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In the past Workplace safety was something people saw as a necessary evil. Today however, Workplace safety is one of the many aspects that business owners as well as facility managers have started to prioritise, recognising that a safe workforce is more motivated and less of a financial burden. In fact, workplace safety is not only a requirement by Australian law, but it also has a proven effect in boosting productivity, employee retention and end product quality.

Located in the heart of Redfern in NSW, the Redfern Telephone exchange is a prominent building in the neighbouring landscape. Surrounded by lower lying brick structures the building is/was an icon of the area. So when the brickwork started fretting the buildingg managers decided that swift action was required - not only to rectify the known and any latent issues, but to ensure that the facade of the building would remain a prominent feature for all the right reasons, for years to come.

With sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Potts point and the Sydney CBD, the Macleay Regis apartments are quite the prestiguous address.

The Department of Education Building located in Sydney's CDB, was designed by the acclaimed architect George McRae, the esteemed architect was also responsible for the design of Sydney's famous Queen Victoria Building on George Street.

Located on York Street in Sydney's CBD, the AWA tower was once the city's tallest structure. The fifteen storey building, built in 1939, is a classic example of the Art Deco design era and is decorated with symbols of communication, many of which are now heritage listed.

In 2018, the new Toyota Oakdale facility was nearing completion. During the end of the first half, our flooring team were called in to apply two flooring solutions to two key areas of the new complex. The requirement was that the surfaces offer durability to withstand heavy traffic and chemicals and also be non-slip. In the Mezannine level the solution also needed to be visually attractive.

This multi-tiered waterfront property located in Gosford NSW was suffering extensive structural damage caused by consistent water ingress. Upon early inspection, engineers found that the property had been poorly constructed, allowing water to penetrate through the external balconies into living areas in the apartments below.

While you can recognise that there is an issue with your property, unless you are a structural engineer or a builder, you might find it hard to articulate exactly what it is. To help we have simplified some of the more common building problems and provided examples of what you should look for.

A water leak is a nuisance, but sadly too many people think that is all it is. As often as not, when we are called in to assess the issue, we hear owners explain that they thought that as long as the leak is not causing damage to property within the building there is no great need to rush to fix it

Rectifying the issue early has been proven to save money as the issue is not as widespread as it will develop to be. This is because once a structure has a leak, or concrete cancer, more water will reach the affected (and other) area causing more rusting, displacement of concrete and cracking.

Floors are designed to be tough - we all know that. But being tough is not always enough, and further, they are often not quite tough enough for the circumstances they are put in.

Old or damaged balustrades not only make your building look dated, but they could potentially also represent a safety hazard. A balustrade constructed from the newest materials - from frameless glass through to powder coated aluminium - can modernise your building, allowing you to comply with safety standards while also significantly improving the appearance of the building.

There are a few signs that your windows need replacing. These include corrosion of the framework and hinges, or the ingress of water, wind or excessive noise.

If you notice cracks in the brickwork surrounding windows and doors, arch bar or lintel corrosion may be to blame.

What may seem a small issue on the outside of your property could actually lead to more significant damage on the inside.

Don't let leaking planter boxes be the cause of ongoing water damage.

Whether or not you see it this way, the truth is, the floor in your warehouse, or your delicatessen, or your cool room, lab or food preparation area is an asset to your business. The rationale for this statement is simple: IF your floor breaks down, is unsafe or unhygienic, then you will need to shut down to to bring the floor back to a working condition and ensure your floor complies with relevant legal and OHS requirements. Worse still, if you are forced to shut down till the floor is fixed, you start to experience loss of revenue and this is where your floor starts costing you big money.

Whether you own or manage a residential or commercial property, routine buildings inspections should be something you factor into your maintenance plans. Whether it is to ensure compliance with building or fire codes, or as part of a good maintenance schedule, property inspections help to keep you abreast of the health of your building. Done properly, they ensure your property is compliant; detect potential structural problems before they become larger (and significantly costlier); as well protecting the value of your asset into the long-term.

I'm going to make a brazen comment here: I bet that unless it is falling apart or you've slipped on it recently, that you have not given the floor you walked on most recently a second thought. I will go even further to say that chances are you have not thought twice about any flooring surface you've walked on recently, unless it is impacting your life in some way.

Home warranty insurance protects residential building owners in cases where there has been defective workmanship during the construction of the building. When a claim is filed by a policy holder, the insurer will provide a high quality contractor to rectify the building's defects.