Latham Australia Blog (5)

Nov 2, 2021 Posted by Adam Latham

Latham – Compliant and Conforming Product to Eliminate Certification Risk

Australian Standards set out specifications, procedures and guidelines that aim to ensure products, services, and systems are safe, consistent, and reliable.

Nov 2, 2021 Posted by Dane Latham

Custom Designs for Unique and Complex Situations

One of the great things about the creative aspects of the profession of architecture is that the results of the design process can be so varied and interesting. No two buildings need to be the same – unless that is the design, such as a pair of towers in Kuala Lumpur! Frequently, this means that the...

Oct 28, 2021 Posted by Adam Latham

Do Cheap Entrance Mats Cost You More in the Long Run?

Studies have shown that as much as 80% of the dirt and debris that enters a building comes through the front door on the shoes of building occupants and visitors. Because of this, buildings have entrance mats. The purpose of entrance matting is threefold: To scrape shoes and trap dirt To dry shoes T...

Oct 13, 2021 Posted by Dane Latham

Short supply chains and extensive inventory ensure availability

When you are dealing with a business that offers an extensive range of products in an enormous variety of configurations, you still expect those products to be available when you need them. You don’t want to discover that the products you selected are completely out of the ordinary and have to be so...

Oct 13, 2021 Posted by Adam Latham

Not all products that comply with a standard are made to the same quality

The Australian construction environment is a complex regulatory ecosystem. There are numerous standards that must be met for products, and ultimately whole buildings or projects, to achieve certification and completion. Just what does it mean for a product to be compliant with a standard? Is that th...

Oct 11, 2021 Posted by Dane Latham

What Differentiates a Latham Stair Tread Nosing?

Whenever you are in a public area, the chances are you will encounter Stair Tread Nosings. They are installed for safety against slipping, and for improved visibility to assist the vision-impaired, as well as to protect the stairs from damage. In order to ensure fitness for purpose, there are import...

Sep 28, 2021 Posted by Adam Latham

How do I specify the right Stair Tread Nosing?

There are many features of Stair Tread Nosings that will influence the specific product for your site. Latham Australia has the widest range and variety and while our expert team of engineers are happy to answer any query you have, here is some good background information to get you started.

Sep 28, 2021 Posted by Dane Latham

Latham - Proud to be Premium

The concept of a premium brand might seem increasingly at odds with a world dominated by cheap imitations, poor quality, value engineering and price-based buying.

Sep 20, 2021 Posted by Latham Australia

The Latham Story

The Latham Australia story begins in the 1950’s. The business was founded by Mr William Latham and, ever since, has been owned by the one family.

Mar 29, 2021 Posted by Latham Australia

Tax incentives for small trade businesses for 2021 Financial year

With the closing of the 2020/2021 financial year on the horizon, it’s time to educate yourself on the reforms that happened to our tax system before letting the year close out.

Trade admin overload? Save yourself by going paperless (read how)

There’s no two ways about it: paper-based systems in trades businesses lead to double-handling, mistakes and lost time. Unfortunately paper is sometimes unavoidable and you may not be able to fully eliminate it from your trades business operations, and that’s totally fine. The goal should be to cut ...

Nov 12, 2020 Posted by Adam Latham

Access-ability: how can accessibility be improved in building design?

2020-21 has been a turning point for the construction industry. The global pandemic, combined with a looming deadline to reverse the effects of climate change, have forced us to completely rethink how we design our built environment to better manage infectious diseases and create a more sustainable ...

Custom Designs for Unique and Complex Situations

Latham – Compliant and Conforming Product to Eliminate Certification Risk

Custom Designs for Unique and Complex Situations

Do Cheap Entrance Mats Cost You More in the Long Run?

Short supply chains and extensive inventory ensure availability

Not all products that comply with a standard are made to the same quality

What Differentiates a Latham Stair Tread Nosing?

How do I specify the right Stair Tread Nosing?

Latham - Proud to be Premium

The Latham Story

Tax incentives for small trade businesses for 2021 Financial year

Trade admin overload? Save yourself by going paperless (read how)

Access-ability: how can accessibility be improved in building design?

Design Safety Checklist

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