Bondor Insulated Panels

What do builders, designers and architects need to know about BAL ratings? BAL ratings are more than just a technical classification - they're a vital safety measure that assesses a building's potential exposure to bushfire conditions. From ember attack to radiant heat and direct flame contact, these ratings determine the necessary construction measures to protect properties in high-risk areas. Early assessment is crucial, materials selection matters and proper installation and compliance with Australian standards is vital for safety and insurance eligibility in bushfire-prone areas. In this blog, Bondor Metecno's Business Development Manager and Technical Consultant Rohan Madathanapalli, details the importance of BAL ratings and the considerations designers and architects need to make when undertaking their next project. Read more here: https://loom.ly/o0uXTkM

When designing his family's home in Melbourne's Albert Park, Architect and Certified Passive House Designer Niall O Healaithe wanted to build a maritime inspired ‘ark’ that would guard against the worst extremes of climate as it changes. Working with a confined space between neighbouring properties, he needed prefabricated materials that could not only be easily lifted into place, but also meet stringent passive house and fire safety regulations. Drawing inspiration from historic shipbuilding techniques, Niall paired traditional post and beam structural framing with Bondor’s Equitilt FlameGuard® insulated panels. The Bondor panels seamlessly integrated with the timber structure to create an airtight and insulated building envelope. The completed house achieves an eight-star energy rating and is certified Passive House Plus, requiring less than 15 kWh/m²/yr for heating/cooling. Read more about Niall's Sunpath Passive Home here: https://lnkd.in/gjcQ-rzr

For Bondor Metecno, this year’s International Women’s Day theme of ‘For ALL Women and Girls’, speaks to the importance of visible and strong female leadership within construction, manufacturing, and engineering spaces. Celebrating inspiring women in the steel industry, Bondor Metecno’s National Technical and R&D Manager Homeira Aryanpad was profiled by the Australian Steel Institute (ASI) in honour of the day. A qualified civil engineer, Homeira has dedicated her career to the advancement of engineering excellence in Australia, and has helped to pave the way to greater participation of women across the construction industry. We are proud to highlight Homeira’s achievements and the women like her who are playing a vital role in growing steel’s future and equitable representation in the construction industry. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gNC2BatR #InternationalWomensDay #Engineering

And that’s a wrap on the Engineers Australia “Thought Leaders Series: Sustainability tools in commercial construction” webinar!    We would like to thank BlueScope Steel Laura Guccione and Fraser Property Industrial Andrew Thai for sharing their valuable insights on the available and emerging certification tools in demand by manufacturers, builders and property developers who choose to demonstrate industry leadership in the sustainability of commercial construction projects.   If you weren’t part of the 1,000+ registrants who got to hear from these industry leaders, you can access the webinar recording here: https://lnkd.in/gZVymQbv   #Sustainablity #CommercialConstruction #MetecnoPIR

Did you know that the University of Queensland's St Lucia Campus Walkway features Bondor's Equideck® Flat Roofing solution? Our Equideck® Flat Roofing product is a standing seam-like profile with long-spanning structural performance, suitable for achieving a stunning streamlined and minimalist architectural roof profiles. For the University of Queensland, Equideck® integrated with their solar PV system — delivering cost savings, ultimate energy efficiency, and a greener operational status for the St Lucia campus. Equideck® offers three key features: ➡️ durable BlueScope® COLORBOND® steel roof ➡️ a high-performing insulation core (EPS-FR) ➡️ an attractive, low-maintenance pre-painted BlueScope® COLORBOND® ceiling Available in a modern COLORBOND® colour palette. Get in touch with our experts today ➡️ https://loom.ly/TCtzWew

The Engineers Australia Sustainability Tools in Commercial Construction webinar is tomorrow! Have you registered? Join us to hear from industry experts on the various sustainability tools and certifications in use today including Environmental Product Declarations, Life Cycle Analysis and Green Rate certification and the relevance of each to commercial construction projects Sign up for the free webinar now — this one is not to be missed! Link here to register ➡️ https://loom.ly/d2qzpuA #architecture #ThoughtLeaders #Sustainability #construction #webinar

As sustainable considerations become increasingly more important in the construction industry, Metecno PIR is proud to partner with Engineers Australia to deliver “Thought Leaders Series: Sustainability tools in commercial construction” webinar.    Relevant to engineers and those within the sector and valid for 1.5 CPD hours, this online webinar will delve into the tools and considerations driving decision making for sustainable practices in industry—including requirements for compliance, certifications, and reporting.    Join us 25 February from 1pm AEST to hear from experts Laura Guccione from BlueScope Steel and Andrew Thai from Frasers Property Industrial on:  💡 Environmental Product Declarations  💡 Life Cycle Analysis  💡Green Rate certifications 💡 Practical implications for asset owners   Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/gTbQVy72   #EngineersAustralia #MetecnoPIR #CPD #SustainabilityInConstruction 

In the specialised area of cold storage, no one is bigger or better than Bondor! Specifically designed for fast chilling, temperature, humidity and atmosphere control, our MetecnoPanel® PIR panel is ideal for the construction of cold storage, clean rooms and food processing facilities. Looking for the ultimate cold storage design and operational efficiency? Get in touch with our specialised team today ➡️ https://loom.ly/TCtzWew #Bondor #SustainableDesign #MetecnoPanel #ThermalEfficiency #ColdRoom #EnergyEfficiency

Paul Butterworth, Principal Architect from Paul Butterworth Architect, knows how to design a beautiful home that is low pitch and thermally efficient that satisfies Section J requirements! This incredible Honeyworks House project featured our SolarSpan® panel to create a sleek carport. SolarSpan® was the perfect product for this build to create a balanced synergy with the house’s indoor cladding. Paul Butterworth has used Bondor’s products across multiple projects, including prefab modular housing to townhouses, terrace houses and single bespoke architectural homes for boutique clients, with some currently under construction. We look forward to seeing his next project! Check out more from the Honeyworks House here 👉 https://loom.ly/_FhLU70 📷 by Christopher Frederick Jones #Bondor #SustainableDesign #InsulatedPanels #SolarSpan #EnergyEfficiency

It's still bushfire season here in Australia — have you thought about making your next project fire-resistant? This incredible design by the Parkdale, Victoria home-owner uses our fire-rated LuxeWall® FlameGuard® panels in COLORBOND® Matte Surfmist finish, ticking off the 60/60/60 FRL. 🙌 LuxeWall® creates the ultimate thermal barrier for your home, delivering superior climate control and comfort. The home also features 150mm InsulRoof® panels — a self-supporting structure, eliminating the need for roof trusses. Get in touch today to enquire about making your next project fire-resistant.