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The Standards and Regulations You Have to Comply with when Constructing an Aged Care Facility
I found the regulations kafkaesque. Wanting to spare you all the trouble so you know exactly what you need to comply with, in order to build a facility, here is a short precis of the regulations you need to cover: NCC Classes: The NCC groups buildings by their function and use. These groups are assigned…
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Standard Hooks and Cogs for Precast
D500 N BARdia d, (mm) Pin dia factor f,(Pin dia meter dp= fxda 180 deg hookb 135 deg hook 90 cogc 10 4 for fitments 100/105 120 140/155 12 4 for fitments 110/115 130/145 155/170 16 4 for fitments / 5 dia 80 120/130 150/165 185/205 20 4 for fitments / 5 dia 80 140/150…
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Create Radius with Polygon Cut
Important points. Do not pick points along the Arch to do a polygon cut. Select Extreme end of the Arc and Create tangent to circle at those points. Use the intersection of the tangents as one polygon cut node. Other nodes should be outside the Arc. No node of the Polygon should be on the…
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Working in a big name firm, does not necessarily mean “better”
There may be a perception that “big is better”. i.e. that working in: Tata Consultancy / Microsoft / Facebook / Amazon or …is better than working in smaller companies with “unknown” names and with headcounts of less than 150……but why? (A) Job Security? Is your job really safe(r) at these “big” companies? These companies sometimes…
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How to choose a good detailer / draftsperson?
You’ve got 2-3 quotes for a precast or steel detailer or draftsman / draftsperson. Different prices. Who do you pick? When comparing (prices), make sure you compare apples-to-apples: Consider the following when assessing candidates: Warning: Assess on Quality, not on Price Deliverables How long have they been in business? If they’ve managed to: (i) establish…
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Caulking Precast Panels: What, why and how?
Caulking: what, why and how? Once installed, precast panels need to be “caulked”. Why?• To prevent air and water from getting in between.• So what? If water gets in, it will cause damage: mould etc. – which is not pleasant for those occupying the building. What is caulking?• Basically putting a sealant in between the…
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I need to learn AISC – American Standards! (Staff Memo)
“I am going to leave because I need to learn American standards!” I cannot understand why. When I ask detailers, their reasoning seems circular: For anyone who is feeling afraid or scared about Australian Standards and who wants “American Standards” as if it is a golden ticket – consider the following post: The “more opportunity”…
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Surveying: renting vs buying; ourselves vs out-sourcing
This will give you an insight into our decision making process at Tek1. We are investigating the feasibility of purchasing Trimble surveying equipment. Total Station etc. For internal use only. * Cost of equipment: $100,000 + subscription software / maintenance. * Cost of renting: $500-800 / day We have $0 revenue coming from surveying, moreover…
