Author: Priyan Gandhi
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Precision in Every Truss: LGS Detailing for Maple Court Residence, Arundel
Project Highlight: Maple Court Residence, Arundel, QLD I’m happy to share another successful Light Gauge Steel (LGS) detailing project that I recently completed: a well-planned two-storey residence located at Lot 6 (No. 5), Maple Court, Arundel Drive, Arundel. This project was in collaboration with Brisbane Steel Frames, who trusted me with the detailing for key…
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Berrigan Street Residence: Strength and Stability in Every Detail
Smart & Strong: LGS Framing for a Compact Two-Storey Residence in Southport, QLD Project Highlight: Berrigan Street Residence, Southport QLD I’m excited to share one of my recent Light Gauge Steel (LGS) detailing projects: a modern two-level residence located at Lot 124 (No. 11), Berrigan Street, Southport, QLD. This project was executed for Brisbane Steel…
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From Missed Details to Valuable Lessons – A Take-Off Journey at UTAS Stadium Redevelopment
Scope of the Project We were initially requested to prepare a material take-off and model for the UTAS Stadium Redevelopment project. The scope clearly included handrails and balustrades for multiple areas. Jobs like this are inherently more complicated than standard steel take-offs. They often require: Example: In other jobs like Respect Care Avonlea, the scope…
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Smart Framing Decisions in LGS: My Experience at Mickleham Child Care
I recently worked on a Light Gauge Steel (LGS) detailing project for a single-story building. Mickleham Child Care. The project involved a 6° sloped metal roof, supported by 2-inch top-hat trusses. Refer the below image: The building also had a roof overhang on both the top and bottom eaves, which needed proper support framing. Refer…
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🚧 Lessons Learned from the Site: Smarter LGS Detailing for Better Builds!
🧠 1. Frame Size Matters – Don’t Overlook Transport Constraints ✅ Tip: Always check transport feasibility during quoting and in RFI#1 ✂️ 2. Splitting Tall Walls – Think Before You Frame ⚠️ Don’t assume! Discuss early to avoid rework and surprises on-site. 🧩 3. Design Features for Roof Panels & Coordination with MEP for Wall…
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The Power of Coordination: Elevating Project Success with Steel & Precast Alignment
🚀 The Power of Coordination: Elevating Project Success with Steel & Precast Alignment 🌟 In complex construction projects, effective collaboration between steel and precast detailing teams is crucial. Proper coordination ensures smooth project workflows, minimizes delays, and reduces unnecessary costs, ultimately benefiting the client. During our recent team meeting, we explored specific challenges and solutions…
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Lot 202, Mount Keira Road, Mount Keira
About: Problems Solved: Project Highlights Designed wall cutouts and tolerances for accessing the steel column base plate within the slab Incorporated a set-down in the floor joist to accommodate the bathtub and calculated its load-bearing capacity Produced precise slab drawings with details based on the LGS model project gallery
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Lot 57, Sturdee Street, NSW
About: Project highlights We proposed a design change to replace a concrete column for an external planter box with a double-wall LGS column. Subsequently, the client approved the proposed change and also opted to replace the concrete planter box with an LGS planter box. We provided an exclusive floor joist layout and detailed views for…
