I love rebates and setdowns in the edges of our work because it:   is the ultimate protection against any mistake stops water getting onto the…

There are different distances to exits for different uses of a building …. & our new Tools™ Egress O’meter makes this easy to unpack  Shorter travel…

Concrete is a wonder product but does not achieve lifelong health without our skill. Most of this is in the ingredients, cover and finishes. But if…

Get to the top of the Formwork Class! I look at concrete on every job. Formwork doesn’t help concrete durability. However, it is the main factor…

Safe access & egress to Plant Rooms & other services is always required. The bigger the equipment, the better the access should be. Maintenance Stairs are…

Screeds teach us lots about material science. To me the most important issues are:   Use a proprietary product esp. when the screed is thin Follow…

I think lighting is the No 2 way to make our buildings safe (after egress). Designers & Builders can easily help Australia find, notice, hold, use all access…

Glass is a wonder material and lets light into our buildings and allows us to enjoy sunlight and views. Glass requires a HIGH level of technical…

With every Fire Detection System, there will be an external alarm and / or light / sounder. There are Rules where these can be placed. At…

At Tools™, we strive to make project management seamless, efficient, and precise. One of our standout features, SpecTools, offers a powerful suite of tools designed to…

SpecTools, a powerful feature in Tools™, is designed to streamline your project management process, making it easier to collaborate and ensure everyone stays on the same…