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Australia's first and only low embodied carbon reinforcing solution.

Shaping the future of sustainable
infrastructure through steel innovation.

SENSE 600® TrenchMesh™ is Australian-made reinforcing for residential and light commercial footings. Produced from recycled scrap, it delivers lower embodied carbon and is backed by CodeMark certification for NCC compliance.

It is a direct substitute for standard 500 MPa trench mesh, making it easy to switch without changes to design or construction methods.

Benefits.

44%

Lower embodied carbon compared to standard 500 MPa trench mesh

16.7%

Less raw material used

Certified

  • CodeMark certified for NCC compliance (CM30155)

  • GECA certified for Green Star credit support

Compliant

Complies with AS/NZS 4671 and AS 2870

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GECA certified for Green Star credit support

Easy to use

Engineered as a direct substitute for conventional grades

Product information.

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Product guide

Discover how SENSE 600® TrenchMesh™ delivers strength, sustainability and compliance in one.

Our product brochure has all the details you need.

Applications.

SENSE 600® TrenchMesh™ is suited for:

  • Strip footings

  • Slab edge beams

  • Trench-style foundations

  • Residential footing systems

It’s ideal for use in small commercial builds, driveways, farm sheds, and small commercial projects.

CodeMark Certification.

SENSE 600® TrenchMesh™ is backed by CodeMark Certification, giving confidence in compliance for residential and commercial footing systems.

There are currently three SENSE 600 CodeMark certificates of Conformity.

These are SENSE 600® Fitment sizes, SENSE 600® Longitudinal bars in columns and SENSE 600® TrenchMesh™ for footings.

Compliance.

SENSE 600® TrenchMesh™ meets strict Australian standards and certifications, including:

  • AS/NZS 4671 and AS 2870

  • JAS-ANZ third-party accreditation

  • National Construction Code (NCC) compliance when designed to Australian Standards

  • CodeMark certification for specific applications, making substitution straightforward

  • GECA Certification, supporting recognised sustainability credentials

Discover SENSE 600®.

Find out more about SENSE 600® reinforcing bars and how they deliver lower embodied carbon, high performance, and an easy transition from standard reinforcing steel.

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Stronger, smarter footings.

SENSE 600® TrenchMesh™ is designed to do more with less. Its higher strength means fewer resources are required for the same performance, helping cut handling, transport and environmental impact.

With GECA certification and full compliance to AS/NZS 4671 and AS 2870, it provides a reliable, sustainable option for townhouses, driveways, sheds and small commercial projects.

Sustainability.

Environmental performance and comparison.

TrenchMesh

Benefit compared
to industry standard

Global Warming Potential (GWP) (kg CO₂-e/tonne)

784

Up to 19% lower

Recycled Content (%)

90 – 95%

35 – 45% higher

Responsible Product Value (RPV) (Green Star score)

5.5 - 6
(max threshold)

Achieves full RPV contribution

Embodied Energy
(MJ/kg)

Lower, due to high recycled input + EAF steelmaking

Energy-efficient manufacturing process

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Environmental Product
Declarations (EPDs).

EPDs are developed to strict, internationally recognised standards, providing reliable and transparent information you can trust.

An independent EPD is available for SENSE 600®, validating its lower embodied carbon and material circularity.

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InfraBuild's GECA Licence.

InfraBuild holds a GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia) licence, a recognised Product Certification Initiative under the Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star rating tools.

Design guidelines.

Simplifying footing design with SENSE 600® TrenchMesh™.

Our design guidelines make it easier to specify and use SENSE 600® TrenchMesh™ in residential and commercial footings, giving you confidence in compliance and performance.

Sense software

We make it easy to switch.

You can continue using your existing design software, with substitution tables and tools available to support seamless integration of SENSE 600® into your projects.

Let’s connect.

Talk to us about how SENSE Solutions® can support your next project.

SENSE 600® is a new range of reinforcing steel that delivers improved sustainability outcomes for construction.

Manufactured in Australia from scrap steel, it combines high recycled content with strong material circularity, as it can be readily recycled into new steel products at end-of-use.

SENSE 600® can be applied across a wide range of projects, including high-rise buildings, apartments, bridges, infrastructure, warehouses, and car parks.