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Child care centres are about much more than just minding our kids while we’re at work. They also provide opportunities for children to engage in active play, fun and

Australia’s building codes stipulate that structures such as bridges, car parks, elevated walkways, balconies and stairways must have safety systems installed to prevent accidents and injuries. Jakob’s stainless-steel products

Cost perceptions for green infrastructure projects can often lead to concerns about the return on investment from green walls and facades. However, there are measurable benefits you can expect

Stories sometimes surface about green infrastructure installations failing due to the untimely death of the plants. As anyone who has done any gardening will know, a plant can easily

In some green infrastructure projects, waterproofing treatments might be necessary to prevent damage to the building and prolong the life of the installation. However, some myths about waterproofing for

Building an above-ground deck or balcony comes with a lot of regulations. These apply to load capacities, materials, fixtures, wind-resistance and more. A major part of this is the

In recent years there has been a flurry of interest in green infrastructure (such as green facades, walls and roofs) across the world. For example, in the ten years

Anyone who’s ever kept a plant in a pot will know it needs ongoing care to survive, and the same principle applies to green facade maintenance. Without a good

Green walls and facades are usually associated with the external faces of multi-storey apartment or office buildings in cities. However, indoor green walls are also becoming a popular way

As green facades grow in popularity they are appearing in all kinds of places. Examples include apartment buildings, offices, car parks, public buildings, shopping malls and hotels. These green