Tag Archives: Membrane Structures

Australia’s mining industry operates in some of the world’s harshest and most remote environments. From extreme heat and dust to heavy rainfall and intense UV exposure, mining operations face constant challenges that can impact safety, productivity, and asset longevity. Tensile fabric workshops are an effective solution for mining maintenance facilities, providing durable, flexible, and cost-effective… View Article

Engineered to Protect Your People, Assets and Operations A warehouse/workshop is more than just a building. It’s the structure that protects your workforce, valuable equipment, inventory and the day-to-day operation of your business. An inadequate structure can expose organisations to unnecessary risk through damaged assets, operational downtime, compliance issues and potential safety incidents. The FlexHouse… View Article

Major Works Maintenance Capability.   With over 40 years of experience in the tensile membrane industry, MakMax has an unrivalled large-scale public works capability in both the design and construction of new projects, as well as the ability to service tensile membrane repairs, remediation and replacements of existing structures. When it comes to major infrastructure… View Article

HPE Lessons Without the Weather Drama Every HPE (or PE) teacher knows the challenge of coming up with a last-minute “indoor theory lesson” when the clouds roll in. A sports court roof like the MakMax TensoSport turns that frustration into freedom. Designed for Australian schools, it keeps outdoor health and psychical education classes running all… View Article

Integrating solar panels into tensile membrane canopies is a question we often hear from our clients. On the surface, it seems like a natural fit: combine shade and shelter with renewable energy generation for enhanced sustainability. However, several technical and design challenges mean it’s not quite that simple – yet. The Challenges of Adding Solar… View Article

In early June, a small contingent from MakMax Australia had the privilege of travelling to our global head office in Osaka for the Taiyo Group Global Meeting, an incredible gathering of expertise from across the Taiyo/MakMax family of companies. The event brought together colleagues from across our international network; Birdair (USA), Taiyo Europe (Germany), Taiyo… View Article

When playing sport or spending time under a tensile membrane roof or shade structure, you might wonder how effective these fabric structures are at protecting you from harmful sun exposure. While terms like SPF (Sun Protection Factor) are well-known to the general public, measuring sun protection for tensile membranes involves a different approach. Instead, we… View Article

Like any outdoor structure, roofing over sporting facilities can sometimes attract birds looking for warmth, shelter, and a dry place to rest. Bird control measures for shade structures are important to consider, as birds are often drawn to the same protective qualities that make these canopies beneficial to people. While we design canopies to minimise… View Article

Australia’s intense sunlight and harsh environment make shade structures a vital part of our built landscape. Schools, sporting venues, retail precincts, hospitality outlets and public spaces can all benefit from our range of premium-quality engineered shade structures, designed to offer UV protection, outdoor comfort and long life-span. Why We Need Shade Structures With one of… View Article

Investing in a quality architectural umbrella adds both style and functionality to your outdoor space. To maximise the lifespan of your architectural umbrella, it’s crucial to establish a regular maintenance routine, which includes periodically cleaning your architectural umbrella. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps to keep your umbrella in top-notch condition,… View Article