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July 2024 

Optimising the Specification and Use of Protective Coatings to save Time, Cost and the Environment 

In-person events (6.00 pm to 7.30 pm) sponsored by AkzoNobel to be held in Brisbane (15 July), Sydney (16 July), Melbourne (18 July), Adelaide (23 July) and Perth (24 July). AkzoNobel will explore innovative strategies to minimize environmental impact & WHS risk, maximise efficiency and achieve significant application cost savings. Insights into the latest advancements in protective coatings systems and technology will be provided and how intelligent specification can streamline processes and ultimately contribute to a healthier planet. 

August 2024 

Bolting of Steel Structures 

In-person seminar series to be presented by Peter Key in Brisbane – Monday 5 August, Sydney – Tuesday 6 August, Melbourne – Wednesday 7 August, Adelaide – Wednesday 14 August, Perth – Thursday 15 August. 

Technical Partner is Hobson Engineering. This seminar series will establish the solutions possible through pragmatic standardised connection design and explain the cost efficiencies of bolted connections. A particular focus will be on design and installation to realise this efficiency and provide safe, structurally sound designs.  Significantly the seminar will also introduce and discuss the planned revisions to AS 4100 as regards bolted connection design and specification. 

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