Structural Steel Fire Protection for Oran Park Podium Expansion

Take a look at how the Trafalgar worked with Mainbrace Constructions to ensure compliant fire protection to steel columns and steel beams. The Oran Park Podium shopping centre has been a cornerstone of South-West Sydney’s community since 2014. With the recent $100 million expansion led by Mainbrace Constructions, the centre has transformed into a dual supermarket hub with over 60 new stores, a state-of-the-art childcare facility, and more than 1,000 undercover parking spaces.

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Complexities of Curved Facades: The Paula Fox Melanoma Cancer Centre

The Paula Fox Melanoma Cancer Centre is an example of architectural innovation and a testament to the integration of design and safety, in curved facades. Kane Constructions managed the unique challenges of this project, ensuring that the innovative design also met strict fire safety standards.

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The Blame Game and So Called Non-Conforming Building Products

Sadly, when it comes to the construction industry; all I see is blame; there is too much friction and things are not working. Just like the cladding and fires, waterproofing and our cracking buildings for example where things aren’t quite right, I think passive fire protection is one area that could use some leadership and a shift in paradigm.

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Specification of Passive Fire Penetration Systems: A Guide for Design and Building Practitioners

Lack of design and planning, coupled with an focus on building certification has lead to large numbers of defective installations due to a lack of understanding of the concept of the passive fire penetration system.

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Trafalgar COREX- Fire Safety Upgrades in Active Work Environments

In today’s fast-paced world, time is money, and safety is non-negotiable. This project showcases the implementation of fire safety upgrades in a key retail establishment. Trafalgar COREX boards were installed without affecting the retailer’s ongoing operations, demonstrating the product's adaptability to active business environments.

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Understanding Fire Rated Access Panels | Part 1: Fire Rated Walls and Service Riser Shafts

Fire rated access panels are often required to be installed into fire rated walls, fire rated service shafts, and of course fire rated ceilings. They allow for convenient access to services such as shut of valves for example which look much more aesthetically when inside an access panel.

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