Galvanizing adds sustainable interest to steel
Staging the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games requires a major logistical and facilities management endeavour with the Olympic Coordination Authority of New South Wales Government responsible for developing the new Olympic venues and administering a capital investment budget of about $3.5 billion. Read the full article
Environmental sensitivity and performance
Architectual engineering and landscape designers are great innovators. Innovative designs require materials and protection technologies that are versatile and sensitive to all environments, yet are durable and minimise the need for ongoing maintenance. Read the full article
Building the future: Water sustainability durability economics
Water: it is difficult to think of a more important issue facing Australia. The current situation has society, government and industry focusing on programs incorporating recycling, sustainability and environmental responsibility with a previously unknown urgency. Read the full article
Galvanized reinforcement in major infrastructure
Where it is considered that normal reinforced concrete will not have adequate durability, galvanized reinforcement is often used in preference to conventional steel reinforcement. Read the full article
Galvanized steel on the coast – back to the future
Architects, engineers, specifiers and end users often ask for proof of past performance when they are considering materials for use in specific situations. This is a wise thing – the best indicator of future performance is past performance and the longer the material has been performing in a given environment, then all the better. Read the full article
Galvanized Reinforcement performance and applications
Since galvanized reinforcement was first used in the 1950’s its performance and applications has been extensively studied and documented. Read the full article
Galvanized steel reinforcement in concrete
Reinforced concrete is one of the most widely used modern materials of construction. It is comparatively cheap, readily available, and suitable for a variety of building and construction applications. Read the full article
Federation Square Melbourne
The essence of the city, it is said, is embraced in the architecture of Federation Square. Whether defined as encompassing the basic nature, or an indispensable quality, much of it is to be found in these visionary structures. Melbourne has been nominated the world’s most liveable city and has now gained a futuristic precinct, which defines both its […]
Education Revolution
Hot dip galvanized steel has long been a staple building material for schools and educational facilities. Its use has recently been increased due to the government’s Education Revolution upgrade program and galvanize will feature case studies in the future to show designers the versatility of this proven material. Read the full article
Daintree Discovery Centre
Atmospheric steel corrosion in Australasia is complex and varied due to Australia’s great size and diverse climatic zones. After-fabrication galvanizing has a wide range of capabilities in service and this Far North Queensland location demanded performance in some of the most extreme conditions possible. Read the full article
