Addressing the Shortage of Experienced Professionals
A very salient message was delivered at our 2003 National Conference that really struck a chord with all delegates – and perhaps with you. It is clear that there is a significant gap in the recruitment and availability of young engineering graduates and other technical staff in our industry.
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No Grade, No Problem at Kingston Foreshore
The Kingston Foreshore Redevelopment represents a new era of luxury living in Australia’s capital. Under the management of Kingston Foreshore, a division of the Land Development Agency, the 37 hectare development will deliver a vibrant mixed-use residential and commercial waterfront precinct, for the first time in Canberra’s history, right on the foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin.
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Construction Efficiencies Blitz Industry Average
The construction contract was awarded to Christopher Contracting in December 2003, with a planned delivery of August 2004. This relatively short timeframe increased the focus for contractors to achieve a high level of operational efficiency. Stormwater drainage has been one area that has successfully provided additional time and cost savings for the project.
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More than a Concrete Pipe
You are about to submit another project tender and the design specifies concrete pipe for the stormwater drainage. So which concrete pipe will you use? Fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) pipe or steel reinforced concrete (SRC) pipe? Before you decide, be sure to consider these important points…
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Did You Know?…
Jump online to find out a few things you may not know about James Hardie.
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Getting Answers Has Never Been So Easy!
There has been a huge response to the new release of PipeLoad™ design software, which is now downloadable on our website. PipeLoad™ software makes concrete pipe selection even easier with a range of user-friendly features.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ll do what we can to make us easy to work with. That’s why every issue we will include some more ‘frequently asked questions’ – then you’ll know what to expect from James Hardie.
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James Hardie Online
Why not jump online and have a look at our new installation cost comparison calculator. A very handy tool for estimating installation costs for your pipelines. You can add in your own hourly equipment operation costs, the number of pipe lengths you need, and let the calculator do the rest. We’ll show you just how much FRC™ pipes can save you, even just on installation.
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a range of issues affecting construction industry professionals, from project costs and staff shortages, to project design and product performance. One of the major initiatives delivering benefits to the industry is the adoption of the revised design standard for fibre reinforced concrete pipes (AS4139). The Standards committee has again taken a conservative approach with their design parameters, ensuring minimum performance criteria for pipes. 
