When you get in a car, you wear a seatbelt to prevent serious injury should you happen to have an accident. So, when you buy a house, shouldn't you take precautions to keep yourself and your family safe? Having your…
Asbestos-containing materials pose significant risks when disturbed. You might think you're doing the right thing removing asbestos from your home or business, but if not handled correctly, disturbing the asbestos can do more harm than good. It can cause microscopic…
When we think of demolition jobs, we can often think of unbridled destruction, of piles of concrete rubble and twisted steel and the boom and dust of a collapsing building. However, modern demolition is (for the most part) not about…
It's a situation no one wants to find themselves in. Midway through a home renovation, pulling apart a wall when you come across material that looks suspiciously like asbestos. Your first instinct might be to continue—but pause. What happens next…
There is a lot more involved in dismantling a building than simply knocking it down. From creating a demolition plan to choosing the right demolition method, the deconstruction process requires specialised knowledge to ensure this high-risk activity is performed cost…
Cheap, energy efficient, weatherproof, durable, fire and pest resistant, asbestos was once regarded as a miracle material. Particularly popular during the post-war construction boom, it could be made into asbestos sheeting, cement, corrugated roofing material, a spray-on coating, and insulation—the…
Demolition isn't just about tearing down walls; it's about preparing for new beginnings. Whether you're a homeowner starting a renovation, a developer eyeing a new investment opportunity or a contractor taking on a new project, proper demolition planning will ensure…
Astonishingly, asbestos was once hailed as a miracle material for its fire-resistant properties. Fast-forward to 2024, and we now know that this seemingly wondrous material actually carries serious health risks. Widely used in Australian construction up until the late 1980s,…
From floors to walls, ceilings and roofs, asbestos was once a widely used building material that's still present in thousands of buildings, including an estimated third of Australian homes. While it's only dangerous if broken or damaged and fibres become…