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National COLORBOND® steel award winner a breath of fresh air
Collins and Turner architects' Waterloo Youth Family and Community Centre was awarded the 2013 National COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture at last night's Australian Institute of Architects' National Architecture Awards in Sydney.
New COLORBOND® steel has lower environmental impact
The reduced environmental impact is the result of innovation in the metal coating formulation of new COLORBOND® steel.
New COLORBOND® steel proven in harsh Australian conditions
The most rigorous testing program in COLORBOND® steel’s history has shown new COLORBOND® steel’s improved paint colour durability and gloss retention when compared with its predecessor.
Extensive process unearths new COLORBOND® steel colours
The addition of six highly resilient and contemporary colours to the COLORBOND® steel range is the result of an extensive research and development process carried out by BlueScope.
New COLORBOND® steel's coating technology sets new standard
BlueScope’s newly improved COLORBOND® steel with Activate™ technology has been included in the National Construction Code (NCC) and applicable Australian Standards, ensuring it meets or exceeds Australian building standards.
More durable COLORBOND® steel backed by improved warranty
BlueScope is backing the improved corrosion resistance of its new COLORBOND® steel with a warranty regime that offers some significant improvements compared with those offered for original COLORBOND® steel.*
BlueScope differentiates with new technology
Full year 2013 results announced in August by Bluescope represent an enormous turnaround in the company’s financial performance and is an encouraging signal after four tough years for Australia’s biggest steel maker.
Getting it Right the First Time
Building Connection reports the failure of a metal roof can result in damage of disastrous proportions - and the bigger the building the more critical the outcome. Dimi Kyriakou highlights some of the problems plaguing the sector.
How Safe is this RoofTop
Building Connection reports metal roofing installations carry a lot of risk and builders must manage the hazards to ensure a rooftop is safe to work on. However, a lack of knowledge and regulation specific to fall prevention places workers at risk of serious injury every day.
Keeping Up With Best Practice
Building Connection reports a lot of clients choose a metal roof because, quite simply, it looks good. We've put together 10 helpful hints to make sure the great-looking metal roof you install stays that way for many years to come,
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The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, has officially opened Victoria’s new home of architecture at 41 Exhibition Street. Developed by the Australian Institute of Architects, 41X is a 22 storey Five Star Green Star strata-titled commercial tower that accommodates the Institute’s Melbourne offices.
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Connection Magazine's Summer edition have a ‘Smart Roof Australia’ feature addressing common roofing challenges and tips and tricks for installing a steel roof. Check out some of the advice in the News section.
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The 2013 National Architecture Awards were announced 7th November at a presentation evening at the Sydney Opera House. The awarded projects demonstrate the great diversity of Australian architecture. The National COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture went to Waterloo Youth Family Community Centre – Collins & Turner with City of Sydney and a National Commendation to West Kimberley Regional Prison – TAG Architects and Iredale Pedersen Hook
http://architectureau.com/articles/2013-national-architecture-awards-colorbond-award/
.Australian Institute of Architects
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.Australian Institute of Architects