Complete Frame & Truss delivered innovative TRUECORE® steel framing solutions for NUE Gungahlin using advanced digital modelling.

Complete Frame & Truss

Complete Frame & Truss has delivered cutting-edge light gauge steel (LGS) framing solutions for the landmark NUE Gungahlin residential development in the ACT.

“Our scope involved supplying BlueScope’s TRUECORE® steel framing for 87, 3-storey townhouses with basement garaging below, 24 two-storey loft apartments, and the top-level frames and trusses for the cold shell structure,” explains Cameron Mabey, Business Development Manager at Complete Frame & Truss. “Every element, from frames and joists to roof framing, was modelled and manufactured in-house using TRUECORE® steel, ensuring both structural integrity and design flexibility.”

Faced with unique structural requirements, the team collaborated with design engineers to develop a solution that eliminated the need for structural steel. By using innovative bracing frames and portals fabricated entirely from LGS, Complete Frame & Truss delivered an efficient, cost-effective outcome without compromising on strength or stability.

“This was the biggest undertaking for our company to date,” Cameron added. “The build sequence was layered by row instead of traditional block completion. That meant being incredibly agile with our delivery schedule and working closely with Core Development and other trades to align with broader programme demands.”

Complete Frame & Truss leveraged advanced 3D modelling software to visualise the entire structural framework in advance. “We could detect and resolve service clashes before materials even arrived
on-site,” says Cameron. “The software allowed installers to access detailed visuals via their phones, which streamlined sequencing and accelerated installation timelines.”

The design modelling also ensured solar panel loads could be accurately transferred through the structure, enhancing both energy efficiency and sustainability outcomes across the site. The technology was vital in achieving clarity, accuracy, and overall site productivity. “This project really reflects our values—collaborative, forward-thinking, and driven to deliver exceptional structural outcomes,” Cameron said.

For more information contact Complete Frame & Truss, phone 1300 386 082, email frame@completeframetruss.com.au, website www.completeframetruss.com.au