Author: Jacinta Bydder

03 October 2023

Trendline: 3D reality modelling allows clients to monitor their custom scaffolds

As well as generating 3D models of bespoke, custom-designed temporary works support structures and scaffolds in the estimating stage, Duratec uses them for the duration of the project, keeping clients up-to-date on a daily basis with the works’ progress and ensuring project team members are on the same page. Duratec has been remediating concrete-and-steel structures […]

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03 October 2023

InTech: Building resilience to natural hazards in heritage and other URM structures

Four industry documents, discussing retrofit needs for heritage buildings, were recently published by Geoscience Australia. Duratec’s Principal Structural Engineer, Peter Baxendale, was one of the main consultants. Australia has a large inventory of legacy unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings that pre-date earthquake-resistant structural design practices. They date from the early 1800s and early-to-mid 1900s, long before […]

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03 October 2023

Our Culture: Spreading safety awareness

One of Duratec’s key commitments is to providing and maintaining a safe work site for employees, subcontractors and others affected by its work. The company believes that all accidents are preventable and views its employees as customers of its safety programs. In line with this commitment, Duratec’s team on Garden Island, WA, recently hosted a safety […]

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03 October 2023

Our Culture: VIC team takes an ecologiQ tour

Duratec is conscious of its responsibility to respect, protect and enhance the environment to benefit future generations. With this commitment to sustainability front of mind, members of Duratec’s Victorian team recently took part in an ecologiQ site tour as part of the Greener Infrastructure Conference. EcologiQ is a State Government initiative committed to integrating recycled […]

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03 October 2023

Our Culture: Duratec attends CIA conference

From 10 to 13 September, representatives from Duratec attended the Concrete Institute of Australia’s 31st Biennial National Conference in Perth. The theme was ‘Resilient and sustainable concrete: Breaking down barriers’ and the event featured three a three-day technical program with more than 200 papers and presentations, covering more than 20 concrete topics. The Duratec team […]

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03 October 2023

New project: Preserving an important piece of Adelaide’s cultural fabric

Duratec was recently awarded the contract for the Adelaide Town Hall conservation project by the City of Adelaide. As well as housing the offices of the Lord Mayor, councillors, CEO and Council administration, this civil, public and function centre hosts community services, concerts and other events. As such, it must remain in excellent condition in […]

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03 October 2023

Concrete repair excellence adds 20 years to Griffith Water Treatment Plant

Duratec recently remediated concrete structures at the GWTP, allowing the client to benefit from improved safety, compliance and value-for-money. The Griffith Water Treatment Plant (GWTP), and its associated infrastructure, is located in the Riverina region of south-western New South Wales, about four hours’ drive from Canberra. Predominantly a rural area, the City of Griffith also […]

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03 October 2023

Restoration of a heritage-listed homestead

The Willows Homestead in Melton, Victoria, is of significant historical value to the local community and beyond. Duratec was able to breathe life into the dwelling with a comprehensive refurbishment. The Willows Homestead was built in 1855, during the Victorian gold rush, by farmer Ralph Parkinson. The structure is part of the Willows Historical Park, […]

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02 October 2023

Our Culture: The power of R U OK? Day

R U OK? Day is a global phenomenon and its tagline, “a conversation could change a life”, has no doubt saved lives. This year, Duratec staff at branches and sites across the country came together – in unprecedented numbers – to acknowledge the importance of the day. There were morning teas, barbeque lunches and even […]

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12 July 2023

NAWIC’s Perth chapter takes a tour of Central Park

On Friday 28 April and Friday 12 May, 30 members of NAWIC’s (National Association of Women in Construction) Perth chapter were given an exclusive tour of Duratec’s Central Park facade refurbishment project in Perth’s CBD. The tour enabled visitors to gain a good understanding of the project, which is gradually transforming the Perth city skyline. […]

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12 July 2023

Our Culture: Sustainability smarts

Duratec is committed to improving sustainability and fulfilling its environmental responsibilities. And it appears its staff are equally enthusiastic! Here are just some of the initiatives that have been rolled out by Duratec employees – of their own accord – across the country. Victoria gets on board The Victorian team has implemented a ‘sustainability board’ […]

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12 July 2023

InTech: Asset management – understanding, improving and realising value from your assets

Asset management is more than just asset maintenance – it is an absolute necessity to ensure your organisation runs both efficiently and effectively. In line with ISO 55000, asset management is about realising value from your assets by balancing lifecycle cost, risk and performance to meet organisational objectives. This is enabled by good asset knowledge, […]

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