Latham Australia Blog (9)

May 16, 2017 Posted by Adam Latham

Designing sustainable architecture for natural disasters

The figures are staggering enough: from the 1980s to the last decade, weather-related damage has risen from losses of about $50 billion annually to nearly $200 billion every year. And there’s more to come, with the CSIRO warning that the cost of replacing buildings exposed to extreme weather events ...

Apr 27, 2017 Posted by Latham Australia

5 Timeless Buildings For Architectural Inspiration In 2017

We live in an amazing world. Every day, someone, somewhere, does something inspirational. Art, science, technology and literature — everything is driving forward at an exponential rate. A bright new idea or a creative concept seems to be around every corner.

Dec 15, 2016 Posted by Latham Australia

6 safe design principles to consider for your next project

During the planning, design, and construction phase of any project, safeguarding the property from potential risks is critical to the project’s success.

Sep 14, 2016 Posted by Latham Australia

11 Safety Measures Every Construction Site Should Have In Place

All employers have a responsibility in protecting the health and safety of their staff, regardless of their occupation or industry. For construction workers, who are exposed to high risk environments, there are additional dangers which must be considered.

Aug 10, 2016 Posted by Adam Latham

An Interview with Michael Ng, Latham's Exclusive Malaysian Distributor

Recently Adam from our team sat down with Michael Ng, Latham’s exclusive Malaysian Distributor, from Sun Synergy Sgn Bhd. He shares stories of how he started in the industry, news about trending construction issues in South East Asia, and updates on Latham’s product offerings.

Aug 4, 2016 Posted by Edwin Ng

5 Things I Learnt At Archidex 2016

Archidex is South East Asia’s most successful annual trade event focussing on architecture, interior design and building. Latham Australia was pleased to be invited to exhibit our products at the recent 2016 show, in conjunction with Sun Synergy Sdn Bhd, our exclusive Malaysian Distributor. Edwin Ng...

Jun 18, 2016 Posted by Latham Australia

An Interview with Dane Latham

Meet Dane, the Office Manager at Latham Australia. In this post, Dane talks about the heritage of Latham, his experience growing up in a family business manufacturing world class architectural products, and what his favourite Sydney building is.

May 25, 2016 Posted by Latham Australia

When is it time to replace your safety stair treads?

A safety stair tread is an essential component to any building exposed to pedestrian traffic. Not only do anti-slip treads and stair tread nosing minimise the risk of pedestrian slips and falls, they help to protect owners, building managers and construction workers from liability in the event of an...

Apr 22, 2016 Posted by Latham Australia

An interview with Adam Latham

Meet Adam, the Sales Manager and Owner at Latham Australia. In this post, Adam talks about his early days growing up in a family business, being an Australian Manufacturer and his personal views on the biggest change in the global construction industry.

Mar 2, 2016 Posted by Latham Australia

Women in Architecture

Women working in traditionally male-dominated industries have never had it easy. In 2016, you wouldn’t expect to find that women still combat misconceptions and archaic attitudes about their strength, their abilities and their education within the building and construction industry ― a place where t...

Feb 18, 2016 Posted by Latham Australia

5 Ways To Alleviate Common Client Concerns

As a contractor, the success of your business depends on how you interact with clients. At some stage or another, it's common to find them asking questions, hesitating to make decisions, and getting worried that the job won’t be finished on time or within budget.

Aug 4, 2015 Posted by Latham Australia

Tender loving: how to write a great tender submission

Writing a tender is like writing a job application ― your goal is to convince someone why you are the right person or team to hire. The big difference is that with tender writing, you’re setting your own price for the job. And the amount you quote is going to have a big impact on whether or not you ...

Tender loving: how to write a great tender submission

Designing sustainable architecture for natural disasters

5 Timeless Buildings For Architectural Inspiration In 2017

6 safe design principles to consider for your next project

11 Safety Measures Every Construction Site Should Have In Place

An Interview with Michael Ng, Latham's Exclusive Malaysian Distributor

5 Things I Learnt At Archidex 2016

An Interview with Dane Latham

When is it time to replace your safety stair treads?

An interview with Adam Latham

Women in Architecture

5 Ways To Alleviate Common Client Concerns

Tender loving: how to write a great tender submission

Design Safety Checklist

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