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GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete) is proving to be the most popular substitute for ACP (Aluminium Composite Panels)
Singapore ZOO, BIRD PARK WATERFALL Owner: Mandai Project Development A court case concerning a fire in 2014 at the Lacrosse building in Melbourne’s Docklands was…
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The Popularity of Cladding
Unless you’re an engineer, architect, tradesman, designer or somewhat involved in the field of development and construction, you probably aren’t too familiar with the term…
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Defect Free Building in New South Wales
I have been chairman of the multi-disciplinary committee (MDC) of Engineers Australia since 2012. A lot has happened in the last four years. In 2014…
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Use of Regular Aged Testing of Modern Mixes of GRC to Justify a Higher Acceptable Design Stress Is Long Overdue
GRC was first developed in the 1950’s by the Building Research Establishment UK. Pilkington Bros developed its commercial application in the 1960’s. Since that time…
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Building a Façade with Glass Reinforced Concrete
Sydney’s historic building housing the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) marks the landing place of the first fleet in 1788. In 2011, the building undertook…
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10 Reasons Why We Love GRC
There are no limitations on the varied textures and features that can be built into GRC. Therefore, you can produce intricate patterns and sweeping curves…
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The GRC Hype
Used extensively around the world, GRC, or Glass Reinforced Concrete, is a composite material made from a smart blend of constituent materials that, when combined,…
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A View on the Australian Building Industry 2012 – Part 1
After 37 years in the building industry, I suggest building standards have now fallen to a standard below that existing prior to my graduation. In…
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A View on the Australian Building Industry 2012 – Part 2
After 37 years in the building industry, I suggest building standards have now fallen to a standard below that existing prior to my graduation. In…
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A View on the Australian Building Industry 2012 – Part 3
After 37 years in the building industry, I suggest building standards have now fallen to a standard below that existing prior to my graduation. In…
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A View on the Australian Building Industry 2012 – Part 4
After 37 years in the building industry, I suggest building standards have now fallen to a standard below that existing prior to my graduation. In…
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RHCE Newsletter – NZ Special Edition
RHCE Newsletter: NZ Special Edition Performance of Compass Pools in the Christchurch earthquake Compass Fiberglass Pools 2: Concrete Pools In May 2012, Compass Pools Group…
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