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Dec 15, 2021 Posted by Adam Latham

Are Stair Tread Nosings Suitable For Fire Escapes?

Australia's National Construction Code (NCC) was recently updated to reference the provisions in AS1428.1.2021 for Design and Access for Mobility. Accordingly, compliance is mandatory. The standard applies to new buildings and existing buildings that are being upgraded, altered or refurbished.

Nov 12, 2021 Posted by Dane Latham

Has Your Entrance Mat Passed All Its Tests?

Entrance mats are designed to go relatively un-noticed, doing their job, day in and day out. But not all entrance mats are the same. There are some cheap and nasty imitations out there, pretending to be as good as the high-quality mats from Latham Australia.

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 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...

Oct 7, 2021 Posted by Adam Latham

Understanding Luminance Contrast and Compliance in Stair Tread Nosing

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.

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 ...

Stop and stair: Australian stair regulations in contemporary designs

It’s an exciting time to be designing staircases. From transparent stairs to giant spiral staircases, architects have more choice than ever. Staircases are no longer just a functional feature of a building: they’re a central element of the design.

Dec 6, 2017 Posted by Latham Australia

Study up! 5 steps for tactile indicator stud installation

Tactile indicator studs are an essential tool for ensuring pedestrian safety in busy or slip-prone areas. They also help anyone who is blind or visually impaired to navigate the world; by warning people when they are approaching a hazardous situation, such as stairs or a train platform, as well as p...

Dec 6, 2017 Posted by Latham Australia

Stay grounded: A guide to Australian floor coverings standards

Floor coverings can pose many OH&S risks. Highly polished or slippery floors cause falls in wet weather conditions, reflective surfaces trigger migraines or confusion for those with visual impairments, and poorly secured floor surfaces or obstructions can cause access issues for people with mobi...

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 ...

May 11, 2017 Posted by Dane Latham

Should you hire overseas contractors in 2021?

At Latham we’ve had the good fortune of having all of our stair and flooring product manufacturing needs met by Australian workers. However, some organisations in the construction and manufacturing industries don't have the same luxury. The COVID-19 pandemic has put an unprecedented economic strain ...

Are Stair Tread Nosings Suitable For Fire Escapes?

Are Stair Tread Nosings Suitable For Fire Escapes?

Has Your Entrance Mat Passed All Its Tests?

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

What Differentiates a Latham Stair Tread Nosing?

Understanding Luminance Contrast and Compliance in Stair Tread Nosing

Latham - Proud to be Premium

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

Stop and stair: Australian stair regulations in contemporary designs

Study up! 5 steps for tactile indicator stud installation

Stay grounded: A guide to Australian floor coverings standards

Designing sustainable architecture for natural disasters

Should you hire overseas contractors in 2021?

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