Author: Jacinta Bydder

02 May 2024

Rejuvenating one of Hobart’s first bridges

Constructed in the mid 1800s, New Town Road Bridge is a historically significant part of Hobart’s infrastructure. Duratec is currently undertaking restoration works to this important piece of Tasmania’s history. New Town is Hobart’s first suburb and its infrastructure includes New Town Road Bridge – a five-course, brick arch structure, built on sandstone abutments, which […]

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22 April 2024

Up close: a look at Duratec’s suite of specialist facade capabilities, including new builds

While Duratec is known for its building facade remediation services, the business’ capabilities in the facade arena are far more comprehensive. New-build facades, for example, are also a specialty. The facade of a building not only provides a first impression but also contributes to the performance of building operations, makes a visual impact within its […]

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22 April 2024

WPF’s new Novarc spool welding robot: changing the face of pipe fabrication

Since acquiring engineering services company WPF in late 2022, Duratec has helped to grow the business significantly. The addition to the workshop of the Novarc spool welding robot is set to further enhance WPF’s capabilities. Established more than 20 years ago, WPF is a valued and trusted provider of manufacturing, fabrication and repair services to […]

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22 April 2024

QueensPlaza in Brisbane reigns once again

Duratec recently restored this State heritage-listed facade, reclaiming a piece of the city’s history and ensuring its existence for future generations. Brisbane historians will be familiar with Finney Isles & Co, a draper’s store that was established in Fortitude Valley in 1864. The business eventually expanded into a department store and in 1909, new premises […]

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18 December 2023

Helping to preserve an important part of Melbourne’s cultural fabric

Duratec was recently awarded the South Melbourne Town Hall ‘early works’ package. This historically significant building shapes the character of the City of Port Phillip and provides a focal point for community activities and events. The structure requires renewal and upgrade works, and Duratec has been engaged to undertake ‘early works’. This involves minor demolition […]

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18 December 2023

Duratec installs local Aboriginal artwork at Simpson Barracks in Victoria

Duratec’s recent project at Simpson Barracks in Melbourne provided a unique opportunity to showcase and engage with local Aboriginal artists. The original scope of works included the installation of interior blinds for the admin building’s windows, however, external window film was suggested as an option due to access constraints. The project team then determined that […]

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15 December 2023

Trendline: AI – changing the face of asset management

Duratec has partnered with CSIRO and ANU to take part in the former’s Next Generation Graduates Program. The business is sponsoring PhD student and newest team member, Ben Burton, who is looking at ways to harness AI in the inspection of large-scale assets, such as wharves and bridges. Duratec’s engineering division maintains strong connections with […]

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15 December 2023

Aviation fuel infrastructure for the new Western Sydney International Airport

Duratec recently completed the first stage of fuel infrastructure works for the new Western Sydney Airport. The successful delivery of this project is testament to the company’s capabilities in the energy sector. Sydney’s new airport Upon completion in late 2026, the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSA) will be a full-service airport catering for […]

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15 December 2023

Berth C&D making significant progress

The wharf remediation project at BHP Berth C&D continues to tick along nicely since works began on site in March this year. Duratec is engaged by BHP Late last year, Duratec was engaged to undertake a $48 million wharf remediation project at Finucane Island, off Port Hedland in WA. More specifically, the project involves works […]

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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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