The 1980s were a turbulent and affluent time for the building industry in Australia, the perfect conditions for the development of EMPIRE Brick, a new lightweight brick facing system ideal for renovations, transportable buildings, and even new homes. Home owners looking to capitalise on their assets were renovating existing properties at a rapid pace, and […]
When Probuild successfully secured the $300 million construction contract to redevelop the QIC-owned Grand Central Shopping Centre in Toowoomba, Queensland they knew they were looking for innovative building materials to complete the ambitious design. The project involved doubling the size of the centre (90,000m2), and as it was a renovation there were some difficult areas to manage, […]
Australian technology company, Perth-based Fastbrick Robotics (ASX: FBR) announces the commercial release in 2017 of Hadrian X, the world’s first robot bricklayer, set to transform the construction industry with innovative 3D printing technology. Through this time-lapse video below, see the Hadrian 105 (precursor to the commercial model, Hadrian X) demonstrate the ability of its technology and provides […]
1. Seek inspiration by looking to buildings with historic pasts In recent years the ability to renovate and give life to old warehouses, barns, and industrial buildings has taken the design world by storm. From rustic exposed finishes and structural elements to industrial inspired lighting fixtures, there is no doubt that industrial details are here […]