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NATSPEC Product Partners
Quality Reputation Support
Case Studies and Technical Articles 2022 - 2023
Welcome
The design and construction industry is constantly changing. Building codes, standards and regulations need to reflect current
practices, as well as industry and community needs.
The National Construction Code 2022 includes upgraded residential energy provisions as part of the effort to mitigate the effects of
climate change, along with a new liveability standard in order to better support people with disabilities and mobility limitations. The
implementation of the recommendations of the Building Confidence report continues. It is clear that State and Territory Governments
have not deviated from their desire to enforce appropriate conformance and compliance requirements.
NATSPEC keeps on top of the continuous updates to industry regulations, standards and practices to ensure that the National
Building Specification, including Branded Worksections, is best positioned to help the design and construction industry create the
safest and highest-quality built environment. It is the only regularly updated, comprehensive, national Australian master specification.
This protects designers and clients from such consequences as additional costs, extended delays, and potential litigation.
Thank you to all our Product Partners who help make it possible for NATSPEC to maintain the National Building Specification, AUS-
SPEC, NATSPEC BIM, and the National Construction Product Register.
Stakeholders
Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors’ Association of
Richard Choy Australia
Chief Executive Officer Australian Elevator Association
NATSPEC//Construction Information
Australian Institute of Architects
Australian Institute of Building
Product Partners Program Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
The NATSPEC Product Partners program is a service providing Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
manufacturers with the opportunity to place their product
Construction Industry Engineering Services Group
information in the National Building Specification with a Branded
Consult Australia
Worksection. This gives design and construction industry
professionals ready access to a proprietary specification from Dept for Infrastructure and Transport (SA)
manufacturers, offering reputation, support, and quality in line Dept of Energy and Public Works (QLD)
with Australian Standards. Product selection is easier, which
Dept of Finance (Federal)
saves specifiers time and reduces risk.
Dept of Finance (WA)
NATSPEC is the trading name of Construction Information
Dept of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (NT)
Systems Limited, ABN 20 117 574 606.
Dept of Treasury and Finance (TAS)
NATSPEC, founded in 1975, is a not-for-profit organisation owned
Dept of Treasury and Finance (VIC)
by the design, build, construct and property industry through
professional associations and Government property groups. It is Engineers Australia
impartial and is not involved in advocacy or policy development. Major Projects Canberra
NATSPEC’s objective is to improve the construction quality
Master Builders Australia
and productivity of the sustainable built environment through
leadership of information. Public Works Advisory (NSW)
Standards Australia
NATSPEC’s major service is the comprehensive national
specification system endorsed by Government and professional
bodies. NATSPEC, the National Building Specification, is for
all building structures with specialist packages for architects, Front cover credits:
interior designers, landscape architects, structural engineers, Project: One Central Park
services engineers, and domestic owners. AUS-SPEC is the local Client: Frasers Property
government specification system for the life-cycle management Builder: Watpac
of assets. Packages include Urban and Open Spaces, Buildings, Consultants: Jean Nouvel/PTW Architects
Roadworks and Bridges, Public Utilities, Maintenance, and Photography: André Romão/Simon Wood
Rural Roads. NATSPEC is also responsible for the National BIM
Guide and it’s associated documents.
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NATSPEC// ProductPartner
Branded Worksections have been compiled by NATSPEC and our Product
Partners using the latest regulations and standards. Download for free at
www.NATSPEC.com.au
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NATSPEC Branded Worksections
01 General 0437p KINGSPAN INSULATED PANELS cladding systems
0181p HILTI in adhesives, sealants and fasteners 0451p ALSPEC aluminium windows and doors
0182p HILTI in fire-stopping 0451p AWS aluminium windows and doors
0184p FMC HomeGuard® termite management 0451p CAPRAL ALUMINIUM windows and doors
0184p KORDON termite management 0453p CS Cavity Sliders in doors and access panels
0184p TERMIMESH termite management 0453p RONDO in doors and access panels
0184p TERMSHIELD termite management 0454p B&D GROUP in overhead doors
0192p ANCON structural components 0454p EZI-ROLL overhead doors
0194p RAVEN door seals and window seals 0454p GRIFCO in overhead doors
0195p DTAC tactile indicators and stair edgings 0455p ASSA ABLOY door hardware
0456p BREEZWAY louvre windows
02 Site, urban and open spaces 0456p SAFETYLINE JALOUSIE louvre windows
0461p OCEANIA GLASS in glazing
0252p LAWN SOLUTIONS in landscape – natural grass surfaces 0461p VIRIDIAN glazing
0471p AMETALIN in thermal insulation and pliable membranes
03 Structure 0471p KINGSPAN in thermal insulation and pliable membranes
0473p DCTech acoustic floor underlays
0305p GETZNER VIBRATION SOLUTIONS foundation isolation systems
0473p DRIBOND CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS acoustic floor underlays
0310p DINCEL in concrete – combined
0473p GETZNER VIBRATION SOLUTIONS acoustic floor mats
0311p FIELDERS KingFlor® in concrete formwork
0473p REGUPOL acoustic floor underlays
0311p STRAMIT Condeck in concrete formwork
0341p FIELDERS SlimFlor in structural steelwork
0341p GALVASPAN® steel purlins and girts in structural steelwork 05 Interior
0341p LYSAGHT purlins and girts in structural steelwork 0522p RONDO in partitions – framed and lined
0341p STRAMIT purlins and girts in structural steelwork 0524p CSR HIMMEL in partitions – glazed
0342p TRUECORE® STEEL light steel framing 0531p RONDO in suspended ceilings - combined
0345p DULUX steel protective paint coatings 0541p ASP access floors
0554p MODDEX steel handrails, guardrails, balustrades and other barriers
04 Enclosure
0411p FOSROC waterproofing – external and tanking 06 Finish
0423p COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel in roofing 0621p DRIBOND CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS waterproofing – wet areas
0423p FIELDERS roofing – profiled sheet metal 0621p FOSROC waterproofing – wet areas
0423p LYSAGHT roofing – profiled sheet metal 0631p DRIBOND CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS in ceramic tiling
0423p REVOLUTION ROOFING in profiled sheet metal 0651p FORBO in resilient finishes
0423p STRAMIT roofing – profiled sheet metal 0651p REGUPOL in resilient finishes
0424p FIELDERS roofing – specialised sheet metal 0652p FLOTEX carpets
0428p ASKIN® VOLCORE performance panel roofing 0657p FOSROC resin based seamless flooring
0428p ASKIN® XFLAM roofing system 0671p DULUX painting
0428p DELTA PANELS insulated roofing systems 0671p HAYMES paint
0428p KINGSPAN INSULATED PANELS roofing systems 0671p RESENE painting
0429p DANPALON roofing – glazed 0671p TAUBMANS painting
0431p STRAMIT in cladding – combined 0671p WATTYL painting
0434p DANPALON translucent facade cladding
0436p COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel in cladding
0436p FIELDERS cladding – profiled sheet metal 07 Mechanical
0436p LYSAGHT cladding – profiled sheet metal 0713p EVAPCO cooling towers
0436p REVOLUTION ROOFING wall cladding 0737p ESCEA fireplaces
0437p ASKIN® VOLCORE performance panel cladding 0741p DUCTUS in ductwork
0437p ASKIN® XFLAM performance panel cladding 0762p ASKIN® XFLAM performance panels in cool rooms
0437p DELTA PANELS insulated cladding systems 0762p DELTA PANELS in cool rooms
0437p FIELDERS cladding – specialised panels 0762p KINGSPAN INSULATED PANELS in cool rooms
NATSPEC Product Partners support you. Support them and their products in your next project by
selecting Branded Worksections in SPECbuilder or downloading for free from www.natspec.com.au
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Table of Product Partners
Alspec p. 8 Fosroc p. 29
Askin p. 8 Grifco p. 29
ASP access floors p. 8 Haymes Paint p. 29
Assa Abloy p. 8 Hilti p. 29
Ametalin p. 8 Himmel p. 35
AWS p. 11 Kingspan Insulated Panels p. 35
B&D Group p. 11 Kingspan Insulation p. 35
Bayer p. 11 Lawn Solutions p. 35
Bluescope p. 11 Leviat p. 35
Breezway p. 11 Lysaght p. 35
Capral p. 11 Moddex Systems p. 46
CS Cavity Sliders p. 17 Oceania Glass p. 46
Danpal p. 17 Raven p. 46
DCTech p. 17 Regupol p. 46
Delta Panels p. 17 Resene p. 46
Dincel Structural Walling p. 17 Revolution Roofing p. 50
Dribond Construction Chemicals p. 22 Rondo p. 50
DTAC p. 22 Safetyline Jalousie p. 50
Ductus p. 22 Stramit p. 50
Dulux p. 22 Taubmans p. 55
ESCEA p. 22 Termimesh p. 55
Evapco p. 26 TermShield p. 55
Ezi-roll Doors p. 26 Vibration Solutions p. 55
Fielders p. 26 Viridian Glass p. 58
FMC p. 26 Wattyl p. 58
Forbo p. 29
Subscriber Case Studies
DesignInc - Nancy Millis Building p. 62 With Architecture Studio - Kiara College p. 66
Phillip Pilkington Architects - Gunditj Mirring Keeping
Place & Business Centre p. 64
Articles and TECHnotes
6 Ways to Maximise Your Project with a Branded Advantages of using a Branded Worksection p. 60-61
Worksection - Article p. 6-7 Getting Help p. 63
The Standards and Conformance Infrastructure Branded vs Generic Worksections p. 65
of Australia - Article p. 36-37 Hold Points and Witness Points p. 67
Construction Product Procurement - Article p. 38 Thermal analysis of structural steel beams using
Specifying NCC Requirements p. 39 SAFIR FE software - Article p. 68
Fire Behaviour of Building Materials and Assemblies p. 40-41 Submissions and Testing p. 69
Product Specifying and Substitution p. 54 100 Years Old and Ready for the Future - Article p. 70
Specifying Quality p. 59 NATSPEC’s Use of Standards p. 71
Disclaimer
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only. The materials are presented without any representation or warranty whatsoever regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information. The information contained in this
publication is provided only as general information, which may or may not reflect the most current information available. Construction Information Systems Limited will not accept
any liability for any loss, damage, or other injury resulting from its use.
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Six Ways to Maximise Your Project With a Branded Worksection
by Phillip Spence, BDM NATSPEC
NATSPEC Branded Worksections offer an opportunity for specifiers to maximise their project’s potential. Branded Worksections, which Standards
are based on corresponding NATSPEC generic worksections, are developed with a manufacturer to include a featured product. They All NATSPEC worksections cite current Australian and international standards for materials and installations. Branded Worksections
are an essential tool for specifiers looking to ensure high project quality while saving time, money and stress. Here are six ways to note where relevant standards apply to the featured product, emphasising compliance and quality.
maximise your project with a Branded Worksection.
As part of the update service, an essential part of NATSPEC’s work involves tracking any changes made to standards, regulations,
Guidance text building codes and industry practices. This is to ensure that subscribers are always working with the most up-to-date, accurate
All NATSPEC worksections incorporate guidance text. Guidance text clarifies certain elements of specifications by providing specifications.
information about related worksections, applicable standards, project-specific requirements, and TECHnotes or TECHreports. This
allows you to select the most suitable worksections for your project and edit the content appropriately in the worksection Template. Standards cannot be enforced unless they are stipulated in the project specification. Branded Worksections include all references to
standards from the corresponding generic worksection. They show how the featured product aligns with these standards, supporting
Branded Worksections have the same guidance text as their generic counterparts, along with extra information relating to the a high level of quality for the project.
featured product so you can use the product to its fullest potential. This includes the Product Partner’s company profile, information
on the application of the product, and product options such as colour and grade. Universal design
Universal design is the design of buildings, products and environments to make them accessible and usable to people of all ages and
The guidance text in a worksection Template exists to ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that specifiers use the product in a way abilities over time, without the need for adaptation or specialised design.
that is safe and compliant. It is extra reassurance that you are working with reliable documentation.
Specifiers can often make a design more usable and inclusive by stipulating particular colours, textures or finishes of products and
Risk materials in order to improve wayfinding and lighting, and to reduce hazards.
Mitigating the risks associated with design and construction is part of working effectively. Specifying with Branded Worksections can
help you to reduce these risks. Branded Worksections are a helpful universal design tool as they list all the options and varieties of the featured product. Specifiers
can then clearly identify the universal design possibilities and select the appropriate product varieties. This helps a greater number of
Up-to-date specifications minimise regulatory risks. NATSPEC specifications, including Branded Worksections, are updated twice a people experience the built environment comfortably and independently.
year to ensure they align with the NCC, Australian Standards and other regulations.
Quality
Risks related to miscommunication and misinterpretation are reduced with NATSPEC’s clear, consistent and nationally recognised All of the above combines to increase overall project quality. This is one of NATSPEC’s key objectives: improving the quality and
format. Product information is readily available in Branded Worksections through links to the manufacturer’s website, plus references productivity of the built environment through leadership of information. Product Partners work with NATSPEC to produce Branded
to their catalogues and data sheets. Good communication is crucial for any project, regardless of budget or size. Worksections with this in mind, and as a NATSPEC subscriber, your work becomes part of this goal.
Branded Worksections are up to 90 per cent pre-filled with product information, saving you valuable time. The structured format The clear and concise documents facilitate communication between all parties involved in design and construction. Branded
is easy to follow and is customisable for all types of projects. This makes it easier to track your project’s progress, helping you to Worksections streamline the specification process and facilitate early decision making.
complete it on time and within budget.
Branded Worksections are based on accurate and reliable specification information. NATSPEC is an independent organisation, so
Substitution specifiers can focus on their design, knowing they are working with impartial documentation.
Product substitution can be a serious concern in construction projects, particularly for product manufacturers and specifiers. No
specifier wants the product that they have spent careful time selecting and stipulating in project documentation to be replaced on As the 2022-2023 Product Partner Case Study Magazine will show you, Branded Worksections are used on all types and sizes of
site with a different product that may not be up to the same standard. projects, all across the country. They are versatile, high-quality documents that make specification easier and contribute to a project’s
success.
Accurate and detailed specifications are crucial for quality project outcomes. Branded Worksections are a reliable tool for specifiers
as they highlight the unique performance characteristics of the featured product. This significantly reduces the likelihood of on-site Maximise your next project by selecting a Branded Worksection from SPECbuilder. Visit: www.natspec.com.au.
product substitution.
For specifiers, this is added assurance that the completed project will align with the planned design, quality, construction timeline
and cost.
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“Quality documentation is one of the most important aspects for
ensuring a project finishes on time, on budget, and meets the client’s
expectations of quality.
“Without the guidance of NATSPEC and the inclusion of quality project
specifications, there is an increased risk that projects will not achieve
positive outcomes in terms of cost, quality, effectiveness, and timeliness
of construction.
“The NATSPEC Open BIM Object Standard for Building Information
Modelling represents another key contribution to the construction
industry.”
Grant Warner, Chief Executive Officer, AIQS
Established in 1974, ALSPEC are the market leaders in the design and distribution of innovative,
high performance aluminium systems to the architectural, industrial and home improvement markets.
Our extensive range of window and door systems is suitable for all commercial applications and is
complemented by our Carinya residential range and our Invisi-Gard Stainless Steel Mesh Security
System. ALSPEC systems are synonymous with excellence in design and superior performance.
www.alspec.com.au
ASKIN® is an Australian owned manufacturer and installer of facade systems, roofing systems and
temperature-controlled facilities in Australasia. We embrace a customer first approach in delivering
sustainable, lifetime value. With a network of 12 sites throughout Australia and New Zealand, ASKIN®’s
vast experience has been built upon a strong foundation dating back to 1964. ASKIN®’s culture of
customer first, constant improvement, quality and safety assurance is supported with our technical
expertise and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation. www.askin.net.au
ASP Access Floors Pty Ltd is a leading global company specialising in the manufacture, distribution
and installation of access floors. ASP floor systems are suitable for various environments such as
commercial office, data centres, education facilities, entertainment venues and casinos. They are
available in a number of loadings from medium grade to super industrial grade. The panels are
available prefinished or with a bare finish. The ASP mission is to provide clients with exceptional
products and service. www.aspfloors.com.au
ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs
for security, safety and convenience. Under the iconic brands such as Interlock, Lockwood, Whitco
and Yale, ASSA ABLOY Australia has long been developing innovative products. In the growing
electromechanical security sector, the Group has a leading position in access control, identification
technology, automatic doors and security. www.assaabloy.com/au/en
AMETALIN is a leading Australian manufacturer of reflective, non-reflective and non-combustible,
air-vapour-water-thermal control building membranes used for weatherproofing, insulating and
condensation management in residential, commercial, industrial, and non-combustible building
systems. Products are designed for Australian climate zones to increase thermal comfort year-round
while saving energy and reducing heating/cooling costs.
AMETALIN is a proud partner of the CRC for Low Carbon Living and Foundation Member of Carbon
Neutral Adelaide, proactively driving the industry to design and build passive Net Zero-Ready and
high-performance constructions. www.ametalin.com
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Anglicare Woolooware Shores,
Taren Point, NSW
Think the perfect window or door at Taren Point. The building is the transition from indoor to outdoor areas
solution for your building project first part of a three-stage expansion to assist residents of all mobility levels.
doesn’t exist? Time to consult Alspec’s of the site, and includes 42 seniors
custom aluminium extrusion team. living apartments and 48 residential
aged care facility beds. The remaining
two stages will deliver another five
buildings and an additional 140 self-
contained apartments made up of one,
two and three bedroom residences.
Requirement
To provide secure and protected
access to balconies and courtyards,
Alspec’s custom aluminium extrusion Sliding doors with flush sills for easy
abilities came to the fore, creating access
Spacious outdoor living areas the new sliding door and flyscreen
combination. A custom extrusion is a Benefits
Designers of a premium retirement cost-effective way to create complex Across the project Alspec windows and
living complex sought a novel sliding cross sections to suit specific uses doors were chosen not just for their
door solution and found exactly what which are then easily assembled with versatility, but because of the site’s
they needed with an Alspec custom other building components. In this case, proximity to the ocean and impacts
aluminium extrusion. By housing the flyscreen framing was incorporated from the elements. Being located on
flyscreen doors and glazed sliding doors into a single frame directly alongside the coast, the first requirement is for
within a single extruded aluminium the ProGlide High Performance sliding key building components to have good
frame, a successful combination was door, removing the need for the usual weathering and corrosion resistant
created which will be used for this and “add-on” section to guide the screen. properties. Alspec’s aluminium frames
future buildings. As a further enhancement appropriate are made from architectural grade
for the retirement and aged care aluminium which is highly corrosion
The unique solution was created environment, the ProGlide Sliding resistant and exceptionally strong.
for a new addition to Anglicare’s Doors were also selected with the
Woolooware Shores Retirement Village flush sill option, allowing a smooth The second requirement is to have
good weather performance, and
each of the Alspec products selected
incorporate unique features to address
this. The McArthur Evo Centre Pocket
Framing includes self-draining subsills
which prevent water penetration while
the 50mm Awning Windows take
advantage of overlapping external and
internal seals to deliver weatherproof
openings. The ProGlide Sliding Doors
have sill sections with drop in tracks
which prevent water ingress and the
Hawkesbury Commercial Multi-Fold
doors include Weatherseal Technology
to keep out wind and rain, and make
them airtight.
Architect: Jackson Teece
Builder: Growthbuilt
Fabricator: Aus Windows
Photography: Tom Ferguson
Photography
Resort style living within a multi-level retirement complex
0451p ALSPEC aluminium windows and doors www.alspec.com.au
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Quay Quarter Tower, Sydney CBD, NSW
The spectacular Quay Quarter Tower in unhindered accessibility to under floor The Results
the heart of the Circular Quay Business services such as power, data, hydro Along with ASP’s Concept + Timber,
Precinct Sydney Australia. A five- etc. This adds flexibility to the client’s utilised within the International design
year journey in Access Floor structure environment and ensures growth of structure of QQT, is the manufacture,
and design across Architectural, the financial investment within the supply and installation of the base
Construction and Engineering solutions environment. build - Icon X Access Floor System.
from the internationally acclaimed The 46,000m2 of the Icon X Access
Multiplex Constructions, 3XN Floor system allows the client the
Architecture and ARUP Australasia. choice of finishes from standard
carpet to ASP Magnetic Timbers to
The Requirement various architectural freedoms that
HASSELL STUDIO Sydney Australia, potentially eliminate substrate costs
over a two-year design timeline, and impracticality of access.
worked closely with ASP Access Floors
to manufacture, supply and install The client investment of an access
30,000m2 of the Concept+ Timber. The floor system ensures changeability of
unique parquet design signatures the the environment to meet future leasing
ASP’s Concept + Timber Flooring, Image
commercial environment and eliminates options of existing floor plate - to reduce
Taken by Multiplex
the standard office carpeted cubicle or increase the leasable footprint. This
configuration. The Concept + Timber has a load access floor structural investment is as
rating of 4.5kN and is specific to important as tower location, office view
The Benefit accommodate load management and environmental services available to
The Concept + Timber design injects within the commercial environment. the tenant.
warmth, coloration and presents an The access floor had the ability to
invitation to an international corporate manage large partitioning and to extend Architect: 3XN, BVN, Hassell
environment. The HASSELL design of or reduce an environment for client Client: AMP Capital
the interior environment delivers entertainment as well as commercial/ Builder: Multiplex
corporate activity.
Aerial view of ASP’s Concept + Timber Flooring, Image Taken by Multiplex
0541p ASP access floors www.aspfloors.com.au
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Architectural Window Systems (AWS) is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of aluminium window
and door systems. AWS offers an extensive range of Australian designed aluminium window and
door suites for residential and commercial applications. AWS designs, tests, finishes and supplies
aluminium window and door systems under the Vantage®, Elevate™ and ThermalHEART™ brands to
more than 200 licensed manufactures throughout Australia. www.awsaustralia.com.au
B&D Group is a leading manufacturer and supplier of doors and secure access systems serving
the architectural, residential and commercial markets in Australia and New Zealand. With over 60
years of experience and part of ASX listed DuluxGroup the B&D brand is synonymous with quality,
security, reliability and sets the industry standard. With manufacturing facilities across Australia, New
Zealand and China, we are home to the largest range of garage door and secure access systems.
www.bnd.com.au
Environmental Science is a business unit of the Crop Science Division of Bayer. Guided by our purpose
of “Fostering Healthy Environments where we Live, Work and Play”, we aim to provide our customers
high quality solutions beyond products, investing in innovation, promoting sustainable development
and strengthening our customer centricity.
Through innovation and technologies, the Environmental Science business unit works to
sustainably safeguard and advance the health, hygiene and safety of people all over the world.
www.bayer.com.au/en
BlueScope is Australia’s largest manufacturer of steel. Steel products manufactured by BlueScope
include value-added metal coated and painted steel products such as COLORBOND® steel,
ZINCALUME® steel, GALVASPAN® steel and TRUECORE® steel. These products are supplied in coil
form then further processed by other manufacturers into products such as roof and wall cladding,
insulated panels, rainwater goods, light structural/framing sections and fencing for use in both
residential and non-residential construction. www.bluescopesteel.com.au
With over 85 years’ experience in the industry, Breezway is the leading Australian manufacturer of
high performance, energy rated, Altair Louvre Windows. Fully compliant with AS 2047, Altair Louvres
open twice as wide as other window types to provide maximum light and ventilation into sustainable
buildings. Altair Louvres are cyclone rated, offer automation with the award winning Powerlouvre
System, and provide extra strength when using the Stronghold System. The new double glazed IGLU
System available for increased thermal protection. www.breezway.com.au
Capral Aluminium was established in 1936 and is Australia’s largest manufacturer and distributor
of aluminium profiles. Our comprehensive range of commercial, residential, security and industrial
products has an enviable reputation for quality, style and high performance. As a local systems
designer, NATA accredited testing authority, and with innovative R&D capabilities, we are well positioned
to take advantage of changing building regulations in Australia and technically support our brands
including Artisan Architectural, AGS Commercial, Urban Plus, Futureline Thermal and Amplimesh.
www.capral.com.au
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11Wentworthville Public School,
Sydney, NSW
The goal of the NSW Government Approach Systems, who offer Australian
was to create a modern-day learning By opening these internal doors made ElevateTM, Vantage® and
facility at Wentworthville Public School between classrooms, it creates larger ThermalHEARTTM products. Tested
that catered for the developing minds spaces for teaching and activities to meet Australian standards and
of young children coming through the when required. Whilst closing the conditions.
school. The project encompassed internal doors, it facilitates a quiet
five buildings. Four of the buildings and focused area for learning.
were existing and needed to be
renovated, with the fifth building A key design feature of the
being brand new. The aim was to Wentworthville Public School is the
create a state-of-the-art facility that colourful battens that are affixed to the
nurtured learning spaces that are: building’s external façade. White, grey,
red, yellow, blue and green aluminium
• Dynamic and inspiring battens surround part of the school,
• Well ventilated and safe giving it a unique, fun and creative style.
• Collaborative with the ability to Combined with the use of colour back
compartmentalise for focus when glass it’s a visual treat for students.
needed
Results
Requirement The battens were developed in two
The ElevateTM Series 704iD parts. Part A is the main body of the
SlideMASTER™ Internal Sliding batten and this section is anchored to the
Door was selected by the architect building in collaboration with a structural Coloured aluminium battens
due to its acoustic performance and bracket. Part B is a top cap that snaps
quality. A flat track was developed onto the front of the batten, hiding Fabricator: Evolution Window Systems
in collaboration with Evolution and all the fixing details underneath, and Architect: Fulton Trotter
AWS to go with these doors for creating a smooth finish all year round. Builder: Grindley Constructions
safe and natural transition between Windows, doors and battens are
the classrooms – no trip hazards. manufactured by Evolution Window
ElevateTM Series 704iD SlideMASTER™ Internal Sliding Door
0451p AWS aluminium windows and doors www.awsaustralia.com.au
12Whyalla Secondary College,
Whyalla Norrie, SA
Contracted by Sarah Constructions to Finally, protection was applied to the a range of premium products and
provide termite and moisture protection perimeter, requiring 150m per day application methods, such as the
at the Whyalla Secondary College, to be sealed to keep pace with the Kordon Termite Barriers, a guaranteed
Allstate Pest Control undertook the construction timetable. and proven termite management system
installation of all pre-construction manufactured by Bayer Environmental
termite work, utilising Bayer’s Kordon® Results Science.
Termite System. Kordon product acts as a physical
and chemical termite system, with
Requirement the synthetic pyrethroid deltamethrin
Allstate undertook a detailed impregnated onto a fibrous webbing
examination of the plans and in a controlled factory environment.
specifications for the buildings on The treated webbing is then laminated
the site to identify requirements for top and bottom to plastic. Allstate has
perimeter protection and all penetrations full confidence in the product due to
in the slabs. “Our work began prior to its proven ability to repel termites, the
the concrete pour with the installation guarantees attached to the product and Allstate Pest Control has also been
of flange treatments to all pipe the technical support from the Bayer working on the Mt Barker High School
penetrations using Kordon Kollars,” team. project, a commercial building for
explained Allstate’s Construction Mawson Lakes Volkswagen at Green
Manager, Aaron Thompson. “Then we Allstate Pest Control has been Fields and affordable housing projects
applied Kordon protection to all saw dedicated to protecting buildings in with Palumbo.
cuts including articulated joints.” South Australia from the impact of
pests, particularly destructive termites, Pre-Construction Manager: Aaron
Approach since 1986. Allstate has a dedicated Thompson
The third phase involved the cold joints, pre-construction division which gives CEO Allstate Pest Control: Vasilios
where there was an interface with priority to the needs of builders for Tsoutouras
existing slabs or tilt-up walls. termite protection services using Contractor: Sarah Constructions
Allstate Pest Control utilised the Bayer Kordon range to prevent moisture and termite damage for the perimeter and all penetrations in
the slabs.
0184p KORDON termite management www.bayer.com.au/en
131313Smalls Road Public School, Ryde, NSW
Distinctive circular designed school 230 tonnes of structural steel to were working at height, hence the risk
delivered for the start of the 2020 support the roof and walls on the upper of falls was reduced.” He estimated
school year. level. By reworking these designs to that at least twice the number of
substitute the hot-rolled structural tradespeople would have been needed
With an eye-catching circular design, steel with light weight framing made to work at height with the original hot-
the three-storey building of Smalls Road from TRUECORE® steel, Austruss rolled structural steel design.
Public School, Ryde in NSW generated eliminated almost 120 tonnes of steel
a great deal of interest, and Austruss from the build. Andrew Fowler said, Results
was thrilled with their contribution to this “We are skilled in understanding where As a result of their success in reworking
project. Referred to as the “colosseum cost, materials and time can be saved the overall design, and improving build
of learning”, at the heart of this state- while still maintaining the structural and efficiencies, the school opened for the
of-the-art school is an expansive open- design integrity of the build.” commencement of the 2020 school
air courtyard, 200 metres in diameter, year. When reflecting on the material
enclosed by 43 flexible learning spaces, The majority of the framing was selection for the project, Mr Fowler
an impressive two-storey library and fabricated offsite in transportable noted that, “We use TRUECORE® steel
multipurpose sports facilities. modules that were then assembled because we think it’s the most reliable
onsite. Some of the roof trusses were product in the market, and the technical
Requirement significant in size covering an area of support and range of options available
With a strict construction deadline, up to 120m2 i.e. 7.5m by 20m, and from BlueScope is unsurpassed.”
Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC) 10.5m by 20m in length. To further
engaged Austruss to determine how improve build efficiencies, the decision Client: NSW Department of Education
time and cost could be saved. While was made to utilise an area adjacent to - School Infrastructure
staying true to the architect’s design the build site to preassemble the roof Builder: Richard Crookes Constructions
and vision, Austruss reworked the plans trusses and skylight frames. These were Steel Fabricator: Austruss Pty Ltd
to substitute some hot-rolled structural then craned into position in one piece. Architect: Conrad Gargett
steel sections with wall and roof frames Mr Fowler stated that, “At the same time Source: Andrew Fowler, Managing
made from Bluescope’s TRUECORE® as concrete slabs were being formed on Director, Austruss Pty Ltd
steel for the upper-level. Austruss was site, in the area adjacent to the site, we
then engaged to design, fabricate and were assembling the roof trusses to be Disclaimer: The content of this case
install the selected wall framing, internal installed above that concrete structure.” study is based on statements made
girder trusses, roof trusses and skylight With safety being a key focus for by the source listed above and is a
frames on the third-floor level. both RCC and Austruss, Mr Fowler reflection of their views and experience.
stated that, “Being able to crane large, Same/similar results are not guaranteed
Approach prefabricated modules into position for each user and outcomes may vary
Originally, the design had called for reduced the number of people that across projects.
Image courtesy of School Infrastructure NSW
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1414Caloundra Christian College,
Junior Learning Centre, QLD
Caloundra Christian College is an and collaborative learning framework designated learning areas which
independent Christian School located where importance was placed on further aid learning through enquiry,
on the southern end of Queensland’s both the internal and external learning collaboration and discovery. When walls
Sunshine Coast. The School has a environments to facilitate learning. are closed, visibility between spaces is
student body of approximately 300 still maintained with the extensive use
students, from pre-kindy to Year 12.
The School was established in 1983
and was founded by Caloundra CityLife
Baptist Church.
The Caloundra Christian College Junior Learning Centre utilises Breezway Louvre
Windows to naturally ventilate and brighten stairways
Results of glass and Breezway Altair Louvre
The internal learning spaces vary in Windows; connecting spaces while
scale to create flexibility. The large also giving acoustic and airflow control
central area is a community space, between spaces. While the building
where several classes can come performs well acoustically, the learning
Breezway Louvre Windows allow plenty of together or where children can break spaces are at times opened up where
natural light into the Caloundra Christian out from designated learning areas. the noise of busy young learners is
College – Junior Learning Centre
The high void fills the space with natural gratifying.
Requirement light, plus connects the two upper levels
Resilience, adaptability, collaboration of the building visually and physically. Caloundra Christian College Junior
are qualities that will be highly sought- Learning Centre has won the following
after from this new generation of Visibility between spaces is important. awards:
learners. Responding to this, Caloundra Therefore, large sliding and bi-folding
Christian College’s new Junior School doors have been incorporated to • 2020 AIA Gabriel Poole Award for
was designed around a play based remove physical boundaries between Building of the Year (McLellan Bush
Architects)
• 2020 AIA Sunshine Coast Regional
Commendation – Educational
Architecture (McLellan Bush
Architects)
• 2020 LEA Award for Excellence in
Education Design: Landscaping
/ Outdoor Learning Area Winner
(Greenedge Design)
• 2019 Master Builders Regional
& QLD State Award Winner for
Education Buildings up to $10 Mil
(EvansBuilt Pty Ltd)
Client: Caloundra Christian College –
Junior Learning Centre
Breezway Louvre Windows help keep education facilities such as the Caloundra Architect: McLellan Bush Architects
Christian College feeling open and spacious Photographer: Andy Macpherson
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1515Karingal Green, High Wycombe, WA
Nestled in the Perth suburb of High a home that nestles into its local Results
Wycombe is Karingal Green Health neighbourhood,” Murphy says. Light ingress is further controlled using
and Aged Care Community, a 160- “Residents love enjoying time with shading across the Capral framing units,
bed residential care facility designed by their grandkids and families while complemented by deep verandas which
international design practice Hassell. feeling connected with the outdoors.” wrap the building. The vertical shading
Karingal Green brings together the elements visually articulate the façade
connection of being part of the broader This philosophy of connection to the while managing solar filtration. The
community and the warmth and broader community while maintaining shading screen facing the outer village
familiarity of being home. one’s privacy governed the design area protects the double-height social
approach. The wellness centre hub glazing from western sunlight.
houses several facilities accessible to
residents and community care clients.
These include a fully equipped gym,
a hydrotherapy pool, physiotherapy
suites, allied health consultation areas,
and a beauty salon. The floorplan of
each residence has been considered
to ensure there is inclusion and privacy.
Capral framing was used to create a Each residential area is broken into
sense of elegance on the building’s smaller housing clusters, with individual
façade living suites and courtyards grouped Capral systems were essential in
around a communal dining and lounge providing views for residents to enjoy
Requirement area.
Hassell Architect Kahla Murphy Capral framing was used to create a
says the client’s Continuous Care sense of elegance and visual depth
Community design philosophy informed on the exterior. “We consciously
the approach for Karingal Green, detailed the window suites to provide
resulting in a place that supports depth and articulation across the
quality of life through independence, façade,” Murphy says. “This involved
a sense of identity, and purpose. using different extrusion types to
present a large expanse of vision
“Creating a home for residents that glazing, with accompanying operable
sat comfortably with its surroundings casement window and fixed top
was key to this project,” Murphy says. The building provides a sense of light sections set back from the
connection to nature and to the wider
vision panel. The picture window
neighbourhood
“The residences’ lush garden setting was openings punctuate the brickwork’s
of primary benefit. The amalgamation “With capacity for 160 residents, there’s textual materiality, contributing to a
of three sites boasts significant significant potential for staging activities varied and well-scaled composition.”
vegetation, with mature lemon-scented within the large and generously appointed
gums forming an inspiring backdrop.” double-height social hub situated “At Karingal Green, we’ve set
off the main entry. Here, visitors can about designing a home in which
Capral window suites were important partake in communal events meaningful residents can choose to be private or
in liberating the space for residents to to the residents,” says Murphy. socially engaged at their discretion.”
enjoy. Those who were less mobile were
offered views to the garden to experience Environmental considerations were Benefits
openness and heightened wellbeing. paramount. The design is rooted Offering dignity and independence to
in passive solar principles, with the residents while respecting their complex
Approach interiors boasting ample natural light, needs is a substantial achievement.
Where possible, a connection to the essential for residents’ wellbeing. The Hassell design team deserves
neighbourhood has been integrated commendation for helping Karingal
into the design. The main entrance “To maximise efficiency, we paid special Green residents live full lives in a beautiful,
orients towards the adjacent parkland, attention to the scale of the windows thoughtfully designed environment.
and residents’ social spaces, lounges, and framing; the rest of the building is
and dining areas outwardly focus predominately enveloped in insulated Architect: Hassell
on the surrounding landscape. double brick construction,” says Fabricator: Concept Windows
“We are proud to have created Murphy. Photography: Douglas Mark Black
0451p CAPRAL ALUMINIUM windows and doors www.capral.com.au
16“NATSPEC fulfils a important role in the building and construction industry.
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to day activities, but also contributes to the standardisation of practices
across the industry to produce better building quality outcomes. Consult
Australia is proud of our founding membership of NATSPEC and highly
recommends NATSPEC documents to our industry.”
Jonathan Cartledge, Chief Executive Officer, Consult Australia
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1717The Shipwreck Park,
Port Campbell, VIC
ASCO Group are a manufacturer system from CS Cavity Sliders provided access door. This electric powered unit
and installer of public amenities the functionality required. is ideal for situations that require hands-
including bus stops, public toilets free public pedestrian or wheelchair
and changerooms. They are firm access to toilets in hospitals, restaurants
believers that public spaces should be or toilets accessed from the exterior
thoughtfully designed, making them of a building. Included as standard
accessible for people of all abilities. with this unit are high quality stainless
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etched logos and writing. High quality
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AutoCav Alusealed with New Yorker and
customised with a range of architectural
frame detail options to create a specific look
or to provide a unique solution.
Requirements Approach
The Shipwreck Park in Port Campbell, Due to the construction being Results
Victoria was undergoing a redesign completed off site in ASCO’s Geelong The facilities are heavily utilised, at peak
which would lead to increased foot facility, the door system needed to be times with approximately 50 bus-loads
traffic in the area. As a result, the toilet robust, complete and fit a 90mm frame of tourists per day. The accessible public
facilities next to the park required to help reduce the overall weight of toilets with the addition of the MLAK
extensive upgrades. The restroom the amenities block. CS Cavity Sliders system assure the community that the
building would need to include a provided an all-in-one cavity pocket facilities are kept in good working order
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cubicle, parents’ room, ambulant accompanied by a WC activation pack
cubicles and squat (European) style configured to incorporate the use of an CS Cavity Sliders have continued to
toilets. These facilities needed to be MLAK. CS Cavity Sliders worked with work with ASCO providing ongoing
modular style and the project had to ASCO to introduce their own push support for the product. A stock and
be completed within a 3-month time button plate (Escutcheon) that enables hold offer is also being considered
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automated sliding door for disabled on. projects.
public toilet access with the addition
of a Master Locksmith Access Key The CS AutoCav WC utilises automation
(MLAK). The AutoCav WC sliding door to provide a better, more hygienic toilet Client: ASCO Group
ASCO Stellar® restroom and changing places facility with AutoCav WC cavity slider, Port Campbell, VIC (Image credit ASCO Group)
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18John Holland: NextHome,
Melbourne CBD, VIC
In collaboration with Decibel shapes to be backlit to showcase John panels. Installed by City Projects,
Architecture, Danpal was engaged Holland’s iconic graphics behind. the system came together through
to supply a number of curved with framed clear polycarbonate
polycarbonate Danpalon® feature walls As part of our commitment to helping connectors for maximum transparency
for their innovative design of John clients realise their most creative and a flush external finish, with a
Holland’s Nexthome workspace. geometrical possibilities, this was a bespoke lightweight aluminium edge
challenge we reveled in undertaking. framing achieving the most frameless
Danpal Interior polycarbonate solutions appearance possible.
enable the creation of revolutionary
spaces: partitions evoking both The John Holland Nexthome project
intimacy and openness or translucent was an opportunity for our team to
ceilings that illuminate the occupant’s bring practicality, functionality and
experience. cost-effectiveness to inspired design,
with a solution that realised the vision
of spectacular curved internal features
with relative ease and at a cost-effective
price.
To support occupants in achieving an
optimal flow state in their work, the John Results
Holland ‘NextHome’ expertly weaves Working with the world’s innovators
physical space in challenging new ways almost always involves a challenging
that encourage and enhance different design brief; a challenge we revel in.
styles of working environments. Links Each project pushes us to grow, to
between disciplines and avenues that innovate and to find a better way.
connect occupants to external markers The design brief for John Holland Nexthome
of their city, the workplace enhances required decorative internal cladding with Decibel Architecture worked with a
spatial character whilst harnessing minimal framing to suit a range of backlit trusted Danpal advisor to achieve the
external landmarks to support internal curved shapes and showcase various technical and aesthetic requirements.
wayfinding. signage elements
Architectural design and
Requirements The Solution specification: Decibel Architecture
The design brief called for decorative A solution was designed collaboratively Builder: John Holland
internal cladding with minimal framing, with Decibel Architecture that utilised Photographer: John Gollings
it featured a range of curved translucent heat-formed 8mm clear Danpalon®
Danpal’s solution featured heat-formed 8mm clear Danpalon® panels installed with clear internal polycarbonate connectors and
bespoke lightweight aluminium edge framing for the feature walls
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0434p DANPALON translucent facade cladding
19South Bank Station - Platform 1
Upgrade, Brisbane, QLD
South Bank Station is located in The selection of these panels offered a Benefits
Brisbane, between Vulture and Tribute ready-made solution that could meet Without making any modifications to the
Street on the Gold Coast Line. The the project specifications through the project design the strategic placement
station is bound by a major residential contractor’s use of DeltaTrim-MW, of the various Delta Panels certified
and commercial development “South DeltaTrim-DC and DeltaTrim-EPS FR. non-combustible options allowed for
Point” situated in Grey Street. This All the roofing panels are finished with the awning to be fully compliant in
development abuts the eastern a Surfmist trapezoid top sheet and a accordance with NCC 2019 C1.9(e).
boundary and provides the principal smooth interlocking steel under-skin
entry point to the platform. soffit.
Requirements
The General Project Scope included
providing a main awning roof the length
of the platform between the Vulture
Street entry and the Tribute Street stair.
The awning is set back 300mm from
the yellow line and generally follows the
fall of the platform.
The main awning has been designed as
a double cantilever butterfly roof, with
the front half of the roof as a consistent
cantilever of 2700mm while the rear
varied to suit the site shape.
The roofing material required for the
project needed to be certified non-
combustible panel in accordance with
NCC 2019 C1.9(e).
Solutions
Delta Panels’ range of certified roofing
products provided the solution that
could meet the project specifications.
They manufacture a range of CodeMark
certified panels with various core infills
options, that include Mineral Wool, Fire
Retardant EPS and DualCore panels
comprising a combination of both
materials. Delta DualCore being installed
This compliance is achieved while
still maintaining a seamless flow of
the awning along the full length of the
platform.
Client: Queensland Rail
Builder: Hutchinson Builders
Roofing Contractor: South
Queensland Roofing
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20 0762p DELTA PANELS in cool roomsCeerose Apartments,
Camperdown, NSW
Providing outstanding results for its objectives, while achieving an extensive work. If the slab did not consist of
customers is a key focus for Ceerose, 26 weeks or 50 per cent time savings elaborate double rebates and balcony
one of Sydney’s leading property on the projected build schedule. edge downturns, this could have been
development and construction increased by another month.”
companies. The project consisted of 133 units of
three towers, seven stories above the Mr Barakat says that Dincel’s use of PVC
Requirement podium level with one level of basement Polymer also yielded other important
Not only must all projects be completed car parking. benefits for the project beyond time and
to a high calibre, the builds need to cost savings.
be delivered in a cost-time efficient Ceerose Construction Manager, Charbel
manner and the finish should be virtually Barakat, says Dincel Structural Walling Results
maintenance-free. was used extensively throughout the “Further advantages were Dincel’s
project, delivering great results. suitability as basement and water tank
walls without needing a waterproof
Approach membrane, they’re also ideal for
“The build used 200mm Dincel in the garbage and service rooms where
basement, lift, stair and service shafts mould and mildew is a common
and as well as for deep beams, blade problem,” he said. Despite Ceerose
columns and façade walls. In other Apartments being the first occasion in
areas, 110mm Dincel walls were used which the company had tried the Dincel
for party walls in between apartments product, using the wall systems was
supporting 170mm thick slabs,” Mr straight forward and well supported
The vertical elements including the garden Barakat said. by the manufacturer, according to Mr
beds were constructed using Dincel Barakat. “Dincel’s site assistance was
Structural Walling “Utilising Dincel as a loadbearing wall invaluable and allowed us to achieve
system in lieu of conventional methods simple and very fast installation. The
In developing its cutting edge Ceerose achieved a most cost-efficient floor supply service was timely and was
apartments at Pyrmont Bridge Road, system, together with a six month time supported by Dincel’s highly qualified
Camperdown, Ceerose partnered with saving from our construction program engineers who provided expert advice
Dincel Structural Walling to meet these allowance of 12 months for structural in all facets of the Building Code of
Australia, buildability and offered
structural engineering assistance to the
project’s engineer and architect,” he
said.
All Internal walls were plasterboard lined
and external Dincel Walls were finished
using a painted render and cladding
systems
“The project was a great success even
though it was our first time using Dincel
– it’s without doubt the most cost and
time-effective way to build multi-storey
apartment buildings.”
Architect: Allen Jack + Cottier
Dincel Wall was used across all levels, including the basement, of the build Client: The Biscuit Factory Pty Ltd
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