When ‘Cheaper’ Costs You More: Mild vs Stainless Steel
When cheaper costs you more. Mild versus Stainless Steel.
- 21 jul 2025
Darrel Conybeare and William Morrison are pioneers in the urban design and street furniture movement in Australia.
Through a design partnership spanning over 40 years, they have been key figures in shaping the public environment.
Together they designed the Plaza Seat in 1978, in response to a need for urban furniture products. In 1986 they established the brand “Street Furniture” to manufacture an emerging street furniture portfolio.
Through their architectural consultancy, Conybeare Morrison International, they direct all designs at Street Furniture Australia, and continue to inspire a culture of design excellence.
When cheaper costs you more. Mild versus Stainless Steel.
Protect Your Specification Value engineering can have a significant impact on the quality, durability, and safety of landscape projects. In this interactive webinar, industry leaders from Street Furniture Australia, Christie Barbecues, Eureka Landscapes, and AILA will unpack the practical and professional challenges posed by value engineering and explore ways to mitigate its effects. Through case studies and expert commentary, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to write robust, defensible specifications, understand the role of manufacturers in supporting design outcomes, and navigate the delicate balance between cost constraints and long-term quality. This session will be presented by Glen Power, AILA Qld Chapter President; June Boxsell, Street Furniture Australia; Alex Christie, Christie Barbecues and Jason McGarry, Eureka Landscapes. Learning Outcomes What to Expect Who Should Attend? Landscape architects, specifiers, contractors, suppliers, and …
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