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    Bikeway and bridge barriers assure safe passage along Albion Park Rail bypass

    Moddex was engaged to supply modular bikeway and bridge barriers for the Albion Park Rail Bypass project between Sydney and Bomaderry in New South Wales.


    PTC Chatswood Carpark structural strengthening, Chatswood, Sydney

    The carpark slabs were to be strengthened around the pillars using a unique combination of carbon fibre laminate and carbon rods.


    All you need to know about temporary fire alarms

    A fire alarm system is designed to alert you to an emergency situation, such as a fire or a carbon monoxide leak.


    Tone on Tuesday 138: A Different Approach to Culture

    “We live in a society, not an economy” - The redoubtable Eva Cox, on Insight, SBS, 2007. "économie et culture, même combat" - "economy and culture: same fight" - Jack Lang, great French Minister for Culture, 1980s (see ‘grands travaux’ – big city initiatives).


    Keeping the aesthetic with Latham’s wall protection systems

    Wall protection systems are designed to protect walls in high-traffic areas from damage, scratches, bumps, rubs or any other kind of contact from people or equipment.


    How residential parcel lockers are alleviating rising fuel prices

    On-premises tech solutions for parcel deliveries are advantageous in a high fuel price environment, helping ease the impact.


    Plus’ innovative facade recognised as first of its kind

    An Australian first is on hand at Plus Architecture‘s Viridi project, with a complex angular tiled facade giving the new multi-residential building a hill-like roof.


    Glasshape bent glass designs showcase versatility at mega mansion project

    Glasshape was engaged to design and supply their laminated bent glass to fit multiple applications at a massive mansion project in Utah, USA.


    Armourpanel plywood helps realise architect’s vision in new Melbourne home

    Armourpanel plywood from Big River Group played a critical role in realising the architect’s detailed vision for a new award-winning one-bedroom apartment built behind the heritage-protected 1920s State Savings Bank in the heart of Melbourne.


    Q&A with Siniat's National WHS and Sustainability Manager, Kathryn Walker

    It’s been more than a year since the Siniat brand entered the Australian plasterboard market. Siniat is one of the flagship commercial brands of the Belgium based Etex Group, which purchased the Knauf Australia business early in 2021.


    Episode 122: Waterproofing expert Paul Ratcliff explains what we are doing wrong when waterproofing our buildings

    Paul Ratcliff is a building consultant with over 30 years’ experience, with an onsite building background, and a strong foundation in understanding how structures are built and why they fail.


    Understanding light reflectance value to get your choice of paint shades right

    Understanding LRV is critical for choosing the correct paint shade for your environment, especially when dealing with whites.


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