Updated every 10 minutes of every day en-au Copyright: (C) Reed Business Information http://infolink.com.au http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/Skill-Standards-to-be-introduced-to-build-better-careers-n869977 The timber prefabrication industry is looming as an attractive career choice for tradespeople looking for an off-site alternative, young school leavers or even the computer buff. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/Top-hat-trusses-from-Mitek-Australia-n869452 Top-hat trusses, available from MiTek Australia, prove to be a practical solution to over-sized roof designs as tall trusses can be difficult to make, transport and manoeuvre into position. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/MiTek-Australia-PosiStrut-timber-truss-modules-used-in-Palisades-Hotel-restoration-n869326 The Palisades Hotel in Sydney’s CBD recently underwent restoration, particularly to the upper floors and a new roof-top restaurant. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/MiTek-Australia-Launch-the-Boomerang-Connector-n865357 Following research into connection details required for specific situations, MiTek Australia has developed a new product – the Boomerang Connector. Fri, 2 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/MiTek-TrussSpacers-used-by-Masterton-Homes-to-Improve-Safety-at-Heights-n843617 Masterton Homes use MiTek TrussSpacers to improve site safety. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/MiTek-BraceWall-Brackets-used-by-Masterton-Homes-n843615 MiTek BraceWall Brackets are an engineered building solution used in the construction of Masterton Homes. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/PosiStrut-Roof-Trusses-from-MiTek-n843376 Owen Roof Truss and Wall Frames manufactured the Large-span MiTek PosiStrut roof trusses that were recently used in the construction of two new classrooms and adjoining facilities for the Koroit & District Primary School, Vic. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/Melbourne-home-builders-utilise-MiTek-Australia-s-TrussSpacers-for-on-site-safety-n838603 Metricon Homes, one of Melbourne’s home builders, have improved on-site safety and sped up truss erection time with MiTek Australia’s TrussSpacers. TrussSpacers accurately and effortlessly position an Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/MiTek-Australias-20-20-software-deployed-for-designing-Toorak-mansion-roof-n838593 MiTek Australia specialise in complex projects. One such example of that is the large home in Toorak, a 290sqm mansion. The main large-span trusses were 16.16m long and had to be craned into position Fri, 29 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/MiTek-Australia-s-20-20-advanced-timber-engineering-program-for-complex-construction-n838591 Timber construction and advances in timber engineering enable architects to broaden their horizons more than ever before. MiTek Australia’s 20/20 timber engineering program gives an advantage to fabri Wed, 27 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/MiTek-Australia-s-20-20-timber-engineering-program-for-commercial-projects-n838582 MiTek Australia’s 20/20 program gives the viewer fully rotational 3D visualisation as well as accurate details and estimation of complex designs. An example of commercial timber engineering can be fou Mon, 25 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/MiTek-PosiStruts-and-roof-trusses-utilised-at-2006-Commonwealth-Games-Village-n837476 To house the contestants, trainers, team managers and officials in one area, a small town had to be built specifically for the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. Each of the 3 to 4 bedroom homes were designed and constructed to include a 6 star energy rating Thu, 21 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/Light-weight-lintels-from-MiTek-Australia-n837472 MiTek Australia’s lintels are designed and engineered to accommodate most lintel requirements. They have been readily accepted both on-site by builders and by local council inspectors. Tue, 19 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/MiTek-Australia-20-20-timber-engineering-software-programme-makes-complex-roof-trusses-easy-n837471 MiTek Australia’s 20/20 timber engineering software programme helps architects, builders and home owners to realise their dreams. Owner/builder, Fri, 15 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/Madisson-Homes-utilise-MiTek-Australia-s-PosiStrut-joists-n837333 Madisson Homes turned to Bowens Truss & Frame for timber prefabricated roof trusses and MiTek Australia PosiStruts when building a large multi-residential development at Harriot’s Glen (Victoria). Wed, 13 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/MiTek-s-20-20-engineering-program-for-large-scale-commercial-prefabrication-n837193 Larger projects have been dominated in the past by masonry and reinforced construction, even all steel framing. However timber is now proving a worthy solution, mainly due to advances in timber engine Mon, 11 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/MiTek-Australia-highlight-advantages-of-prefabricated-wall-frames-and-timber-roof-trusses-n833972 Bowens Roof Trusses in Dandenong (and Hastings), on the outer fringes of Melbourne embrace both roof truss and wall frame manufacturing and see them as vital to both their success and that of their cl Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/MiTek-Australia-highlight-differentiation-between-generic-and-engineered-building-products-n833134 Some hardware outlets stock cheaper generic building products, which are manufactured by small companies with little engineering expertise. To examine this assumption, MiTek Australia recently subject Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/MiTek-Australia-discuss-use-of-laminated-veneer-lumber-in-trusses-n833093 Nailplated truss and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) are engineered timber structures that are gaining a foothold in commercial buildings, where steel and concrete once dominated. According to MiTek Aus Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/MiTek-Australia-discuss-load-specifications-for-floor-systems-n832741 Floor trusses have been successfully used in residential and light commercial applications. According to MiTek Australia, one of the benefits of being an engineered wood product is that floor trusses can be designed for specific loads. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.infolink.com.au/c/MiTek-Australia/MiTek-Australia-discuss-effects-of-weather-exposure-on-frames-and-trusses-n832647 The changing weather conditions can have an adverse affect on roof trusses if they are left exposed to the elements for any extended length of time. In the following paragraphs, MiTek Australia discus Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT