Designing and building a school is a monumental undertaking. Complying with the Ministry’s requirements, is of course, non-negotiable to ensure the school is safe and fit for purpose through all stages of the project.
Until recently, trades have all operated within the same space without the bat of an eye lid. As events unfold worldwide, we have seen a change to the way trades work in response to these external factors.
The $1.75 billion Regional Rail Revival program – a joint initiative of the Australian and Victorian governments – includes upgrading every regional passenger train line in Victoria.
With non-residential and infrastructure construction in New Zealand forecast to increase over the next two years, this signals busy times ahead for architects, engineers and project managers.
With busy times ahead for architects, engineers and project managers in non-residential and infrastructure construction, Moddex NZ delivers modular, no-weld, pre-engineered and compliant handrail
Springfield is Lendlease’s brand-new QLD subdivision and Cardno, the architect on the project, specified Moddex on all handrails and balustrades in Springfield Sports Complex.
Why Choose a Modular Handrails And Balustrades System?
When your project demands handrails and balustrade solutions, you need your solution to fit, wherever you are and whatever your project scope requirements.
At Moddex, we talk about the power of a day. Every day you lose on a project comes with a huge cost attached – financial, opportunity and a reputation cost too.
Under NZBC Clause D1, there are a variety of stair types with differing requirements for stairway pitch, riser & tread lengths. This is so that people moving into, within or out of buildings can do so safely.
Managing a large construction project and need top-quality handrails and balustrades?
As a project manager, you’ll know how critical it is to deliver your project on time, on budget and as specified.
Under AS1657:2018 Clause 7.3.4, a step-type ladder must have handrails complying with AS1657:2018 Clause 5.6 provided on both sides of said ladder & must also comply with the following requirements:
As per figure 1 handrails complying to BCA clause D2.17, a, iii, like our AR110 and AR140 configurations, must be installed on a substrate that allows a minimum 1000mm between handrails as stated in AS1428.1-2009 clause 6.3 and BCA clause D1.6, B, i.
In accordance with AS1428.1 12 (a), handrails and balustrades shall not encroach into required circulation spaces i.e. a clear, unobstructed area, enabling persons using mobility aids to manoeuvre.