The Popularity of Cladding

Unless you’re an engineer, architect, tradesman, designer or somewhat involved in the field of development and construction, you probably aren’t too familiar with the term ‘cladding’ – not to worry you aren’t the only one, but from time to time knowledge like this could come in handy for many owners of homes, businesses structures and…

Melbourne’s Monash University Gets a Facelift

BMPX (Brookfield Multiplex) won the contract to overhaul building B17 “Innovative Walk”. Gallery Commercial were awarded the contract to supply the GRC cladding for the project. The design is by Rickard Engineering with supply by Polysources from Guangdong, China. Charles Rickard visited Polysources in August 2016. He was pleased to report to the BMPX team…

National Bank of Oman

Al Turki Enterprises of Muscat, Oman contracted Rickard Engineering to design the “GRC wall cladding and balustrades” for the new National Bank of Oman (NBO) in Muscat, Oman. Charles Rickard visited Oman in May 2016. Concept designs were prepared in June with formal approval by the client in September 2016. Fine-tuning of the design by…

Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre

During his recent visit to Dubai, Charles Rickard had attended a number of meetings for current and future projects. Al Turki Enterprises of Muscat, Oman contracted Rickard Engineering to design the “GRC blue petal roof” for the new Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre in Muscat. Charles Rickard visited Oman in May 2016. Concept designs were…

Rickard Engineering for NSW Schools

Rickard Engineering’s involvement with Public Works/DET On June 30th 2016, responsibility for the structural maintenance of NSW Schools became the responsibility of DET only, with the demise of the Public Works organisation. Charles Rickard has been working in this area since 1984. On average, he is asked to visit around 30 schools a year. His…

New projects in Dubai and the UK for Rickard Engineering

In September 2016, Charles Rickard made a visit to his Dubai office. During this visit a contract was signed with Signature Pools, to upgrade the design of the current fibreglass pool range, but also take on design of future bespoke projects. Two new swimming pool projects for the UK were handed over for the design…

Use of Regular Aged Testing of Modern Mixes of GRC to Justify a Higher Acceptable Design Stress Is Long Overdue

GRC was first developed in the 1950’s by the Building Research Establishment UK. Pilkington Bros developed its commercial application in the 1960’s. Since that time engineers have always given appropriate consideration to long-term loss of strength due to fibre creep. 60 years later, designers still use the same rules originally developed. However, mix design has…

Charles Rickard AKA Mr Big

Charles Rickard is responsible for many Australian and overseas landmark structures and has been involved in an array of incredible projects throughout his 40 year career. Some of these highlight projects include; Barangaroo, the new SCG West Stand, an Emir’s palace in Qatar, Basildon town centre redevelopment UK, Pacific Square shopping centre Maroubra, the Ceremonial…

10 Reasons Why We Love GRC

There are no limitations on the varied textures and features that can be built into GRC. Therefore, you can produce intricate patterns and sweeping curves with ease. GRC is made in a mould, so you can create almost any shape you wish! Durability – GRC’s ability to withstand the elements (water, fire, storms, impact,…

The GRC Hype

Used extensively around the world, GRC, or Glass Reinforced Concrete, is a composite material made from a smart blend of constituent materials that, when combined, produce a surprisingly beautiful strong, yet light, finish. Typically combining a mixture of hydraulic cement, alkali resistant glass fibers, silica sand and water, this material has fast become one of…

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