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Glossaries

Term Definition
Mantel

In the context of Australian commercial construction projects, a "mantel" typically refers to a decorative framework or structure that surrounds

Masonry

"masonry" refers to the building technique that involves the use of individual units of natural stone, bricks, or concrete

Master Keying

Master Keying is a system used in Australian commercial construction projects where each lock has its own individual key, which

Mastic

Mastic is a viscous, sticky substance used as an adhesive, sealant, or filler in Australian commercial construction projects . It

Matrix

A matrix mixture of sand and cement typically refers to a specific blend of these materials used to create concrete

Milled

In the context of Australian commercial construction projects, "milled" refers to the process of transforming raw materials, such as wood

Mitre

"Mitre" typically refers to a type of joint or cut where two pieces are joined at an angle to

Module

In the context of Australian commercial construction projects, a "module" typically refers to a prefabricated section or unit of a

Moisture Barrier

A moisture barrier, often referred to as a vapor barrier or damp-proof membrane, is a material or system used to

Moisture Content

Moisture content refers to the amount of water present in a material, usually expressed as a percentage of the material's

Monolithic

The term "monolithic" refers to a building technique that involves creating a structure as a single, continuous unit, typically using

Mortar

Mortar is a paste-like substance primarily used for binding together bricks, stones, or other building units to create structures like

Mortar Joints

Mortar joints refer to the space between bricks, blocks, or other masonry units that are filled with a mixture of

Mortise

A "mortise" refers to a cavity or hole that is cut into a piece of material, typically wood, to receive

Mullion

A "mullion" refers to a vertical or horizontal structural element that divides adjacent window units or panels within a curtain

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Planning & Development

Development Management

Early stage involvement designed to reduce client/ developer risk. Focus on budget, feasibility and constructibility.

Design & Documentation

Design Management

Collaborative, efficient coordination of design, documentation and specifications.

Project Management

Project Management

Professional management of construction projects. Focus on accountability, efficiency and risk mitigation.

Construction Services

General Contracting

Flexible project delivery models including construct only (GC), design & construct, construction management or cost-plus

Asset Management

Asset Protection

Asset management, planned and unplanned maintenance, abortive and remedial works, audits and inspections.

HSEQ Management

HSEQ Services

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality system management, auditing and risk analysis

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Aged Care

Aged Care construction and fitout

Childcare

Childcare & ELC

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Civil & Environmental

Civil & Environmental

Civil, infrastructure & environmental planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Commercial & Mixed-use

Commercial Construction

Commercial building project planning, design management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Community & Public

Public Spaces

Community centre & public venues planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Cultural & Worship

Cultural & Worship

Place of worship & cultural centre design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Education & Training

Schools & Training Facilities

General & specialist training facility planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Hospitality & Restaurants

Hospitality & Restaurants

Restaurant building project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.

Healthcare

Healthcare

Public & private healthcare facility planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

General Practices

GP Clinics

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Diagnostic Imaging

Radiology Centres

Radiology clinic, imaging department planning, design and project management, construction and lifecycle maintenance.

Labs & Cleanrooms

ISO & TGA Cleanrooms

Lab & sensitive environment project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.

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Manufacturing & Warehousing

Factories, industrial project planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

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Data Centres, Energy Storage

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Retail & Shopping

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Office fitout

Office space project planning, design management, construction, fitout, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance.