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Glossaries

Term Definition
HVAC

HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. In Australian commercial construction projects, HVAC refers to the systems and equipment

Hot Dip Galvanised

In Australian commercial construction projects, "Hot Dip Galvanised" (HDG) refers to a process used to protect steel or iron from

Hood (window hood)

In Australian commercial construction projects, a "hood" or "window hood" refers to an architectural feature designed to provide shading and

Honey combs

In the context of Australian commercial construction projects, "honeycombs" refer to a defect that occurs in concrete structures. This defect

Hollow Core

In the context of Australian commercial construction projects, "hollow core" typically refers to hollow core slabs, which are precast concrete

Hoist

In the context of Australian commercial construction projects, a "hoist" typically refers to a temporary lifting device used to transport

Hipped Roof

A hipped roof is a type of roof design commonly used in Australian commercial construction projects. It is characterized by

Hip

In the context of Australian commercial construction projects, a "hip" refers to a specific type of roof design. A hip

Heartwood

In the context of Australian commercial construction projects, "heartwood" refers to the dense, inner part of a tree trunk, which

Header

In Australian commercial construction projects, a header refers to a horizontal structural element that spans across the top of an

Hardboard

Hardboard is a type of engineered wood product that is commonly used in Australian commercial construction projects. It is made

Handrail

In Australian commercial construction projects, a handrail is a rail that is designed to be grasped by the hand for

Half-Lapped Joint

A half-lapped joint is a type of joint used in Australian commercial construction projects to connect two pieces of timber

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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

Turnkey Childcare planning, design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

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

Turnkey medical centre design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

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.

Data Centre & Energy Storage

Data Centres, Energy Storage

Data centre, battery research and production design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Retail & Shopping Centres

Retail & Shopping

Turnkey retail design and project management, construction, fitout and lifecycle maintenance.

Office Buildings

Office fitout

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