06 Nov New Guidance Note on precast external walls & the NCC
This is an update of a National Precast Guidance Note by the same title which referenced the now superseded 2019 version of the National Construction Code (NCC). Read more. ...
27 Oct New Guidance Note on the Step Joint Size in Precast Panels
National Precast has published a new Guidance Note to clarify the use of stepped (or ship-lapped) joints in precast concrete panels. Read more. ...
21 Sep An important message from our President, Jeff Stratford
As we count down the weeks to our 2023 National Conference in Sydney, I thought I would provide you with an update on a few things that the Board - together with our CEO, Sarah Bachmann - have been doing. NATIONAL PRECAST RELEASES REFRESHED 5 YEAR...
30 Aug Be a Better Precaster 2023
Enjoy three days of learning and fun with precasters and its suppliers, hosted by industry peak body, National Precast. Read more. ...
18 Aug New guide on bracing and propping
A new guide is available from National Precast to assist engineers, builders, and others involved with precast construction, with best practice around the bracing and propping of precast concrete elements during construction. Temporary Bracing and Propping of Precast Concrete Elements is available as a PDF...
08 Aug National Conference: Sydney
Crowne Plaza Coogee is the venue for the next National Conference, including Welcome Reception and dedicated trade Exhibition, Networking Dinner at Coogee SLSC, and factory visit to the Metro West Tunnel Factory. EXHIBITION BOOTHS – Partner/Supplier/Professional members… don’t forget to book your exhibition booth! Contact Sarah...
16 Jun Busy year for National Precast
The last twelve months has seen National Precast active on behalf of its members and the broader precast industry, having run sixteen webinars, producing four new publications, issuing members with 200+ newsletters, representing the industry on twelve Australian standards, providing members with access to seventy...
26 Apr Latest magazines out!
The latest editions of Inside Constructions and Roads & Infrastructure Australia are out now. Click here to check the online editions. ...
08 Mar New Guidance Note on the better application of AS 3600 and designing for precast construction
National Precast has published a new Guidance Note on maximising the efficiencies of precast with improved engineering design and documentation. Increased reinforcement requirements to meet seismic provisions in AS 3600 have introduced practical difficulties for manufacturing and increased costs, so this Note suggests possible ways...
02 Mar Latest magazines out!
The latest editions of Inside Constructions, Roads & Infrastructure Australia, and Construction Engineering Australia are out now. Click here to check the online editions. ...