Dr Paul Joseph has worked in our industry continuously since gaining his Doctorate in Civil Engineering at Cambridge in 1987.

His Undergraduate Civil Engineering degree is from the University of Melbourne (1980, First Class Honours) and he followed this with a two year stint with the John Connell group here and in the UK.

On his return to Australia he spent twelve years with Spacetech where a major achievement was the development of the Oktalok Spaceframe System which was recognized with an Australian Design Award in 1990. Some outstanding projects including space frames at Melbourne Central and the Zenith Centre in Chatswood.

Michael Lester has over 40 years professional engineering experience, specialising in tensile membrane structures which began with his work on a 1000 sqm fabric canopy for World Expo 88 in Brisbane.

His experience, innovation and engineering knowledge have ensured that the domestic and international project portfolio he has subsequently built, including Metricon Stadium, Queensland State Velodrome, Brasilia Stadium, Cape Town Stadium, Dubai Cricket Stadium and The Brisbane Gabba are recognised as iconic tensile membrane projects.

Great things are happening when groups of people are brought together who have a common goal but originate from very diverse backgrounds and vocations.

In the case of the highly successful Green School project this very “happy” circumstance occurred.

The Green School-Team with the vision and the insight to provide a firm but flexible brief, which gave the Architects Team the opportunity to use un-inhibited design processes to create a truly remarkable design and Cleland Construction willing to take on such a complex design

Then add to this potent mix of talent and vision a Team which specializes in Tension Membrane Structures, Fabric Structures, along with Fabspan a talented tensile membrane Engineer and the “chemistry” will cause a reaction.

In this case the outcome of this reaction was the birth of a remarkable achievement, which reflects the brilliance of all the partners and the Teams who saw this project through, to completion.

Fabric Structures, being a very experienced Design and Build company, had also the added benefit of a young and vigorous “Computer Savvy” design team of which the members could work their way around the very demanding geometry of the design.

Contact Details : 

James Mizen – Managing Director 
Fabric Structures Limited
Phone: +64 275276452
Website: www.fabrictructures.co.nz

For more details see article

The LSAA is pleased to welcome the Brisbane based company Versatile Structures as a new Financial Member.

We trust you will benefit from the Association and the networking and recognition opportunities offered.

The 2021 AGM date has been set for November 26 2021.

LSAA Members can expect a copy of the various Reports and Financials by the end of October.

The event will be a virtual meeting with details also becoming available very soon. (Oct 28 2021)

GALE Pacific, has received endorsement for its range of architectural shade fabrics from the Cancer Council.

Recognising that good quality shade plays a vital role in reducing UV exposure, the endorsement covers GALE’s flagship Commercial Ninety-Five® 340, Commercial Heavy 430 and Commercial DualShade® 350 ranges. The Architectural Shade Fabric range is also available in a Flame Retardant variant.

In a country with one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, the endorsement and partnership brings together a pioneer of commercial shade with Australia’s leading cancer charity that works across every area of cancer, from research, to prevention, to support.

GALE Pacific takes great pride in manufacturing the highest quality shade fabric using premium-grade materials that stand the test of time and offer UV protection. Fully tested according to AS4174 by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, GALE Pacific’s shade fabrics deliver a high level of UVE protection.

See the Media Release for more info HERE

The LSAA AGM for the 2019-20 Financial Year is to be held via Microsoft TEAMS meeting from 11am on Friday November 27, 2020.

Nomination forms and various reports have been sent earlier to all financial members.

The Agenda, Annual Report and links for members to join the meeting have also been distributed earlier (See Agenda_Reports PDF and Minutes for 2018-19 PDF).

Note that members may also join a prior TEAMS meeting at 10am on the same day to discuss progress that the LSAA has made regarding Fire Issues with Fabric Structures - see article for details.

Over the past year, (2019-20), the LSAA Fire Subcommittee has been working with fire engineering experts (Basic Experts Pty Ltd) to help navigate through the National Construction Code for developing performance solutions for coated tensile fabrics in various circumstances. Basic Expert Pty Ltd has developed a Guide to Preparing a Performance Solution for Fabric which may be downloaded HERE.

The LSAA would like to offer members the opportunity to discuss The Guide and its implications on a Microsoft TEAMS meeting which will be scheduled prior to the AGM from 10:00 am to 11 am on November 27 2020.

As a LSAA member, if you plan to attend could you This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to obtain the link before COB Thursday Nov 26 2020

The outline items to be discussed / presented are:

Over the next few months there will be a change of leadership in the Halifax Vogel Group Fabric Division.

After leading the division since 2009, Daniel Gollan will be leaving us in the next couple of months. However, we are pleased to announce that Paul Hunt has been promoted to the role of General Manager of HVG Fabrics and will transition into the role between now and when Daniel finishes up.Daniel has overseen a period of significant growth, both in sales and the product portfolio. He has developed industry leading brands in key areas. His departure is a loss, but he leaves with our blessing and best wishes.Paul is a more than worthy replacement. He is familiar to most of you with a 30+ year history in performance textiles. Paul brings a wealth of experience, having worked with HVG for many years in various roles and his appointment will ensure a smooth transition in leadership of the division.

HVG has been a strong supporter of LSAA.

See their Profile

August 2019