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The National Construction Code mandates that all buildings comply with the Earthquake Standard, also known as AS 1170.4:2007 Structural design actions Part 4: Earthquake actions in Australia . Every architect, designer and builder must be aware of these seismic requirements to protect life and prevent building collapse during earthquake events.

In interior environments, acoustic linings are becoming a common design feature as a way to dampen sound levels while providing a healthy and aesthetically pleasing space. However, due to their porous or perforated nature, some acoustic linings are more fire-prone than others, so obtaining an approved fire certificate or Performance Solution is crucial.

There are many heritage buildings in Australia, each with a distinct cultural and historical significance. The best way to preserve heritage buildings is to adapt and reuse them in new and sustainable ways. However, adapting heritage properties has become more complex due to concerns about fire safety and compliance.

Fireshield, a specialised intumescent coating, ensures compliance with the National Construction Code’s requirement for fire protection in interior timber surfaces.

The whitepaper informs and educates people about substrate and waterproofing systems for tiled walls, naming GTEK Barrier as a high-performance substrate for commercial and residential applications.

Climate-resilient housing can help protect the most vulnerable Australians from the risks of climate change.

From our washing machines to cars, we know a lot about the energy efficiency of the products we buy, so why do we have so little information about our biggest investment – the family home?

With 11 COLORBOND® steel cool roofing colours featuring low Solar Absorptance values, architects and specifiers now have a wide colour choice that achieves deemed-to-satisfy compliance within the National Construction Code (NCC) Section J energy efficiency provisions. Specifying cool roofing colours would lower solar absorption and in turn lower the buildings ongoing HVAC costs.

Submissions to a parliamentary inquiry warn of the dangers of an unregulated market of bikes and untested safety equipment.

Submissions to a parliamentary inquiry warn of the dangers of an unregulated market of bikes and untested safety equipment.