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Hyspan LVL tops off the amazing, new face of Australian portraiture (5-May-2008)
The under-construction National Portrait Gallery in Canberra will provide an ideal, permanent home for 500 portraits of people, who have shaped and continue to shape Australia.
Hyjoist for joist layouts and Hychord for fabrication from Futurebuild (30-Jan-2008)
Futurebuild Hyjoist Engineered I-Joists are light weight joist layouts which are exclusively used in commercial and residential construction.
Hyspan Structural and Hyplank LVL from Futurebuild (29-Jan-2008)
Hyspan is a continuous laminated veneer lumber product, offered by Future Build. It is an ideal structural building material.
Futurebuild launches engineered building products (28-Jan-2008)
Future Build offers engineered building products.
DesignIT series 3 building software (17-Oct-2006)
DesignIT series 3 software, from Futurebuild , now contains the Hyjoist Options Range with its three flange widths and ten section sizes.
Big Choice, Better Joist. New Hyjoist. (19-Apr-2006)
Futurebuild has taken a look at changing trends in building design and produced the new Hyjoist ‘options range’ ofl-joists
More flexibility using futurebuild’s new Hyjoist (15-Mar-2006)
futurebuild has taken a look at changing trends in building design with regards to floor joists and has taken all the benefits of its lightweight I-joist Hybeam further to produce the new Hyjoist ‘options range’.
Project proved AOK (15-Dec-2005)
Hybeam was used in a Chilli restaurant.
Where timber is the new steel (15-Dec-2005)
futurebuild products were using in the construction of recreational facility at a New Zealand retirement village.
Hychord now treated to the core (15-Dec-2005)
futurebuild has now launched Hychord with a termite treatment.
Hyspan LVL an artful solution (15-Dec-2005)
Hyspan structural LVL was used on a complex art gallery cum office design.
A philosophical approach (15-Dec-2005)
LVL Hybeam products from futurebuild were used in a Victorian project because they met the builder and designer’s philosophies about sustainability and energy efficiency.
No. 10 – Futurebuild (14-Dec-2005)
The cool new face of coastal homes
Timber beats steel as cost saver for ‘barn’ (25-Oct-2005)
A prefabricated dwelling in Victoria that was modelled on the traditional American Barn was built using Futurebuild Hyspan I-Joists, despite the fact that the original engineer said it could not be done economically in anything but steel.
Eco-friendly products from futurebuild (11-Aug-2005)
futurebuild’s range of termite resistant engineered building products Hyspan, Hybeam and Hychord are by nature, incredibly eco-friendly.
Iezzi makes a name building B2B brands (14-Jul-2005)
The key to making a name for yourself is to create a single but compelling message that speaks the language of the industry targeted and is communicated at every level.
Formwork gives company the edge (13-Jul-2005)
A Dubbo formwork contractor has changed to Edgeform formwork from futurebuild.
Latest and greatest products win Designbuild 2005 Awards (16-Jun-2005)
The Designbuild 2005 Awards were presented Monday 7th June at a gala function, compered by Paul Martell, in the Harbourside Room at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Project proved AOK (9-Jun-2005)
Hybeam was used in a Chilli restaurant.
designIT v2 software on show at Designbuild 2005 (2-Jun-2005)
DesignIT v2, from futurebuild, has added new features to the application enabling the user to make calculations on how structural timber is incorporated into a buldesign.
Hychord now treated to the core (20-May-2005)
futurebuild has now launched Hychord with a termite treatment.
The fun house (20-May-2005)
Hyspan and Hybeam has been used on an unusual Victorian project.
Keeping focused on the future (20-May-2005)
Futurebuild’s futurefocus is emailed directly to keep specifiers up to date with futurebuild products.
Hybeam’s inside job (21-Apr-2005)
Coburg's old Pentridge Prison is being transformed into an urban piazza precinct, a commercial and residential hub with people now eager to get in rather than out.
Life at the beach (21-Apr-2005)
Upmarket townhouses at Mereweather Beach utilised a variety of engineered timber products from futurebuild.
Easier floors (7-Apr-2005)
A Melbourne Honda dealership utilised Hyspan from futurebuild when it needed to add a mezzanine floor.
The cool new face of coastal homes (31-Mar-2005)
West Coast architect Greg Jones is putting a surprising spin on Victorian seaside architecture.
Design software (9-Mar-2005)
New designIT v2 uses the same simple system for specifying Hyspan and Hybeam from futurebuild and the data input you are used to, but now incorporates options for calculating designs with stress graded and glue laminated timber and more complex designs.
Laminated veneer a revelation in church construction (20-Jan-2005)
Utilising Hyspan Structural LVL by futurebuild as a major structural element in an innovative church building in Wellington, New Zealand, the architects told the story of a parish open to new ideas and of a saint who was also a carpenter.
…while congregation devotes itself to quality construction (20-Jan-2005)
And in another New Zealand church-related project using futurebuild’s products, the local redevelopment of the Baptist church in Papatoetoe, Auckland, put Hybeam joists to the test in the construction of a number of quality townhouses.
Truform showing great form for Newcastle Knights (16-Dec-2004)
The new grandstands built for the newly renovated EnergyAustralia Stadium, home ground to the Newcastle Knights Rugby League club, utilised futurebuild’s Truform LVL Formwork Beams.
At home with the other Osbornes (13-Oct-2004)
A Bangalow home was built using Hyspan - chosen by the architect/owner because it makes efficient use of timber.
A design twist (30-Sep-2004)
Futurebuild materials were selected for an unusual home designed by New Zealand couple Jason Tweedie and Lydia Bradey.
Hybeam’s advantages (23-Sep-2004)
Hybeam H2 from futurebuild was chosen as the flooring for DMS’ new offices.
A heavenly choice (21-Sep-2004)
Hyspan H2 from futurebuild has been specified for an unusual Perth building project.
Not just a surface treatment (2-Jul-2004)
Hyspan H2 from futurebuild offers the benefits of Hyspan with added termite deterrent qualities. It is treated to the core to Hazard Level 2 with DeterMite, applied during manufacture to every glueline.
Hyspan helps out in traditional Buddhist style (29-Apr-2004)
The Vietnamese community in Melbourne’s South East is now seeing their new Buddhist temple and community centre near completion.
Why winery went for Hyspan (22-Apr-2004)
A new bottling hall built for winery Cloudy Bay features the use of Hyspan LVL from futurebuild, chosen both for aesthetic and practical reasons.
Hyspan helps with temple (14-Apr-2004)
Hyspan LVL from futurebuild was used on a Melbourne temple to create the curved upswept rooflines and eaves.
Treated LVL does the job (1-Apr-2004)
A Queensland residence makes extensive use of futurebuild Hyspan structural LVL and Hybeam engineered I joists, chosen to help overcome problems associated with the sloping site, termite damage and exposure to wild weather.
The Hyspan answer (24-Feb-2004)
Whakarongo country school just outside Palmerston North in New Zealand, has a new school hall, built using futurebuild Hyspan LVL which was chosen because of its ease and speed of construction.
At home in the centre (11-Feb-2004)
The latest timber materials from futurebuild were used in a recent inner city Adelaide multi-residential development.
The use of LVL Hyspan helps create a luxurious environment for some Kiwi goats. (12-Jan-2004)
The Ragtime Dairy goats farm is built from Hyspan to provide al luxury home for these sensitive milkers.
Hyspan frames a country school (15-Dec-2003)
The geometry of this structure, 20 metre clear span with a 4 metre wall height, ?tted within our range of Standard Portal Frame Designs.
Hychord was the best prospect (4-Dec-2003)
Hychord LVL trusses from futurebuild recently helped Peter Garnett of Prospect Frame and Truss fabricate scissor trusses for an indoor swimming pool at the Jourdan Gardens Estate retirement village in a third of the time and with a third of the sweat.
Fire beaters (4-Dec-2003)
With the long, hot summer with its fire hazards upon us, it is worth noting stories like this one out of Queensland, where timber and building supply outlet Simon survived an electrical fire in its warehouse with minimal structural damage.
Hyplank on the shelf (8-Oct-2003)
PCH Access of Western Australia, a specialist in scaffolding hire and sales for use on offshore oil and gas projects including the North West Shelf, uses futurebuild exclusively on site, choosing it because it is less likely to split, it doesn’t warp, is slightly lighter than alternatives and is safer because it doesn’t splinter.
Rooms with views (29-Sep-2003)
New Zealand architect Ron Dijkmans of R Dijkmans Architects has designed a beach-front holiday home on the Whangaparoa peninsula north of Auckland that features clear, open, minimalist lines with a large overhanging rolled seam roof providing shelter from the elements.
Raised floor advantage (12-Sep-2003)
Queensland company Devine Homes is at the forefront of delivering affordable and environmentally-sound homes, recently unveiling the DEECH - (Devine Energy Efficient Concept Home), at the Home Show and Garden Expo in Brisbane which was constructed specifically to showcase environmental and energy saving qualities.
Hyplank on the shelf (5-Sep-2003)
PCH Access of Western Australia, a specialist in scaffolding hire and sales for use on offshore oil and gas projects including the North West Shelf, uses futurebuild Hyplank exclusively on site, choosing it because it is less likely to split, it doesn’t warp, is slightly lighter than alternatives and it is safer because it doesn’t splinter.
Prefab heart of industrial district (22-Jul-2003)
The development in East Tamaki is a commercial building, a combination of storage and office spaces due for completion May 2003.
A new pitch (16-Jul-2003)
Roy Edwards, operations manager with Hudson Frame and Truss, is the ‘inventor’ of Hypitch, the new LVL pitching beam that has recently arrived in Australia. Identifying a gap in the market, Edwards approached futurebuild and asked if they could produce a product to fit the application. They could and did.
LVL from futurebuild (15-Jul-2003)
Architect Michael Bilsborough, of Auckland based firm Babbage Consultants, discusses how futurebuild LVL products helped him keep the Eastcliff development a cut above and completely squeak free.
From first pitch to Hypitch (15-Jul-2003)
Roy Edwards is the ‘inventor’ of Hypitch, the brand new LVL pitching beam that has recently arrived in Australia.
Hyspan visits the beach at Sorrento (1-May-2003)
The uniquely designed whale-shaped building at Sorrento was born out of the combined effort of the Surf Club members and local trades and businesses.
Hybeam H2 - not on the menu (1-May-2003)
What does this all mean for the builder? Hybeam H2 does not require any resealing or follow up maintenance, making it easier for the builder, plumber, electrician or heating/air conditioning tradesman to install any services. And then there’s the peace of mind for builder and owner alike.
Lifetime security (11-Sep-2002)
Queensland property developer Lifestime Securities develops medium density dwellings that come with a lifetime guarantee. This means the company has to use materials that are up to job.
A turnaround situation (21-Jun-2002)
Owner-builder Daniel Rigoni used a little ingenuity and Hybeam floor joists from futurebuild to ensure that his home built halfway up a hill on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula has views from every room, even though the block runs with its side facing the coastline.
Developer sold on Hybeam (7-Jun-2002)
Developer Sam D’Angelo of Visual Construction and Design has broken new ground with the Broadway Village unit development at Attwood in Melbourne’s west by using LVL products from futurebuild for the first time.
Warehouse up and running (27-May-2002)
The recent expansion of the Toll Logistics warehouse in Altona, Victoria necessitated an extension of the facility’s racking system, met by adding an extra mezzanine that uses Hyspan joists from futurebuild to bear the load of increased stock.
Camber confidence (2-May-2002)
For years builders and designers have had to contend with the unpredictable deflection performance of timber. Now, however, Hychord LVL Truss Chords from futurebuild have been specially engineered to set things straight once and for all.
Edgeform gives company the edge (14-Feb-2002)
Charlie Cox Concrete Contractors have been in the formwork business in Dubbo NSW for around 20 years, specialising in large scale commercial work, their work includes warehouses, schools, universities and hospitals.
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