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27 July 2020. By Goran
When it comes to flooring, here is the truth: Just because something works in a residential setting there is no guarantee that it will work well in a commercial space. Learn why and find out what you need to know.
Posted in: Commercial, Commercial kitchens, Flooring solutions
22 July 2020. By Hamish
Waterproofing comes in different forms and is used for different purposes. But one of the more resilient types is Torch-On Membrane — applied under the intense heat of a flame. Today we disect torch on membranes so you know what you need to know.
Posted in: Structural Building Repair, Waterproofing
8 July 2020. By Remedial Team
Recent events aside (fire and COVID-19) over the last few years, the commercial building industry has experienced significant growth, owed in large to demand, technological advancements and a shift in project management techniques. We think that there are 7 key events which are affecting the industry as a whole at the moment and which are likely to be shaping influences in the years to come.
Posted in: Commercial, Maintenance, Residential, Technology
22 June 2022. By Goran
The flooring needs of industrial and large commercial spaces are entirely different from public buildings. Getting the floor surface wrong can mean safety issues, ongoing repair bills and / or unhygienic workspaces. Have a read to learn what you need to consider when choosing an industrial flooring surface.
Posted in: Industrial Flooring, Non-slip flooring, Tips and Tricks
22 May 2020. By Goran
Preserving your apartment building’s aesthetics not only improves your structure’s value but also provides your occupants with excellent quality of life and peace of mind. Learn how to enhance your apartment’s building facade in this latest blog.
Posted in: Residential, Strata, Strata Management, Tips and Tricks
18 May 2020. By Hamish
When it comes to building and then fitting out a commercial kitchen, we know that very few people/companies have an unlimited budget. You're looking to find optimal solutions that help you produce great quality food at a price you can afford. But as we have discussed before it all has to start with the floor. In this blog we take a look at the characteristics which lead to a commercial kitchen floor that stands the test of time.
Posted in: Commercial, Commercial kitchens, Flooring solutions
13 April 2020. By Ian
Last blog we talked about the role strata managers have in helping fight off concrete cancer. In this piece we discuss how ocean-side apartments potentially have it worse and specifically dissect why, living near the beach may affect your property. In fact, we will help you understand why the probability of concrete cancer is higher in structures by the sea than those salt-free locations.
7 April 2020. By Chris
According to the most recent figures available, in Australia approximately 9% of the population live in an apartment spread out over some 2.6-million strata lots. For those of you who manage these residents and buildings (estimated at around 4,300 full-time, dedicated and hardworking strata managers), you know how much work is involved in staying on top of things. This is a go-to guide on concrete cancer repair and other building maintenance to-dos that strata managers can take advantage of.
26 March 2020. By Goran
If you are looking to open a new club, restaurant or café, the fitout can be a very exciting time. Where to put the furniture, deciding on the lighting, the speakers all the way down to the paints and colours. The kitchen which is the workhorse of the operations may be fitted out with the latest and best equipment, but in this article, we’re going to share with why the right selection for your commercial kitchen flooring needs to be a top consideration when setting budgets and designing your space.
Posted in: Commercial Kitchen Floors, Kitchen Floors, Tips and Tricks
11 February 2020. By Jeff Anderson
Love her or hate her, people like Greta Thunberg are forcing people to talk about sustainability and the environment and this is in turn forcing industries to consider change. So how is the construction sector keeping up with calls for sustainability? We’re going to dive into it and give you some insight.
30 January 2020. By Hamish Anderson
Here’s a little know fact, but one which can have significant bearing on your business; one of the factors that affects your product yield and your staff’s productivity is the type of flooring installed in your facility. Find out why Dycem non-slip mats are your best option.
Posted in: Commercial Kitchen Floors, Commercial kitchens, Industrial Flooring, Non-slip flooring
27 January 2020. By Chris
Discover what causes structural steel to corrode and learn about the most suitable concrete cancer treatment for your building.
Posted in: Concrete cancer, Maintenance, Structural Building Repair