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Gadigal Station construction
Industry  ·  March 2026

NCC 2025: what the new fire protection requirements mean for building owners.

The National Construction Code 2025 updates sprinkler coverage, emergency lighting, and fire system requirements across Classes 2 to 9 buildings. A plain reading of what has changed, and what it means for compliance obligations.

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Northern Beaches Hospital
Compliance  ·  February 2026

AS 1851: a plain-English guide to annual fire system inspection.

AS 1851 sets the minimum inspection, testing and maintenance requirements for automatic fire suppression systems in Australia. What facility managers need to know about their obligations.

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Western Sydney Airport
Milestones  ·  January 2026

Axis achieves ISO 45001:2018 recertification across all operations.

Axis Services Group has completed its triennial recertification audit for ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, maintaining certification across all four operating divisions.

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Industry  ·  December 2025

Medical gas systems in hospitals: what makes installation so complex.

Medical gas systems are the invisible infrastructure that hospitals depend on. Understanding the installation requirements under AS 2896 is critical for project managers and specifiers.

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Milestones  ·  November 2025

Zero lost-time injuries: one million hours LTI-free across the group.

Axis Services Group recorded over one million hours worked without a single lost-time injury in FY25, a milestone that reflects years of investment in safety culture, SWMS compliance, and incident reporting.

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Compliance  ·  October 2025

Backflow prevention: annual testing obligations under AS/NZS 3500.

Backflow prevention devices protect potable water supplies from contamination. AS/NZS 3500.1 requires annual testing by a licensed plumber. What building owners and facility managers need to know.

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Projects  ·  September 2025

Queens Wharf Brisbane: coordinating fire, hydraulic and medical services across a $3.6B precinct.

The Queens Wharf integrated resort precinct required over $54M in Axis-delivered hydraulic, fire, and specialist services coordination, across five towers, a pedestrian bridge, and an underground car park.

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