NEXTDC M3 is a $1.5 billion, state-of-the-art data centre campus in Melbourne, positioned as a critical digital gateway for southern Australia. Like NEXTDC’s Sydney SY5 data centre, M3 provides secure, high-performance colocation services supported by extensive power, cooling and connectivity infrastructure. The multi-stage development is designed to support the growing demand for reliable and resilient … Read more
At Unison Joints, we employ our own in-house engineering team, working directly with our customers, project managers and manufacturing team from design through to production. Rather than simply supplying a standard product, our engineers assess the specific requirements of each project and recommend a system designed for the application. Our engineers consider key factors including: … Read more
A Designer, Manufacturer, and Installer’s Perspective Expansion joint systems are designed to accommodate movement.Yet, failures still occur — and more often than not, the issue isn’t the product itself. Understanding why expansion joints fail is critical for architects, engineers, and contractors who want long-term performance and compliance. Movement Is Underestimated Buildings are constantly moving — … Read more
Expansion Joints are used in building construction to accommodate movements and shifts within a building – predominately due to thermal expansion and contraction or seismic activity. Movement joints essentially provide the flexibility that a building needs to move without causing structural damage. Fire rating an expansion joint is a crucial aspect of building safety for … Read more