Modern Methods of Construction Modern methods of construction (MMC) encompass a wide range of innovative approaches, including prefabricated and modular building technologies as well as additive manufacturing, such as 3D-printed concrete. Unlike traditional...
Nobody is safe from being sued Projects involve many players. The greater the complexity of the project, the greater the number of stakeholders involved. The responsibilities are shared between various disciplines: architects, designers, engineers, builders,...
Restaurant and cafe kitchens are a highly specialised fire risk environment, with the prevalence of open flames, hot surfaces, cooking oil and fats. Commercial kitchen mechanical exhaust systems are vital for air cleanliness and quality as they work to remove heat,...
Insurance allocation in mixed-use buildings Large mixed-use building complexes often share the same building insurance despite having different strata schemes and Owners' Corporations (OCs). For example, when the lower part of the building contains commercial and...
Building, even a simple structure, involves hundreds and often thousands of different building products and materials. Every day, new products come onto the market, often from overseas. And so, safety in the built environment depends largely on the ability of those...
Safeguard Lives and Property with a Fire Safety Strategy When it comes to protecting lives and property, buildings are designed and constructed with various fire safety installations also known as fire safety measures. Each installation plays a critical role, and...
CASE STUDY: ACP Full or Partial Removal. CJK saves Developer $880,000 A 6-storey building in NSW property with both commercial tenancies and residential apartments received a council notice regarding the Aluminium Composite Panel (ACPs) installed. In 2018, NSW...
In our practice we come across different building fire risk assessment reports that are produced to identify risks associated with combustible cladding installed to buildings. In Australia, a risk assessment if generally requested by the Authority having jurisdiction...