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What is a BAL rating? The Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) evaluates the likely exposure of a building to bushfire hazards, such as embers, radiant heat, and direct flame contact. BAL rating is vital when setting safety standards and construction requirements. These ensure your structure is safe should a bushfire occur. The BAL rating system is

Modular construction is increasingly sought after for commercial and residential projects. If you are considering modular construction, you will likely encounter questions regarding your construction preferences. Two of the most frequently used types are volumetric and panelised construction. Understanding the characteristics of each is necessary if you are (or will be) planning a modular construction

Part of the appeal of transportable homes is the fact that you can move them when necessary. While you can tear down and move nearly any house, the cost and effort make most people think twice about such a project.

At Fox Transportables, the quality of our dongas (and other transportable buildings) is second to none. From time to time, we find potential customers who have a few questions regarding our dongas. Here is a definitive guide to Fox Transportables’ dongas.

The idea of moving into a newly constructed home appeals to numerous people. However, the thought of waiting during the construction phase stops many from moving forward with new construction.

For any construction project, you are required to obtain permits. This includes building modular, prefabricated, or otherwise transportable buildings. The exception to this is if the structure is the size of a small shed and is not intended to be used as a dwelling.

Some significant changes in Australian building codes become effective in 2022. The changes will require handicapped accessibility standards in all dwellings built on or after the first of September 2022.

Looking back to the start of the pandemic, it is likely that no one could have imagined the challenges we would face. In light of a still uncertain future, it seems as if staying vigilant and looking for new ways to solve problems are good courses of action.

A Brief Regional History Although the region was home to indigenous peoples for tens of thousands of years, the non- native permanent settling began in the Karratha area in the early-to-mid-1800s. The vicinity encountered significant development that followed the growth of the iron ore industry in the 1960s. The discovery of gas in the 1980s