Industry insights and engineering news

Why you need to rethink Wind Classifications: 4055 vs 1170.2

May 13, 2020

Regulations & standards

Using the correct wind classification is critical to ensuring a building will be designed and constructed in compliance with the applicable Australian building standards –...

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COVID-19 Update: Continuing to deliver great engineering services

April 16, 2020

Regulations & standards

As a service provider to “essential service” construction sites and building industry, as outlined by the Prime Minister and reported by Master Builders, STA Consulting...

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5 easy steps to book a building inspection

March 29, 2020

Building solutions

Need to book an engineering compliance inspection? We’ve put together this short guide to help take the guesswork out of the process. Organising an Inspection...

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Plumbing & Drainage Regulation Changes

March 29, 2020

Regulations & standards

If you’re a builder who works on Class 1a & 10a buildings, it’s important that you’re aware of recent changes on July 1 2019 that...

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Homeowners’ reference guide

March 29, 2020

Guides

If you’re a homeowner and planning to engage engineers and technicians to perform soil testing and site classification on your block of land, it’s important...

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Design documentation reference guide

March 29, 2020

Guides

Are you a builder or homeowner and planning to engage a consultant to do soil testing and site classification? We’ve put together this guide to...

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Soil testing and site classification glossary of terms

March 29, 2020

Industry Insights

Design documentation glossary The following are definitions of words commonly used in site classification reports and other engineering documentation. Allowable Bearing Capacity Maximum bearing pressure...

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NATA Accredited Soil Testing Laboratory: What does that mean?

March 29, 2020

Industry Insights, Regulations & standards

Our Brisbane Laboratory has achieved national and worldwide accreditation from NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities Australia). It’s something we’re extremely proud of so we...

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Why are we a NASH Member?

March 29, 2020

Regulations & standards

STA joined the National Association of Steel-Framed Housing (NASH) QLD to contribute to the light gauge steel frame industry.  “NASH represents the interests of steel...

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