MBIE has released two new practice advisories in response to instances of poor performance of non-structural and secondary structural elements in buildings subjected to Canterbury and 2013 Wellington earthquakes. The practice advisories may be updated in the future following lessons from the 14 November earthquake.
Read MoreKaikoura 4.3 earthquake /
To all our family, friends and colleagues in the areas affected by Monday’s seismic events, we hope you and your families are safe and well - our thoughts are with you.
Read MoreGRIDLOK® for two way grid, plasterboard and UNIGRID ceilings /
The team at TRACKLOK® are proud to present the GRIDLOK® range of back bracing brackets for two way grid, plasterboard and UNIGRID ceilings.
Whether your ceiling is large, heavy or high, the need for effective bracing is extremely important. The need to provide a tested and consistent bracing solution is essential. GRIDLOK® provides consistent performance, every time...
Read MoreQS comparison of GRIDLOK® compared to traditional back bracing methods /
The features and benefits are clear, from quantifiable consistency, to rotation allowing avoidance of services and solid connection to the grid, but what about the commercial reality?
We asked an independent QS to run the numbers on installing GRIDLOK® compared to traditional back bracing methods. Check out our download page for the results.
Read MoreTracklok at the 2016 BOINZ conference /
The team at TRACKLOK® have taken time out to meet with industry organisations, in particular the Senior Building Control Officers at the 2016 BOINZ conference.
Correct bracing of non-structural elements remains a strong focus of local councils, government agencies, engineers and designers...
Read MoreWatch our GRIDLOK® install video /
The up take of GRIDLOK® for consistently securing grid ceilings has been fantastic - from designers, engineers and installers. Leading ceiling installers have been impressed with the speed of install, the ability to rotate the bracing footprint, which avoids service clashes and of course the consistent performance...
Read MoreNEW TRACKLOK® Bulkhead Connectors /
The team at TRACKLOK® have been working hard to come up with faster, easier and more consistent ways of building it better.
This month we’re talking bulkhead connectors – our SPT-10BC Bulkhead Connectors have been...
Read MoreNEW suspended grid ceiling bracing unit – GRIDLOK® /
The team at TRACKLOK® are super excited about today’s release of the long awaited grid ceiling bracing unit – GRIDLOK®.
Whether the ceiling is large, heavy or high, the need for effective bracing is extremely important. The need to provide a tested and consistent bracing solution is essential. GRIDLOK® provides consistent performance, every time.
Read MoreOur world first quasi static testing peer reviewed by leading structural engineers /
We’ve been working hard at TRACKLOK® to simplify bracing of partitions.
So, after having our world first quasi static testing peer reviewed by leading structural engineers, we are pleased to bring you the TRACKLOK® set out charts...
Read MoreTime to get your head around PCBU – Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking /
TRACKLOK® have noted that the changes in Occupational Health and Safety legislation comes into effect on the 4th of April this year – it means big changes!
Read MoreHow do we secure under ceiling partition walls and glazing lines to soffit over without interfering with the two-way grid? /
The New Year has begun with a blunt reminder of what Mother Nature is capable of. All at TRACKLOK® are hoping this jolt to the frayed nerves of our friends in Christchurch passes quickly.
Let’s recap we’re we are at and how we got here, especially after the weekend’s direct reminder of the need to build it better:
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