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25 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • AUGUST 2015
EVENTS in FOCUS
When we are busy it is easy to
overlook important aspects of
business we just don't have time
to focus on, like keeping up to
date with legislative changes, or
monitoring industry best practice
or understanding the importance
of weighting guidelines and how
the Building Code of Australia is
changing. This is where the HRIA comes in.
HRIA membership, what’s in it for me? This is a question asked
regularly by prospective new members. Well the answer is
as always plenty including: HRNet with real time help from
professionals in the field; a DDA consultant ready to provide
advice,; newsletters; red alerts re stolen goods; and meetings
held in each state not less than three times per year to keep you
updated on the trends and shared experience of all.
Apart from that the Association acts as your advocate with issues
affecting the industry such as PPSA, newABCB standard for
temporary structures, publication of Code Of Practice for Portable
toilets, marquee weighting guide. Then as a bonus there’s the
networking with your frenemies and peers.
As a result of our meeting/workshop in Adelaide at Hire 15 at the
end of April, we are currently designing a temporary structures
erectors course. I would really love to get your input or feedback on
this. We will be looking to have this as a nationally certified course
that will show we are serious about the integrity of our industry.
The draft copy of the basic intended course outline is available
to anyone interested for comment. Just call head office and ask.
The intent is for the HRIA to run this course, lifting the standard
of workplace skills across this sector. We envisage this being
implemented over a two year, phase-in program.
Tom O’Dowd
Events Division National President
What’s in it for me?
president's message
ON THE COVER: BAYTEX
Wedding Venue & Lining System
Old Broadwater FarmWeddings’ stunning ‘wedding tent’ is a 15m
x 27.5m twin-peak Alispan Pavilion featuring an Acoustic Lining
above gathered Wedding Lining and double-skinned Clear Walls.
One end is a standard gable with the opposing end half an octagon
in shape and blended into a high-peaked roof, being one of two
along its 27.5m length. The marquee features a 2.6m eave height
and a reduced bay width to 4m to allow the building to be erected
permanently while complying with the local Building Authority
regulations. The marquee has a rated wind speed of 134kph. The
roof and walling are all made from Ferrari 702 opaque.
Baytex developed a new product, the Baytex Acu-Term Liner for
the brief: a range of 100% polyester acoustic and thermal insulation
lining products for marquees and structures, designed for reducing
and controlling noise and providing high thermal performance
within controlled spaces. They are designed to control reflective
sound, to contain (absorb) sound, to significantly decrease heat loss
and keep external heat outside a space. Visit: