TechTalk: Building Codes - Introduction to Australian Industry Documents
Release Date: 12/07/2020
Think Brick with Amelia Richardson
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Amelia Richardson is the Technical Manager at Midland Brick, Specialising in process improvements, quality assurance and product development. Amelia is also a board member at Think Brick Australia and holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) at Curtin University. In this episode, your host Cathy Inglis and our special guest, Amelia Richardson have an interesting conversation discussing topics such as: The brick industry and different brick products that are popular in Western Australia. The process behind creating the different colours, shapes and textures in bricks...
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TechTalk: Brick Paving Part 4
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In this episode, your host Cathy Inglis: Acting CEO at Think Brick Australia and our Engineering Team member Jason Mackenzie, cover topics such as; The application of permeable clay pavements; Specific considerations for permeable clay pavements; Maintenance considerations of clay permeable pavements; and much more... This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, , and . If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear...
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Think Brick with Simon Rodrigues
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Simon Rodrigues, director at Rodrigues Bodycoat Architects and has worked across a range of residential, commercial and retail projects. Rodrigues Bodycoat Architects is a highly visible and accessible small practice studio with experience, ability, resources and focus to deliver a wide range of architectural building typologies. In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Simon Rodrigues, have an interesting conversation which covers topics such as: His practice, studio and how they design architecture differently; His upbringing and how it influenced his...
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Think Brick with Claire Martin
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Claire Martin is a landscape architect and the associate director of OCULUS with experience leading the successful delivery of a range of education, health, cultural, infrastructure and public landscape projects. Claire grew up in the UK, and originally aspired to be a dolphin trainer or archaeologist. She moved to Sydney in the late 1990s after studying English Literature and Fine Art in the UK. Claire studied at Loughborough University from 1991-1992, majoring in Art Foundation Studies and Fine Arts. She then studied at the University of Exeter and completed a Bachelor of Art (English...
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TechTalk: Brick Paving Part 3
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In this episode, your host Cathy Inglis: Acting CEO at Think Brick Australia and our Engineering Team member Jason Mackenzie, cover topics such as; What the main considerations are for maintaining clay brick pavers; Undulation of pavement surfaces; Cleaning and clay paver maintenance; and much more... This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, , and . If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we...
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TechTalk: Brick Paving Part 2
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In this episode your host Cathy Inglis, our acting CEO at Think Brick Australia and our Engineering Team member Jack Wang, cover topics such as; Detailing and constructing flexible clay pavements Selecting appropriate pavers for their application; Detailing and constructing Edge restraints; Working around utility pits and penetrations such as manholes with pavers; and much more... This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, , and . If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a...
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TechTalk: Brick Paving Part 1
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In this episode your host Cathy Inglis, and our Engineering Team Lead at Think Brick Jack Gill, cover topics such as; The relevant standards and specifications for clay pavement design; The relevant testing of clay pavers as per AS 4455.2; Durability of clay pavers; Breaking loads; and much more... This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, , and . If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we...
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Think Brick with Scott Woodward
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Scott woodard is the co-Director of WOWOWA architecture with over 20 years of experience as an architect working with a number of leading firms on a range of public, institutional and urban projects prior to founding WOWOWA. In his role as Project Director for WOWOWA, Scott champions the practices dedicated to quality and design excellence through engaged client and stakeholder relationships. In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Scott Woodward, have an interesting conversation which covers topics such as: Setting up WOWOWA studio with Monique woodward; Their...
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TechTalk: Bricks and Carbon Neutrality
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In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and special guest Cathy Inglis, Brickworks General Manager - Technical & Innovation, cover topics such as; What Net-Zero is, why it is important and what it means for the brick industry; What to consider when assessing carbon neutrality of bricks; How brick manufacturers make their operation more energy efficient; Areas that can be improved in manufacturing; Carbon offsets; and much more... This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, , and . If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate...
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Think Brick with Neil Cownie
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With more than 35 years experience as an architect, Neil Cownie has reached an enviable point in his career. In 2009, he established his own firm so he could focus on projects that bring him – and his clients – delight and joy. In the earlier part of his career, Neil worked as a director at a major Perth firm, where he was responsible for a range of project types including houses, interiors, multi-unit residences, commercial buildings, hospitality and mixed-use developments, many of them award-winning. In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Neil Cownie, have an...
info_outlineThe Australian construction industry references a variety of important technical documents. The most prominent industry documents used in Australia are the National Construction Code and the Australian Standards. All buildings in Australia must comply with the requirements outlined within the National Construction Code and the referenced documents therein.
In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and Think Brick’s senior structural engineer, Michael Koungras will introduce you to these important technical documents for all building construction in Australia.
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Australian Building Codes Board
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