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Term Definition
Brick Construction

Brick construction in commercial construction in Australia refers to the use of bricks as a primary building material for structural

Brick tie
a small, corrugated metal strip that connects the internal wall sheeting to external masonry walls.
Brick Veneer

Brick veneer is a type of building construction where a thin layer of bricks is applied to the exterior surface

Brick(S)

Common `Blocks of material moulded from clay or cement used for building or paving purposes. Usually bricks burnt in continuous

Synonyms - Brick Construction, Brick Veneer
Building By-Laws

Building by-laws in Australia refer to the set of rules and regulations that govern the design, construction, and maintenance of

Building codes

Building codes in commercial construction in Australia are a set of regulations and standards designed to ensure the safety, health,

Synonyms - Building code, BCA, NCC
Building Line

In Australia, a building line refers to the boundary or line that defines the minimum distance between a building and

Synonyms - building alignment
Bulkhead

In the context of commercial construction in Australia, a bulkhead refers to a vertical or sloping structure, typically made of

Camber

In the context of commercial construction in Australia, camber refers to the upward curvature of a structural element, such as

Cantilever

In commercial construction in Australia, a cantilever refers to a structural element that extends horizontally and is supported at only

Cap (capping)

In the context of commercial construction in Australia, a cap (capping) refers to a covering or a barrier installed to

Capping Brick
Bricks which are specially shaped for capping the exposed top of a wall.
Carpentry

Carpentry in commercial construction in Australia involves the skilled trade of cutting, shaping, and installing building materials during the construction

Cast

In commercial construction in Australia, the term "cast" typically refers to the process of forming concrete elements by pouring liquid

Cast In-Situ

In the context of Australian commercial construction, cast in-situ refers to a process of casting concrete in position, as opposed

Synonyms - cast

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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

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.

Industrial & Logistics

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 Centres

Retail & Shopping

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Office Buildings

Office fitout

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