Press releases and media coverage
We may not think too hard about the ground when we buy, sell or renovate houses, but there are geological properties underneath our home’s foundations that can affect its structural integrity.
Soil types vary across the country and can contribute to a range of issues from small cracks in our walls to serious damage due to ground settlement or subsidence.
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Ask Fuzzy: How can different soils affect your house?
The Canberra Times
1st November 2021
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Australians seeking an insurance provider for their home, investment property or other private building asset are advised to compare policies closely to determine whether coverage for broken pipes suits the particular risk factors for their situation and location.
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Ensuring broken pipe premiums are not money down the drain
Insurance News
25th October 2021
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Queensland’s diverse geography, extreme weather patterns and high density development can present unique challenges for city planners ad project managers. Underlying soil conditions may impact the construction or remediation of new and existing structures, requiring specialist site assessments and customised solutions.
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New approaches to tacking Queensland's geotechnical challenges - Page 71
Council LEADER
21st October 2021
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Mainmark has been recognised for its role in upgrading and repairing the $1.6 billion Toowoomba Bypass, with the engineering firm receiving a Good Design Award in the Engineering Design category.
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An engineering accolade for Mainmark at the Good Design Awards
Architecture & Design
15th October 2021
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Mainmark used a bespoke engineered solution, including their proprietary Terefil to reline, repair and future-proof the $1.6 billion Toowoomba Bypass development’s key drainage. Terefil’s lightweight, cementitious fill material, consisting of cement slurry and pre-formed hydrocarbon foam, provided stability and longevity to one of the largest infrastructure investments in Queensland history.
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Future-proofing the Toowoomba Bypass Project
Good Design Australia
14th October 2021
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Mainmark, a ground engineering specialist firm, has received a Good Design Award for its role in upgrading and repairing the $1.6 billion Toowoomba Bypass (formerly known as Toowoomba Second Range Crossing), one of the largest infrastructure projects in Queensland’s history.
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Toowoomba bypass engineering firm wins prestigious design award
Roads & Infrastructure Australia
14th October 2021
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Ground engineering company Mainmark has received a Good Design Award for its role in upgrading and repairing the $1.6 billion Toowoomba Second Range Crossing after reinforced concrete pipe culverts beneath the road cracked.
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Toowoomba bypass fix attracts design award
Industry Queensland
14th October 2021
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As Australia’s weather transitions into the seasons of spring and then summer, it’s important to remember the hotter and drier conditions not only affect our personal comfort but also our homes.
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Watch for signs of home subsidence in warmer months
Liverpool City Champion & Several Affiliated Websites
22nd September 2021
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When Offset Developments, a residential building company began construction on a four-unit complex in Christchurch, it encountered a significant challenge when it came to laying the foundations.
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Mainmark Overcomes Site Challenges with Innovative Raft Slabs
Builders & Contractors Magazine, Issue #230 - 2021 - Page 63
6th August 2021
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Mainmark delivered a long-term asset preservation solution for a freshwater treatment plant at Glen Innes, Northern NSW, with the rectification of deteriorated linings for three filter ponds and a clarifier tank.
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Water Treatment Plant Re-lined
Council LEADER + COOK SHIRE - Page 13 and 58
15th July 2021
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Why should structural damage be on the top of your list of concerns when it comes to buying a property? Alan Reid, Territory Manager for Mainmark Ground Engineering explains.
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Radio Interview - Alan Reid
The Real Estate Show | iHeartRadio
29th May 2021
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Wet weather and soggy, muddy conditions are often blamed as the primary culprit for structural issues in our homes. However, the truth is that prolonged dry periods can be just as harmful to the stability of our foundations.
According to civil engineer and Mainmark business development manager James O’Grady, extended dry spells have a significant impact on the ground and subsequently, on building foundations.
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Can dry weather affect my home?
Portland Forum
23rd May 2021
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