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AFS LOGICWALL Structural Walling System – Giving builders the edge
AFS Supplies permanent formwork
structural walling systems ideally
suited to the construction of all kinds
of commercial and residential buildings
including:
• Multi-storey apartments
• Hotels/motels
• Office buildings
• Shopping centres,
hospitals and
prisons.
Recent projects in the
ACT have seen the
AFS Walling system
employed with
outstanding success
on a variety of projects
including: Low-rise
aged care accommodation to high-rise
residential construction.
Featured projects include Oracle Stage
1- Benjamin Way, Belconnen; Greenway
- Athllon Drive, Greenway; Aqua
Apartments - Giles Street, Kingston;
Goodwin Aged Care -
Sherbrooke, Ainsley; and
the Allure Apartments -
Maclean Street, Turner.
What the industry is
saying...
Architect – Goodwin
Aged Care project
“AFS LogicWall system
proved to be useful
on our project as it was used as a load
bearing wall system to replace a typical
concrete beam/column structural
arrangement. This meant we saved on
costs by reducing the height between
floors. The product seemed to be
easily transported and moved within
the construction site, which can be of
benefit when lack of space is an issue.
The product was quick and easy to erect
and provided us with a smooth finish for
paint application. I have no hesitation
in recommending AFS Logicwall or
specifying the system in future projects.”
Builder - Oracle Stage
1- Benjamin Way,
Belconnen
“Gentlemen I would
like to take this
opportunity to express
my thanks for not
only introducing
Milin Bros to your
Logic wall system
but to also thank you for the way you
have carried out the total process in
such a professional manner on our
three staged residential development
in Belconnen in the ACT. Not only is
your product cost saving, efficient and
integral to the structure,
the process from
sales, shop drawings,
delivery and after sales
service along with any
advice required was
outstanding. Another
point I would like to raise
is that your manufacture
and install teams are
always only too happy
to work at all times to
our program and willing to put in the
extra effort to help the builder reach his
milestones. Once again thank you for a
first class product and look forward to
stage 2 and 3 of 500 apartments.”
Engineer - Oracle Stage 1- Benjamin
Way, Belconnen
“Our company provided structural
design services for the Oracle Residential
Project at Belconnen, ACT. During the
structural design, it was clear that the
project leant itself primarily to a load
bearing wall system. Several options
were canvassed in consultation with the
client, the architect and the builder to
determine the optimum overall solution.
AFS was chosen as the load bearing
wall system by all parties for its off-site
fabrication, ease of installation, and the
fact that the wall remains as an in situ
concrete wall as opposed to jointed
precast walls. We have suggested AFS
walls to other clients, who are now using
them on other projects with similar
success.”
For more information on your building
requirements contact AFS Products
Group on 1300 727 237 or email
sales@afswall.com.au
RAWLINSONS CONSTRUCTION COST BOOKS, 2010
The year 2010, sees the publication
of edition 28 of the 950-page
reference book, Rawlinsons Australian
Construction Handbook, which was
formulated to provide a comprehensive
and detailed building cost reference
directed mainly at medium/larger sized
projects and embracing all sections
of the building industry. Containing
essential construction cost information
for all Australian capital cities, it includes
Price and Regional Indices; Building Costs
Per Square Metre; Elemental Costs of
Buildings; Comparative Costs; Detailed
Prices - with unit prices for all trades and
services; Refurbishing and Recycling of
Buildings. Other sections include Labour
and Plant Constants; Building Planning,
Administration and Management; Rental
Review; International Construction Costs.
Rawlinsons is committed to providing
optimum outcomes for your projects
by supplying current and reliable
cost information that is necessary to
effectively implement cost control, cost
management and cost benefit studies at
all stages of planning and construction.
Such has been the impact of Rawlinsons
on the construction industry that it is
often referred to as the bible because of
the wealth of information it contains.
A later addition to our stable and now in
its 18th edition, Rawlinsons Construction
Cost Guide, has been specifically
compiled for small commercial and
domestic projects and is presented in an
easy-to-use and comprehensive format,
This book of 275 pages is well suited
for the smaller builder, developer, subcontractor,
etc.
For all your construction projects,
whether large or small, Rawlinsons has
the book which will best suit your needs.
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