Industry insights and engineering news

Good news for Wind Classifications: 2021 Wind Standards and 2022 NCC update

May 6, 2022

Regulations & standards, Industry Insights

The winds of change are blowing again and are set to impact Wind Classifications, with the new National Construction Code (NCC) to be released in...

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Profits flow from new Sanitary Drainage engineering design “Safety Zone”

February 3, 2022

Building solutions, Regulations & standards

In 2020, STA released a market-first sanitary drainage design that created a “Safety Zone” inside the slab where articulation is typically not required. This was...

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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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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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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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