A colloquial term for a number of defects found in concrete, concrete cancer is serious business and needs to be dealt with as soon as it is detected. The best method, however, is prevention. (more…)
adminSeptember 11, 2023
It may seem obvious, but there are many ways a multi-storey building is different to a house. A major difference is the waterproofing issues, as there are many more threats to the businesses using the development…
adminSeptember 11, 2023
It’s always a good feeling to glimpse a touch of green in the midst of a grey urban sprawl. Rooftop gardens are invading our urban spaces - they’re on the rise, and equal parts eco-friendly and…
adminSeptember 11, 2023
A retaining wall can be useful for both practical and aesthetic purposes; either to terrace a sloping site, to create usable space, and simply to create profile and interest in an otherwise flat and featureless garden.…
adminSeptember 11, 2023
From the time of settlement until the mid 1800s, settlers travelled by foot, horseback, horse-drawn wagon, or camel. The only alternative in those days was coastal shipping. A new era began in 1854 when the first…
adminOctober 6, 2015
Leaking basements are one of the biggest concerns for homeowners. Water leakage can not only cause mould and mildew to develop, which can be potentially hazardous to your health, but severe water leakage can also cause…
adminSeptember 11, 2023
Many commercial buildings struggle to make space for a landscaped garden where people can sit, relax, and have their lunch amongst living plants. We all know the benefits of having live plants in the workplace, but…
adminSeptember 11, 2023
Projex Group recently announced the appointment of a new distributor in Melbourne for their Cosmofin membrane waterproofing system. The WaterStop Shop, a well respected waterproofing retailer for more than 20 years, is now supplying the Cosmofin…
adminSeptember 11, 2023
In construction it’s better to identify problems early on than have to deal with them later. This is especially true when the building is being constructed from the bottom up. Regular inspections can help identify and…
adminOctober 12, 2023
1. One has to wonder what exactly was going through the minds of the builders when they were working on this building. Is there a secret door that opens onto the balcony? Or did they forget…
adminSeptember 11, 2023