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    News Archive for October 2018

    A sustainable solution for acoustic insulation

    Sekisui Foam Australia invented Thermobreak® insulation, and the product is now globally recognised as an Australian success story. Thermobreak® thermal insulation has been supplied to the Australian HVAC industry for decades and is Codemark certified, environmentally sustainable and Australian made.


    Canterbury-Bankstown hosts Smart Cities think tank

    In an Australian local government first, the City of Canterbury Bankstown has hosted more than 20 delegates at a Smart Cities think tank, tackling the question of how to engage some of the City’s most vulnerable communities on what a Smart City is.


    The next level of safety for roof and attic access

    Designing accessibility in attics and roof spaces is a vital but often overlooked element of making the most of the extra space. The whitepaper “Taking roof and attic access to the next level” unpacks the rising trend of using attics and accessible roof spaces in Australia and the safety risks of inadequate access systems.


    Working out what makes a good community where young children can thrive

    Communities are important environments in which young children grow and develop. There is limited research, however, on how communities can best influence early childhood development.


    Specifying interior linings to meet the requirements of modern buildings

    'Beneath the surface: Specifying interior linings to meet the requirements of modern buildings' is a critical look at the traditional materials used for interior linings and how they stack up against MDF in the key performance areas.


    Effective specification of materials and finishes while minimising cost and maximising performance

    Unprecedented growth in the Australian construction industry is placing pressure on the design and construction professions. In their new whitepaper, ‘Reducing costs through effective specification of materials and finishes’, Armstrong Ceiling Solutions provides a guide to specifying products that contribute to extending the lifespan of a project whilst reducing maintenance and long-term costs.


    Form, function and style: How polytec Steccawood adds layers of design to your commercial fit out

    Steccawood prefinished decorative battens are ideal for wall and ceiling applications in either vertical or horizontal orientations. Providing organic warmth and rich texture for a wide variety of panelling, this natural timber alternative is ideal for any style, from traditional designs to modernist interiors


    Trapp Architects mix and match linings perfectly in elegant entry

    An elegant mix of SUPAWOOD decorative and slatted panels graces the entrance lobby of a commercial development in Brisbane Technology Park in QLD.


    SBS answers 7 common questions on lightweight steel framing

    If you are considering using light gauge steel framing on your next construction project, you are probably wondering how it compares to other framing materials such as structural steel, concrete and timber.


    Locker Group’s guide to powder coating in architecture

    With so many ways to treat and finish metal products, it can be hard to choose which method is best for your project.


    SURPAC decorative panels specified for Collins Square Tower interiors

    SURPAC decorative panels from Surface Squared were specified for various applications at the Collins Square Tower project, designed by Woods Bagot and Expoconti, and built by Multiplex Construction.


    Safetech’s Victorian showroom now open at 21 Lionel Road Mt Waverley

    Safetech opened their new Victorian showroom in Mt Waverley in August 2018.


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