December 2014 will be remembered as the culmination of a hectic year for many – officially published numbers indicate upwards of 15% increase in Pool and Spa installation applications (VBA statistics) for the calendar year, and that certainly has been apparent in our...
Recently through conversations with builders, engineers and building surveyors it has become increasingly apparent that Geotechnical Engineers are taking a significantly more conservative view on soil classifications. It is common now to see Class P Due To Abnormal...
As we approach the half way mark of 2014 I think most of us will agree that the extended period of warm and sunny weather into April assisted greatly with new client enquiries. As I reflect on the same period 12 months before, it is apparent that there is much more...
Traditionally, around Christmas time at Wirrawonga Consulting, instead of giving alcohol, chocolate or similar to our dedicated client pool, we donate to charities in lieu of presents on your behalf. This year, the directors have donated in the region of 10% of...
Our company decided to enter the prestigious business Whitehorse Business Group Business Excellence Awards for the first time this year, in the Small Business (under 20 employees) category. Out of an outstanding field of contestants including real estate agencies,...
Wirrawonga Consulting were represented at the huge SPASA NSW pool and trade expo in August this year by Stuart Rooke and Al Turley. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet existing clients, and develop new relationships with pool builders across the border from us. One...
WirraWonga Consulting Pty. Ltd. is delighted to announce their sponsorship of the Glass and Glazing Association of Victoria (GGAV) Industry Awards Night. “We have decided to become an ongoing sponsor and supporter of these awards”, Managing Director Stuart Rooke said,...
Remember that if you have accurate detail and full information supplied to us you save money on engineering! Areas you can save money include doing your own Easement information search, you can ring your Water Authority and request SDO (size, depth, offset). The Water...
Many pools are constructed in highly reactive soils, currently classified as “H”. These soils are problematic for engineers and builders, and significant work continues in researching soil behaviours and foundation systems. The new residential slabs...
Wirrawonga have finally settled back into our office at 36 Raymond Street Blackburn after 18 months in a temporary office environment. We have rebuilt the office with a first floor addition featuring a unique acrylic staircase, board room area and acrylic...
