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24
Jul

Concrete Cancer & Spalling: What It Means for Your Building

"Concrete cancer" is the common name for spalling caused by corrosion of the steel reinforcement...
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23
Jul

Owner-Builders in Victoria: The Structural Documentation You'll Need

Taking on your own build as an owner-builder means you carry responsibilities a registered builder...
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22
Jul

Who Does What on Your Building Project? The Design Team Explained

Building or renovating means engaging several different professionals, and it's not always obvious who does...
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21
Jul

Structural Engineering for Heritage & Period Homes in Melbourne

Melbourne is full of Victorian, Edwardian and interwar homes — and they were built to...
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20
Jul

Screw Piles vs Bored Piers: Choosing Deep Foundations

When surface soil can't reliably support a building, the foundation has to reach deeper. Two...
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19
Jul

Swimming Pool Structural Engineering: Boundaries, Slopes & Nearby Buildings

A swimming pool is a large structure holding a very heavy load, often placed near...
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18
Jul

Sheds, Garages & Carports: When Do You Need an Engineer?

Most sheds, garages and carports in Victoria need a building permit, and many need structural...
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17
Jul

Adding Solar Panels? Check Your Roof Structure First

Solar panels add weight and wind load to a roof that was designed before they...
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16
Jul

Which NCC Edition Applies to Your Project? A Victorian Guide

The National Construction Code is updated periodically, and each new edition is adopted by the...
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15
Jul

What Is a Form 11 Certificate of Compliance — and When Do You Need One?

A Form 11 Certificate of Compliance (Design) is a prescribed Victorian building form in which...
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14
Jul

Structural Engineer vs Civil Engineer: What's the Difference?

A structural engineer designs the parts of a building that carry load — footings, slabs,...
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13
Jul

Does Your Deck Need a Structural Engineer? Victorian Rules Explained

Most decks in Victoria need a building permit, and elevated decks usually need structural engineering....
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