Building for Acoustic Comfort: Why Noise Matters Noise is one of the most underestimated factors in building design. While we often focus on aesthetics, functionality, and energy efficiency, acoustic comfort…
Everyone be warned – the base of most steel jambs rust or eventually rust. And we stupidly still specify or install them. This will only change…
Really big factories & warehouses (usually Class 7 & 8) create a high risk to adjacent buildings. That is why there are RULES for their Compartmentation…
Don’t you hate slime and surface water at the base of basement walls? Although, it is often impossible to stop all dampness without a void to…
I’m not an expert on LP Gas, and even many Plumbers can’t tell you the Rules. Most of this is common sense, but when you turn…
Interesting …. I’ve inspected hundreds of these, but I’m clueless about Atriums. Atriums are common in Hotels, Office lobbies, Shopping complexes & some Education & Entertainment…
Box gutters usually drain into rain heads – also called rainwater heads. Sometimes the rain head is designed with the front edge lower than the box…
Getting your ceilings looking good needs REAL skill: planning of joints so they are staggered backblocking is need at joints separate the glue lines and…
Even though Australia has a mild climate, condensation has historically caused trouble – mainly cosmetic staining although mould growth can cause serious respiratory issues for some…
Sometimes hobs are necessary – but they are trip hazards and increase building costs. avoid hobs if possible by working with your Designer / Certifier…
Safe access to services especially on roofs is a real good investment! place your plant in the best location – to minimise cable or pipe…
We’ve been struggling to finish this essential resource. FTR, mismanagement of movement causes the MAJORITY of cosmetic defects in construction. Please review & revisit this Tool™…