Workplace RelationsRelated Articles
Articulated Walling
TECH01 - After the introduction of the new BSA Subsidience Policy it is now time to focus on an appropriate method of vertical articulation of masonry walls.
Requirements for Building Ceritification
TECH02 - Following a through review of the Building Act 1975 and it's subordinate legislation, including a national competition policy review, a number of improvements have been made to the Building Certifi cation (approval and inspection) System.
Avoid tiling defects
TECH03 - By understanding the limitations and following five basic tiling guidelines.
Integrated development assessment systems
TECH04 - Prior to lodging a building application, it is essential that a building contractor understand what legislation must be consulted in the planning stage of the project and what makes it mandatory to have a development permit.
Waterproofing of wet areas
TECH05 - Recently revised by Standards Australia, AS3740-2004 now supercedes AS3740-1994.
Don't become liable for subsidience
TECH06 - Some builders are complacent about the new BSA Subsidence/Settlement Policy.
CCA treated timber
TECH07 - Its continued treatment, use and application post 12 March 2006.
Bracing panels
TECH08 - No meat left to resist the loads.
Back blocking
TECH09 - Back-blocking is a reinforcing system designed to minimise deformation and cracking of joints that can occur under a combination of adverse job and weather conditions or movement.
Termites eating away your business
TECH10 - Ensure your concrete construction joints don't allow termite entry.
Site drainage and its importance
TECH11 - It can not be under stated the importance of how well site drainage works especially during heavy rain, as a level of performance is required under the Building Code of Australia.
Plasterboard finishers under light
TECH12 - The finishing of plasterboard is often a point of disagreement between the subcontractor, the builder and the owner.
Retaining Walls
TECH13 - A practical guide to the construction of retaining walls.
Installation of nail plated timber roof trusses
TECH14 - When installing nail plated roof trusses, there are a few factors to consider.
Slab edge dampness salt attack
TECH15 - Common building materials such as brick, concrete blocks, concrete and mortar are all permeable to some extent or other.
Laying timber floors
TECH16 - When laying timber fl oors it is fundamentally important to the success of each job that the installer follows the following points.
Surface drainage around buildings
TECH17 - When undertaking site preparation, consideration must be given to all stormwater and overflow disposal to protect the building during and after construction, including adjoining property from adverse effects.