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    News Archive for July 2021

    UTS testing confirms Dincel 275 formwork’s significant benefits

    A series of tests conducted by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has verified the composite structural behaviour of the Dincel 275 wall system to AS3600-2018 (Appendix B).


    ABCB tightens permissible lead content levels in plumbing products

    The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has tightened regulations governing the allowed content of lead in plumbing products that come into contact with drinking water.


    Why you should go local when specifying stage systems

    Start your project the right way by looking for a local manufacturer or supplier, instead of an imported, premade stage.


    Watertight Standards: Keeping our buildings leak-free

    Waterproofing is somewhat of a slippery issue in the design and construction industries. Every year, insurers pay out millions of dollars to cover damage related to water ingress, however from a regulatory perspective, it remains a notoriously tricky area to navigate. This is a somewhat puzzling situation, given the crucial importance of wet areas within our residences and buildings.


    ‘I don’t want realism. I want magic’: behind the fantasy fuelling our real estate voyeurism

    In 2014, a Florida real estate group began advertising its latest in a series of luxury condominiums designed by global “starchitects”.


    Unheralded plans for the south of Sydney revealed

    The City of Sydney has unveiled its plans to encourage business development, entertainment and retail precincts in the southern suburbs of the city.


    The Sustainable Games: 40,000 donated timber pieces help build Olympic Village Plaza

    The Olympic Village Plaza, the gateway to the Olympic and Paralympic Village of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, has been built from timber donated by 63 municipalities in Japan.


    Sustainability Awards entry date extended to August 4!

    Over the past few months, the entry portal for the Sustainability Awards has been flooded with outstanding entries from around the country. Due to popular demand, we've extended the entry period for this year’s awards, meaning you have an extra 5 days to join the 2021 cohort!


    Green walls and facades add biophilic elements to Sydney International Airport

    Several green solutions from Junglefy were added to the International Departures terminal at Sydney Airport to integrate nature into the architecture of the urban airport environment.


    Keeping your plywood in top condition through correct storage and handling

    The storage area should be well-ventilated and protected from the sun, rain and wind that would otherwise bring about rapid changes in temperature and humidity.


    Luxury Castle Hill apartments get a complete kitchen and laundry appliance fitout

    Oriel Castle Hill is a luxury apartment building featuring best-in-class design, fittings and facilities.


    How DECO’s realistic timber look finish is addressing timber shortage

    DecoWood products can be used on a variety of different applications where timber would normally be used.


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