. Construction Specialties - C/S advises that architectural louvre systems should be selected based on the needs of the building. For instance, flat blade louvres are ideal for areas that require little or no...

Construction Specialties - CS

Playing with fire: Balancing safety and performance with Aliwood

– increased scrutiny has been placed on the fire performance requirements applicable to building materials used on multi-storey and multi-use buildings. Fire safety regulation is currently a hot-button issue in the global design and construction industry. With...

CSP Architectural

Meeting energy and environmental outcomes with waterproofing systems

mechanism for a building’s success, the importance of such membranes is often understated, or worse, misunderstood. The reality is that waterproofing is far more complex than just a simple membrane, and as such there is a pressing demand to...

Ensuring compliance with the right structural repair specialist

repair work. Remedial Building Services, for instance, brings more than 40 years of experience as an industry leader to the table, proving that the team behind the company has working knowledge and experience on every scenario about building structure...

Ausco Modular delivers turnkey apartment project in Blackwater using flexible building modules

, two-storey building offering a mix of one- and two-bedroom homes. Ausco manufactured the building modules in Brisbane following a strict Q&A process before transporting them 830km to Blackwater, where they were installed and connected to...

ShapeShell cladding creates dramatic facade on Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre

ShapeShell monocoque panels were specified for the feature facade on the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Care Hospital (VCCC) in Melbourne. ShapeShell monocoque panels were specified for the feature facade on the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Care...

ShapeShell single skin achieves seamless monolithic look on VCCC colonnade

the ground floor colonnade at the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Care Hospital (VCCC) in North Melbourne. Designed by architecture firm STHDI+MCR, and built by Grocon PCL, the VCCC building features ShapeShell products on its feature facade as well...

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music to feature AG&C facade

The $105 million Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (MCM) on the University of Melbourne campus is being designed by John Wardle Architects. The $105 million Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (MCM) on the University of Melbourne campus is being...

Architectural Glass & Cladding

Architects choose Studform partition systems and acoustic doors to meet design goals

other tenants along with associated car parking and ground level retail businesses. Located on the North Eastern corner of Franklin and Bentham Streets, Tower 8 acts as a southern gateway to the City Central Precinct and is a landmark building in the...

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