Whitepaper: Specification of Metal Ceilings for Transportation Projects

Description

Transport infrastructure is crucial to our urban existence. With its growing population, Australia?s transport infrastructure needs across road, rail, ports and airports are increasing. In the post-COVID recovery, the focus in Australia will be on an infrastructure-led recovery with $14 billion in new infrastructure projects budgeted for 2020-21 alone. Designers, architects and specifiers play a critical role in infrastructure projects that need to manage risk and safety, and ensure both community and commercial viability. Airports and railway stations are architecturally complex structures, placing high demands on functionality, aesthetics and performance. The ceiling, because of its size, is one of the critical elements in delivering a functional environment that people are comfortable in. As a ceiling material, metal offers design flexibility as well as aesthetic and performance benefits. Taking a variety of forms ? from planks and panels to curved beams and perforated options ? metal can transform a space into a striking piece of modern architecture. Metal ceilings also fulfil vital functions, providing light, managing interior acoustics, and concealing and interfacing with electrical and mechanical services. However, care must be taken when designing and specifying a metal ceiling to ensure a quality, long-lasting solution is delivered. This whitepaper addresses the issue of selecting the metal ceiling system most suitable for that purpose.