2023 News

Beyond British Standard BS8102:2022

Published December 2023

In the absence of an Australian Basement Code, building professionals defer to using the well-known British Basement Construction Code – BS8102:2022. Whilst a useful starting point, this code is inadequate in Australia as it does not take into account:

Celebrating a Dincel milestone

Published December 2023

Recently, we celebrated the official launch of our Dincel Structural Walling Waterproof System, following many years of research and development. A sincere thank you to all those who joined us for these celebrations. We look forward seeing many projects utilising this system in the coming months and well into the future, while celebrating more milestones for Dincel along the way.

A Q&A With Steve Darwell, Chief Operating Officer at Dincel Structural Walling.

Published August 2023

A veteran within the industry, Steve recently sat down with us to discuss the Permanent Formwork Industry Council (PFIC), and how Dincel Structural Walling remains committed to solving the industry's permanent polymer formwork needs.

Fire Compliance - Report by Grove & Wynn-Jones

Published August 2023

There is significant misunderstanding in the industry about the application of CodeMark Certificates, particularly as they relate to the assessment of a product’s suitability in relationship to fire.

Spotlight on the Dincel Waterproof Basement Solution

Published August 2023

GUIDELINES FOR AN AUSTRALIAN BASEMENT CONSTRUCTION CODE - BEYOND BRITISH STANDARD BS8102 - 2022

A CULTURE OF INNOVATION

Published July 2023

Innovation starts with identifying the need – the problems, difficulties and possible improvements. The Dincel company culture is based on wanting to bring the best out of each individual

THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION FOR BASEMENTS ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎Ground Breaking Innovation

Published July 2023

Following an extensive third-party peer-review process, Dincel is pleased to share the findings of an independent report into the efficacy of its new waterproofing solution for basement walls using Dincel’s patented panels and accessories.

Investing In Training To Improve Building Outcomes

Published July 2023

With workmanship on construction sites coming under more and more scrutiny, putting an emphasis on training has become increasingly necessary.

The rise and rise of Dincel Structural Walling

Published July 2023

Housing Shortage + Affordability + Migration = A Perfect Storm

Published June 2023

Waterproof Dincel eliminates replacement costs in flood inundated buildings

DINCEL – STANDING WITH INTEGRITY

Published February 2023

The Office of the NSW Building Commissioner (ONBC) has expressed non-compliance concerns relating to conventional and stay-inplace formed concrete filled walls (i.e. Besser blocks, fibre-cement and permanent polymer formwork), as published on LinkedIn.

Waterproof Warranty

Published February 2023

From the foundations of Dincel’s engineering roots combined with our commitment to constant innovation has led to Dincel solving the universal building constraint of water leaking at the basement wall, including the wall/wall-footing joint.