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25 Jun New stormwater outlet improves drainage and reduces flooding risk

Posted at 12:46h in News by National Precast

Waeger Precast has manufactured a new stormwater outlet for Collaroy Beach, in Sydney's northern beaches. The previous Collaroy Beach pipe was built in the 1970s, and over the years had been damaged by waves. After community consultation, the local Warringah Council decided to replace the existing structure in the...

25 Jun Concrete by Design Wins Concrete Surfaces Polished Concrete Award

Posted at 12:43h in News by National Precast

Concrete by Design has earned high honors for the company’s part in constructing a breathtaking Sydney residence with finishes that incorporate concrete, sandstone, and recycled timber. “Concrete by Design’s project won because of the outstanding craftsmanship of owner Dallas Mexon and his team of artisans,” said...

25 Jun Consider Hollowcore for your next project

Posted at 12:38h in News by National Precast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txciutEpRH4 Precast Concrete Products - Hollowcore Queensland member Precast Concrete Products has heavily invested in Hollowcore. Watch the video to find out why. ...

25 Jun New guide on specifying concrete sandwich panels released

Posted at 12:36h in News by National Precast

To assist specifiers, builders and engineers with using sandwich panels, National Precast Concrete Association Australia (NPCA) has produced a new handbook about their design, manufacture and application. Insulated precast concrete sandwich panels have been around for years, but according to NPCA, over the past decade, with...

25 Jun Re-positioning to achieve better outcomes

Posted at 12:33h in News by National Precast

The National Precast Concrete Association has revised its communications strategy to better provide services to architects, builders and engineers, says the organisation’s CEO Sarah Bachmann. Read all about it in Design & Architecture here. ...

25 Jun National Precast calls for increased collaboration on precast detailing

Posted at 12:30h in News by National Precast

The increasing popularity of precast construction has seen a corresponding rise in lack of consistency in window detailing, resulting in issues such as water ingress through window openings on some sites. National Precast Chief Executive Officer Sarah Bachmann observes that these issues can be avoided if...

25 Jun Quatro Design launches their new range of street furniture

Posted at 12:27h in News by National Precast

The Flinders Street Furniture Collection is a new addition to Quatro's GRC (glass fibre reinforced concrete) product range. Designed by acclaimed Australian designer Alex Lotersztain in collaboration with Street & Garden Furniture, the Flinders Collection was originally produced in precast concrete for the Flinders St revitalisation in Townsville. Click here to read more ...

25 Jun Australia’s first Buddhist-run tertiary institution with architecture that is as spiritual as its teachings

Posted at 12:20h in News by National Precast

National Precast Member S.A. Precast has supplied the precast concrete that has been used to create the stunning Nan Tien Institute. The building has been designed by architectural firm Woods Bagot to resemble the Buddhist symbol – the lotus flower. Spanning over 6000 square meters the...

25 Jun Hollowcore flooring delivers state of the art sustainable solution for Grocon

Posted at 12:17h in News by National Precast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txciutEpRH4 Hollowcore Brisbane based Precast Concrete Products has delivered a sustainable flooring solution from their new state of the art hollowcore factory for Grocon's 36-storey office tower on Queen St, Brisbane. The use of hollowcore flooring has resulted in substantial benefits for the project including a less congested and safer...

25 Jun 1000 square metres of flooring a day placed in total precast structure

Posted at 12:13h in News by National Precast

http://youtu.be/7s8fdV0LyT4 Ultrafloor Placing 1000m2 a day of precast flooring really helped speed the construction of the Federal Government’s Centrelink headquarters in Canberra. The $140million project was constructed by Multiplex and uses precast loadbearing wall panels, columns, beams and Ultrafloor flooring. Using precast flooring allowed a 3 day cycle...