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THE INDUSTRY MAGAZINE OF THE AGWA & NSSA ISSUE 07 AUTUMN 2021 MEMBER PROFILES WAYNE’S HIGH ACCESS 10 | WINTEC SYSTEMS 12 | CASE STUDIES GLASSWORKS 16 | INTEGRA WINDOWS 18 | VIRIDIAN GLASS 20 | CRIMSAFE 52
CONTENTS 3
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EDITOR’S NOTE 4
WORDS 5
GLASS & WINDOWS
CONTRIBUTORS 6
AGWA BOARD ELECTIONS Representing Your Industry in 2021 9
MEMBER PROFILES When the Sky is the Limit Wayne’s High Access. Bringing glazing to new 10
heights.
Beyond the Standards Wintec Systems. Changing the way Australia glazes. 12
CASE STUDIES genU Hub Glassworks 16
Vista del Mare Integra Windows 18
The Block 2020: Brighton Viridian Glass 20
TECHNICAL Technical Update Updates on Australian Standards revisions. 24
ACCREDITATION AGWA Member Audit Update AGWA auditors will be making audits in 27
regional areas a priority in the first half of 2021.
AGWA Member Accreditation Congratulations to our recently Accredited 27
members.
Master Glazier Program Congratulations to our latest Master Glazier. 27
TRAINING Capstone Achievements 29
New ‘On-Demand’ Online Courses 30
Fenestration Diploma™ Graduates 31
AGWA Course Graduates 31
PRODUCTS 33
NEWS 39
DIRECTORY 44
SCREENS
NSSA FEATURE NSSA: Developed by the Industry for the Industry 49
CASE STUDY Health & Safety First Crimsafe 52
TECHNICAL NSSA Technical Committee Update 54
BUSINESS SNAPSHOT Panther Protect & Abra Aluminium Q&A with Don & James Allen 55
52 55
NEWS & PRODUCTS 56
UNIQUE JOB 58
DIRECTORY 59
ISSUE 07 AUTUMN 2021 BUILTVIEW
4 CONTENTS
COLUMNS
BUSINESS Boosting Business Growth Through Integration & Digitalisation In Stewart McMillan, 62
recent months, digitalisation has begun to play a key role in business Soft Tech Group
flexibility and success.
ECONOMY The Impact of HomeBuilder on Housing Aided by low interest rates, Angela Lillicrap, 63
house price growth and Australia’s relative success at keeping COVID Housing Industry
under control, confidence in the market has continued to thrive. Association
SAFETY Boards and Directors Must Get ‘Hands On’ With Workplace Safety A Siobhann Provost, 64
good safety culture starts from the top – take the lead and ensure Business Australia
everyone goes home safely each night.
LEGAL Industrial Relations Reform – Big Changes for Casual Employees Harry McDonald, 65
Proposed changes to Australia’s industrial relations framework are Greenhalgh
already proving controversial. Pickard Solicitors &
Accountants
PEOPLE The Switch Zone The specification pipeline and process from concept to David Esler, 66
completion is quite a complicated one. Kaizen Executive
EDITOR’S NOTE BuiltView Magazine is a quarterly
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Window Association and the National
Craig Patterson, Alison Renwick, Jeff
Rotin, John Rowswell, Jack Ryan,
Nicole Saccaro, Kathrin Sender, Pamela
Security Screen Association. Singleton-Ratcliff, Clinton Skeoch, Joanne
W elcome to the autumn edition of BuiltView
Magazine. In this issue, ‘Glass & Windows’
includes important information on the upcoming
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Stephanie Grigg
Vayro, Jessica Veljanovska, Michael Ward,
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reports on her visit to the TAFE NSW Lidcombe DESIGN Our printer conforms to the ISO-14001
Capstone Assessment for glazing apprentices, Stephanie Grigg environmental management standard
Kellie Wardman and the ISO-9001 quality management
and AGWA launches two new training courses. In
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Howard Lai, Ainslie Liley, Angela Lillicrap, Australian Consumer Law Competition
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‘Legal’, Angela Lillicrap – ‘Economy’, and our regular McMillan, Tarek Mostafa, Vivienne make their own inquiries in making
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Editor, BuiltView Magazine
BUILTVIEW ISSUE 07 AUTUMN 2021
CONTENTS 5
WORDS FROM YOUR ASSOCIATIONS
JEFF ROTIN CLINTON SKEOCH MICHAEL HENRY
Chairperson of the Board CEO & Executive Director, Chairperson of the Board
Australian Glass & Window Australian Glass & Window National Security Screen Association
Association Association
W
2021.
elcome to what will hopefully be
a brighter and more predictable A s we start 2021, I know that many of
you will, after last year, be thinking
of new beginnings. Well, not completely
S ince our return from the Christmas
break, there has been some really
positive feedback about how our
a new beginning for AGWA as 2021 industry performed at the back-end of
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to
sees the closure of the two year merger 2020. I am pleased to report that most
present challenges and I am sure we
programme and the cessation of the of our members had a very positive
have all become a little battle-hardened
Founding Board. The Special General final quarter of 2020. This was a great
in reacting to the shifting situation as
Meeting held on 8 January unanimously way to finish the year considering
we seek a ‘COVID-normal’ way of life.
passed a new Constitution for AGWA how disruptive and uncertain it was.
We remain hopeful that the widespread
that will prepare us for our future Hopefully, this will continue into 2021.
distribution of vaccines will reduce this
growth.
uncertainty. At the NSSA, 2021 has most certainly
While one could present that as kicked-off. The NSSA Board and our
However, it is pleasing to note that
‘one window closes and another one Committees have met on a number
the Australian economy, including the
opens’, you will see from the voting of occasions, preparing, planning and
building and construction market, has
documentation that we have many great actioning some of the to-dos for the
faired far better than anyone could
candidates looking to serve our broad year ahead. At the top of the list is the
have hoped. Meaning that many of our
industry with their time, expertise and work with Standards Australia as a
members find themselves with healthy
experience. I know from discussions with member of the reconstituted technical
levels of work in their pipelines.
many of you that the desire to support committee CS-023 Security Screen Doors
Clinton and the AGWA team have an industry that has given you so much, and Window Grilles to review the current
remained laser-focussed on offering is or will be, on your radar at some point Australian standards; AS 5039, AS 5040
support, information and member value in time. So, if it was not the time for you and AS 5041.
throughout this period. In addition, the to nominate for the Board, then I simply Ever since these three Australian
Association continues to progress a ask that you consider which Directors Standards were published in 2003,
number of key initiatives, including a full will help guide our Association from they have been the backbone of our
rebuild of the WERS database to expand strength to strength into the future. industry. They have enabled our industry
functionality and enhance compatibility
As members under our Constitution, to develop and progress in a consistent
with the requirements of emerging
you’re entitled to vote for each position and constructive manner through
whole-of-house energy rating platforms,
across the country. With this being product performance, testing and
and the implementation of a new
the first and only time the full Board compliance. However, significant change
combined CRM system and website that
stand for re-election in one sitting, I has occurred in the security door and
will improve levels of communication
encourage you to review the applicants, window screen industry since these
and member engagement.
consider their strengths and what they standards where last reviewed in 2008.
This season also marks the conclusion can bring to the Association and, most The NSSA, through the NSSA Technical
of the term of the AGWA inaugural importantly, cast your vote. Committee, has led the submission to
Board of Directors and will provide an
To those Directors who have served on review these Standards and we are very
opportunity for new Directors to be
the Foundation Board and indeed those pleased to hold two seats on the CS-023
nominated. As Chair, I would like to
who supported the founding of the Committee reviewing the standards
thank the Foundation Board for their
Association I wish to once again thank to ensure that they continue to meet
commitment and dedication to the role,
you for your counsel, your consideration the requirements of the consumer, our
and the generous donation of their time
and your commitment to help bring industry and our members for many
and effort to assist in bedding down the
about the strong body that is today’s more years to come.
merged Association.
AGWA. The future opportunities to hone, If you have an interest in being a part
This has not been without its harness and improve value for members of the NSSA Technical Committee to
challenges and there is still work to do. and to move our industry forward are support this review, please email us at
Nevertheless, the combined Directors real and I look forward to working with technical@nssa.org.au
have come together with a common the Board you select to deliver on that
purpose and a mutual recognition of the future. Thank you for supporting the NSSA and
strengths of each previous organisation I hope that you enjoy this edition of
with the vision of these being retained BuiltView. Be sure to read the ‘Screens’
and enhanced by the new Association section to learn more about what the
well into the future. NSSA and our members have been up to.
ISSUE 07 AUTUMN 2021 BUILTVIEW
6 CONTENTS
CONTRIBUTORS
NAYAN DAS MIEAust DAVID ESLER SHANE HAWKINS
Technical Program Director, Chair, NSSA Technical
Engineer, Australian Glass Kaizen Executive Committee,
& Window Association Head of Sales, Asia Pacific
As Director of Kaizen Region, profine GmbH
Nayan joined AGWA as Executive, David provides
Technical Officer in 2019 and industry tailored recruitment With dual trade certification,
was recently appointed to the and executive search Shane has been involved with
post of Technical Program services, industry focused the window and door and
Engineer. He assists AGWA sales training, Soft Tech security screen industries for
in advancing the industry V6 estimation services and more 25 years. His skills were
through the provisions of general business consulting subsequently strengthened
member technical support, within the building and with a Master Degree in
WERS simulations and construction, fenestration, Business Administration and
management of the various glass and glazing sectors. several Senior and Executive
AGWA Technical Committees, Starting out as a glazier and roles throughout his careerer.
as well as facilitating the now with over 30 years’
experience working in and With strong foundations
development of critical
around our industry, David in customer focus and
technical content in relevant
draws on his extensive continuous improvement,
Australian Standards and
industry experience and Shane is passionate about
industry guidelines. He
holds Masters degrees in our industry and strives to
holds a Master’s Degree in
Business Administration and consistently contribute to its
Structural Engineering and is
Commercial Law from Deakin development and betterment
a Member of the Institute of
University. for all stakeholders.
Engineers Australia.
ANGELA LILLICRAP HARRY McDONALD STEWART McMILLAN
Economist, Solicitor & Associate Product Manager,
Housing Industry Director, Greenhalgh Soft Tech Group
Association Pickard Solicitors &
Accountants Stewart has over 20 years’
Angela graduated from the experience in the window and
University of Canberra in door industry, from design
Harry is a solicitor admitted
2016 with a Bachelor Degree and testing of windows, doors
to practice in the Supreme
in Commerce, majoring in and hardware to optimising
Court of Queensland,
economics. After finishing factory layouts for production
practising in the Commercial
her degree, she spent two flow and implementation
and Property Law team at
years in the United Kingdom of manufacturing best
Greenhalgh Pickard Solicitors.
working at a fin-tech practises. His involvement
Within commercial law,
company which specialised in managing the tooling
Harry has a keen interest
in providing investment needs for fabricator networks
in employment law and
platforms to major financial developed his experience
enjoys assisting commercial
institutions. Angela gained in business workflows,
clients in all areas of their
experience in the banking and processes, integration,
employment and industrial
Glassworks (Aust.)
financial industry specialising and machine automation,
relations. His experience
in asset reconciliation and which saw him developing
includes employment
CASS regulations enforced machining programs for
contracts, sub-contractor
by the Financial Conduct CNC machines. At Soft Tech,
agreements, restraint clauses,
Authority. Having lived and Stewart has played a key
unfair dismissals, general
worked overseas, Angela role in assisting with CNC
protections, workplace
automation solutions for their
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has a keen interest in world policies and guidelines, and
politics. global markets.
general HR advice.
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GLASS & WINDOWS 7
GLASS &
WINDOWS
Viridian Glass
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AGWA BOARD ELECTIONS Representing Your Industry in 2021 9
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MEMBER PROFILES When the Sky is the Limit Wayne’s High Access. Bringing glazing to new 10
heights.
Beyond the Standards Wintec Systems. Changing the way Australia glazes. 12
CASE STUDIES genU Hub Glassworks (Aust.) 16
Vista del Mare Integra Windows 18
The Block 2020: Brighton Viridian Glass 20
TECHNICAL Technical Update Updates on Australian Standards revisions. 24
ACCREDITATION AGWA Member Audit Update AGWA auditors will be making audits in 27
regional areas a priority in the first half of 2021.
AGWA Member Accreditation Congratulations to our recently Accredited 27
members.
Master Glazier Program Congratulations to our latest Master Glazier. 27
TRAINING Capstone Achievements 29
New ‘On-Demand’ Online Courses 30
Fenestration Diploma™ Graduates 31
AGWA Course Graduates 31
PRODUCTS 33 NEWS 39 DIRECTORY 44
Architectural Window Allegion & Gainsborough Obituary: Lynton
Systems Hardware Wombwell
A+W Software Siegware AGWA Calendar
Quattrolifts Aluminium Industries & AGWA Welcomes
EDGE
Viridian Glass AGWA Socials
SOLOS Glass
Australian Glass Group
AGWA
Smartech
Warringtonfire
Doric
DECO
Bathurst Glass &
Windows
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GLASS & WINDOWS 9
AGWA BOARD ELECTIONS
REPRESENTING YOUR
INDUSTRY IN 2021
T
he Australian Glass and Window • Two representatives (one Glass, one AGWA CONSTITUTION
Association (AGWA) is the peak Windows) for South (Victoria and
The new AGWA Constitution was
association representing over 1,000 Tasmania). approved at the Special General Meeting
member companies covering window
• Two representatives (one Glass, one on 8 February 2021 and outlines the
manufacturers, glass manufacturers,
Windows) for East (New South Wales composition, nomination and election of
glass processors, merchants, glaziers
and Australian Capital Territory). directors in Clauses 37 through 41. The
and suppliers of supporting machinery,
new full Constitution can be downloaded
services and materials. • Two representatives (one Glass,
from the Members section of the AGWA
The AGWA is a co-operative run by its one Windows) for West (Western website.
members, be they large or small. Any Australia and South Australia).
member can influence the direction of • Two representatives for Supplier
the Association by nominating for the To read the full Constitution, visit
Members.
Board of Directors. Board members are agwa.com.au
Voting for the 2021 Board of Directors
expected to commit to attend meetings
and take an active role in projects and is now open. Each voting member
sub-committees. company has one vote and instructions
for voting are provided to the person KEY DATES
With the conclusion of the initial two
holding the voting right for the
years of the Foundation Board all Annual General Meeting
member. Elected Board members will
positions are open for election: April 2021
be announced at the Annual General
• Two representatives (one Glass, one Meeting to be held in April 2021.
Windows) for North (Queensland and
Northern Territory).
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10 GLASS & WINDOWS
MEMBER PROFILE
WHEN THE SKY IS
THE LIMIT
Bringing glazing to new heights.
such as 130 Lonsdale Street, Elm and Stone, The Classic, 889
“Glazing works should be conducted under the Collins Street, and ANZ at 839 Collins Street.”
guidance of a glazier that can perform rope WHA are driven to continuously provide value to clients,
access if required, not a rope access technician recently investing in the Winlet 750 – a robotic glass lifting
that can perform glazing!” machine that can move and lift glass from an internal space.
“We have also invested in several counterweight cranes
that provide an anchor position for lifting and loading glass
wherever we need it,” adds Aaron.
F
or Wayne’s High Access (WHA), the sky is the limit. Along with many other construction service businesses, WHA
Employing abseiling techniques, high access systems, are susceptible to market challenges. “We foresee a slow-
elevated work platforms, booms and scaffolds, WHA down in the rate of multi-story tower construction as well as a
provide clients with a full range of glass and glazing services. shortage of glass supply, particularly from our Asian suppliers
“Whether it’s glass site measures, emergency deglaze works, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the globe,” says
glass supply, transport to site, or disposal of damaged glass, Aaron.
we offer solutions for all facets of glazing and deglazing,” Throughout the pandemic, WHA noted that highly skilled
explains Aaron Callegari, General Manager, WHA. “We teams were sought after as companies struggled to maintain
provide our own plant, equipment, materials, skilled labour their works under restrictions. “We are not heavily reliant on
and glaziers who can perform works via a range of access other suppliers or operators to perform our works,” explains
solutions including complex rope access if required.” Aaron. “Our long-term goals are to explore new markets and
WHA began operations in June 2008 when Managing regions and potentially set up offices and services nationally in
Director Wayne Birrell ventured out on his own after working Queensland, Adelaide and Tasmania, and internationally.” WHA
with abseiling companies for many years. His vision was are hopeful of continual success, growth and prosperity and
to start a successful and enduring business where rope plan to foster existing and new relationships.
access technicians and skilled labour could use their trade According to Aaron, the industry has changed immensely over
qualifications, knowledge and capabilities in combination with the years. “There are more rope access technicians now than
their passion for rope access. ever, particularly during the pandemic,” he explains. “These
“Our mission is to provide an environment where our technicians enter the industry with little to no experience,
growing team of young professionals can incorporate their particularly with glazing works. In the past there were only a
years of industry learning and trade based knowledge and handful of competent companies offering this service, where
qualifications to provide solutions to complex façade and now there are many small companies who try their hand at
asset issues, wherever they may occur,” explains Wayne. “We glazing with varying success. We have worked hard to prove
define ourselves by our capabilities rather than the access that glazing with qualified labour and technicians and working
method required to achieve them, and that’s what sets us from a rope can be safe and productive, making it a cost-
apart.” effective option to perform deglaze and re-glaze works.”
From humble beginnings, WHA now employs 65 people in WHA believe the quickest way to raise the quality of the
Melbourne and 10 in Sydney. “We are proud of fostering a industry is to continually invest in quality personnel. “We
company where technicians can learn about glazing and promote the hiring of trade-based skills and personnel rather
be exposed to this work,” says Aaron. “We also have an than just hiring rope access technicians,” says Aaron. “We
apprenticeship program where mature aged technicians can are keen to see our competencies galvanised within the rope
work full time with us while achieving a Certificate in Glass and access industry and the Standards that govern each of our
Glazing from Holmesglen TAFE.” trade-based competencies.”
WHA are innovative in the way they approach their glazing As active members of AGWA, as well as the ARAA (Australian
works. “Our service offering includes qualified glaziers, our Rope Access Association), WHA feel that the industry
own equipment and materials, as well as the supply and needs a body that manages and continually updates on new
transport/disposal of glass,” says Aaron. “This has allowed us legislation, skills and regulations.
to be a fully functioning glazing operation working closely “We need it to be very clear that glazing works should be
with some of the biggest builders across Melbourne and conducted under the guidance of a glazier that can perform
Sydney. We have successfully completed landmark projects rope access if required, not a rope access technician that can
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01 02
01 The WHA team celebrating with the final panel to be installed in the
ANZ Building façade at 839 Collins Street, Melbourne.
02 & 03 WHA glaziers perform some complex rope access installations.
Images supplied.
perform glazing!” exclaims Aaron.
“By being a member of AGWA, we get the opportunity to
raise our profile and ensure the continual education of our
team. It is imperative that our personnel are updated on what
is happening within the industry and to learn about new skills,
innovations and materials,” says Aaron.
“We always promote our involvement and membership
with AGWA, it demonstrates our interest in maintaining our
capabilities and skills as well as demonstrating that we are part
of a bigger picture that is fully supported and functioning,”
explains Aaron. “Our continual membership assists in raising
the profile of the Accreditation Scheme as well as that of its
members. We hope that other like-minded business also see 03
the benefit of the Scheme for the industry and themselves.”
WHA also believe that their customers benefit from this. “Our
customers have confidence that our team is fully capable and
experienced and we are supported and recognised by the
Association,” says Aaron. “We will continue to support the
Scheme as it has always supported us. We will always seek to
improve and to ensure that we maintain our accreditations and
commitments to employees who wish to further their careers
WORDS Melissa Douglas
in glass and glazing trades and skills.”
WHA are a highly adaptable and self-sufficient team with
dedicated staff and technicians who share the passion in
growing WHA to new heights. With many years’ experience in Wayne’s High Access Pty Ltd
trade-based competencies, site knowledge and engineering- 4/300 Macaulay Road,
based project management and administration, WHA provide North Melbourne, Victoria 3051
their customers with a multi-disciplined and value added 1300 942 476
service offering. www.wha.com.au
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MEMBER PROFILE
BEYOND THE
STANDARDS
Changing the way Australia glazes.
I
n the early nineties, architectural proud to be NATA accredited. “Our
“Our performance is not window systems were in their infancy decision to work towards AS 2047 and
just a concept, but a reality. with greater glazing technologies NZS 4211 accreditation demonstrates
Our policies and procedures emerging to create window systems our commitment to providing high
with an innovative, functional and stylish quality and consistent solutions for
document it, and our people
look. our customers along with our ongoing
show it in how they work
The Window Energy Rating Scheme investment in technology, development
and the products we provide. and processes and procedures,” says
It promotes continual (WERS) was introduced to enable
windows to be rated and labelled for Justin. “This internationally recognised
improvement and ensures Standard ensures our services and
their annual energy impact on a whole
that our testing processes are solutions meet the needs of customers
house in any climate of Australia.
constantly being reviewed through an effective laboratory
and refined to ensure As a result, the team of fabricators management system.”
and designers at Wintec Systems saw
effectiveness and efficiency.” Customer satisfaction is at the heart of
an opportunity to create new energy
efficient products and technologies what Wintec Systems do – providing
with excellent structural and weather customers with assurance that the
performance. These products are tested company they are working with has
in their own NATA accredited testing proven performance and a consistent
laboratory ensuring all products comply approach.
with the Australian Standard (AS) 2047 “Our performance is not just a
and the Building Code of Australia. concept, but a reality. Our policies
Wintec Systems and procedures document it, and our
1/34 Township Drive Wintec Systems design, develop, test
and distribute leading window and people show it in how they work and the
Burleigh Heads, Queensland 4220 products we provide,” explains Justin.
07 5586 9200 door systems. Australian owned and
established over 24 years ago, Wintec “It promotes continual improvement and
www.wintecsystems.com.au ensures that our testing processes are
Systems is dedicated to helping
fabricators find practical and reliable constantly being reviewed and refined to
solutions for glazing challenges. ensure effectiveness and efficiency. This
permeates to all levels of the business
“Wintec Systems is focused on and boosts staff responsibility and
delivering and developing high-quality commitment to these processes and
glazing technologies that are built values through regular audits.”
to last well into the future,” explains
Justin Murray, Product Development at Ullrich Aluminium, a family owned
Wintec Systems. “We design, test and business for over 60 years who owns
distribute a range of leading window and manages Wintec Systems, guiding
and door systems which consist of the business to become leaders in
sliding windows, sliding doors, awning glazing solutions.
and casement windows, double hung Ullrich Aluminium employs over 700
windows, and louvres as well as people throughout 43 branches across
sliding multi track doors, hinge doors, Australia and New Zealand, and exports
commercial framing. The latest system is products to 23 South Pacific Island
the bi-folding door suite for residential nations. Ullrich owns its distribution
and commercial sectors to suit all areas networks and manufacturing plants.
in Australia.”
“Our channels to market give us the
Wintec Systems are focused on ability to service high end complex
continuous improvement and are architects and fabricators through
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to the ‘home handy man’ small scale
home renovators,” says Justin. “There
isn’t another distributor in the country
that can provide manufacturers with
the same level of reach that Ullrich
Aluminium can offer.”
One of Ullrich’s greatest developments
is the extrusion plant built in the Hunter
Economic Zone near Newcastle. This
plant is equipped with a 2,500 tonne
eight inch extrusion press capable of
supplying their extensive nationwide
fabricator network with small, medium
and large profiles up to 15.4 metres in
length and 10 kg per metre in weight.
The extrusion is produced in compliance
with the working tolerances of
Wintec Systems
AS/NZS 1866.
‘Quality, service and integrity’ is the
guiding philosophy at Ullrich Aluminium.
The philosophy and values are
“At Ullrich, our people are passionate builders, and customers,” says Justin.
supported by a group-wide commitment
champions of better. Having quality,
to be an authentic and trustworthy Whatever your extrusion needs, Ullrich
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ISSUE 07 AUTUMN 2021 BUILTVIEWFull Frame Performance
Image Glazing: Insulglass LowE Max®
Heating Factor
U-Value: W/m²-K
FIXED WINDOW AWNING WINDOW SLIDING WINDOW
Full Frame Performance*
Thermally Thermally Thermally
U-Value W Aluminium Broken
Timber/
uPVC
Aluminium Broken
Timber/
uPVC
Aluminium Broken
Timber/
uPVC
Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium
4mm Clear 6.1 n/a 4.8 6.7 n/a 4.9 6.6 n/a 5.2
3.4 3.0 2.3 4.0 3.2 2.5 4.0 3.2 2.6
2.4 2.0 1.8 3.4 2.5 1.9 3.4 2.8 2.1
2.2 1.8 1.6 3.3 2.4 1.8 3.3 2.7 1.9
2.1 1.7 1.5 3.2 2.3 1.7 3.3 2.6 1.9
The lower the U-Value, the better the Insulation
Proven certified full frame performance data – ask us for more details
*Full frame performance comparisons taken from published WERS data using residential frame types.
U-Values taken at best averages across multiple common frame types.
SHGC ranges are taken across all 3 window types and using the full range of thicknesses and
secondary lite substrates available (i.e. clear, grey tint and clear laminate).
Residential window types used in the comparisons.
Full range
Individual frame type data by brand available on request.
available in WERSValue Comparisons
Insulglass® double
glazed units offer a
comprehensive range
of proven full frame
performance.
Cooling Factor
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: SHGC
FIXED WINDOW AWNING WINDOW SLIDING WINDOW
Full Frame Performance*
Thermally Thermally Thermally
SHGC W Aluminium Broken
Timber/
uPVC
Aluminium Broken
Timber/
uPVC
Aluminium Broken
Timber/
uPVC
Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium
4mm Clear 0.74 - 0.78 0.56 - 0.67 0.63 - 0.74
0.32 - 0.72 0.38 - 0.59 0.40 - 0.73
0.33 - 0.52 0.26 - 0.49 0.28 - 0.47
0.31 - 0.56 0.24 - 0.53 0.28 - 0.51
0.20 - 0.26 0.15 - 0.24 0.17 - 0.24
The lower the SHGC, the better blocking of direct passive heat from the sun
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CASE STUDY
GENU HUB
With a high performing façade, genU Hub is an inclusive and
inspiring space for people of all ages and abilities.
6
0 years in the making, genU is a Coefficient (SHGC) of 0.18 and U-Value level whilst drawing in cooler air from
non-profit merger of Karingal and of 1.65 to the rear side where direct the south. What’s more, the timber –
St Laurence with the mission to summer sun is prominent. While the concrete composite structure responds
deliver innovative services and supports front façade’s Visible Light Transmission to the highly reactive soil on the site
that empower people to reach their full of 66 per cent achieves greater natural significantly reducing embodied energy
potential. light, balanced with a SHGC of 0.27. and improving interior acoustics.
Offering a full gamut of support The building is designed for Congratulations to all involved in
services – such as aged care, disability sustainability – capitalising on embodied this project and wishing genU many
support, accommodation and business energy and cross ventilation through successful years ahead achieving
enterprises which kick start the career of their vision of ‘building inclusive
intelligent design and material selection
someone with a disability, the space is as communities’.
as well as natural light and passive
inclusive as it is innovative.
heating/cooling through appropriate
NOWarchitecture was engaged for the glazing. All three levels face onto an
project, chosen for their ability to create atrium along the north façade which For more information, contact
unique public spaces with sustainability fosters passive ventilation – allowing Glassworks (Aust.) on 03 8788 7888 or
top of mind. Having previously hot air to rise and exhaust at high visit www.glassworksaust.com
collaborated on building envelopes,
RAICO Pacific Bespoke Timber Systems
and Glassworks’ high performing low-E
insulating glass units, LoE-366® and LoE-
340®, came together to deliver another
fantastic result, further enhanced by
Alspec ThermAFrame.
The site spans over 10,000 m2 with the
building occupying almost 4,000 m2
of that space. With a total project
value of over $15 million, the client
wanted to do it once and do it right.
As such, progressive design principles,
engineering and glazing were required
to future-proof the building.
Essentially a rectangular shaped, three
story structure, the long façades are
broken up for aesthetic appeal and
self-shading. Custom fabricated shade
screens were applied to the northern
façade by RAICO Pacific. These were
coupled with Alspec’s ThermAFrame
to further soften and reduce reflection
from the dominant façade. While
bespoke timber framing provides natural
insulation, a combination of Glassworks
LoE3-366® neutral coloured low-E glass
and LoE3-340®, a blueish-coloured solar
blocking low-E, directly supports the
timber structure’s energy efficiency.
“The glazing chosen for the façade
controls heat load, promotes maximum
natural light and external views,” says
principal architect, Neville Cowland.
In fact, as a whole façade system it
achieves an impressive Solar Heat Gain
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GLAZING Glassworks LoE³-366® and LoE³-340®
Triple Silver Low-E IGUs
6 mm LoE-366 Clear / 12 Argon /
6 mm Clear & 6 mm LoE-340 Clear /
12 Argon / 6 mm Clear
WINDOW SYSTEMS RAICO Pacific Bespoke Timber &
Shades
Alspec ThermAFrame
ARCHITECT & BUILDER NOWarchitecture
Glassworks (Aust.)
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CASE STUDY
VISTA DEL MARE
uPVC double glazed windows increase package uptake when
offered to new buyers.
N
ew South Wales based Integra Windows manufactures the window conducts heat – the lower the number the better
and supplies uPVC double-glazed windows and doors. the insulation properties of the window.
These systems are constructed with European profiles Both the builder and developer of the project were very
and hardware and Australian-made insulated glazing units. happy with the end result. The units were upsold by 7 per cent
For Vista Del Mare, a multi-residential project in New when uPVC double glazed windows were part of the package
South Wales, all front panels and doors were required to offered to new buyers.
meet extraordinary dimensional limitations that would be The United States and Europe have long focused on using
challenging for any frame type to meet. However, steel energy efficient windows and, in those regions, uPVC window
reinforced uPVC met the challenge. frames are the most popular choice.
Three metre high ‘lift and slide’ doors measuring nine metres Long lasting and low maintenance, uPVC windows and doors
in width and three metre high ‘tilt and turn’ doors with one provide superior thermal and acoustic insulation performance,
metre widths were installed. providing comfortable homes all year round.
The building achieved a 9-star energy rating despite minimal
wall insulation being used. The use of uPVC windows, with
their excellent air tightness and high insulative properties of
both glass and frame material, is a key factor in achieving this For more information, contact Integra Windows and Doors
energy rating. The U-value of the window systems used in the on 02 8964 7764 or visit www.integrawindows.com.au or
project averaged just 1.7 W/m²K. U-Value is a measure of how www.upvcwindows.org.au
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PROJECT Multi-Residential, New Build Project
WINDOW SYSTEM Integra Windows uPVC Tilt Turn Windows,
Lift and Slide Doors in Nut Tree
QUANTITY 159 Units. Total Area: 750 m2
BUILDER CMT Enterprises
ARCHITECT IS Design and Construct Pty Ltd
Integra Windows
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CASE STUDY
THE BLOCK 2020:
BRIGHTON
T
he value of windows and doors V So what does Viridian’s product range does carry a bit of traffic in the
in new builds and renovations for bring to The Block? morning and the afternoons so there
homeowners can easily get lost is a modicum of noise and acoustic
JB In terms of what we see or,
in the overwhelming amount of choices treatment required, especially to the
ironically, don’t see, is the ability
– from paint colours, to finishes and old houses, which are pretty much
to explore the quite extraordinary
everything in between! Viridian Glass is neglected one hundred percent in
introduction of natural light into
always looking for ways to communicate this regard.
these old houses. The technology
with homeowners about glass, and how
in glass, with LightBridge next™ LightBridge next™ assisted greatly
to make high performance glazing a key
especially, gives us opportunities to by creating an acoustic barrier and
consideration when making decisions
do things that you probably really probably the more high-performing
for their project. Viridian’s involvement
wouldn’t have been able to consider component of that at the end of the
on Channel Nine’s The Block is a great
a few years ago. So it brings a great day, as opposed to what would have
opportunity to put a spotlight on high
opportunity to The Block. been the old traditional float in the
performance and decorative glazing.
old houses.
In 2020, The Block aired to widescale V Is the orientation of all of the houses
a bonus or a penalty? V There’s the big glass moments,
audiences across Australia. Five teams
but not far behind are the bespoke
renovated and extended five heritage JB We can’t really choose the elements, with decorative, patterned
properties in Brighton, Victoria, with orientation of these blocks, in glass and splashbacks that all add to
record breaking auction results! much the same way that you can’t that mosaic of treatments light enters.
After season 2020 wrapped up, Viridian choose your family, but you love
JB Well the big sense of achievement
had a chat with The Block architect, them nonetheless. All the sides
or pleasure I get out of watching
Julian Brenchley, about the design of the buildings faced north, so in
what the contestants do with
decisions he made to support the Melbourne, as you well know, you
the bare bones of these high-
contestants in their renovation journey. like to stay warm in winter and
performance buildings is the
Here is a bit of what he said. have your living face north. That
tapestry of life contestants bring.
presented some challenges, but the
The splashbacks, glass balustrades,
inclusion of courtyard or dividing
mirrors in strategic locations,
spaces for all the houses, combined capture views and sunlight and
with the use of this high-tech glass, glimpses that adds a whole other
gave us this quite extraordinary dimension. As you walk through
change in the functionality of all the these houses as an architect of
houses. the buildings, of the framework,
V LightBridge next™ is one of the it’s quite a pleasure to see what
relatively new products featured here they actually come up with. On the
to deliver the unexpected bonus of an whole, the appearance and what
impressive acoustic buffer. What did they do is extraordinary.
that mean for your designs?
JB All five houses are in the To read the full interview with Julian,
stratosphere of lovely house or watch the video tour of the homes,
locations in Melbourne. New Street visit viridianglass.com/theblock
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01
GLASS PROCESSOR Viridian Glass
ARCHITECT Julian Brenchley
BUILDER Nine in Six
PRODUCTS Viridian LightBridge next™
Viridian PixaGraphic™
Viridian VTough™
02 03
01 Viridian PixaGraphic™ was used to restore a 100-year-old
door in House One.
02 Custom cut to size Viridian VTough™ was used for
stair balustrading, creating more access to natural light
throughout the centre of the homes.
03 The large-scale doors contained LightBridge next™ and
created beautiful streams of light throughout the living
dining centres of the homes.
Viridian Glass
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TECHNICAL
TECHNICAL UPDATE
The new tables are more comprehensive and can be applied
NAYAN DAS to a wide range of overhead glazing with varying thicknesses
Technical Program Engineer, and dimensions. The new table and charts remove the need
Australian Glass & Window Association for an engineer. Reference to other sections of the Standard,
to check the strength of overhead glazing for the wind loads,
is minimised.
SECTION 7 – BALUSTRADES
AS 1288 REVISION
Based on the project proposal’s scope, the main intentions for
In response to member feedback on Section 6 - Sloped this section are to provide additional guidance as to what is,
Overhead Glazing and Section 7 - Balustrades of AS 1288, and is not, covered by the Standard; and to revise the current
AGWA submitted a project proposal to Standards Australia DTS provision for structural barriers that protect a height of
in 2019 to revise the Standard. As a ‘Deemed-to-Satisfy’ more than one metre with an interlinking handrail.
(DTS) solution, this Standard does not cover some product
The existing provisions for these types of structural barriers
configurations and the lack of guidance has created
have been revised. New requirements and illustrations to
confusion amongst suppliers, builders, and certifiers, and an
clarify the requirement for the end-users have also been
unawareness of many industry stakeholders and consumers.
added.
Over the last two years, AGWA has worked progressively
The main focus is to clarify all ambiguity around the
with the Technical Committees and Standards Australia to
interlinking handrail definition and related provisions. A clause
document these issues and revise these sections to provide
was also added covering the requirements for a structural
more detail and to facilitate easier interpretation for end-
barrier protecting a height of more than one metre with a
users. Industry experts representing AGWA collaborated in the
non-load supporting handrail or no handrail. This refers to
AS 1288 committee (Standards Australia BD-007 Committee)
the appropriate test methodologies to provide the industry
to prepare and amend Section 6 and Section 7 and develop
with simple, accessible and uniform prescriptive measures for
new provisions for these sections on behalf of our members.
barrier product configurations that are not currently covered
SECTION 1 in the Standard.
The main intention for this section was to update/revise the To reduce the risk of injury from incidental breakage due to
current definitions, primarily related to overhead glazing impact load, new restrictions for using monolithic toughened
and balustrades, to reflect the introduction of new material glass barriers protecting falls equal to or greater than five
and configurations. Definitions for aspect ratio for two and metres has been added to this section. Because of the
three-sided support glazing, spigot-fixed and point-fixed complexity of the post breakage behaviour of glass in a barrier
balustrades were added to the draft to further clarify these system, only informative requirements were introduced in this
terms. In addition, ‘balustrade’, as a general term, has changed revision of AS 1288.
to ‘barrier’ to be in line with the NCC definition. As a performance solution to cover the NCC requirements, a
testing methodology was proposed for the glass balustrade
SECTION 6 – SLOPED OVERHEAD GLAZING
system to provide a DTS guideline for mechanically fixed
The current overhead glazing tables (Tables 6.1 to 6.4) do balustrades such as point-fixed and spigot fixing. The
not provide a DTS solution for three-sided support glass. In procedure was separated into two appendixes, Appendix H
addition, the current DTS tables only provide solutions for (normative – must be followed) covers the testing requirement
glass thickness to 12 mm. The tables included in this section according to the load’s requirements in AS 1170.1. Appendix I
were expanded and new charts were added to include the (informative – provides information) covers the post-breakage
new criteria/provisions and different glass types with higher required testing.
thickness. Some of the most important provisions that were We received 278 comments and feedback during the Public
added are: Comment period between 28 September to 30 November,
• For short-term load duration (wind load with three seconds 2020. The Committee had a weekly meeting from the middle
or less duration), the application area is 0.01 m2. of November until the end of December 2020 to review the
• For a medium-term duration (imposed live load for up to 10 comments. In collaboration with the Standards Australia
minutes), the application area is 0.02 m2. management team, the Committee amended the relevant
sections after reviewing and validating all the comments and
• For glazed panels inclined at less than 30° to the horizontal, technically finalising the draft produced by the Standards
the live load is assumed to be 1.1 kN. Australia drafting team. Currently, Standards Australia is
• For glazed panels inclined at greater than or equal to 30° to carrying out the final editorial revision and preparing the final
the horizontal, the live load is assumed to be 0.5 kN. draft for April 2021 publication.
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AS 4055 REVISION
DID YOU KNOW?
AS 4055 – Wind loads for housing is a primary reference in the
NCC. This document provides specifications to determine wind AGWA has a library containing more than 50
speed classes that can be used to design and specify building Technical Fact Sheets and guides on topics related
products for use in housing that is within the geometric
to various sectors including Fall Prevention,
limitations of the Standard. In September 2020, Standards
Manifestation, NCC-Section J and many more.
Australia released the draft revision of AS 4055:2020 for
public comment. The objectives of the revision are to improve
modelling of topographic effects and also harmonise the
Standard with the changes to draft AS/NZS 1170.2:2020.
AGWA made requests via the AGWA eNews (October and
November) and at AGWA Technical Committee meetings
seeking feedback on the draft revision from industry members.
Public comment closed on 27 November 2020. Comments
received from AGWA members were supportive of the revision
project. Standards Australia notified the completion of the
public comment resolution stage of the project in December
2020. The Standard is due for release in the early half of 2021.
AS 1428.1 – PUBLIC COMMENT
AS 1428.1 – Design for access and mobility – General
requirements for access – New building work is a primary
reference in the NCC. This document provides building
designers, practitioners, regulators, owners and users with
the minimum design requirements for new building work to
enable access for people with disabilities. The Standard was
last revised in 2009. In November 2020, Standards Australia
released the draft revision of AS 1428.1 for public comment.
The main objective of the revision is to make editorial changes
to the document and to align the Standard with NCC drafting
protocols. Based on the review conducted by AGWA, it
appears that the draft revision of AS 1428.1 does not bring
any significant changes to the provisions that are already in
place. The public consultation period has provided AGWA
with the opportunity to highlight concerns related to the lack
of clarity in many clauses within the AS 1428.1. Some of these
ambiguities are associated with the definitions of continuous
path of travel, sill requirements, grate requirements, as well as
the requirements for operation force of a door.
Feedback provided on draft AS 1428.1 during the public
comment consultation period indicated that the draft
revision did not go far enough to resolve shortcomings
and ambiguities in the existing Standard. AGWA has made
a detailed submission to Standards Australia on behalf of
members calling for greater reform of provisions relating AGWA recently released Technical Fact Sheets on:
specifically to door sills, and clarification around drainage
• Insulated Glass Unit Compliance Requirements
grates and threshold ramps and their relevant applicability.
• Unframed Shower Screens
AS 3740 – PUBLIC COMMENT • Modelling of Embedded Products for WERS
• Weatherproofing of Buildings – NCC Requirements
AS 3740 – Waterproofing of domestic wet areas is a primary
reference in the NCC. This document sets out the minimum These fact sheets can be used as a guide or a solution to
requirements for the materials, design and installation of complex questions as well as providing a prepared response to
waterproofing for domestic wet areas. Standards Australia commonly encountered issues. These resources are provided
released the draft revision of AS 3740 for public comment in to make the job of AGWA members easier.
December 2020 with the intention to supersede AS 3740:2010.
The revision objective is to bring the Standard in line with
current waterproofing practices in the building industry. Some If you have any questions or would like more information,
of the changes proposed in the draft revision of AS 3740 please do not hesitate to get in touch with the AGWA
include (amongst others): technical team at technical@agwa.com.au
• Additional figures with examples of applications.
• Updated figures for water-stops around shower screens (for
example, removal of ‘Frameless shower panel on a bevelled
plinth’ from the previous edition).
• Added information on risk levels for different areas.
• Expansion of shower and bath scenarios.
• A revised definition for ‘shower area’ – unenclosed and
enclosed.
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