Code compliance and structural safety “should go hand in hand”. The Northern Territory government has unveiled plans to avoid a repeat of a debacle that saw more than 200 unit owners notified that their buildings had potentially significant structural defects in need of urgent and...
Report 950 reinforces the need for Building Control Inspections and the creation of a documented audit trail. Report Overview -Remedial works were required in a number of residential buildings after inadequate punching shear reinforcement was identified. Report Content – This concerns the checking and inspection of...
As members and professionals we all need support. Take a look at the ROCKWOOL resource hubs. We realise that when it comes to specifying or using our non-combustible stone wool insulation, there may be questions you need answering. That’s why we’ve recently revamped the FAQ...
WOBO Governor David Gibson has identified problems linked to contractors experience and thanks ROCKWOOL for their initiative in seeking to support the development team and minimise defects. To make using our products as quick and easy as possible, we now have over 40 digital installation guidelines...
A positive opportunity to meet with fellow professionals in Malaysia – a virtual experience. The theme for this year’s conference is Constructive Collaboration, and for the first time, this FREE event will be held virtually allowing us to extend a warm invitation to Building Engineers...
Fire – an opportunity to reflect and learn. On a brisk November morning in 2018, a fire sparked in a remote stretch of canyon in Butte County, California, a region nestled against the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Fueled by a sea of...
The Australian Building Codes Board welcomes comments from members and fellow professionals in setting the parameters for Building Surveyors and the delivery of their services. A discussion paper is now open for public consultation in response to the Building Confidence Report. Overview In 2017, Building...
The Verdantix Summit will provide practical advice on getting value from digital technology. The COVID-19 pandemic is creating new urgency amongst corporate executives to digitize their facilities and workplace processes to improve building resiliency and drive new cost savings. Facilities executives launching new digital programmes...
Plans assessment and site inspections are part of WOBO Governor David Gibson’s daily tasks and this article provides an opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise. The International Code Council, in collaboration with the North East Efficiency Partnerships and the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance would...
Your chance to shape the future of building safety!! Registration is now open for the 2021 Committee Action Hearings for the Group A International Codes. This year’s code hearings — hosted virtually from April 11 through May 5, 2021 — offer Code Council members/non-members, code...
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