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Boco rock windfarm - CWP Renewables ··········································································· 40 Deco-155 clarence street - St Hilliers ··············································································· 52 football nsw valentine Sports park - Aver ······························································ 66 Ikea marsden park - FDC Construction and Fitout ······························································ 7 0 Patrick port botany development - Hansen Yuncken ··············································· 78 Platinum - DASCO Australia ········································································································· 88 Professor marie bashir centre - Health Infrastructure ·············································100 revesby Shopping Centre - Cerno Management ·····························································106 Shores apartments - Billbergia ······························································································112 South west rail link - John Holland ····················································································116 Capri Hotel - Hutchinson Builders ····························································································· 120 Ge headquarters springfield - Kane Constructions ··················································· 124 Pinnacle apartments - Hutchinson Builders ·······································································138 The Strand shopping centre redevelopment - Vinta Group ···························· 142 Townsville Hospital - Queensland Health ······································································· 150

• SA Mt gambier hospital redevelopment - Built Environs ············································· 158 • VIC Abode 318 apartments - Probuild ························································································ 164

Ella apartments - Spec Property ···························································································· 172

Mercy place fernhill health care - Kane Constructions ·········································· 176 my80 apartments - Probuild ···································································································· 182

Prima Pearl Tower - PDG Corporation ················································································ 186

Richmond Icon - Crema Group ······························································································ 194

The Emerald melbourne - Equiset Grollo Group ····························································· 200

Zest Apartments - Hacer ··········································································································· 206

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Cloisters Arcade redevelopment National tier one construction company Probuild has been instrumental in transforming Cloisters on Hay, altering the unique heritage landmark from the existing one-storey building into an 11-storey retail and office tower. Located in Perth’s CBD, the arcade redevelopment at 863-865 Hay Street goes right through to 200 St George’s Terrace.

Probuild WA Project Manager, Michael Harvey, said the design approach for Cloisters on Hay was to provide a modern building that complimented the existing inter-connecting arcade, courtyard and adjoining 20-storey office tower on St George’s Terrace (formally Mount Newman House).

“The building had to modernise and raise the profile of the overall complex, while at the same time considering the heritage aspects of the 1858 Cloisters historical building and the famous Port Jackson Fig tree,” explained Mr Harvey.

“The Cloisters building could not be damaged and any works within close proximity to the building had to be managed with precision to ensure the building was protected at all times.

It was a huge undertaking to coordinate trades and activities in the operational space we had to work with. We also had to employ the services of a qualified arborist to monitor the health of the Port Jackson tree throughout the works,” he added.

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Probuild was contracted to carry out the work over three stages to minimise disruption within an operational environment and car park.

Initially the programme was to be delivered by one practical completion date, however as the project progressed the client came up against several issues with relocating existing tenants, including Australia Post.

“We worked very closely with not only our client, but several stakeholders including existing tenants, business owners and design

teams to integrate all individual requirements.

This included refits and temporary relocations, as well as several tenants remaining in place and trading uninterrupted throughout the whole construction program,” he said.

In line with its contemporary design and state-of-the-art finishes, Probuild worked with consultants to achieve a 4 Star Green Star office V3 (achieving 5 Star through design, and exceeding the client’s requirements) and 4.5 NABERS rating for the building.

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comment LANDMARK PROJECT in CIRCULAR QUAY Dalian Wanda Group, China’s largest commercial property company, has secured its second major Australian deal with the $1 billion development planned for the recently acquired Gold Fields House and Fairfax House buildings at Sydney’s Circular Quay. DWG plans to develop a mixed-use landmark project on the site.

Gold Fields House at 1 Alfred Street was recently sold by Blackstone Real Estate Partners for $415 million. Blackstone acquired the 1960s office building as part of a portfolio acquisition in 2011 and has since pursued the major redevelopment approvals needed.

85,000 square metres and will include a luxury five-star Wanda Vista hotel covering 20,000 square metres and featuring 160 guest rooms, as well as residential apartments and commercial functions.

The development will comprise a main tower with a height of 185 square metres, which is poised to become one of the city’s main landmarks upon its completion.

The prime site is located in the heart of the Circular Quay precinct of Sydney’s central business district, offering views across the Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and other breathtaking attractions.

Once redeveloped, the Gold Fields House site will bookend Circular Quay with AMP's $1 billion revamp of its 50 Bridge Street office tower and lane way, and the former CocaCola building opposite in Macquarie Street, which is also being developed into apartments.

There is also discussion of a walkway to link the site with the new developments being undertaken at Barangaroo South and the convention centre currently being constructed in Darling Harbour.

The project is referred to as No1 Sydney by the conglomerate due to its prime central location in close vicinity to first-class hotels, premium grade offices and financial institutions. The project has a planned gross floor area of

This is the company’s second Australian investment after its Jewel project in the Gold Coast where it will invest $900 million in a joint venture to develop a luxury hotel and service apartments.

a breath of fresh air J&J Metro Air Conditioning specialises in Air Conditioning installation, service, design and maintenance for residential, commercial and industrial markets and is one of Daikin’s largest dealers. Plus, it has now expanded its offer, to include engineering and designing projects in-house.

The company prides itself on not only providing air conditioning and mechanical services to commercial, industrial and domestic clients that is second to none, but also on creating a great family environment that flows through every facet of the business.

Customers rate J&J Metro Air Conditioning highly for their reliability, honesty, quality of work and most of all their after sales service.

“Customer satisfaction is our ultimate goal in any project we undertake. Another objective, for any job we undertake, is to hand over the project on time and on budget.” explains Project Coordinator Angela Bechara. “Commitments made to our customers play a vital role in the

business as the end result for any job, is the client’s satisfaction.”

The company caters for small residential to large commercial/industrial projects, showcased by the recent completion of Platinum Towers, Zetland, which was handed over on time and on budget.

Maintaining their versatility, J&J Air Conditioning is currently working on numerous projects, ranging from $200,000 to $14M, including residential developments in Campbelltown, Ermington, Manly Vale, Merrylands, Narwee, Newtown, Riverwood, Ryde, Strathfield, Waitara and Wentworth.

By Brett Schimming Chief Executive Officer Construction Skills Queensland

Major Projects down but not out in Queensland A joint report released by Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) and the Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA) shows there will be a decline in major project work in Queensland over the next two years as the sector returns from the recent boom.

The state economy is currently transitioning from the record peak of a ‘once in a generation’ investment boom and engineering construction activity has already fallen in line with declining resources investment and capital spending on public infrastructure.

The decline in engineering construction work has primarily resulted from the impending completion of LNG Projects in the Gladstone region. Engineering construction work in the area is expected to fall from a peak of $10.3billion in 2012/13 to $300million in 2016/17, accounting for a substantial portion of the predicted 65% decrease in state-wide major project work over this period.

An upswing in Major Project work is expected from 2016/17, rising further through to 2018/19, although much of the next cycle of work is currently unfunded, therefore subject to substantial risk.

Offsetting the decline in engineering construction work is the lift in residential activity over the last 12 months which is set to continue.

“We want to encourage our workers to stay in the industry, and the best way we can boost our productivity is by investing in training and ensuring our workforce is up to date with cutting edge industry practices,” said Brett Schimming, CSQ’s CEO. Last year Construction Skills Queensland announced a $45 million plan, which included building the skills of new and existing workers through targeted training and development.

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Community receives Green star Rating

By Laurice Temple Chief Executive Officer National Association of Women in Construction

Make it happen In early March the world celebrated International Women’s Day with the global theme of “Make it Happen”. The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) held events throughout Australia with other organisations that share a passion for our industry to continue the dialogue on equality and building a better future.

At NAWIC we want to contribute to the future story of equality and the prosperity of Australia. NAWIC is making a stance on equality issues. Why? Because we want to contribute to the positive economic advancement of Australia.

As we celebrate our 20th year as an organisation we will be continuing to build a better future by influencing the dialogue on equality and implementing new programs and tools.

At NAWIC we believe the future is bright and exciting and that we can build an inclusive and thriving industry where everyone is empowered to reach their highest potential.

Make it Happen is the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day. What does the future story look like to you, and what do you want to do to make it happen and help us build a better future?

NAWIC are holding a National Conference on October 7, 8, 9th in Melbourne in which we’ll work together on how to Build a Better Future. Be an active part of Making it Happen and join the construction industry, a place NAWIC members know and love.

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The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has awarded Stockland a 6 Star Green Star – Communities rating for its Caloundra South development in Queensland.

Caloundra South is the largest mixed-use development ever undertaken under single ownership in Australia. Over the next three decades, Caloundra South will grow to a similar size and scale to Maroochydore, Hervey Bay or Gladstone and will be home to around 50,000 people. According to the GBCA’s Chief Executive Officer, Romilly Madew, Stockland’s achievement cannot be understated.

“Stockland’s 6 Star Green Star rating for Caloundra South demonstrates that it is possible to undertake a development of unprecedented scale and achieve world class environmental and social outcomes,” she says.

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Stockland Managing Director and CEO, Mark Steinert, says: “The 6 Star Green Star rating is a glowing ndorsement for the soon-to-bedeveloped Caloundra South project from the leading national and internationally recognised body for assessing and accrediting green building design, construction and operational practices.

This accreditation is important because it considers the social and economic sustainability and environmental performance of communities, not just during construction but in perpetuity.”

Website www.gbca.org.au/communities

commercial equipment solutions When it comes to experience in commercial kitchen and laundry equipment Total Commercial Equipment has got it covered.

This medium sized business, located in Adelaide, specialises in kitchen and laundry design, supply and installation. The team not only knows the product they sell, but their inhouse resident chef has used it, so the advice you get is real. They also have knowledge in legislative requirements, such as AutoCAD and food safety.

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“Through the application of the GBCA’s Green Star - Communities rating tool, Stockland and other industry partners will help to set new, higher, national benchmarks for community development that stand the test of time for many generations to come.”

including kitchen equipment specialists Stoddart Manufacturing (boasting Electrolux, Woodson, Culinaire, Anets and Simply Stainless brand names), and leading laundry manufacturers Lavamac and Primus.

Their range is extensive because the team believe that there is never only one solution.

The functionality and safety of the final design is their number one priority.

For an overview of some of the many projects Total Commercial Equipment have been involved in please visit www.totalcommercialequipment.com.au

new leader for Building Structures Ross McDonald has been appointed to the position of Business Leader, Building Structures in Australia. He previously managed Hyder’s property team in Queensland and boasts an impressive portfolio of ranging from large scale institutional buildings, high-rise residential, stadium design, shopping centres large and small, industrial buildings and domestic construction, both international and within Australia.

“Hyder has a long history in building structures, having been appointed to leading projects such as Westfield Sydney City, Sydney Tower, Hilton Surfers Paradise, 1 William Street in Brisbane and the Royal North Shore Hospital. Ross brings considerable experience to the leadership team and will play a big role in Hyder’s continued growth in the sector,” said Anthony Venturini Hyder’s Managing Director for Buildings and Urban Development”.

AIRPORT EXPANSION FOR CANBERRA A major overhaul is in place for a number of Australian’s major airports. Infrastructure Minister Warren Truss has recently approved a 20-year master plan application for Canberra airport the third airport master plan to receive federal approval in a week after Perth and Adelaide.

expanded security screening area and airport services, as well as retail and food outlets.

The long-term expansion strategy for Canberra involves capitalising on its new passenger terminal by opening it to international destinations and low-cost carriers.

In 2010, Canberra Airport and businesses operating on the airport provided more than 12,000 jobs and directly contributed $1.34 billion (gross regional product) to the Australian Capital Territory economy.

By 2030, it is estimated the airport will contribute more than $2.4 billion per annum to the economy and provide nearly 21,000 jobs.

“Canberra Airport boasts the nation's newest passenger terminal and the commencement of international flights as outlined in the 2014 master plan will be an important step in promoting the Canberra region as a jewel in the nation's tourism crown,” Truss said.

The staged $480 million redevelopment of its terminal precinct was completed in 2013 and included the construction of a 55,000 square metre terminal building, with 10 aerobridges,

Future upgrades to suit the expansion of flight services include aircraft taxiways, parking aprons and improved road and transport facilities.

“Canberra Airport plays a significant role in the ACT economy, generating jobs, investment and tourism,” Truss said. “Ongoing investment in the airport will provide benefits to the local, regional and national economies for many years to come.”

WORLD’S FIRST 3D PRINTED VILLA Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering Co has unveiled the world’s first 3D printed villa and tallest 3D printed apartment building.

Whilst still in the experimental stage, WinSun’s ‘proof of concept’ apartment block offers some intriguing clues for the world of tomorrow, with building sites potentially a much neater, very different place.

The company printed its first 10 houses in March 2014, claiming to have completed them in just 24 hours. Each measured 200 square metres and were created entirely out of concrete using a gigantic 3D printer with costs around $4500AUS. 10 months later the company showed off its five-story residential house and the 1100 square metre two-level villa.

The company currently has almost 100 patents in the 3D printing space, including a unique spray nozzle and automatic material feeding system, and its exclusive ‘ink’, reportedly a mixture of recycled construction waste, glass fibre, steel, cement and other special additives.

The factory-based printer is 6.6m high, 10m wide and 150m long, and is said to be the largest in the world. The pieces are subsequently joined together at a construction site and reinforced with steel, fittings and insulation.

WinSun estimates that 3D printing technology can save between 30-60% of building materials and shortens production times by as much as 70%, while decreasing labour costs by up to 80%.

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By Ken Morrison Chief Executive Officer Property Council of Australia

Building approvals breaking records At the end of last year the construction industry achieved a major milestone, smashing the 200,000 mark for building approvals for the first time in Australia’s history.

The record didn’t stand for long. ABS data released in March put seasonally adjusted at a record-breaking 203,182 dwelling approvals.

This peak level of activity in the property and construction industries is underpinning Australia’s economy, creating jobs and delivering much needed growth and strength in the face of lower performance by other industries. It is also helping to address the fundamental issue of new housing supply.

Governments at all levels are coming to appreciate the extent and urgency of putting in place policies that boost the supply of new housing stock as a crucial mechanism to ease pressures on housing affordability.

This realisation is occurring at different speeds and to different extents across the various jurisdictions. While there have been some small gains, much more needs to be done to reform and harmonise planning processes across the country.

Maintaining the status quo is not an option if we are to keep construction levels strong and bring on the required volume of new housing stock. But planning reform on its own isn’t enough. We also need to tackle the other major impediment to growth and economic activity – our archaic taxation system.

A national debate on tax reform has finally kicked off with the release of the Federal Government’s tax discussion paper. This is a welcome debate and big changes to our tax system are long-overdue but it won’t be true reform unless the Government is prepared to do away with the worst taxes, and stamp duty is at the top of this pile. continues page 13 ANCR CONSTRUCTION NEWS

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Form and Experience Calcono’s form work on DECO - 155 Clarence Street NSW

By Renuka Sabaratnam Group Manager for Business Sustainability John Holland

A+ for stainability The implementation of sustainable practices across the construction industry supply chain requires a mindset shift - from one of individual company action to that of a collectively held view that long-term value-creation requires the all of the players in a supply chain to embrace the opportunities of sustainable development.

As a Tier 1 contractor, it is important for John Holland to be innovative and to continually strive to attain sustainability. Whilst we work hard to achieve this, we recognise that the actions of our suppliers are of equal importance.

For that reason, we are a Founding Partner of the Supply Chain Sustainability School in Australia. This virtual learning platform is aimed at building the industry’s body of knowledge in relation to sustainability and increasing competency in sustainable practices across the supply chain. The combination of these factors will improve industry competitiveness.

Leveraging the success of the UK school, the Australian School will provide suppliers the tools to meet increasing sustainability demands and performance benchmarks in a cost-effective manner by providing a wealth of sustainabilityfocused resources that: Help build a common understanding of key sustainability specifications, opportunities and solutions that apply to the industry.

• Provide information to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) who traditionally find it difficult to access sustainability training and resources.

• Enhance contractor and supplier awareness of sustainability risks and best practise planning and mitigation strategies.

• Introduce new methods to achieve sustainability outcomes without jeopardising timelines or budget.

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Calcono has been successfully providing formwork services to the construction industry for the past 25 years and is one of New South Wales leading formwork companies.

Specialising in all formwork systems including but not limited to conventional formwork systems, Peri Trio Wall system, Peri Gridflex Table Form system, Faresin Alufort Table Form system, hydraulic jumpforms, safety screens, metal decking, and prefabricated stair forms, Calcono provides a complete formwork service. Being a family run business, we pride ourselves on being able to offer the highest quality of formwork services to the construction industry.

Calcono has a long history of being ethical, professional and proactive, and we are proud of our reputation with clients in delivering projects up to $20 million in the commercial, residential and industrial construction sectors.

Calcono’s philosophy has always been to build long-term relationships with their clients throughout the greater Sydney region and since its inception, Calcono has grown from a company of just 5 staff, to one that now employs up to 100 personnel to handle their workload.

As the leading formwork company in the industry, Calcono are able proud to provide stable teams of experienced and highly trained personnel for every project ranging from project managers, contract administrators, qualified estimators, site foreman, leading hands and a construction manager who has achieved 35 successful years of experience in all aspects of formwork.

Calcono operates on a structured organisation chart with clear lines of authority and accountability enabling clients to have peace of mind when engaging Calcono as formwork contractor for any size project.

Brisbane airport taking off Brisbane Airport, one of Australia's fastest growing passenger and freight airports, is now the subject of a Master Plan, including a new parrallel runway, setting out the airport's strategic direction for the next 20 years.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss has approved the plan which

proposes several significant infrastructure developments at to accommodate predicted growth in passenger and aircraft movements.

The Master Plan provides for works associated with the New Parallel Runway, a Regional Satellite Facility, upgraded terminal facilities and improved road and transport networks.

GREEN STAR RATINGS FOR VIC RAIL Victoria has been undergoing a major upgrade of its suburban and urban fringe railway stations.

Notably five stations built or upgraded as part of the $3.9 billion Regional Rail Link plan have been awarded Green Star ratings.

The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) worked with the Regional Rail Link Authority to develop a ground breaking custom rating tool to guide the sustainable design and construction of railway stations. As a result, the upgrades to Footscray, West Footscray and Sunshine railway stations and the new railway stations in Wyndham Vale and Tarneit have all received 4 Star Green Star – Custom Design certification from the GBCA. “These train stations are at the leading edge of sustainable design – and the people of Victoria now have independent, thirdparty proof that their community assets are efficient and future-proofed,” says the GBCA’s Chief Executive, Romilly Madew.

are not required. Each train station uses energy and water meters to monitor consumption.

Water-efficient taps, urinals and toilets reduce the reliance on potable water, while a rainwater harvesting system collects rainwater run-off from roofs which is used to flush station toilets and wash platforms. Low water-use and native plant species have been planted in the garden beds around the station.

“The sustainable outcomes achieved through these five projects are truly impressive. West Footscray railway station, for example, produces 40 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions than a standard station design and consumes 60 per cent less water,” says Ms Madew.

Sunshine Station, VIC

By Phil Schoutrop Director Buchan Group

Choose your lifestyle Has the traditional shopping mall reached its use by date? In this most dynamic of industries, the one constant is change – a continuous process of evolution to ensure that the retail experience remains fresh, relevant and connected to the local market in which it is positioned.

The mall of tomorrow is forming its own new identity. It will be part of larger, mixed use development in which retail zones are integrated with food, entertainment, commercial office space, civic uses and residential.

It is what we now call a Lifestyle Centre.

Extensive natural light reduces the train stations’ reliance on electric lighting, while more than 100 solar panels provide power and heat water for each station. Energy-efficient LED lighting in car parks, forecourts, uncovered patron areas, and many internal areas, improve safety. Sensors automatically switch off or reduce the use of lighting and air-conditioning systems when they

Today’s customers demand more immediate relevance and are looking for an instant and authentic experience. Consequently the form of Lifestyle developments has had to change and adjust to meet expectations.

Quantities you can rely on in Real Time Out of all of the investment and research in BIM, particularly over the last 10 years, the single most important element that a 5D QS contributes is revisioning - which enables living cost planning – the ability to estimate automatically, in real time based upon the current design model.

over is a very powerful tool for saving the project time and money. It is however, still misunderstood across industry because historically quantities and estimates are only prepared at the established project phases (i.e. developed design, tender, etc…) and not every two weeks.

5D and BIM make it entirely possible to revision a model at any stage and across any element of a design – before (for cost planning, Quantity take off and BoQ), during (for end cost forecasting and variations) and after completion (for maintenance and replacement cost estimating).

If design models are available on a project then 5D can be implemented and any form of quantification or estimate can be created quickly, recompiled and reconciled via a report that describe each quantity change.

The ability to revision something and make it current is happening now on a whole range of projects. This one contribution benefits the entire downstream project team and is changing traditional estimating techniques dramatically. Being able to recalculate something quickly and over and

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For more information contact Mitchell Brandtman dmitchell@mitbrand.com

Lifestyle projects are anchorless projects that rely on effective precincting, as opposed to traditional anchor tenants. They integrate different commercial uses, such as residential and office space, with retail and food and beverage (F&B) to form vibrant, self-contained urban environments.

The mix that is created within these projects is specifically designed to meet the needs and requirements of the target market. Successful Lifestyle developers undertake exceptionally detailed demographic research before they start the planning process and draw on it to form a project brief that will deliver market needs and exceed expectations.

The rise of Lifestyle developments is set to change the face of how we shop in Australia. But it is important to understand that the Lifestyle nature of the development relates specifically to the target market of the location in which the project sits. Knowing the customer will allow you to engage them better, getting them to stay longer through better service, a positive purchasing experience and rewards for loyalty.

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By Darryl O’brian Lecturer Building Surveyors CQ QLD Australian Institute of Building Surveyors

non-compliant products The question of non-compliant construction products continues to gain widespread attention following the release of ‘The quest for a level playing field. The non-conforming building products dilemma’ (2013), a report issued by The Australian Industry Group.

Produce safety issues raised by the Australian Industry Group report includes: imported goods not tested to Australian standards; consistent conformance standards for tests; non-conforming test certificates; failure of tested overseas products when tested by independent NATA laboratories; and the use of ‘golden sample’ test specimens to achieve compliance in tests.

The building and construction industry is a major driver of the Australian economy, employing approximately 950,000 people and investing $82 billion on construction products (ABS, 2013). With such a large sum invested in construction products, it is vital that all members of the design, supply and procurement chain are aware of their responsibilities under the Building Code of Australia (BCA) to ensure product compliance and public confidence in the construction process.

Part A2.1 – Suitability of Materials of the BCA explicitly states that ‘Every part of a building must be constructed in an appropriate manner to achieve the requirements of the BCA, using materials that are fit for the purpose for which they are intended’ (ABCB, 2013).

Under the BCA, compliance is achieved when a product satisfies one of the compliance options specified in Clause A2.2 (Volume 1) or Clause 1.2.2 (Volume 2) Evidence of Suitability.

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Australian construction and infrastructure industry leaders have joined forces to create an online school aimed at increasing sustainability knowledge and competency across the supply chain. In a unique industry collaboration, major construction leaders are working together to improve industry standards and promote their shared vision of a more sustainable supply chain with the launch of the Supply Chain Sustainability School in Australia.

The Australia-wide industry led initiative is being launched by eight founding partners – John Holland, Mirvac, Stockland, Downer Tenix, McConnell Dowell, Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, DuluxGroup and Laing O’Rourke – with additional funding and support provided by NSW Government, Sustainability Victoria and Construction Skills Queensland.

The School will be delivered by the Net Balance Foundation, with support from Ernst & Young.

Leveraging the standout success of a similar model in the UK, the School is launching an online selfassessment tool for businesses, e-learning modules and a resource library– addressing topics such as waste, water, carbon and energy, environmental management and climate adaptation.

Mirvac’s Procurement Manager for Construction and Co-Chair for the School, Roderick Petre, said the founding partners are encouraging their supply chains to engage with the School to benefit from the training and wide range of free resources available.

straightline constructions International and long-standing years of national experience are what the owners of Straightline Excavations bring to every project that this civil construction company takes on. With well over 60 projects in the company’s history, they have a considerable retrospective of inspired civil building solutions.

General Manager Tarkan Gulenc is a Civil Engineer whose international exposure includes Site Engineer for Shell Oil refinery in Singapore, with a subsequent 6 years remaining on the mainland as Project / Engineer for large scale residential and commercial building projects.

He shares ownership of the company with George Parissis, Operations Manager, whose

early years were as an operator of large heavy machinery, and whose professional capacity eventually transformed into Supervisor management positions for multiple civil projects at any one time.

The company’s trajectory since 2004 has led to a specialization in Basement Retention Packages, with the management of different stages of construction including Piling, Anchors, Shotcrete Wall, Bulk & Detailed Excavation.

With now a long list of projects in Melbourne and Brisbane, of both large and small substructures, this duo remain prominent in their capacities for delivery on projects of range of difficulties and with a calm professionalism that is keeps the early stages of a project well on track.

focused vision Visionary sustainable design embraces not just the efficiency of a building’s operation, but has a priority of what it would be like to live there.

Such is the people-focused stance for SD Consultants, headed by co-directors Ben de Waard and Lindsay Richardson, and operating with a team of committed assistants.

Both directors come from the planning and construction industry with Ben holding a Masters in Urban Planning, which honed his beliefs and values in facilitating sustainable building projects. In what he refers to as ‘the concept of environmental stewardship’, Ben takes an approach of recognizing that ultimately every person is responsible for maintaining a longer-term outlook for how

we will all live into the future. Co-director, Lindsay Richardson, is an engineer who joined SDC as a consultant in 2007. Lindsay defines his approach as being dedicated to creating practical and viable outcomes through thoroughly researched proposals, and therefore bringing forth sustainability ideas to their greatest capacity.

Key to their business is prioritizing on-going dialogues through-out a project with the entire team. More than ready to discuss any idea with designers, engineers, builders and sub-contractors, SD Consultants aim to keep a project moving in the right direction, and turn green dreams into realities that ultimately create better places for all to live.

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The ability to apply each product in either a vertical or horizontal fashion, and with a multitude of different finish options including anodising, powdercoating and wood grain effect: Stryum panels give architects limitless aesthetic options during the design process whilst providing all the benefits of plate aluminium. Lightweight, non-combustible, recyclable, easily installed, corrosion resistant, and extremely durable; Stryum Façade panels have been designed with every aspect of façade design, fabrication and installation in mind.

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Taxes are supposed to lean lightly on the economy, yet stamp duties do anything but.

Stamp duty is inefficient and inhibits economic activity. It is also extremely volatile and the states should not be relying on such a changeable income stream to fund essential services like health, education, infrastructure and transport.

So let’s debate our taxes with a view to getting rid of the worst ones and reform our planning to keep the property and construction sectors strong, homes affordable and employment levels high.

The Austalian School has been made possible through the collaborative efforts of seven Founding Partners, including John Holland, Laing O’Rourke, Mirvac, Stockland, Downer Tenix, McConnell Dowell, DuluxGroup and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) – with additional funding and support from NSW Trade and Investment, Sustainability Victoria and Construction Skills Queensland.

The School is being delivered by the Net Balance Foundation, with support provided by EY.

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Enable suppliers to demonstrate to potential customers their competency in the area of sustainability, enhancing their competitiveness, boost supplier and subcontractor sustainability performance on projects and helps to lift performance in a range of credits, i.e. the Green Star suite of sustainability rating tools and the Infrastructure Sustainability Rating tool.

A current certificate issued by an accredited product certification body.

When assessing products for use, it’s vital that procurement managers and designers ask the product manufacture to supply BCA compliant documentation to demonstrate the product meets the minimum standards.

Obtaining this information represents a vital step in ensuring that the product or system is fit for purpose: protecting your reputation in a competitive environment.

By Anthony Coyle Director Traffix Group

traffic management out of gridlock The buildings are getting taller but the areas to build them are getting smaller. In Southbank, Melbourne, there is a 22-storey apartment building under construction on a 240 sqm block!

How do we separate construction activities to maintain safety for workers, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users?

Pedestrian protection gantries have been used for many years to provide separation between pedestrians and the worksite. Over recent years in Melbourne, the emerging challenge has been to safely and efficiently separate the construction loading bay from passing vehicles, and in many cases, cyclists.

The needs of the construction contractor are to provide a safe environment for their workers and to have an efficient loading bay, which usually means creating access for semi trailers (rather than shorter trucks). The needs of the road authority (local government or state government) are to minimize impacts on traffic, to maintain bicycle lanes, and to minimize loss of parking.

In the past, road authorities accepted ‘schematic’ traffic management plans that showed the proposed layout of barriers, signs and pavement markings. We have found that many road authorities are now requiring more detailed information. This has included scaled base plans, detailed cross sections (existing and proposed), changes to parking signs and truck swept path diagrams (produced using a computer simulation program AutoTurn).

It is considered that the detailed information now required will lead to better outcomes for all stakeholders – contractors will be able to demonstrate how their loading bay will operate safely and why they need to take up parking spaces and sometimes sections of footpath; road authorities will have sufficient information to make an informed decision; and the needs of other road users (pedestrian, cyclists and vehicles) will have been taken into account.

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By Mariecris Tagala Marketing Manager Leffler Simes Architects

Right Place at the right time Australia is in the “right place at the right time” in the international market place. Location wise we are so close to Asia, and all that it has to offer the world; with our government making strong initiatives to sustain and nurture our relationships with Asia, especially China.

The announcement of the free trade agreement to China last year, there is no better time to continue to build a business association with our neighbours by aggressively marketing our many trades and services that only Aussies can uniquely offer the world.

At Leffler Simes Architects we have secured work in Northern China and have projects running currently. We started marketing ourselves two years ago. Although there was a long process of paper work, we have obtained our Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise in Beijing, feeling strongly about setting up the foundations of the business to sustain long term rapport with our Chinese clients.

With this experience we want to encourage other businesses thinking about branching out to China. We have had help from every level of Australian government from the City of Melbourne with their sister city relationships in Tianjin, Business Victoria with connections in Beijing and the Federal government, with Austrade assisting us in marketing our services and gain the proper networking connections throughout China.

Without the support of all the Australian bodies, we as a medium sized firm would struggle to move forward with this new venture. Doing business in China is all about introductions and networking, and these government bodies have faithfully provided us with this service.

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New era for Philip Chun Recently formed but firmly established, the team at du Chateau Chun are consulting specialists in the provision of multi-disciplinary building code, fire life safety, accessibility and essential safety measures.

Chun, Christina Chai, former group National Finance Manager, Ewa Skibniewska and a team of loyal and dedicated staff,” says Philip “allowing me to promote the successful culture and values of the business going forward”.

According to Greg du Chateau, who was a joint Managing Director and founding partner of the Philip Chun Group, “we were proud to be at the forefront of reforms to the privatisation of building control 25 years ago. Indeed it was Philip’s foresight which led us to create one of the first private sector firms. This followed on from his development of a pilot certification scheme at the City of Melbourne and the principles for a Model Building Act.”

With a combined 110 years’ experience the groups unparalleled knowledge of building fire life safety and accessibility legislation proudly puts du Chateau Chun at the forefront of the property development and building construction sectors.

Authentic Service, True Core and Cultural Values, Innovation, Integrity, Experience and Excellence are what make du Chateau Chun stand out from its competitors. This is the reason why many industry leaders have chosen us for their projects.” Mr du Chateau concluded.

“A number of State and Territory Governments are reviewing building control legislation with changes across the country aimed at reforming building and construction sector legislation. We are open to embrace change, relishing the opportunity nationally to provide a new brand of compliance, innovation and authentic top tier services. With consulting studios in nationally, we proudly maintain our affiliation with our international offices embracing sustainable global trends and change to achieve code compliance and provision of equitable and dignified access for people with disabilities.”

Below from left: Directors Greg Du Chateau, Christina Chai, Kara Chun and Philip Chun.

“I am pleased to be part of developing the new du Chateau Chun business with Directors Kara

HONOURS FOR LEADING ARCHITECT This year’s Australia Day Honours appointed.

Richard Graham Thorp a Member of the Order of Australia for ‘significant service to architecture, particularly through the development of major public projects, and to professional organisations’.

A Life Fellow and a member of the Australian Institute of Architects since 1980, Mr Thorp was a managing partner of Mitchell Guirgola

Thorp which won the Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture and an ACT Chapter Merit Award for Parliament House following its completion in 1989. Mr Thorp has also participated in a variety of roles within the profession including as President of the Association of Consulting Architects, a member of the Institute’s National Continuing Professional Development Committee and as President of the Architects’ Registration Board of NSW.

Transforming canberra The ACT Government have commenced long range plans to redevelop the National Convention Centre in Canberra that originally opened in 1989.

Initial steps have been taken with ACT based architecture firm Guida Moseley Brown and Rome-based architect Massimiliano Fuksas chosen to develop a preliminary design. The

“UFO-inspired” design was selected from among seven entries, describing it as a "poetic and sculptural treatment of architectural form". The futuristic building is still very much a concept, with a cost around twice that envisaged. An estimated $500-700 million needs to be raised to fund the development, with the new centre located at an existing car park at City Hill.

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By Stephen Durkin Chief Executive Officer Engineers Australia

Infrastructure planning pipelines - the best investment government can make For decades, Australia’s engineering job market has experienced boom times when we have more work than engineers to complete it, followed by periods of bust where engineering companies lose work, engineers lose their jobs and the profession loses these engineers to other industries.

Designed by international architect Frank Gehry The University of Technology, Sydney’s new Business School, the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building has a rippling brick façade and angled columns and has been referred to as a “crumpled paper bag”.

“The brick wall steps out at over 27 degrees in some places and standard construction with existing available tie systems proved woefully inadequate. Mock-up testing showed that the brick wall would collapse and become unstable after just four courses with wet mortar were applied.”

The AECOM team, who provided a range of services for the project. The building’s unique masonry façade, contorting and twisting in a three-dimensional plane for the full height of the 14-storey structure, created structural engineering problems requiring innovative solutions.

“The tie system I developed enabled the brick wall to be built traditionally with up to 10 courses of wet mortar, the standard for normal masonry construction. The key innovation was a clip and tie system that held the bricks in place during construction while also providing the necessary tolerance to enable the complex curved geometry to be achieved.” explained Ken Morkaya.

In collaboration with UTS and the brick supplier, AECOM’s Technical Director Buildings and Structures, Ken Morkaya, developed a unique brick, tie, mortar and backing system that solved the load, constructability and complex geometrical issues, keeping the façade bricks in place.

“UTS then carried out extensive testing of the mortar, ties, bricks and full wall height mock-up panels with load and strain gauges. This enabled confidence in the system to be achieved before full scale construction commenced.”

ACADEMY TO SKILL UP WORKERS A new program to help develop critical project management skills essential to the success of a business has been introduced by engineering and project services company Clough. The program will consist of e-learning, a 360-degree feedback tool, workshops and specific on-the-job experiences and will culminate with a residential program at Stanford University in the US. Participants will progress from a Clough certified project practitioner to project manager, before obtaining certification as a project master. Successful students will also receive the globally recognised Project Management Body of Knowledge

accreditation from the US-based Project Management Institute.

“The Australian resources sector has witnessed cost and schedule overruns on the majority of projects executed in recent years,” Clough managing director Kevin Gallagher explained.

“Lack of project management expertise has been cited as one of the root causes of this industry issue.

Compounding this is the fact that much of the infrastructure spending promised in the past few years – both at a State and Federal level – is yet to translate to real projects and real jobs. Engineers Australia has voiced our concerns over the ongoing political approach to infrastructure spending numerous times.

Treating infrastructure spending as a political football has major repercussions for the more than 60,000 engineers employed in infrastructure delivery in this country. The recent fiasco with Victoria’s East West Link project demonstrates the need for a long-term bipartisan infrastructure spending plan. Huge sums of money, hours of work and business investment confidence hangs in the balance due to a change of government; so too do the jobs the project was set to create.

The best investment a government can make to ensure a thriving economy is look beyond the next election, and look at long term planning.

Smooth out the booms and busts by planning a reliable pipeline of work so professions reliant on infrastructure delivery, such as engineers, can develop their business with confidence.

Politicians are so often full of promise. The promise Australia’s economy needs to hear today is one of long-term, bipartisan infrastructure delivery planning.

“Clough will develop the leadership, management, technical and communication skills that will see Clough certified project managers recognised as the best in the industry.”

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CEO Interview Stuart fowler - Norman Disney & Young

Stuart Fowler norman Disney & young After 40 years at Norman Disney & Young (NDY), with almost half this time as CEO, Ian Hopkins has stepped down from role of CEO with NDY Chief Operating Officer, Stuart Fowler filling the position. For over 50 years NDY expertise has been contributing to innovation and excellence in the built environment, and Stuart spoke with ANCR regarding his plans for NDY in the future.

What are some of the things you are hoping to see achieved in Norman Disney & Young’s (NDY) future vision?

Our success and brand reputation over the past five and a half decades has been based on successful project delivery. I anticipate a future where NDY is increasingly global in its reach complemented by our focus on meeting the specific requirements of our clients. I also envisage a more diversified business model in relation to our service offering and in market sectors.

You certainly have a long history with NDY. Can you tell us a little about your journey and success?

I commenced as a graduate engineer with NDY Melbourne in 1988 with very little idea about building services design specifically, but with a great deal of enthusiasm for what I felt to be a fascinating opportunity.

Those early years in Melbourne were very exciting and I worked on some defining projects as a young engineer, including the National Tennis Centre and AMP Bourke Place. I then moved on to early management roles in New Zealand and subsequently Queensland in the early 90’s. I returned to Victoria in 1995 to take over as manager of the Melbourne office, which at that time had less than 40 staff, in what was a challenging property market.

I remained in the lead Melbourne office role for 16 years, becoming a Director and equity holder along the way in 1998.

During my 16 years as Office leader, the business grew and solidified its place as one of Melbourne’s more successful MEP consulting engineering practices, working on many of the State’s landmark building projects along the journey.

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all of the NDY Australian offices, with an agenda to improve client engagement and increase consistency and collaboration between our Australian offices. My remit was then further expanded in early 2014, when I was appointed Chief Operating Officer, with a business-wide remit including Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Late in 2014, as part of our managed succession planning process, the Board and shareholders confirmed my appointment as CEO elect. On the 30th March I formally took over the role of CEO for a five year term.

Why do you think NDY stands as a leader in your field?

I think the fundamentals remain pretty simple; a relentless focus on quality - both in terms of our client service and our relationships, and in terms of engineering and technical delivery.

It’s mandatory to provide great engineering, but equally to have excellent and intelligent consulting and client engagement skills.

For NDY it is a priority for us to understand what our clients’ want to achieve and then to deliver this with the greatest attention to detail.

It’s also important to stay ahead of the latest industry and market trends, and be prepared to invest cleverly in opportunities as they arise.

NDY has a documented history of doing all of these things particularly well and that has evolved the business to where it is today.

What are some projects that you feel are significant to date?

I am very fortunate to have been involved in a number of significant Melbourne projects. Projects including Eureka Tower, QV redevelopment, Media House, CBW, Channel Seven Studios at Docklands, New Royal Children’s Hospital, AMP Bourke Place and the Melbourne Tennis Centre. More recently, NDY’s and my

involvement with the incredible NAB project at 700 Bourke Street – a leading example of a new generation workspace – was personally fulfilling.

What inspires you in your line of work?

Because we contribute to projects that improve the built environment, I’ve always been humbled in the knowledge that what we do ultimately benefits our society and communities in a positive and meaningful way.

The hospital projects we design improve patient outcomes and allow medical staff to perform their work to the best of their ability; the schools and universities we design ultimately allow more students to receive a better education; the apartments – and supporting community facilities – we design provide people with better homes to live in; and the rail projects provide cities with improved transportation. In so many different ways, I believe that engineering is a meaningful and fulfilling profession and one that I find personally inspiring.

What goals do you hope to achieve in the role of CEO? Over the next five years, I look forward to leading the business to even greater heights than those we presently enjoy in our various markets. I will do this by working with the entire NDY family to grow our geographic reach and improving our diversity, by intensifying our focus on our client needs and client satisfaction levels overall, and by continuing to evolve a working environment and culture for our people that is both engaging and fulfilling.

For more information about Norman Disney & Young, visit www.ndy.com or NDY’s social media channels on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

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Having comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date project activity intelligence is crucial in gaining a critical advantage over competitors and steering a company towards unqualified success. Founded 46 years ago by Joan Cordell, Cordell Information has evolved to become Australia’s most trusted authority in the provision of leads and market intelligence within the construction industry.

This valuable service is in addition to Cordell’s other offerings – estimating tools and data for costing projects and providing leads for tenders and quotations via tender notifications.

Supplying timely and accurate project activity information across Australia is the core mandate of Cordell’s Research Team, which ensures Cordell subscribers receive the most reliable construction information from across the nation.

“Over fifty per cent of Cordell’s total staff base is made up of research,” Cordell’s NSW Research Manager Vicki Seniuk said.

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Cordell Information’s Chief Operating Officer Monisha Craig, says within Australia, Cordell’s data is the most relevant.

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The company’s many testimonials are solid evidence of this – most of which compliment Cordell on the comprehensiveness of its data and the friendliness of staff. It continues to maintain strong relationships with its customers and contacts.

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A great pact A focus on engagement, collaboration and high-quality delivery has been the key to success during construction of the new $43 million Student Services building at Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) Joondalup campus. Known as Building 34, the visually striking five-storey development incorporates an environmentally sustainable design and brings the university’s student facilities together under the one roof.

Among the many remarkable features of the building is its full wraparound sun shading façade and vast, five-level glass atrium – designed and constructed by PACT Construction. The company also completed the building’s glazing.

While acknowledging the complexity of the development, PACT Construction General Manager Jason Kunkler said strong collaboration and team work throughout the project was crucial to its success, including working on a live campus over 21 months during Building 34’s construction.

“The key aspect of this project was really the formation of collaborative relationships between ourselves and the client throughout the process.

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was discussion around safety and minimising risks as well as the impact of the construction on existing operating areas of the campus. For example, noise was an issue, particularly around exam times. Therefore there was important planning and communication with the university around these times and construction activities were minimised.”

The consultation and communication process and the formation of positive working relationships meant there were no major issues during the project’s construction.

“Overall it was a very positive process and it has resulted in a stunning end product,” Jason said.

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4D MONITORING SOLVES CHALLENGE Land Solution Australia are a Brisbane based consulting firm who provide expertise and innovation in Surveying and Geospatial Information. Recognised for their specialised knowledge across the entire development life cycle, Land Solution Australia’s unique innovation includes services such as titling, design surveys and building construction in addition to latest innovation in 3D laser scanning, automated monitoring and Building Information Modelling (BIM) data management.

The South Point Development at Brisbane’s Southbank precinct, is a current example of how Land Solution Australia has effectively used surveying knowledge and latest advancement in technology to solve a complicated construction challenge. The 4D monitoring system developed in conjunction with their client Watpac Construction Pty Ltd, uses multiple robotic instruments and sensors to feed real time data to a host of engineers, builders and public stakeholders. This has allowed their client to demonstrate greater corporate responsibility in terms of managing the risk of damage or deformation of neighbouring assets and maximise their efficiency by having minimal interruptions to their construction program.

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SGI Architectural (SGI) has always differentiated itself in the construction industry. From the company’s 1988 beginnings as the first supplier of Architectural Glass to its current position as Australia’s distributor of the highest quality building facades, SGI has always prided itself on providing superior, high calibre products to the building industry. All of which are sourced from overseas for their excellent and unbeatable technical performance.

SGI’s focus is solely on providing materials for the construction of detailed, unique and illustrious building envelopes. Their dedicated team of 22 staff work collaboratively to deliver materials for celebrated projects nationwide from their offices in WA, QLD and NSW. The National Sales Manager stated “Quality, environmentally friendly and innovative buildings that stand out from the crowd are our speciality.” SGI choose outstanding products from global leaders including Alpolics’ Aluminium Composite Panel, Prodemas’ 100% Natural Timber Veneer Composite Panel, Swisspearls’ Coloured Through Fibre Cement Panel, Moedings’ Clay Tile Façade Panel and Eurobonds’ Fire Rated Sandwich Panel. Supplying the highest quality products ensures SGI’s clients have access to the newest and best materials available worldwide in the external façade market. Clients also benefit from the reassurance of accompanying manufacturer’s warranties keeping SGI in front of cheaper imitation products.

manufactured under a system attaining ISO14001 compliance. Both steel and stone wool components are entirely recyclable.

The use of SGI’s Europanel on Mt Gravatt Westfield provided structural performance combined with an elegant finish and minimal steelwork due to uninterrupted internal surfaces. Up to 400m2 per day could be laid, facilitating acceleration of the internal fitout by the builder and therefore adding value to downstream processes and overall project delivery. SGI’s niche expertise and global leading products allow architects and designers to achieve levels of design previously thought impossible.

For more information contact SGI Architectural Pty Ltd, Unit 31, 5-7 Inglewood Place, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153, phone 02 9620 7988, email info@sgi-architectural.com.au, website www.sgi-architectural.com.au

SGI also embraces sustainability principles by supplying products that adopt cradle-to-cradle practices and reduce environmental impact.

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Sharif Painting Tight Organisation for On-Time Delivery Sharif Painting Pty Ltd is a family business run by Fred Sharif and his son Michael. Founded in 1991 and with over 25 years experience in commercial painting for the building and construction industries, the crew at Sharif make a point of being well organised and delivering a quality job on-time, every time. “Because you want more than just a paint job.”

One of Sharif Painting’s recent jobs was the $45M Oran Park Town Centre Project in New South Wales. It included 5 levels of commercial offices and a retail precinct.

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on the job at any one time, offering A grade precision detailing and high standards of quality workmanship. A free expert onsite colour consultation is offered in Sydney using the best products in Australia with workmanship guaranteed using top-shelf brands including Dulux, Wattyl, Solver, Bristol and Taubmans.

Known within the painting and construction industries in Sydney for their loyalty to clients, Sharif provide guaranteed delivery on their timelines completing the quoted job accurately and efficiently. With no hidden costs, business is valued and patient courtesy is an added return on the investment.

Job portfolios are available upon request for commercial projects.

In the past Sharif have completed work for Linfox Warehouses, Bunnings, Masters, Coles and Dan Murphys. Current projects include an 18 level ministerial office building in Martin Place for the State Government and an 8 level refurbishment in King Street, Sydney with St. Hilliers Property Developers.

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Non Standard Cages

World leaders in reinforcement cage fabrication processes, Cagemaker offer clients, both locally and globally, the safest possible product in a timely and professional manner, from their state-of-theart facilities in Queensland and Western Australia. Cagemaker offer their valued clients the following services:

Cagemaker can also assemble square, rectangular, oval or triangular cages. Contact them to discuss your unique requirements, and Cagemaker will deliver.

Prefabrication From steel provided by the client, Cagemaker prefabricates the cages ready for delivery to site. Prefabrication services can also include: • Project management • Reinforcement material supply • Material supply management • Supply schedule management • Logistics coordination with a transport contractor and the onsite management team.

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Welding All welding is performed to the client’s specifications, and where applicable, in accordance to the Australian Standard AS/NZ 1554.32014 for Welded Reinforcing Steel and the Standard Specification DMR QLD, RTA – NSW, and the DMR – WA.

Storage Available by negotiation at Cagemaker’s premises in South East Queensland and Western Australia.

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the Keystone of landmark projects A building is more than its structure, it is like any individual, an expression of it’s particular time and location. We recognise the “character” of a building by its façade.

A critical feature of any building, the façade is both aesthetic realization of an architectural concept and a practical component in delivering a liveable interior environment. Whether seeking to design, fabricate, or install a façade system, it makes sense to talk to the experts with over 20 years experience in the façade installation industry.

Since 1987, Keystone Installations have provided professional façade installation services in and around Melbourne. Keystone has completed work for many of the city’s most recognisable buildings, including Palladio Docklands, The Melbournian, Melbourne Museum, Telstra Dome Docklands and Crown Casino.

“The service range for Keystone includes logistics, design, procurement, fabrication, and installation,” explains Robert Callipari, Director of Keystone Installations. “We also operate as an installation

company for the biggest global companies from overseas and for direct façade works with local Melbourne builders.”

Boasting a strong reputation for quality work in commercial aluminium façade installation, Keystone is equipped with a highly experienced workforce. They also supply the latest machinery and façade installation techniques to meet industry standards and enacts full-scale mockups of curtain wall systems to verify the performance of new designs.

Keystone’s façade contracting services include curtain wall installations (unitised), stick curtain wall installations, windows/doors, main entrances, shop fronts, atriums, Planar glass walls/bracket systems and satisfying specialised façade requirements.

From start to finish Keystone has the job covered. On-site, Keystone manages materials/labour flows, site survey and set out of brackets, co-ordination of pallet loading to floors (unitised panels), installation of curtain wall panels, internal trims and any associated works specific to the project.

Competitively driven to meet client needs, with project quality/façade installation programmes to satisfy builders’ construction requirements, Keystone Installation are Melbourne’s premier choice for façade services.

For more information contact Keystone Installations, 2/35 Northgate Drive, Thomastown VIC 3083, phone 03 9889 9711, email info@ keystoneinstallations.com.au, website www.keystoneinstallations.com.au

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Solution Specialists For 20 years ACT Geotechnical Engineers have been providing engineering solutions across Canberra and southern NSW. They offer advice on far-ranging geotechnical problems such as dam design, tunnel construction, and ensuring foundations are solid and compliant, even when building on reclaimed land with fragile alluvial soils or former settlement ponds.

A small boutique agency, ACT Geotech’s 5 engineers and geologists provide tailored advice about any geological concern. They specialise in managing and reporting on site investigations, completing slope stability analyses, soil and groundwater assessments, supervising earthworks and substructure construction, monitoring settlement and groundwater, managing tunnel engineering and associated stability analyses.

ACT Geotech’s small size allows the team of engineers to develop close relationships with clients and better responsiveness to their needs.

Their staff offer additional services in instrumentation installation and monitoring, including establishment and maintenance of NATA mechanical testing laboratories provided. They also undertake excavated soil/rock and VENM assessments. Clients cover every sector – commercial and residential developments, civil construction and mining.

The ACT Geotech team worked on the Snowy Mountains Scheme and more recent projects include Bunnings stores at Gungahlin and Batemans Bay, IKEA Canberra, HMAS Albatross at Nowra, the ACT Supreme Court Redevelopment and Queanbeyan Riverfront Precinct.

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They have provided professional advice on wide-ranging projects from quarries, dams, tunnels, roads, highways and airfields to commercial buildings, warehouses and schools, as well as multi-storey residential buildings and subdivisions.

ACT Geotech has always maintained its solid focus on complex geotechnical issues. Owner and Senior Engineer Jeremy Murray expects the company will expand geographically to take on projects further across all states in Australia. ACT Geotech engineers have already consulted on projects in Victoria, Queensland and the Northern Territory. “We are a small firm that is committed to high quality engineering solutions for our clients,” says Murray. “Being approachable, responsive and committed is why our clients value our work so highly.”

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quay to civil construction Quay Civil is a privately owned Sydney company that specialises in excavation, concreting and formwork. Owned and managed by brothers Chris and Padraic Kennedy, who together boast 30 years experience in all areas of civil construction.

Quay Civil’s experienced employees are engaged in bulk and detailed excavations, supply and fixing of steel reinforcement, scaffolding, cable and conduit installation. Their real forte lies in their capabilities in formwork supply, design and installation.

The company has additionally developed its own system of formwork construction and installation that has been in use for the last 2-3 years.

Complementing their formwork skills, Quay Civil provide concrete pumping services and advise on and perform concrete placement.

Their impressive client list includes Sydney Water, Hunter Water and Brisbane Water, Energy Australia, Country Energy, UGL, Transgrid, Jemena and the NSW Department of Commerce.

Recent projects include a $1.2m construction of gas phase and acid phase digester tanks and plant buildings at the Camden Treatment Plant.

Quay Civil used its own design of shutters to complete the acid phase digesters. They have also recently completed construction of a transformer compound, oil tank, oil line pits and some smaller structures at Belrose Substation for UGL.

The team have a wealth of experience with particular strength in excavation and formwork associated with utilities infrastructure.

Quay Civil completes projects mainly in Sydney, Newcastle and Queensland. Their geographic focus may vary with company growth, but Chris Kennedy assures they will always centre on civil construction and formwork. Anything to do with concrete – Quay Civil has it covered.

Frequently engaged by clients such as water and energy utilities, and groups such as ABI, Lend Lease and John Holland, Quay Civil’s core projects comprise reservoirs, tanks, sewage treatment plants, sewer pumping stations, electrical substations, gas regulating stations and bridges.

For more information contact Quay Civil, Chris Kennedy, phone 0411 025 115, email chris.kennedy@quaycivil.com, or Padraic Kennedy, phone 0434 109 631, email p.kennedy@quaycivil.com

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Specialists in their field Founded on over 20 years of experience, Faraday Pty Ltd designs, installs and tests Electromagnetic Shielding systems for major medical, commercial, industrial, and defence projects throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Perth’s Fiona Stanley Hospital is one facility to benefit from the Melbourne based company’s expertise. For the project, Faraday completed a “suite of EEG, EMG rooms as well as two MRI suites for neurophysiological purposes”, Director Kingsley McRae says.

Outside of the Faraday cages the company installed, “small pulse data, from an EEG for example, is much more likely to be corrupt or incorrect,” he said. “A factor that escapes the notice of many clinicians.”

Another Melbourne project, Parkville Neuroscience Research Unit, highlights Faraday’s cooperative management style as well as its start to finish design, installation and testing solutions.

Significant constraints on normal building work were posed by the installation of the project’s 42 tonne, 7 tesla strength research magnet one of the strongest in the world and the addition of a Faraday cage and massive magnetic shield.

Faraday invested considerable time “working with everyone from the electrician to air-conditioning guy, to overcome the project’s design restrictions and requirements,” Mr McRae said.

With specialist testing, Faraday profiles and delivers solutions for problematic sites. In one case it was the massive magnetic field generated by Melbourne trams, 50 metres from Peter Doherty’s Institute’s sensitive electromagnetic microscope. Faraday designed “a system of active compensation, generating a counter-veiling magnetic field, enabling the microscope to work in an environment it would not otherwise work in,” said Mr McRae. From Faraday Pty Ltd’s beginnings in 2002, the Director determined to have a national focus. “By employing 14 full-time Australian staff, we maintain quality control. We are proudly Australian owned and Australia based”, Mr McRae said.

With few other Australian specialists in the field, the fact is vital for ensuring the quality services Faraday takes prides in.

For more information contact Faraday Pty Ltd, PO Box 555, Bayswater VIC 3153, phone 03 9729 5000, fax 03 9729 9911, website: www.faradayshielding.com.au

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Team Rock Anchors TEAM Rock Anchors Pty Ltd specialises in rock anchoring, drilling, micropiles and shotcrete. It has provided successful alternative design options on a number of projects which have saved clients time and money. The company has been in business since 2006, operates in Queensland and northern NSW and has around 60 employees.

One of TEAM Rock Anchors recent projects is the commercial development at 757 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, Queensland where the company installed temporary rock anchors and constructed shotcrete walls.

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challenges of the project which included relatively tight access on site, challenging coordination with other trades and changes in scope and design and completed the works within the required programme period.

TEAM Rock Anchors’ other projects include the 1 William Street office tower in the heart of Brisbane’s government precinct, Sundale A1 Apartments and the Toowoomba Outer Circulating Road.

For more information contact Team Rock Anchors Pty Ltd, 8 Andrew Campbell Drive Narangba, QLD 4504, PO Box 244, North Lakes, QLD, 4509, phone 07 3888 6775, fax 07 3888 6114, email admin@teamra.com.au, website www.teamra.com.au

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A stylish outfit Nabeel Allkoud began his career as a renderer in 2001. He came to it through a love of working with his hands and also through his belief that rendering is not just a skill but an art. Today he heads Construction Services at Aameen Rendering. He describes rendering as like “dressing a house” in the same way as people choose clothes, rendering provides protection and conveys a style through the use of colour and texture.

Aameen Rendering have been operating for 8 months and are in the exciting phase of developing their flourishing operation. Based in Canberra, they can provide services to all of the ACT and New South Wales.

They have a large team of experienced renderers, allowing Aameen to offer all types of rendering services. These include cement based, acrylic cement based and polymer paste. They specialise in polymer rendering and can also apply all kinds of finishing pastes to cement rendering. The projects they work on include houses, commercial, high rise as well as simple, smaller patch up jobs.

Rendering has a long history as a practice and appears in different forms all over Southern Europe. Different countries have their own style and traditional colours. Allkoud informs us that currently in Australia, a natural palette is popular and can be seen in the use of earthy colours and tones.

This familiarity with contemporary trends in construction coupled with their commitment to high quality workmanship ensures that Aameen Rendering will continue to grow their business and become high in demand as the popular earthy tones on Australian walls today.

For more information contact Aameen Rendering & Construction Services Pty Ltd, 13 Blane Court, Nicholls ACT 2913, phone 02 6253 8960, mobile 0430 003 434, email aameen.rcs@hotmail.com

Traditionally render is comprised of a mixture of sand and cement and is used on exterior surfaces. It improves the appearance of walls and provides superior weather resistance to outside surfaces. Aameen Rendering can also supply heritage cement for an antique looking finish. In addition, the team is experienced at working on interior surfaces where plaster is used more often.

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fixing the future Rodney Mack is the founder and director of Mack Steel Fixing. A third-generation steel fixer with 22 years of experience in the industry, Rod started Mack Steel Fixing in 2010 with the intention of creating a quality steel fixing company, which places safety and customer satisfaction as its core objective.

it prevents the need of a dedicated prefabrication area on site providing more area on site for the builders; its time effective; it alleviates the requirement of platform ladders or mobile scaffolding when unloading from the truck, as the flatbed bolster is lifted to a safe working level; also it adds valuable points to the scorecard of the Green Star Rating system.

Mack Steel Fixing employs teams of highly experienced and dedicated steel fixers who ensure all of their work, from footings through to the roof and suspended slabs are installed quickly and efficiently, whilst never compromising quality or safety. By maintaining a high level of communication between other subcontractors and the builder, Mack Steel foremen make sure their teams do their part to meet all project deadlines on time and on budget.

The dedication and professional experience of the Mack Steel Fixing’s offsite team, ensures that the safety and quality of documentation systems comply with all the builders’ requirements prior site establishment. The entire Mack Steel team strives towards real partnerships and strong business relationships. This philosophy, along side their high quality workmanship, will allow Mack Steel Fixing to develop into one of Queensland’s leading and most reputable Steel Fixing Companies.

Mack Steel Fixing is currently working on a number of large scale projects, including Stage 1 of The Unison Project. The Unison project is the third stage of Mirvac’s Waterfront Newstead project, located two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. Mack Steel Fixing is utilising their warehouse facility by prefabricating vertical elements of the building structure offsite.

These elements are then delivered to site by Mack Steel Fixing’s truck via a flatbed bolster system. This allows the site crane to lift the bolster as one unit loaded with numerous vertical elements in lieu of individually uploading each item. This system is advantageous for a number of reasons;

Other past projects completed by Mack Steel Fixing include; K1 Commercial Tower, DJTP-JLU RAAF Base Amberley, Robina Shopping Centre Market Hall Stages 1 and 2, Springfield GE Headquarters, Bunnings Warehouse West Ipswich, Bunnings Warehouse Manly West, the Pindara Hospital Redevelopment and the Victoria Park Energex Substation.

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the Epitome of wisdom IQ Smart Apartments are a reflection of the design principles of current and future living. The apartments offer a variety of configurations to its residences including an energy management system that will allow residents to monitor their energy consumption.

Construction company : Construction Control CONSTRUCTION VALUE : $58 million ARCHITECT : DBI Design STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : AWT Consulting Engineers

The IQ Smart Apartments project is an example of modern urban living as part of the Marque Redevelopment. The Apartments, Comprising of 230 apartments that are set facing onto Northborne Avenue and Mort Street Braddon, highlight the trappings of a large, modern complex while hold the intimacy and low-key atmosphere of a private hotel.

The 2 blocks of apartments combined, comprise 4 access portals, facing onto the 2 major streets. The design feature is a nod to the original design of the 4 lobbies. Each entrance portal leads to a light-filled lobby, giving the impression of space and accessibility from all directions. The apartments are also complimented by 3 office buildings including 7 cosmopolitan eateries and shops.

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fitted and decorated interiors of the apartments are equally as impressive as the outdoor features.

The 2 buildings are made of precast concrete, with steel posts through the walls in all the corridors and main walls. The process involves sliding metal posts into the top and bottom tracks while the space created is filled with cement. Construction Control is one of the first to apply this technique to major building projects. Nick Haralambous, manager of Construction Control observed that the process is very good for the logistics, saving all important time on the build.

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spaciousness with private living, creatign the feeling of space without compromising the energy-efficiency.

Energy monitoring equipment for lighting, air-conditioning and even hot water have been included in each apartment to allow residents to monitor their energy consumption. The system can reduce energy usage and costliness by up to 10-15%. The monitoring equipment measures in real-time and suggests practices that can be implements in the future that will also lower costs.

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apartments, offices and shops are designed with modernity and urban living in mind. The incorporation of green spaces also contributes to the overall sustainability rating of the whole apartment complex with a beautiful garden area with podium, on Level 1. The raised courtyard garden can be accessed from both lobby areas and is the epicenter of the building complex.

Construction Control had a team of approximately 70, ranging from engineers, OH&S project managers, foremen and designers working on this very ambitious project.

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Below Flight Stairways provided balustrade, diving screens and privacy walls for the project.

The installation of Flight Stairways stylish balustrades ensures freedom and a high-class view inside these luxury designed apartments that can be revealed from all angles with attention to detail. Flight Stairways provided and installed the large amount of balustrade for the IQ Smart Apartments development.

The extensive work included 269 lineal metres of aluminium powder coated balustrade 1050mm high, 269 lineal metres of aluminium powder coated balustrade 550 mm high, 28 aluminium powder coated dividing screens and 158 lineal metres of aluminium powder coated privacy screens drilled into a 1050 mm high wall.

The balustrade is a feature at IQ Smart Apartments, with 230 apartments requiring at least one balcony. The office buildings and providores’ premises required balustrading for presentation and external eating areas.

There is a myriad of features that set Flight Stairways apart from others.

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to make you stand out from the rest! This surely is a reflection of the final product at the IQ Smart Apartments project.

Flight Stairways design team work with the client through a step by step process making sure the project is on schedule, from design stage right through to the final completion. The unique FlightSpan “clip together” balustrade system makes it the fastest installation process in Australia!

Flight Stairways staircase and balustrade work is officially guaranteed for 25 years, compared to competitor companies providing warranties for only 7 years. Flight Stairways has installed in excess of 31 000 staircases and 17 000 lineal metres of balustrade, making them the largest, most well-established and renowned company of its kind in the ACT. Other projects Flight Stairways has worked on inlcude Furlong Apartments in Queanbeyan, Berwick Apartments in Casey, Habitat Apartments and Envy Apartments in Braddon.

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Below ACT Shower Screens & Wardrobes provided walk-in robes, sliding glass and mirrored doors, mirrors and shower screens.

The IQ Smart Apartments feature two main buildings on Mort Street and Northbourne Avenue, in Braddon. ACT Shower Screens and Wardrobes provided the finishing touches to the complex installing built-in wardrobes and shower screens. The rooms inside are designed like luxury hotel rooms with modern tones and colours, and thier products are well suited to this luxury setting.

For IQ Smart Apartments, ACT Shower Screens and Wardrobes installed over 400 wardrobes which includes walk in robes, walk through robes, study robes and built in robes with mirrored sliding doors, 4mm polished edge mirrors (279) and the same number of shower screens.

A featured product was thier own designed and manufactured Kolder Perimeter framed 6 mm Semi Frameless Screens.

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with builders, developers, architects, designers and home owners to get the required look and specifications for each project.

ACT Shower Screens has 20 years’ experience providing strong, high quality wardrobes and screens for a number of projects in the Canberra and Sydney metrolopitan areas. With showrooms in Mitchell, ACT and the ability to service the Sydney Metropolitan area, Central Coast and Newcastle regions in NSW, they are one of the largest independent provider for the supply and installation of shower screens, vanity mirrors, splash backs and built-in wardrobes to the building industry.

They boast a team of 22 staff to do the work and can back this with successful completion of a vast scope of projects, including Aamira Apartments in Franklin, the Jamison Apartments, and The Avenue Hotel - all of high elegance and solid craftsmanship.

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Below CPS Concretors provided extensive concrete services for the IQ Smart Apartments.

The key to well-built, well-designed apartments is in the concreting, placement and finish. CPS Concretors employ experience and attention to detail, combined with state-of-the-art cutting technology tower and mobile pumps, to deliver their product.

The role of CPS Concretors was to ensure that the large amount on concrete needed for the project was pumped to the required specifications, safely and accurately.

The CPS Concretors team have a focus and precision that is evident in every step of their work, which was critical for the manual handling of two pump towers for IQ Smart Apartments. The team pumped concrete from the ground-up to create tandem buildings comprising 115 beautiful apartments per building.

CPS Concretors have their own work safety plan which they apply to every build. This plan also includes environmental considerations, that carry through to management.

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Papas Painting Contractors Pty Ltd (PPC) are specialists in commercial, conventional property and industrial painting and offer a full range of services for all interior and exterior decorating requirements. On IQ Smart Apartments the team at PPC offered advice and consultation to the project managers in order to change some of the products that were originally assigned to the project.

The PPC team led by Director Paul Papas, work hard to keep quality service and finishes in line with the high-rating Australian Industry Standards. PPC have a colour consultant, interior designer, builder as well as a full time estimator as part of their in house team, who collaborate to ensure a full painting and decorating package is delivered to customers, giving clients, builders and architects a one stop shop for all painting and decorating needs. Papas’ is also licensed in lead retrieval and management wallpaper hanger, intumescent paint and protective coatings.

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Apartments in Belconnen were painted both internally and externally, the latter also using “Nawkaw”), heritage and hazmat buildings, hospitals and special needs facilities, as well as residential, commercial base-builds and fitouts, as well as a number of Territory and Federal Government projects.

PPC are the proud winners of the 2013 Master Painters Association Awards for the Best Residential Painting Contractor of the Year, The Best Commercial Painting Contractor of the Year and overall completing the Best Painting Project of the Year, the Canberra International Airport. Their award winning service is driven by the desire to enhance and transform a property’s appearance and atmosphere with minimal disruption. Papas’ team ensures that every site it treated with respect and that they leave each project in a clean and tidy state when they’re done.

For more information contact Papas Painting Contractors Pty Ltd, on 0418 264 154 or 02 6280 0848, fax 02 6280 0847, email sales@papaspainting.com.au, website www.papaspainting.com.au ACT PROJECT FEATURE IQ Smart Apartments

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winds of change Developer : CWP Renewables Construction Consortium : Downer and GE CONSTRUCTION VALUE : $270 million

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The $360M landmark Boco Rock Wind Farm Project comprises 67 wind turbines and a 25km 132kV transmission line, spread across 27 different properties. The wind farm will generate 113MW of clean, renewable energy, powering the equivalent of approximately 40,000 homes.

CWP Renewables developed Boco Rock Wind Farm, situated on the Monaro Plains, approximately 10km south west of Nimmitabel, in southern New South Wales, and have seen it grow from inception in 2007 to an operating wind farm in 2015.

CWP Renewables (CWPR) is a joint venture between two leading renewable energy developers: Continental Wind Partners and Wind Prospect Group.

With over two decades of renewable energy development experience and 5,000MW of installed capacity across 20 countries, CWPR brings worldclass renewable energy development expertise to Australia.

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through its role as Owners Representative and Asset Manager during construction and operations on behalf of EGCO. Construction at the wind farm began in August 2013, and CWPR undertook a number of roles including: • Oversight of the EPC consortium (which included turbine suppliers GE and construction company Downer EDI) • Supervision of the Owners’ Engineers (Jacobs) and Superintendent • Managing grid connection into the Essential Energy (EE) distribution network • Registration with the Australian Energy Market Operator • Registration with the Clean Energy Regulator • Extensive community engagement and collaboration on local events Ed Mounsey, Head of Development at CWPR, managed the planning, environmental and land aspects of the project. “Seeing the development through to construction demanded rigorous analysis of AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION REVIEW

design constraints, numerous independent technical assessments, and early and transparent communication with all project stakeholders” said Ed Mounsey.

“Our approach to development, and community engagement during development, was carried through into construction, with the demands of a construction schedule being balanced with a number of social and environmental considerations” said Mr. Mounsey.

foundations, installing turbines and connecting the wind farm to the grid” said Mr Oakey.

“We had visits from a number of community groups, and we ran a Community Open Day that attracted over 1,000 people” said Mr Oakey. The Nimmitabel Lions Club and CWA both helped out on the day with catering, and a broad range of visitors were overwhelmingly positive about the opportunity to visit and see inside a turbine.

On-site civil works were avoided during a 1st November to 1st February window in line with protection requirements for the endemic Grasslands Earless Dragon and the Legless Lizard species. The construction team also worked around variable weather conditions at 1,000m above sea level (rain, snow, bitter cold and wind) to bring the wind farm online nearly two months ahead of schedule.

Community Engagement done well is hard but rewarding work, and is an integral part of developing, constructing and operating a wind farm. CWPR’s efforts were rewarded when, in 2014, CWPR won the Clean Energy Council’s Community Engagement Award for their work at Boco Rock Wind Farm.

Construction Manager, Adrian Oakey, oversaw construction of the project and was based in Cooma for the duration of construction.

“We had a great team on-site for construction, including the haulage team, Rex J Andrews who delivered components for the 67 turbines, and a number of local and interstate contractors who spent time at the site laying 34 kms of new internal gravel roads, pouring turbine

For more information contact CWP Renewables, PO Box 1708, Newcastle NSW 2300, phone 02 4013 4640, fax 02 4926 2154, email info@cwprenewables.com.au, website www.cwprenewables.com.au

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Below Robin Johnson Engineering supplied engineering, design, management and supervision.

Robin Johnson Engineering (RJE) have been providing design and construction to the renewable energy industry for 15 years and have successfully completed 25 major wind farm projects. The company is extremely familiar with the procedures and requirements that are needed to effectively complete a wind farm. This is reflected in their ability to always accomplish wind farm projects on time, under budget and without incident.

As a result of their undeniable expertise, RJE supplied engineering, design, management, supervision, construction, commissioning support, WHS&E and Quality Control System for the electrical, civil, building and communications on the Boco Rock Wind Farm project.

Detailed scope of works for the Boco Rock Wind Farm project included the design, supply, transportation, installation and commission of a 33kV switchroom (30.5m x 5.5m) constructed from glass reinforced concrete (GRC) panels. This switchroom was fitted with 12x33kV ABB switchgear tiers for the collection of power generated by the wind turbines. In a separate room within the building is the protection, control, scada and communications equipment which operates, monitors and protects the electrical components. The switchroom package is supplied with pre-installed fire detection, protection and suppression systems. The switchroom also contains security systems, low voltage distribution boards, general light and power and other safety accessories.

RJE installed the underground 33kV electrical reticulation which includes 67km of medium voltage 3 Core cable (120mm2 to 500mm2), fibre optic cable, trench, cable laying, bedding sand, backfill and reinstatement. This is installed from the 132kV/33KV substation out to the 67 wind turbines on site. The installation was completed with purpose designed and built machines that are owned by RJE. Using a 20T Franna Crane, RJE also unloaded and installed the KIOSK transformers located near the base of the wind turbine.

The landscape was very rugged, with steep hills and many rocks which made it challenging to carry out trenching and cable installation for the 33kV wind farm reticulation system.

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caused minor delays but overall did not compromise their contractual milestones.

Steep declines towards the 132/33kV substation made transportation of the 33kV switchroom difficult, but with careful planning and safe work methods, RJE managed to successfully delivery a premium quality product to benefit all companies involved.

RJE have designed, implemented and perfected a 33kV XLPE underground cable jointing technique which consists of welding of the stranded aluminium conductor within the 33kV MV cable. This innovation eliminates the chance of cable joint failures on wind farms that are contributed to a combination of high cyclic loads, poor conductor material quality and mechanical compression links.

The results of this new joint method means less downtime for the owner and a greater efficiency in power production. RJE have eliminated the weakest link in any medium voltage reticulation system.

Along with the welded jointing procedure, RJE have also developed a transportable welded jointing air conditioned workshop which can be temporarily positioned to install medium voltage joints in a controlled environment.

This enables an enclosed environment that reduces any dust and particulates, as well as providing a comfortable work environment for the cable jointer. The location of the wind farms usually lead to weather conditions which are not always suitable for MV cable jointing and terminating. The workshop allows the team to produce high quality welded joints every time.

All RJE works at the Boco Rock Wind Farm were completed in a safe and timely manner with minimal impact to the environment. Scheduled tasks were completed on or before time.

RJE’s professional contribution to the wind farm industry and the attitude “always improvises never compromises” where safety is concerned, has put RJE at the forefront for the design and construction of any wind farm project.

For more information contact Robin Johnson Engineering, 115 Morphett Road, Morphettville SA 5043, phone 08 8300 9500, fax 08 8300 9501, email dale.altschwager@ jge.net.au, website www.rje.net.au

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Below SMB Civil provided extensive engineering work on the project.

SMB Civil provided their expertise on the recently developed Boco Rock Wind Farm. The project involved the construction of 67 Wind Towers in which the team at SMB Civil were contracted to carry out excavation, supply and erect formwork, fix reinforcing steel, assemble bolt clusters, transport clusters to site and place, install electrical and communication conduits, place and finish concrete foundations, construction of kiosk plinth and concrete foundations associated with the substation construction.

With a crew of approximately 35 people on site throughout construction, SMB Civil overcome all challenges that arose including working within the windy conditions that were persistant throughout the construction process.

SMB Civil was formed with the objective of providing a service to clients that surpasses their expectations in all forms of project delivery.

The company aims to achieve this through providing their clients with innovative solutions based on sound engineering practices that achieve sustainable, economical and serviceable solutions.

Operating throughout New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, SMB Civil employ in excess of 50 staff along with boasting a resourceful pool of subcontractors.

The team at SMB Civil is currently working at Glenelg WWTP (SA), Iranda Feedlot Expansion (SA), Katfish Reach Hydrological Structures (SA), Bridge Construction Western Highway (VIC), Road Construction Werribee (VIC) and Timber Processing Plant Upgrade (SA).

At SMB Civil, they focus on civil and concrete works with a primary focus on working with tier one contractors. The team is also able to take the head contractor role on suitable, smaller projects.

An example of their capabilities includes; concrete construction, road construction, bulk earthworks, mining infrastructure, water and wastewater infrastructure and bridge construction.

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Below Rex J Andrews Pty Ltd undertook the transportation of wind turbine components.

Boco Rock Wind Farm is located 10km south west of Nimmitabel and is set to generate clean, renewable energy and contribute to the electricity supply for NSW. Rex J Andrews Pty Ltd was responsible for the handling and delivery of all wind turbine components for this exceptional project.

New and specialised 65m blade trailers were developed for the Boco Rock Wind Farm project. This allowed for easier and more effective transportation. The undertaking of the main transport route for the turbine component delivery ran smoothly.

Components delivered included tower sections, nacelles, blades and hubs, most of which were oversized loads. During the transport period, up to seven loads were delivered to the site per day, six days per week.

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Rex J Andrews Pty Ltd was formed 25 years ago in 1989. The family owned company operates from Adelaide (SA), Sydney, Newcastle (NSW) and Portland (VIC).

The company is capable of transporting loads ranging from standard semi trailers through to large, heavy loads requiring complex multi articulated equipment. The team offers services beyond transport including loading, unloading, storing and placing articles using cranes, lifting systems, jacks and skates. They are also able to design and manufacture equipment specific to a customers transit needs.

Rex J Andrews operates a fleet of prime movers, trailers and cranes along with jacking and weighing equipment. Rex J Andrews Pty Ltd is accredited on both the NHVAS and WAHVA systems. All equipment adheres to documented maintenance schedules, and serviced in-house by their experienced and dedicated staff.

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Below Develin Engineering completed excavation and constructed roads and drainage throughout the entire site.

For a period of 12 months, Develin Engineering dedicated a team of experienced personnel to carry out works at the Boco Rock Wind Farm project in New South Wales.

Develin Engineering has been operating as an engineering firm since 1985. The business is highly regarded for having the very best and latest model equipment, skilled operators and an impeccable safety record.

Develin Engineering was responsible for excavating the bases for the towers and constructing roads, drainage and crane pads throughout the entire site.

The Develin team are committed to providing a service, that not only deliver the brief to the clients standards but also take into account environmental, cost, aesthetic and logistical considerations.

Their imagination and ingenuity to problem solving has come for many years of experience and allows them to tackle each project to bring out its fullest potential.

The team at Develin Engineering utilises late model Hitachi machines with access to a full range of attachments. For the Boco Rock Wind Farm project the team worked with a 35 tonne Hitachi excavator.

Once complete, Stage 1 of the Boco Rock Wind Farm will feature 67 wind turbines and 33km of new on-site roads. Company Director Geoff Develin, said. “We are very pleased to have been involved with such a significant project and great company [Downer].�

Develin Engineering specialises in the hire of excavators across NSW and the ACT. The company features an impressive selection of products which includes 9 machines ranging from 3 tonne up to 47 tonne. All machines are late model Hitachi with tilting hitches and most come complete with GPS (global positioning system).

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Below ProWater Cooma Rural supplied water infrastructure for the Boco Rock Wind Farm project.

ProWater Cooma Rural Supplies in Cooma (NSW) played an integral role in Stage One of the Boco Rock Wind Farm Project. The company’s involvement with the project began in October 2013 in partnership with Boco Rock Wind Farm project manager, Downer Infrastructure.

A number of ProWater Cooma Rural’s key suppliers including Rapid Plas, Aquamate Tanks, Philmac, Franklin Electric Australia, Advanced Industrial Products (AIP), Southern Cross and Netafim, provided a significant role in the successful delivery and completion of the project. ProWater Cooma Rural Supplies carried out the detailed installation in conjunction with Sprocket’s Electrical, Quod’s Plumbing and Quod’s Mowing and Irrigation.

ProWater Cooma Rural’s support and participation in the project is ongoing, and during March 2014 they conducted training for the system. The project has cemented a solid working relationship with Downer Infrastructure’s on site management which has been based on effective communication and trust.

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A Southern Cross HR pump was used with a 12.5hp Kobota motor delivering approximately 150 litres/min (90,000 litres per 10 hours of pumping). The system was later upgraded when the earthworks and civil sector’s demand for water increased. To accommodate this increase, a 3 phase 7.5kw, generator driven Franklin bore pump was floated in the dam delivering approximately 300 litres/min to the 2 Aquamate 115,000 litre galvanized tanks. This system delivered between 250,000 litres and 350,000 litres per day for batching and civil works.

The Boco Rock Wind Farm Project sees the construction of 67 wind turbines to provide electricity to the existing power grid at a site 20km west of Nimmitabel in the Snowy Mountains.

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Below Australian Radio Towers (ART) provide communication systems and wind monitoring towers.

Australian Radio Towers (ART) has established themselves as leaders in providing communication systems and wind monitoring towers since 1973.

ART was involved in several areas of the Boco Rock Wind Farm project which is located 10km south west of Nimmitabel in New South Wales. Work for the project included wind prospecting, power curve and performance testing along with ongoing wind monitoring.

The approved wind farm comprises up to 122 wind turbines, with Stage 1 seeing the construction of 67 wind turbines.

With complete client satisfaction in mind, the team at ART is able to carry out a seamless service on all projects including the design, manufacture, supply and installation of all their products.

The innovative Boco Rock Wind Farm features the most advanced wind logger system to date. ART is constantly investing time and money into product development to ensure that they are able to supply and produce the most successful environmental monitoring products and services to the market.

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ART has extensive experience in the construction of radio towers and the high access rigging industry, throughout Australia and internationally. The team provides a wide range of products including guyed masts, free-standing radio towers, trailer-mounted quick deploy masts, communication systems and communication huts.

Their technicians have experience with a broad range of modern electronic communication systems.

The key areas of service include: • Temporary communication site solutions • Masts and towers • Wind monitoring systems • Communication systems

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Below Platinum Traffic Services provided extensive traffic control solutions for all stages of the project.

Platinum Traffic Services commenced work on the Boco Rock Wind Farm in March 2014.

Offering professional and comprehensive services, the team at Platinum Traffic Services provided extensive traffic control solutions that were required at various stages throughout the project. Their services were paramount, particularly when the bulky cranes were entering and moving around the site.

Many of the surrounding roads are rural and it was important to consider the movement of livestock on and around the transport route.

Boasting a dedicated team of over 100 employees, Platinum Traffic Services have been providing a seamless solution to the construction and haulage industry, for more than 7 years.

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With offices across NSW, Platinum Traffic Services provide capabilities that are not only cost effective, but are also reliable in many different circumstances. Their team ensures a prompt response to your work site and project needs.

Platinum Traffic Services have also worked on projects for Lend Lease, Leighton and Australand.

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best of both worlds Deco - 155 Clarence Street is a distinct and decorative art-deco building which has been revived while protecting its heritage features. The foyer is accentuated by contemporary features with heritage references throughout the above floors including the 3 new storeys.

Developer : St Hilliers END VALUE : $140 million ARCHITECT : Bates Smart

Formerly the Red Cross Blood Bank building this historic 1930’s commercial property was purchased in 2011 by St Hilliers Hybrid Fund.

The building has undergone a complete refurbishment, including the addition of 3 floors, bringing the total NLA commercial space to 12,488sqm located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. The transformation included the refurbishment of the heritage façade, 3 new outdoor terraces, and new changerooms with shower facilities. All services have been upgraded and the building is set to achieve 5 star Greenstar and 4.5 star NABERS energy ratings.

The entry to the building is now defined by the reinstated black granite cladding and awning at the street front. A procession of the original internal columns is a feature of the lobby with the full 4.2m height exposing the distinctive mushroom capitals.

Interior finishes include terrazzo flooring, European designed furniture, rugs designed by costume & production designer, Catherine Martin, and a selection of artworks that provide a contemporary interpretation of the Art-Deco period.

The building has been transformed into an A-grade office building which blends modern design elements and all new services and facilities, within a classical façade.

These features have attracted a high level of interest from prospective tenants who have shown an appreciation for the boutique, characterfilled spaces available for lease. 60% of available tenancies have now been leased. Committed tenants are:

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Tyro Payments (3,778m2) Havas Worldwide (2,216m2) Cox Architecture (1,263m2) Cross Eatery (100m2 lobby café area)

The remaining 4,500m2 of space is spread over 4.5 floors.

Interest in the spaces has picked up since building works were completed and the façade scaffolding was dismantled, allowing the character and internal refurbishment to be better appreciated. Tom Mott and Alex Wong of JLL are managing all leasing enquiries for the sought after remaining office space.

The company’s strength lies in the collaborative nature and knowledge of our highly experienced and professional personnel, providing clients with the certainty their objectives will be met and any project issues will be resolved promptly.

St Hilliers has a broad geographic reach with operations in Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra which serve the Eastern Seaboard and Northern Territory, including all regional areas within.

For more information contact St Hilliers 88 Cumberland Street, The Rocks NSW 2000, phone 02 9259 5200, fax 02 9259 5201, website www.sthilliers.com.au

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Below Baratech Air Conditioning – at the forefront of its industry.

When it came to contracting out the installation of air conditioning and ventilation for the Deco – 155 Clarence Street project, Baratech Air Conditioning was the natural choice. Having been around for almost 40 years, Baratech Air Conditioning specialises in the design and construction of mechanical ventilation and air conditioning systems for the commercial, industrial and residential industries.

Among Baratech’s significant list of past projects are the domestic terminal extension at Sydney Airport, Star City Casino, Baxter Healthcare, Concord Hospital, Fisher Library at Sydney University and the Balmain Shores residences.

In making sure it provides only the best service to its clients, Baratech has three specialist business areas — commercial air conditioning projects, home air conditioning projects and an air conditioning service.

The company installed all the air conditioning, ventilation and the controls throughout the Deco – 155 Clarence Street building, with up to 25 staff working on site for the project.

Coupled with a staff of highly trained experts (including technicians) and the greatest resources, Baratech ensures each project receives only the best in tailored expertise and attention.

“The air conditioning at Deco — 155 Clarence Street is underfloor displacement.

It’s a different type of system. One that’s certainly not common,” Baratech Air Conditioning Director Matthew Eaton said, adding that the project went well.

Having set the highest standard in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) field, Baratech is a leader in the mechanical service industry within New South Wales.

Remaining at the forefront of its industry, Baratech continues to be ahead of its competitors. The bulk of Baratech’s work comes from its repeat clients, who are also leaders in their fields. However, this does not mean the company is resting on its laurels — Baratech continually welcomes opportunities to collaborate with new clients and achieve the best possible outcomes.

As well as the Deco — 155 Clarence Street development, Baratech Air Conditioning is busy working on other projects around Sydney.

“We’re currently working on the new hospital block at Campbelltown, as well as a separate job refurbishing the existing Campbelltown Hospital,” Matthew said.

“We’re also doing the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New South Wales, and the Metro Residences in Chatswood, doing the air conditioning and the ventilation.”

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As a member of the Green Building Council, Baratech collaborates with builders to achieve best-practice design as well as efficiency and sustainability on a project, including its Greenstar rating. This is of particular importance to the Deco – 155 Clarence Street project, which aimed to achieve a 5-star Greenstar and As-Built ratings as well as a 4.5-star NABERS rating.

Whether large or small projects, Baratech’s commercial air conditioning service provides a complete solution, be it the design and construction of a system or just construction.

The company’s aim is to ensure it provides its clients with comfortable and functional work environments that are also sustainable and efficient. Its commercial services include mechanical, ventilation, air conditioning, cleanrooms, stairwell, car parks, ventilation, process cooling and more.

As well as the design and construction of ventilation and air conditioning systems, Baratech also provides an air conditioning service across Sydney. Sourced by a fleet of air conditioning service vehicles, Baratech is also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for any air conditioning breakdowns that happen out of hours.

For more information contact Baratech Air Conditioning, 9 Sefton Road, Thornleigh NSW 2120, phone 02 9875 3088, fax 02 9875 4300, website www.baratech.com.au

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Below Smith & Osborne completed extensive cutting and drilling services on the DECO - 155 Clarence Street project.

Smith & Osborne NSW are the cutting and drilling professionals.

As one of the largest concrete sawing and core drilling companies in NSW and one of Australia’s oldest established companies in its field their experience and expertise that was required on the Deco – 155 Clarence Street project.

Refurbishing an old building takes precision and planning with unique solutions to intricate problems from a range of areas. The DECO project required the new commercial space to maintain its heritage elements while adhearing to new building code standards to support the new commercial use.

The Smith & Osborne NSW team completed the extensive cutting portfolio across the multiple leveled DECO - 155 Clarence Street project without any issues, for a number of different services to be installed. Smith & Osborne NSW’s Peter King explains.

“We completed a lot of dowel holes and inserted the dowel. We also cut and enlarged penetrations and core holes and used a ring saw, road saws and large diameter core drills. We also drilled holes for the electrical work over the building’s different floors.”

Smith & Osborne NSW are working with Probuild on other building revitalisation project including the Tank Stream Hotel in Sydney’s Hunter Street. “We’re doing the same sort of work there, including refurbishments of the building, adding existing services and cutting in doors from walls,” Peter added.

Smith & Osborne NSW’s large fleet is fully equipped enabling them to tackle any job from control joints to large-scale slab demolition, quickly and efficiently. Services include road saw (petrol, electric, diesel and hydraulic), rapid cut, hand saw, hydraulic hand saw and ring saw which feature the latest in concrete cutting technology. It also offers chain saw, wall saw, wire saw, core drill, hand drill, floor grinding, grooving/texturing and joint sealing services.

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The team set up to work in all kinds of environments, including difficult spaces such as confined areas or overhead work, priding itself on responding quickly to its clients’ needs. The company offers a fast and reliable service that is unrivalled within the industry and ensures their staff and equipment are on site, on time. Smith & Osborne NSW is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In some cases, it can even offer a same day service.

The expert team at Smith & Osborne NSW are happy to discuss your project and help plan all your concrete cutting and core drilling requirements. Smith & Osborne NSW work with their clients to understand the whole project in detail to help remove the guesswork when estimating the cost of projects and provide a firm cost of work that needs to be completed. They also provide on-site inspections and obligation-free quotes which ensure their clients receive the most costeffective cutting and drilling solutions.

Safety is a priority for the company, with every project undergoeing a job safety analysis and risk management process. Smith & Osborne NSW staff work to the highest Work Health and Safety standards, with all staff trained to make sure work is done in the safest possible way.

Every Smith & Osborne NSW operator has attended a Workcover Accredited Safety Induction training course and carries a White Card.

The entire staff has been trained in all facets of concrete cutting and drilling, from the safe operation of equipment right through to Safety and Risk Management.

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Below Ultrafloor engineered and manufactured lightweight flat soffit flooring slabs.

The DECO - 155 Clarence Street redevelopment presented a unique opportunity for Ultrafloor to demonstrate why they are a flooring solutions provider and not just the manufacturer of the nationally acclaimed prestressed Ultrafloor beams. As well as installing the precast flooring, Ultrafloor was responsible for pre-pour inspections and engineering certification of the finished slabs. Their early involvement in the project by Probuild, ensured maximum benefits from Ultrafloor’s in-house engineering team and the contract was structured such that Ultrafloor became the sole contractor for all design aspects of the suspended precast floor slabs.

Ultrafloor’s challenge was to find structural concrete flooring to complement the modern precast interpretation of the original art deco look from the original plastered ceilings and grand, mushroom-inspired column capitals.

To achieve this, Ultrafloor engineered and manufactured lightweight flat soffit flooring slabs, produced at their Rutherford manufacturing site.

All Ultrafloor slab designs aim to reduce the amount of concrete and reinforcing steel. For 155 Clarence Street it saved 280m3 of concrete and around 30 per cent of the reinforcing, while achieving spans of up to 9.7m.

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units between the columns. Slabs spanning onto these beams were formed with similar prestressed units providing a continuous soffit with a high quality finish. Polystyrene void formers, 900w X 150d, were fixed to the top surface, providing greater structural effectiveness and sustainability.

Logistics were important, with delivery times restricted to off-peak hours, with each semi-trailer carrying 100m² slabs, needing to be offloaded in 45 minutes with just three Ultrafloor installers. Ultrafloor’s system allowed earlier programming of the fitout trades. Most of Ultrafloor’s temporary supports are able to be stripped out much earlier than non-precast systems.

DECO is a great example of Ultrafloor tailoring a flooring solution to the specific project needs. Significant direct cost savings were delivered through the concrete and reo de-materialisation. Indirect cost savings resulted from the faster build and the provision of a comprehensive design service. Other buildability advantages flowed and enhanced environmental outcomes were achieved.

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Below Design 5 Architects consulted on the façade’s remediation works for DECO - 155 Clarence Street.

DECO - 155 Clarence Street posed an interesting challenge for specialist conservation architects Design 5. The façade’s remediation works proved a particular challenge. “Early in the building’s history, some face bricks to the Clarence Street façade began to delaminate resulting in the need to restrain parts of the façade with wire mesh. This occurred sometime between the late 1960s and early 1970s,” Design 5 – Architects Associate Robert Gasparini explains.

that could not always be found using conventional solutions. I think we ended up with a great outcome and one that retains and respects the buildings significant values and its fabric so it will be around for a long time to come,” explains Robert.

The company also revised the project’s Conservation Management Plan (CMP) which identifies and describes the building’s cultural significance and how to maintain it into the future.

“The wire mesh was still in place at the start of the project and part of our challenge was to understand the cause of the brick failure and rectify it so the wire mesh could be removed. Our role was to also identify and advise on replacement custom-made bricks which matched the colour and texture of the failed bricks but with the necessary durability.”

“Design 5 were engaged at the pre-design phase to assist the design team in finding appropriate responses to the brief that met the client’s needs while maintaining and respecting the cultural significance of the building,” Robert said.

Design 5 sought the advice of masonry expert David Young and brick specialist Tony Waights. The team put a system in place to identify defective bricks and prevent further decay of the existing brickwork.

Design 5 is currently involved in a range of other projects, including prominent and high profile public buildings, most of them with some level of heritage significance, in Sydney and Hobart.

“We were on site daily during this period, measuring brick sizes and looking for any defect that would require it to be replaced. The success of this project relied on a team effort with each trade and discipline bringing their particular knowledge and skill to help resolve problems

For more information contact Design 5 Architects, 5 Queen Street, Chippendale NSW 2008, phone 02 9319 1855, fax 02 9319 0836, email design5@design5.com.au, website www.design5.com.au

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Below McPhersons Plumbing undertook the plumbing and gas fitting on the DECO - 155 Clarence Street project.

After more than 40 years in operation, McPherson Plumbing (NSW) Pty Ltd has extensive experience and expertise when it comes to hydraulic services for all types of construction.

McPherson Plumbing continues to be involved in construction projects across the commercial, residential and industrial sectors. The company also specialises in research and scientific industries, health and aged care, hotels and resorts, education and high-rise residential.

Undertaking all the plumbing and gas fitting for Deco – 155 Clarence Street, McPherson Plumbing’s Construction Manager Paul Anderson said the project had gone quite smoothly. “The only small issue has been access and material handling, which is expected with a city location such as this,” he said. “However, this was just a matter of site co-ordination and easily overcome.”

Up to sixteen employees have been working on the project from the company’s staff of 80.

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least 20 years’ experience in the construction industry. McPherson Plumbing also prides itself on its high standards of workmanship and outstanding customer service and satisfaction.

A lengthy list of projects highlights McPherson Plumbing’s exceptional capabilities across many sectors. These include projects as diverse as the Macquarie University Specialist Clinic and Private Hospital, Centrepoint Tower Commercial (Westfield), Dee Why Grand redevelopment (residential/retail) and the redevelopment/ refurbishment of 65 schools (under the Building the Education Revolution program).

The company also worked on the Gosford Hospital redevelopment, Broadway Shopping Centre refurbishment, Rhodes Waterside Retail Centre and numerous residential developments, including Eastside Gardens, Waters Edge, Elinya and Garland 77.

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Below Calcono provided custom formwork solutions for the complex build.

Specialising in formwork services for projects in all sectors of the construction industry, Calcono’s reputation for reliability and efficiency has seen it become one of New South Wales’ leading formworkers. This reputation has extended to Deco – 155 Clarence Street, where 10 to 20 Calcono staff worked on the project.

Founded 25 years ago, Calcono has grown from a staff of five to a company that now complete projects valued up to $10 million. “My father Vincenzo Calautti founded the business in 1989,” Stefano said.

“He is currently still involved in the business as general manager, together with myself and my two brothers.”

“We provided all the formwork services to complete infill slabs, stairs, columns and lift/stair core walls for alteration works to the existing building from levels basement 2 to level 8,” Calcono Director Stefano Calautti explained.

Along with Vincenzo (who has more than 35 years’ experience in all aspects of the formwork industry) and his sons, a highly skilled and motivated workforce of up to 90 staff supports Calcono. The company is continually striving for the highest in productivity and constantly researches and purchases the latest formwork systems from around the world. This enables Calcono projects to progress in a safe, productive and economical manner. Calcono is busy working on a number of other projects, including The Little Saigon Plaza in Bankstown and URBA Apartments in Redfern, The Jameson in Sans Souci, as well as the Southbank Apartments complex in Wolli Creek.

“Furthermore, we also provided our formwork services to complete the addition of four new commercial floors from levels 9 to 12, which consisted of isolated beams connected to ultrafloor slabs, columns, stairs and lift/stair core walls.

“Due to the size and area of the project minimal space was an issue. The site team was carefully selected as a large site crew would not be productive and material delivery was meticulously organised with Probuild site management — not only because of space restrictions but also due to the particular delivery times enforced

by Sydney City Council.”

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Below Surface Design reviewed the proposed facade design on the 155 Clarence Street project.

Engaged by Probuild to review the façade design for the 155 Clarence Street refurbishment, Surface Design’s aim was to ensure the new façade would adapt and complement the existing system.

material scientist who assessed the degradation of materials and the curing methodology of the brick mortar and a façade consultant who developed the façade solutions.

As well as reviewing proposed façade systems, Surface Design also provided suggestions around other, adaptable façades as well as a new façade system. Surface Design’s advice has resulted in a façade system that performs highly for thermal comfort, façade management and stainability.

Surface Design is currently involved with a number of residential, commercial, hospital and education buildings throughout Australia.

These developments include the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, 200 George St, 50 Martin Place, 20 Martin Place and the Frasers Broadway development.

The new floors of the building include a structurally glazed curtain wall suite in a wide module (2000mm) with floor-to-ceiling vision areas.

High performance double glazing also provides a high visible light transmission while meeting energy requirements.

At almost 80 years old, the performance of the existing building facade was highly variable and unknown. Surface Design completed a number of studies on the treatment of the existing window system to ensure the resulting façade not only met strict energy requirements, architectural intent, budget and maintenance, but was sympathetic to the existing façade design.

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The company prides itself on its experience in material analysis, sustainability and façade design. Surface Design lives for the future, a sustainable future, where its actions today will actually make a difference. It is supported by a team of engineers, designers and scientists who are committed to environmental sustainable design, delivering projects through collaboration and a combination of sustainable design, façade engineering and materials science.

For more information contact Surface Design, Suite 11.03, 68 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000, phone 02 9249 1400, fax 02 9299 0107, email info@surfacedesign.com.au, website www.surfacedesign.com.au.

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a championship result The 12 hectare Valentine Sports Park site has undergone a $22M redevelopment to bolster it to a new benchmark facility for Football NSW and the local community.

Valentine Sports Park is the Home of Football in NSW and the new upgrades will see it rise to the benchmark facility for sporting, recreational and community use, both within Australia and overseas.

Football NSW identified the requirement to re-develop VSP to cater for the ever increasing needs of football in Australia.

The 12 hectare facility redevelopment has seen upgrades to the Futsal and Multi Purpose Indoor Centre, construction of

2 synthetic turf playing fields and 3 turf fields, a 60 room accommodation suite with breakout team rooms and an exciting new building to house the operations of Football NSW. Aver were engaged by Football NSW to manage the total project requirement including: Funding agreement negotiations and submissions to Federal and State Governments; development of a property brief including needs analysis and stakeholder engagement; targeted search

Developer : Football NSW Development & Project Management: Aver Construction : Taylor Construction Group (building works) and HG Sports Turf (Synthetic Sports fields) CONSTRUCTION VALUE : $22 million ARCHITECT : HBO+EMTB Architecture

of potential alternative sites; design team engagement and design development; statutory approval, competitive D&C tender and superintendent services for the redevelopment, and preparation of an ‘Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan’ using runoff from synthetic fields to make Valentine Sports Park self-sufficient in its irrigation requirements.

A key focus for Valentine Sports Park was the construction of a new ‘Home of Football’ building acting as a spectator grandstand,

for the Sydney Cricket Ground & Sports Ground Trust, at both Allianz Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground.

change room facilities for players and referees, and office space for FNSW staff.

24/7, servicing the needs of the football community in NSW.

Construction of two FIFA ‘2 star-rated’ synthetic all-weather playing fields and upgrade of three natural grass fields met with some significant challenges. The site inherited historical issues with fill management which had the potential to impact the foundations of both the synthetic fields and the ‘Home of Football’ building.

To combat this contractors on site needed to progressively remove and reconsolidate the fill, minimising risk of future settlement of the synthetic fields or in ground services.

Aver is an independent, privately-owned development and project management consultants company with their offices in Sydney and Melbourne providing strategic property expertise, advice and delivery across a wide range of project departments. Aver’s service sectors include infrastructure, urban renewal, commercial, large-lot residential and retail.

Aver is focused on delivering high-quality, pragmatic and responsive service. Their industry tested knowledge provides a valuable base to their building management strategies, and is an integral part of their success in the projects they undertake, regardless of sector.

Aver has extensive experience in the management of sports projects, including end-to-end management of the Rugby League Central development for the National Rugby League (NRL), and numerous works

For more information contact Aver Pty Ltd, Level One, 171 William Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, phone 02 9380 8816, fax 02 9380 8870, email info@aver.com.au website www.aver.com.au

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Below Eco-Certificates provides JV3 solutionto meet performance requirements for DTS reports.

The Valentine Sports Park upgrade was required to comply with Section J of the Building Code of Australia (BCA). Energy efficiency consultants Eco Certificates Pty Ltd ensured the upgrade complied with Section J in two ways. By complying “Deemed-toSatisfy” (DTS) reports and providing an alternative verification solution (known as “JV3”) for two buildings of the redevelopment.

Buildings produce approximately 20% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. Section J seeks to reduce the emissions of new nonresidential buildings through efficient energy use. Satisfying all of Section J’s DTS requirements involves individually evaluating each element of a building (i.e. HVAC, fabric elements such as walls or glazing, etc) and determining a minimum performance requirement for compliance. Eco Certificates provided DTS reports for all areas of the Park redevelopment. This major upgrade included a Futsal/ Indoor Centre, accommodation, café and a multipurpose “Home of Football” building.

Verification method JV3 provides for alternative solutions that meet the performance requirements specified in the DTS reports.

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buildings were deemed “unfavourable … an alternative solution was formulated.” JV3, Manuel continues, “requires the complete energy modelling of the building in computer software packages” to demonstrate an alternative’s effectiveness. It is “a far more advanced study … [requiring] far more resources and expertise.”

Eco Certificates utilized EnergyPlus, a building energy simulator, with programme DesignBuilder to model the buildings, measuring and comparing the efficiency of DTS and alternative solutions. “In total, 5 separate reports were compiled to address different areas of the project in both DTS and JV3 studies,” Manuel notes.

Eco Certificates are JV3 experts, assisting architects, developers and owners to negotiate impractical or undesirable DTS requirements, often saving a project and its design. “We’ve helped many … clients with impressive results,” Manuel says.

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Below ABC Boral completed extensive concrete polishing and the stadiums blue tile facade.

The recently redeveloped Valentine Sports Park in Glenwood Sydney, is equipped to take its place as a premier sporting facility. At the heart of this redevelopment is the upgraded and expanded Indoor Facility boasting an international-standard Futsal (indoor soccer) stadium. Amidst the on-court action, one striking feature of this stadium is sure to catch the eye of spectators, a tiled feature wall of rich, impressive blue installed by Ashfield-based tiling specialists, ABC Boral Group.

Comprised of specially ordered blue tiles, the feature wall is perhaps the most prominent of ABC Boral Group’s substantial contributions to the redevelopment. Supplying a team of 1213, the company was also responsible for all tiling and concrete polishing throughout the Park, including the new accommodation and ‘Home of Football’ buildings.

The ‘Home of Football’ is the headquarters of Football NSW, the state’s governing body of soccer and Futsal and features 6 player change rooms, an education centre, meeting rooms plus on site canteen.

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challenges,” Tony Semaan, Senior Project Manager at ABC Boral Group reports.

Operating since 2011, ABC Boral Group specialize in tiling, polishing and paving, offering their services across the domestic/ residential and commercial sectors. These services include all aspects of indoor and outdoor tiling, supplying and installing world-class pavers and polishing a variety of flooring types such as concrete, marble and sandstone.

Priding themselves on completing on time and backed by glowing references, ABC Boral Group is seeking to continue their expansion into larger projects. Notable past tiling projects include Bondi Beach Surf Club, Dee Why RSL Club and Adina Hotel in Mascot, plus all tiling and paving for the Town Hall House Refurbishment. In addition to UWS Randwick and UWS Kingswood.

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Ikea superstore success MAIn construction company : FDC Construction & Fitout Pty Ltd PROJECT END VALUE : $40 million ARCHITECT : Leffler Simes CIVIL Engineer : ACOR

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The $40M IKEA Building is situated within the new Sydney Business Park precinct. Features include the retail store, showroom, child’s play area, warehouse, unloading areas, food market and restaurant.

Located within the new Sydney Business Park commercial precinct, IKEA Marsden Park is the latest construction management success story from FDC Construction & Fitout Pty Ltd. With a total site area of 76,000m², the building’s footprint is 28,000m².

Incorporated into the site are the retail store, showroom and market hall areas, children’s play area, Swedish food market, customer and coworker’s restaurants and warehouse and goods unloading areas. Additionally, there is 650m² of lettable office space, substation and backup generators and 33,000m² of car parking, internal roads, pavements and landscaping.

basically a metal sheet with an insulation layer and TPO waterproof membrane adhered into one panel. It is more a European approach to roofing and it had its challenges. There was no contact in Australia who had used that type of roof before. (IKEA Marsden Park) was the first project to use the Kingspan K-Dek system on such a large scale.”

The IKEA superstore was the first building to commence on the Marsden Park site and will be joined by other major retailers including Bunnings, Masters and Costco. The area includes industrial, bulky goods and residential.

The construction also features 25,000m² of air conditioned space, two 1,000,000-litre fire sprinkler tanks and 820,000 litres of underground rainwater storage. It is the first Australian IKEA store to be a single-level construction and will now be used as a model store for similar future IKEA stores in the country.

Along with retail projects, Daniel adds that FDC Construction & Fitout does “all sorts of work, in a number of different sectors of the industry. A bulk of our work consists of retail, data centres and warehousing and industrial projects.”

Construction on the store began in February 2014 with completion of the base building on December 23. Retail fitout of the store started in February this year in readiness for the store’s opening in June. “The design for the project commenced early 2013 and that ran for the 12 months before commencing on site,” FDC Construction & Fitout’s Daniel Faulkner said.

In addition to retail, FDC works on projects in government, commercial, education and learning, health and science, industrial, manufacturing, residential, hospitality and more. Established 25 years ago, FDC offers a complete service from concept to completion.

Its founding principle was that the process of building is as significant as the construction’s outcome. The construction process provides an opportunity to share knowledge, value add and establish collaborative relationships and in turn, deliver an outstanding project to the client. The company believes that the more it contributes to a client’s success, the more it contributes to its own success.

“We used 3D modelling during design development for services design and general coordination for the store. There was a decent lead in (on the project) as we basically started from scratch given the stores single level design unlike previous stores. The construction involved 40-plus trade contractors to complete the project. During peak times there was up to 300 workers on site at any one time.”

Daniels explains that the project’s main point of difference to your normal retail store was the roofing system. “We used a Kingspan wall cladding and roofing system. This was advantageous for the speed of installation and also advantageous for the composite nature of the sandstone sandwich panel,” he said.

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Despite the use of a new roofing system, as a construction company with plenty of experience in retail projects, the IKEA Marsden Park development progressed smoothly for FDC with no significant issues.

This is evident from the company’s track record of working on significant projects across construction, interior fitout, refurbishment, technologies and mechanical – making FDC an efficient one stop shop.

FDC’s work on IKEA Marsden Park is no exception with the company delivering the project ahead of all contract dates for early access and practical completion, while meeting the development’s high standards.

For more information contact FDC Construction & Fitout Pty Ltd, 22-24 Junction Street, Forest Lodge NSW 2037, phone 02 8117 5000, fax 02 9566 2900, email tenders@fdcbuilding.com.au website www.fdcbuilding.com.au.

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Below Leffler Simes Architects provided architectural services for the IKEA Marsdon Park.

Recognised as one of Australia’s leading architectural practices, Leffler Simes Architects’ rich history spans more than 45 years. Employing over 70 staff across Australia with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, the practice has always been at the forefront of design. Beginning with Australia’s retail sector expansion in the late 1960’s, the practice has continued to expand into all aspects of architectural design, including commercial, industrial, hospitality, education, medical, leisure and residential sectors.

The ability of Leffler Simes to produce quality design solutions in conjunction with a highly professional service, has seen the expertise of the practice continue to be highly sought after.

As specialists in traditional retail and large format retail developments and commercial builds and fit outs, Leffler Simes’ quality services were contracted for the IKEA Marsden Park project. The practice completed the design and construction for the development’s architectural and interior package.

Leffler Simes Architects’ Managing Director Chris Goodman said the IKEA Marsden Park project was considered as a ‘prototype’ single-level store format. “The layout of this project is different to previous IKEA stores in that it is more compact and refined, but still maintains the iconic IKEA concept and values of a balanced commercial and customer friendly environment,” he said.

“The idea is to make the building convenient and easy for shoppers to navigate and experience the store in all aspects from shopping to dining.”

“The store’s layout is also future proof for any expansions or alterations, through a clever planning and construction approach.”

The project is fully cladded with sandwich panels including within the entry area, giving the development a simple appearance and clean lines throughout within a large format look store.

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With the warehouse standing at 13.5m, the development’s high building volume ensures maximum visibility from the area’s busy Richmond Road intersection, as well as the overall Marsden Park precinct.

“Large glazing panes in the warehouse area maximise natural lighting into the building and create a huge open and inviting area for customers to look into the building 24/7,” Chris added.

“The large structural spans were achieved through the use of a sandwich wall panel system, making the building as cost efficient and open as possible. The large span also addresses the efficient operation required by IKEA store planning.”

“In addition, the building wall and roof panels’ performance and double glazing throughout, as per the IKEA global standard, are well and above local climatic requirements and conditions.”

The project also incorporated innovative materials, resulting in efficiencies on site, including installation times and man power.

“The roof is made out of a prefabricated membrane lined roof panel system. This resulted in a fast installation on site as well as a reduction in man hours compared to conventional membrane roofing,” Chris said.

“Adopted coolroom panels in the kitchen areas also minimised construction time on site, while addressing the requirements for IKEA operations by achieving a robust material.”

Among its many projects, Leffler Simes is also working on IKEA in Canberra. The practice has also recently branched out to China and is undertaking significant projects in Northern China.

For more information contact Leffler Simes Pty Ltd, 7 Young Street, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, phone 02 9909 3344, fax 02 9909 3344, email mt@lefflersimes.com.au, website www.lefflersimes.com.au.

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Below Triple M designed, constructed and installed the mechanical services throughout the Ikea Marsden Park.

As mechanical services enter the energy efficient era, the comprehensive skills and engineering knowledge of Triple M Mechanical Services can provide energyefficient solutions for major projects such as the Ikea Marsden Park store. Triple M’s team delivered a design, construct and install package for all the mechanical services throughout the newly constructed store. Triple M and their key supplier ActronAir applied their engineering skills, and brought together the best technology available to provide indoor climactic environment and high air quality, without high energy use.

ActronAir’s Hercules™ unit technology provided a practical, long term, and meaningful emissions reduction solution to this large store.

These Hercules™ roof top package units combine strong performance with one of the lowest operating and product life cycle costs in its class. When you factor in ActronAir’s legendary longevity and reliability, you’ll understand why key retailers like Ikea are specifying these units.

ActronAir has been designing and building air conditioning systems, for Australia, since 1984.

The company’s technological advancements have led to the development of some of the most energy efficient systems in the world.

Triple M are committed to sustainable solutions. The company’s Project Managers, Engineers, Draftsman and Technicians have designed and delivered mechanical services for a range of major projects, including hospitals, residential apartment complexes, laboratories, Government buildings, retail outlets, industrial facilities, manufacturing operations, data centres, commercial offices and close tolerance environmental systems. The head of company operations is located in Sydney Olympic Park, where a team of professionally-qualified, experienced and client-focused building engineers apply their skills to providing bestpractice solutions for project needs.

With an extensive internal and external network, and their ductwork manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Albury/ Wodonga, customised solutions can be provided on time and in a cost-effective manner. Triple M’s fabrication process uses the latest CNC plasma cutting and fully automated modular duct manufacturing system, ensuring a fast and efficient delivery for their projects. Systems such as that installed for Ikea are designed by Triple M’s highly experienced team of draftspersons, who use the latest digital technology to resolve complex and challenging briefs. 3D BIM design 76

or 3D detailed pipework and ductwork workshop drawings are developed at state of the art cad work stations utilising the latest in Autodesk Revit suite and TSI CadDUCT software.

Triple M design and install mechanical ventilation, air conditioning, mechanical services, computer based control systems, industrial dust control systems, industrial ventilation, ferrous and non-ferrous piping, Co-generation and thermal storage, cleanrooms and medical gases systems. They can also provide services in balancing and commissioning, indoor air quality studies, essential services reviews, mechanical smoke hazard management systems testing and reporting, existing system assessments and performance evaluations and sheetmetal and steel fabrication. Triple M has been in business for over 20 years, and has developed a set of capabilities including total project management; a special projects division which specialises in retrofits and refurbishments; estimating and tendering services; 24 hour maintenance and repair; and energy-efficiency analysis.

With qualified NEBB (National Environmental Balancing Bureau) Supervisors and a team of highly trained technicians trained in accordance with NEBB Procedural Standards for Testing and Balancing of Environmental Systems, Triple M ensure buildings are functioning at their best by providing services including air and hydronic balancing; existing system surveys; duct air leakage testing; essential services testing; room pressure testing; laboratory testing; capture hoods and make-up air system commissioning; and Building Automation System (BAS) commissioning. Triple M has active involvement in relevant industry bodies, including Engineers Australia, AIRAH (Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating), ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers), CIBSE (Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers), NEBB (National Environmental Balancing Bureau) and the GBCA (Green Building Council of Australia).

Other current projects include the Westfields Macquarie and Hurstville Redevelopments, where Triple M are providing design and construct packages for all Mechanical services.

For more information contact Triple ‘M’ Group of Companies Pty Ltd, Level 3, Quad 2, 8 Park View Drive, Homebush Bay NSW 2127, phone 02 9763 6200, fax 02 9763 6201, email TMG@triple-m.com.au, website www.triple-m.com.au

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Below Axis Building Group installed panel wall cladding, flashing and the IKEA signage.

As a market leader in the construction, metal roofing and cladding industries, Axis Building Group’s extensive track record reinforces its reputation for quality, innovative and creative construction services which it has been delivering for more than 50 years.

The Group’s Axis Metal Roofing business provides an all in one solution for metal roofing, cladding and façade requirements. The company is one of Australia’s leading metal roofing and specialist cladding contractors, as well as being Safety and Quality accredited to ISO 9001 (Quality) AS/NZS 4801 (Safety).

As specialists in large commercial roofing projects, Axis Metal Roofing has completed works on a number of notable projects across Sydney including large-scale commercial projects like IKEA Marsden Park and Amcor’s new $1 billion production facility at Botany.

Up to 15 full time Axis Metal Roofing employees worked on IKEA Marsden Park at any one time. The company installed vertical and horizontal 80mm Micro-Rib Kingspan insulated panel wall cladding, flashing and the development’s IKEA signage.

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“Installation was via the use of a crane and vacuum lifting machine to position the panels in place. The panels were then fixed in place from elevating work platforms,” Axis Building Group’s Cameron Tabone said.

The project was the second IKEA store for Axis Building Group, after it successfully completed the IKEA Tempe project. In addition to IKEA Marsden Park, Axis Building Group is being kept busy with a number of projects.

“We are currently working on several defence, infrastructure and rail projects such as the Moorebank Unit Relocation for Laing O’Rourke, the new Royal Adelaide Hospital for the Hansen Yuncken/ Leighton Contractors Joint Venture, new Bega Hospital for Brookfield Multiplex and the North West Rail Link Project for the ETTT (Epping to Thornleigh Third Track) Alliance Consortium,” Cameron added.

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Harbouring Ambitions MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : Hansen Yuncken PROJECT END VALUE : $40 million Structural Engineer : Northrop Consulting Engineers ARCHITECT : Reid Campbell Architects

The $40M Patrick Port Botany is one of the world’s largest automated container terminals with a new Green Star administration office, two storey control tower, new stores building and workshops.

The $40 million Patrick Port Botany New Terminal Buildings Project is now completed. This challenging project has required Hansen Yuncken to combine ground-breaking engineering and complex staging whist constructing in a live industrial environment.

The completed project will provide eight buildings across two sites to house and maintain Patrick Stevedores’ (Patrick) new

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automated straddle crane system. This system will allow Patrick to operate unmanned straddle cranes providing greater levels of efficiency and safety in its port operations.

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the lean construction methodology adopted by the project team.

The straddle crane workshop combines Patrick’s existing workshop with a new Hansen Yuncken designed and purpose built facility and will enable the maintenance operations capacity to be doubled.

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whist the building project continued in and around the existing workshop.

Stage 4 Infrastructure works will continue the challenge of working in a live industrial environment and the project team looks forward to successfully completing this challenge.

As a new client for Hansen Yuncken, Patrick has been impressed by the Hansen Yuncken values adopted and demonstrated by the project team. The Hansen Yuncken project team consists of Kevin Gomez, Ross Pearson, Jahaan Rowdah, Steve Polis, Paul Todhunter, Josh Beslich, Lawrence Jacobson, Dylan Scott, John He, Kay Kovesy, Sam Dalton, Derek Swann, John Nally, Gaz Osman, Tom Maishman, Brendan Pryke, and Nader Zreik.

Hansen Yuncken is proud of its reputation and is committed to providing the highest level of service and quality to all clients. As

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one of Australia's leading, privately owned construction companies, Hansen Yuncken is at the forefront of change and innovation in the building industry.

Hansen Yuncken has extensive experience in a wide range of project delivery methods and is able to tailor various procurement strategies to meet the specific needs of their clients. Delivery methods are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated. Hansen Yuncken is positioned at the forefront of such innovation.

The specialist staff at Hansen Yuncken are qualified and experienced across a range of delivery methods and they understand the requirements and intricacies of each method.

Hansen Yuncken can demonstrate cost competitiveness and efficiency in the implementation of all delivery methods.

The team has experience and expertise in the following delivery strategies: • • • • • • •

Development Packaging Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Alliance/Relationship Contracting Managing Contractor Project and Construction Management Design and Construct/Turnkey Fixed Price Contracts

Hansen Yuncken always encourages client involvement in the project delivery process, to the extent of their desire, expertise and availability.

For more information contact Hansen Yuncken, L6, 15 Bourke Road, Mascot NSW 2020, phone 02 9770 7600, fax 02 9770 7601, website www.hansenyuncken.com.au

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Below All Concrete SLD supplied, placed and formed all aspects of concrete to the Port Botany project.

Continually pursuing excellence in everything they do, All Concrete SLD Pty Ltd have acquired a reputation as leaders in their field. Established in 2005, the company prides themselves on their professionalism, attention to detail and efficiency.

Working together with Hansen Yuncken and their client Patrick Corporation, All Concrete SLD supplied, placed and formed all aspects of concrete to the Port Botany redevelopment project.

Due to the complexity of the project there were many areas that needed special attention.

For example the works contained multiple falls, rebates and recesses with millimetre tolerances, hence requiring precision planning and execution. This required All Concrete to engage their most experienced team to deliver these slabs with the highest quality and professionalism.

Most of the concrete placed on the Port Botany project was a special design mix that had reinforcement within the concrete (Steel Fibers). This concrete is called Fibercrete. The use of Fibercrete expedited the completion of the project and, in turn, delivered the project ahead of schedule.

Port Botany is NSW’s primary container and bulk liquids port and the only liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) import and export facility in NSW. It provides vital economic and

trade assets which are essential for supporting the needs of business and consumers in New South Wales.

As the nation’s fastest growing state, New South Wales’ population is forecast to expand significantly in the coming years. This population growth, along with the strength of the NSW economy, will see increased volumes of trade moving through the port.

All Concrete are striving to become leaders in all aspects of commercial, roads and civil packages in Sydney and surrounding areas.

On the Port Botany project, All Concrete successfully demonstrated to Hansen Yuncken that their quality and delivery of the project was nothing less than exemplary.

The directors and staff are committed to providing excellence in service and quality is assured. All work is completed in a timely and safe manner complying with all WH&S regulations.

The company owns and operates all equipment and machinery needed to complete a wide range of concrete and earthmoving tasks.

They maintain a list of reliable, experienced tradesmen that can be called upon for projects of different scales.

With a focus on Environmental sustainability, All Concrete employs the philosophy of ‘replace, reuse and recycle’. They also have additional practices in place designed to minimise or even remove any risk to the environment.

Along with Hansen Yuncken, All Concrete have built relationships with many large building and development companies including: • Baulkham Hills Council • DownerMouchel • Hutchinson Builders • Leighton Boral Amey • Taylors For more information contact All Concrete SLD Pty Ltd, Unit 3, 24 Wellington Street, Riverstone NSW 2765, phone 02 9627 7851, fax 02 9627 3758, email estimator@allconcrete.com.au website www.allconcrete.com.au

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Below Stainform supplied and installed balustrades and screens on the Port Botany Development.

Stainform Pty Ltd was contracted to carry out work for the Port Botany Redevelopment project. The company supplied a glazed balustrade to the roof deck and internal stairs along with aluminium privacy screens to the external areas.

specific components for projects such as coal washeries and water treatment plants.

The project highlights the effective Crystal Balustrade range that uses unique stainless steel patch fittings. This innovative balustrade system does not require support posts enabling a clear, unimpeded view.

An extensive range of comprehensive fabrication capabilities are available. In addition to specialising in stainless steel, the team works with a diverse variety of alloys, laser cutting, profiling, rolling and teedrilling. Their experienced, accredited technicians deliver TIG, MIG and orbital welding options.

The Crystal Balustrade range is suitable for both internal and external applications that offer many enhancement options including acid etching, sandblasting, screen printing, special coatings and LED lighting.

Heavy-duty equipment, including a 200tonne press brake and a 4m guillotine, enables the undertaking of medium-scale projects. Other current projects that Stainform are working on include Westfield Miranda and Campbelltown Hospital.

Due to the height of the roof deck on the Port Botany project, the balustrade was installed to the deck before it was craned into position.

The challenges that were overcome as a result of installing before the deck was craned into position, made this project a special showcase for Stainform.

Stainform works closely with each client to ensure all specifications and needs are met for each job. The team is focused on achieving a high standard of customer service, which enables them to deliver quality and professional work.

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Below Austral Precast supplied precast panels for Patrick Stevedores control tower at Port Botany.

Austral Precast and Hansen Yunken have collaborated to create an impressive control tower for Patrick Stevedores ship unloading facility at Port Botany. Composed of 67 panels (equal to approximately 1,201m2 of precast) for the core, Austral Precast worked within a tight, carefully orchestrated installation schedule to meet project expectations.

The project was unusual because the top floors of the tower were manufactured on a temporary pad next to the towers shaft so that both could be assembled at once. Normally the shaft would be created first and then the top floors would be created afterwards but in this case both were constructed in tandem to meet tight timelines on installation.

Once both the shaft and upper levels were completed, large bolt through angles were used with temporary braces to fix the top section into a rigged permanent structure before the entire upper section, weighing 50 tonne, was lifted into position using a 500 tonne crane.

After this the top levels of the tower shaft were reinforced to hold the top floors weight using a combination of internal propping and coordinated steel connection solutions. The internal stair case was used to support the panels weight before the welded connections were installed to fix the shaft in place and support the floors above.

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State Manager Nick Manefield commented that ‘to say the project was complex is an understatement! It proved to be quite intricate and a great challenge throughout all stages, with a range of custom techniques employed in tandem to work around site challenges and to meet structural requirements. It was a good project for us to be part of and, by collaborating with Hansen Yunken, we were able to work around the challenges presented and find solutions that met the project and client requirements.’

The team at Austral Precast is proud of their relentless focus on the use of advanced technology, quality control and commitment to service. This attention to detail enables Austral Precast to provide their clients with world-class style, products and services.

As Australia’s largest producer of precast concrete solutions, Austral Precast offers the entire precast range together under one brand. The company boasts four factories across Australia and is able to deliver the ideal precast solution for any build regardless of location.

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Below Sealutions carried out the waterproofing, epoxy flooring, nonslip and industrial coatings on Port Botany.

Sealutions are experts when it comes to basement waterproofing, leak rectification and epoxy coatings. The team at Sealutions was recently chosen to carry out works for the Port Botany Development, south of Sydney. These particular works included waterproofing, epoxy flooring, nonslip and industrial coatings The massive Port Botany redevelopment includes the design and construction of the world’s largest automated container terminal, a new Green Star administration office, a two-storey control tower, a new stores building and workshops.

Sealutions are also currently working at Ausgrid Olympic Park and Newcastle Law Courts.

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Below Schaumac Plumbing‘s work on Port Botany consisted of storing pumping and piping products, as well as installing dispensing reels.

Schaumac Plumbing Pty Ltd was engaged to supply and install piped services to Buildings 3, 6 and 7 at the Port Botany Redevelopment in Sydney. The contract consisted of storing pumping and piping products such as hydraulics, engines, synthetic and non-synthetic materials, grease, brake cooling oil and coolant.

Schaumac Plumbing was also responsible for installing dispensing reels within the buildings. In addition, the team was required to pump back (vacuum) waste oils and coolant to storage tanks.

The redevelopment will see the transformation of the existing Port Botany terminal into a world class and internationally competitive facility.

Working in a live environment and maintaining services without causing any major disruptions proved challenging at times. The team at Schaumac Plumbing successfully planned and undertook their work effectively throughout the entire process. With innovation and sustainability in mind, Crimped Europipe stainless steel pipes and fittings were used throughout the project in lieu of conventional steel tubing.

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and to budget. Schaumac Plumbing is involved in all facets of the industry including Plumbing, Drainage, Storm water, Gas Fitting and Plant Hire primarily for the Commercial, Industrial and Care based (education / hospital / retirement) areas.

Over the years numerous services have been added to their list of capabilities including recycled water, trade waste, backflow prevention, Thermostatic Mixing Valve and CCTV testing.

Schaumac Plumbing has worked on many notable projects with renowned builders & developers over the years including: • Hansen Yuncken • Richard Crookes • Thomas & Coffee • Kell & Rigby • Zadro Constructions For more information contact Schaumac Plumbing Services Pty Ltd Unit 1/58 Bells Line Of Road, North Richmond NSW 2754 phone 02 4571 2911, fax 02 4571 2933 email admin@schaumacplumbing.com.au website www.schaumacplumbing.com.au NSW PROJECT FEATURE PATRICK PORT BOTANY DEVELOPMENT

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A very valuable commodity The impressive Platinum Apartments by Payce comprises 5 buildings consisting of 322 apartments and townhouses, featuring a health club, gym, landscaped central courtyard and an outdoor kitchen for social gatherings.

MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : DASCO client : PAYCE PROJECT END VALUE : $90 million Structural Engineer : Structural Design Solutions Surveyor : ATS Surveying ARCHITECT : Turner & Associates

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The impressive Platinum by Payce development is the latest, inspired and deluxe offering within Sydney’s Victoria Park, which continues to enhance the area’s reputation as one of the city’s most liveable communities.

Constructed by DASCO Australia, Platinum

by PAYCE is the third development in Victoria Park by one of Australia’s leading property developers. This project is further testament to the long-standing relationship DASCO has with PAYCE and brings its vision to fruition.

Featuring 322 apartments across a fivebuildings with, a 15 level tower, and enveloped by views of surrounding parks on three sides, Platinum was designed by leading Sydney architect Nick Turner.

The development is unified by a central lobby while inside one, two and threebedroom apartments have an inspired design

by Koichi Takada, showcasing Platinum’s glamour and sophistication and captures stylish urban living.

As well as views of parks, many of the development’s apartments also feature vistas of Sydney’s skyline, Moore Park or Botany Bay. The inspiration continues outside Platinum’s luxury apartments, including its 2,000m2 elevated garden. Many of the balconies and court yards of Platinum’s apartments open directly onto this space. Distinct areas are provided for relaxation and socialisation, including tranquil and secluded areas for residents to unwind. A central courtyard, which features an outdoor kitchen, provides the perfect setting for social gatherings.

Looking out to a Zen-like garden and water feature, residents can also revel in the development’s spa – the inspiration of which originated from world-class resorts. Platinum also features a gym, steam room, massage room and lounge area.

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one of the final major redevelopment areas of Sydney’s inner city ring and is situated just three kilometres south of the city’s central business district.

Positioned among more than three hectares of parkland the area has been prudently master planned and includes community facilities and substantial landscaping, as well as seating for relaxation, barbecue areas, children’s playground, water feature and huge off-leash dog park.

Adding to this location is Victoria Park’s position just under three kilometres from Sydney’s airport, further enhancing Platinum’s convenient setting and ideal city address. Additionally, Platinum residents can walk to Green Square Station (just 700 metres away), while the Eastern Distributor takes just minutes to get to Sydney’s city centre.

A flourishing city fringe location, sophisticated contemporary living, and a locale just a stone’s throw to Sydney’s recreational, cultural, entertainment and retail centres, Platinum is another stunningly successful, high-demand development.

Furthermore, Platinum is another successful construction venture for DASCO Australia, who continue to work on a number of significant projects.

In addition to Platinum, DASCO has recently completed the mixed use East Village project, as well as having two other development sites under construction: a 197 apartment development and a 192 apartment development, both at Riverwood.

DASCO is also currently in the pricing and construction development phase of a staged project in the Parramatta Local Government Area, that will have a final development of 600 apartments.

For more information contact DASCO Australia Pty Ltd, Unit 19, 6-20 Braidwood Street, Strathfield South NSW 2136, phone 02 9758 7100, fax 02 9758 7255, email info@ dasco.net.au, website www.dasco.net.au NSW PROJECT FEATURE PLATINUM

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Below Apollo Kitchens supplied joinery services to 167 kitchens and 285 vanity areas on the Platinum project.

As a company that produces over 100 kitchens per week and one of Australia’s leading kitchen design and manufacture businesses, Apollo Kitchens are the experts in the design, manufacture and installation of kitchen, vanity and laundry joinery.

The family-owned and run Apollo Kitchens, which was founded in 1968, originally operated locally within Sydney. It has since grown considerably and now has multiple showrooms and facilities, including in Sydney and Newcastle.

Apollo Kitchens carried out residential joinery to Building A on Platinum, comprising of 15 levels and Building D at eight levels. In total Apollo Kitchens provided its joinery services on 167 kitchens and 285 vanity areas. Over 15 of the company’s staff worked on the project.

Apollo Kitchen’s Peter Bader explains that Platinum included the use of gloss-panelled products and mirrored laminate on a mass scale. These features are usually reserved for individual boutique housing.

“The vanity areas are very different to what we would typically see, including the use of a high-gloss timber grain product and black internal carcases. This is not normally used on a multi-storey construction, rather it is something that is generally used in homes.

As it is a high-end product, it also required special care,” he said.

“The Platinum development overall is very high-end, including the kitchen with its integrated fridge and the use of shadowline to meet walls resulting in a modern look,” Peter adds. “It is a very luxurious, high-spec development which extends to its pool and gym areas.”

Peter adds that as a business, Apollo Kitchens are lucky to have state-of-the-art facilities which enables them to produce quality products and to keep up with a project’s program – including the Platinum by Payce Development.

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“We manufactured this project in our new Newcastle facility and delivered them to the site on a bi-weekly basis, to meet the program.

It was a very streamlined process.” Peter said.

“We also used the help of our new Newcastle facility to produce components which increased our Sydney facility’s capacity to deal with bottlenecks.”

With a passion and commitment to delivering Australia’s best kitchens and vanity areas, Apollo Kitchens has an enviable reputation for quality craftsmanship, innovation and flexible design. This reputation has seen it become the company of choice for builders and commercial developers, interior designers and a plethora of home-owners.

The company’s designs are both beautiful and practical, while its personalised service comes from a team who ensures projects are achieved to an exceptional standard and will meet every expectation. In addition, Apollo Kitchens’ in-house design team offers the latest trends from across the globe.

The company continues to provide its exceptional joinery services on a number of developments, including the East Village mixed use development and Washington Park in Riverwood, (both projects are with Dasco).

They are also currently working on Harbour Mill Pyrmont (Ceerose), DNA and Rivita Camperdown (Ceerose) and Australand in Fairwater, as well as other major projects in Sydney.

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Below JRL Aluminium designed and supplied the aluminium doors and windows on the Platinum project.

As the name suggests everything about Platinum exudes exceptional design and glamour. With their considerable experience and eye for detail, JRL Aluminium have provided an outstanding finish to these well designed apartments and surrounding areas with its aluminium doors and windows.

Platinum has been designed with contemporary urban living in mind, complete with polished interior schemes that are unmatched by any other development in the area. For this reason, JRL Aluminium had to draw on its 20 year reputation, in the manufacture and supply of top quality doors, windows, louvres, awnings and shop fronts.

JRL Aluminium Director, George Charestan said this project allowed the design team to really showcase what they are capable of.

“We service both commercial and residential customers throughout Sydney and for this reason, we have developed an excellent understanding of the needs of a variety of different projects” he said.

“On projects of this magnitude, we understand that the finish has to be impeccable but there also has to be a high level of workmanship and a superior strength behind all our products.”

“Our clients have the comfort of knowing that we manufacture to their precise specifications at our modern well-equipped factory. Our fully trained tradesman install them at the necessary premises to ensure all our clients complete satisfaction.”

“By controlling the entire process nothing is left to chance.” Working on Platinum allowed JRL Aluminium to once again work closely with Dasco Constructions who they had previously helped bring the St Tropez Waterfront project to fruition in 2013.

“By giving us a clear insight into the architect’s final vision, Dasco allowed us to use our extensive knowledge and experience in the area of aluminium windows and doors to achieve remarkable results.”

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“The architects and designers of Platinum were very clear in the overall look they wanted to achieve in attracting clientele that have an eye for luxury. With a commitment in excess of $600 million they were determined to make it happen.”

“As architect Nick Turner detailed in the design of Platinum, there were strong vertical blades holding an arrangement of coloured and clear glasses, making the overall appearance incredible. The fact that the look of the aluminium doors and windows are dramatic with bold clean lines, show that we can appreciate the vision of interior designer Kaichi Takada.”

“It was professionally gratifying to work with a company such as Payce who has a reputation as one of Australia’s leading property development and investment companies, that we will continue to work with in the future.”

As well as the East Village and Platinum projects at Zetland, JRL Aluminium has recently showcased their work at St Tropez, Wentworth Point and Messina at Homebush Bay. With a clear desire to make the most of the stunning views of the surrounds of these developments and a feeling of allowing nature in, windows are a definite feature in all aspects of design.

“We have to be able to provide panelling that is visually attractive and sturdy considering the magnitude that is used on many of these apartment projects. The panelling also allows for an increased air flow and reduced sun heat throughout the day.”

“The result is nothing short of pure art.”

For more information Aluminium Pty Ltd, 48 Chipping Norton NSW 02 9728 9402, fax 02 9728 www.jrlaluminium.com.au

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Below NJB Surveying completed the bulk excavation and all footing detailing on the Platinum Project.

Established three years ago in May 2011, NJB Surveying is already working on a number of large developments. While maintaining its original focus on smaller residential sites, it has branched out to include commercial and larger scale residential works such as the Platinum.

“Once we got to the site and saw the scope of the works, we decided to use the GPS units,” Nathan said “This was the first time we had used this technology and it was a great success. We have used it a few times since then.”

The company’s role on Platinum was to fulfil any requirements needed by the developers to complete the bulk excavation, all footing detailing and get the job ready for the first slab to be poured.

In addition to focusing on smaller residential projects, NJB Surveying is also working on other large developments. This includes the Jade Apartments project in Carlingford, as well as working on the revamp of Stockland Mall in Wetherill Park.

NJB Surveying’s principle surveyor Nathan Barakat, (who gained his experience working on Westfield’s flagship shopping centre on Pitt St Mall), explains that this survey set out included everything for the project’s ground works.

NJB Surveying pride themselves on delivering excellent service to all clients. “Our young and enthusiastic team are trained and experienced in all areas of surveying, with the technological know-how to provide what you need, when you need it.”

“We were on site for about four months, working from when the site was just a car park through to the footings, then the pouring of the first slab,” he said. “Basically we were there until the project got out of the ground.”

Due to the size of the job, NJB Surveying employed the use of GPS unit technology for the bulk excavation.

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“Our friendly professionals and our short turn around period have helped us develop and maintain a reputation as a company focused on excellence.”

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Below J&J Metro Air Conditioning designed and installed the air conditioning for the Platinum project.

With a wealth of references from previous clients detailing the company’s skill, efficiency, friendliness and even after sales service, J&J Metro Air Conditioning continue to prove its slogan of “the JJ Metro Difference.”

J&J Metro Air Conditioning was an integral part of the Platinum development in Zetland. Its air conditioning services included the design, co-ordination and installation of air-conditioning systems in the residential areas, plus the gym and reception area.

Director John Megalli said from the beginning, J&J Metro Air Conditioning was determined to offer more to the industry.

“This project is further proof that we offer a complete turn-key solution to heating-ventilation-air conditioning needs from the initial concepts and engineering designs through to sourcing equipment, manufacturing parts, installation, servicing and preventative maintenance program,” John said.

“Right from the start we developed a point of difference as an holistic service provider to the HVAC industry with a design team, engineers, installers and technicians meaning that every requirement is under the one roof. Since 1994, we have installed and maintained thousands of air conditioning systems; in fact we install more than 1000 units each year from Sydney to the Central Coast.” he said.

As one of Daikin’s largest dealers, J&J Metro Air Conditioning’s quality energy efficient air-conditioning solutions has seen the company focus on high-end residential apartment properties, including current projects in Ryde, Manly Vale, Strathfield, Campbelltown, Petersham and Riverwood. This is in addition to the company’s specialist solutions for several commercial properties.

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“With our expert team of mechanical engineers, project managers, draftsmen, project co-ordinators, service co-ordinators and administration assistants, as well as numerous installers and technicians, we are able to develop an intimate knowledge of these developments and their systems.”

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Below ATC designed, engineered, manufactured and installed a 9m long turntable for the Platinum project.

Australian Turntable Company (ATC) is a world leader in the design, engineering, manufacture and installation of innovative rotational movement solutions. All services are supplied in-house from the facility in Kangaroo Flat, Victoria.

“For mixed retail developments like Platinum, a reduction in the loading dock space, noise pollution from reversing beepers and public disruption is a great result for everybody.” ATC have even developed a low profile model for use in suspended slab applications.

The company provides turntables for mining sites, global distribution chains, construction sites, commercial developments, supermarket and retail outlets and more.

For the construction industry Australian Turntable Company have released a relocatable truck turntable to improve the safety, build schedule and traffic movement outcomes of a development during construction.

ATC was chosen to work on the Platinum development due to its long history and strong reputation of quality and service. The 9m diameter turntable for the development not only reduced loading dock area but also meant delivery trucks could return into the street in a forward direction – addressing restrictions around vehicles backing onto the road.

“The relocatable is being used for semi and concrete truck deliveries to remove reversing manoeuvres on site which is much safer and also reduces space, delivery cycle times and public disruption” Alex added.

Australian Turntable Company’s Alex Chapman said a turntable generally returns up to 50 per cent of space.

The multi award-winning Australian Turntable Company has delivered turntable solutions for Rio Tinto, Leighton’s, Coles, Aldi, Bovis Lend Lease, McLaren, BMW and Rolls Royce. ATC has also supplied revolving restaurants for projects in Tehran (the largest in the world at a 50m diameter), Dubai, Qatar and Iraq.

“We collaborate with supermarkets, architects and developers, helping to reduce their loading dock area and reallocating the saved space for something more useful, such as extra retail or car parking.”

For more information contact Australian Turntable Company Pty Ltd, 61 Collins Street, Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555, phone 03 5447 0525, fax 03 5447 1386, website www.turntables.com.au

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Below Toro Waste Equipment manufactured the crane bins used during construction.

Based on the speed with which it has sold out, Victoria Park’s Platinum Apartments are the ultimate in city living. Conveniently located in the Zetland area which is both close to Sydney East and minutes from the Sydney CBD, Platinum will comprise of five stunningly designed buildings each with their own unique characteristics boasting 322 apartments and townhouses in total.

Here steps in Australia’s most trusted steel bin manufacturer TORO Waste Equipment who specialises in the design, manufacture and certification of steel crane rated bins and frames. Considering the scale of Platinum project and the considerable volume of construction materials handled during its development, TORO crane bins were an highly affective means of moving waste and construction material around the site. Designed and manufactured in Australia from Bluescope Steel, TORO craneable bins complied to Australian Standards and were supplied complete with crane certification, operating procedures, risk assessments and inspection certificate to ensure complete workplace compliance.

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be difficult to maintain bin certification records as a result, to the detriment of work place safety, it can be overlooked. The TORO certification management system is a tool that simplifies the process and ultimately provides our clients with a safer work place” says Managing Director Michael Leong. All crane bins should be checked by a ‘competent person’ (as defined in AS 2550.1-2002) once every 12 months to ensure that damage during use has not caused significant structural defects.

Operating since 2005, TORO Waste Equipment has manufacturing facilities in both Queensland and NSW. Employing more than 25 staff, TORO takes pride in keeping their manufacturing local. Managing Director and Industrial Designer, Michael Leong said we strive to manufacture the world’s best industrial steel bins. “We are continuously developing TORO bin designs focusing on improving durability, usability and safety. Our complete Steel Bin range is broad. From 0.8m3 crane wheelie bins through to 40m3 Hooklift bulk bins. Whether we are supplying small orders or 500 bins orders, we are committed to delivering outstanding quality bins each and every time, Australia wide.”

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Below Stoneworx Marble & Granite supplied all the tiling and stone for the kitchens and bathrooms on Platinum.

As major fabricators of natural stone, quartz, as well as tile supply, Stoneworx Marble & Granite has been providing its quality services and workmanship for 18 years. A family-owned and operated company, Stoneworx has 18 employees and continues to work on significant projects, including the Platinum, where they supplied all the tiling and stone.

With its reputation for providing a reliable and efficient service from quotation through to the final stages of installation, Stoneworx continually strives to meet its clients’ requirements with its excellence and expertise.

Stoneworx ensures its materials are of only the finest quality, sourcing them from quarries across Australia and around the world. Its expert workmanship is reflected in the attention to detail, resulting in a superior finished product.

Adding to the Stoneworx excellence, is its staff which includes expert stonemasons and tilers who specialise in its custom-made products, including benchtops and vanity tops.

The company supplies and installs natural stone and engineered stone (such as Caesar stone, Essastone, Quatum Quartz, silestone and Smartstone) for kitchen benchtops, vanity tops, fireplaces, wall panels, staircases and flooring. Natural stone options include granite, marble, limestone and onyx.

Stoneworx also supplies pool coping and floor pavers in a range of finishes including sandstone, limestone, granite and marble. It provides tiles for large and small commercial projects in marble, granite, ceramic and porcelain tiles, while its external wall cladding includes stackstone, limestone and external decorative stone features.

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A very therapeutic approach The $67 million Professor Marie Bashir Centre is the latest redevelopment of the hospital’s North West Precinct on Missenden Road providing 73 mental health beds including a 6-bed Short Stay Mental Health Unit and research facilities.

As one of Australia’s leading teaching hospitals, Royal Prince Alfred in Camperdown continues to expand its facilities and services in response to the community, providing training resources and opportunities for students. The $67 million project is a collaboration between Health Infrastructure, Sydney Local Health District and The University of Sydney. The project was led by Health Infrastructure, the government agency tasked with delivering hospital redevelopments across NSW. The purpose built facility has a total of 73 mental health beds including six short stay and seven research beds. The building also houses an eating disorders day program, physical therapies suite, shell space for ambulatory care services and office accommodation.

Health Infrastructure played a key co-ordination role between stakeholders to ensure delivery was on time, on budget and consistent with applicable Government approvals and policy. Furthermore Health Infrastructure provided professional and technical advice, support and assistance. This large scale project exceeded 400,000 contractor work hours with over 260 men on site.

Health Infrastructure’s Senior Project Director Amanda Bock describes the features of the design and the importance functionality played in delivering this mental healthcare facility. “From a health perspective, the main innovation is around the model of care and its manifestation in the built form which provides a new and fresh approach to mental health treatment. The design of the facility provides for a therapeutic approach with patients afforded a level of independence and privacy.”

“Whilst patient protection is utmost, careful attention to detail and a collaborative approach between the development team and users, the patients are able to control their own environments to a greater extent.”

Further design aspects range from selection of materials and finishes being more akin to a domestic setting rather than a custodial environment.

For example natural lighting and connection to the outside has been optimised, through the inclusion of courtyards. These spaces offer a therapeutic setting and maintain both segregation and a sense of privacy.

Staff stations are open to patients, ensuring a high level of interaction with patients rather than being enclosed in a ‘glass box’.

User-group consultation played a key role in providing valuable feedback early in the design. “The user group process was critical to ensure that the design provided contemporary models of care,.

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in construction to finalise the design and deliver the building in a more seamless approach. This process ensured that what we had designed could be built in the manner in which we had envisioned, in line with our timeframe and budget expectations”. Ms Bock said.

One of the biggest challenges was to ensure the development considered the future master planning for the campus. The original planning and layout of the facility was updated to optimize the space available and provide opportunities for other complementary facilities to be built on the campus at a later date.

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to share learning’s from project to project and drive innovation and efficiencies from those learning’s.

“The lessons learnt from this facility and resolution of design issues can easily be replicated into new mental health facilities. This impacts from both planning and design through to construction, with Health Infrastructure’s ability to replicate construction techniques and innovation across projects to improve efficiencies” comments Amanda Bock.

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experts in project management Savills Project Management (Savills PM) is proud of our involvement in managing the design and delivery of The Professor Marie Bashir Centre. The Centre is a purpose built six level building with 73 mental health beds, Short Stay Unit, Physical Therapies Suite, Eating Disorders Day Program, two car parks and shell space for future Renal and Ambulatory Services.

delivering a building which appears civic in nature rather than clinical and working within a constrained campus environment.

Savills PM provides a full range of project management services. For The Professor Marie Bashir Centre, Savills PM undertook: • Functional Briefing • Concept Design • Schematic Design • Contract Administration • Commissioning and Handover

An improved and efficient clinical environment that promotes a sense of calm and relaxation was created through light filtration, soft finishes, colourful materials, wall images, patterned film and landscaped courtyards whilst still delivering the necessary features required in a mental health facility.

The project encountered a number of challenges along the way which were dealt with collaboratively by Savills PM, Health Infrastructure, Sydney Local Health District, University of Sydney, the builders (Richard Crookes) and consultant team. Challenges included delivering an elevated and safe mental health facility, delivering an interior that is light and encourages healing in a deep footprint; managing a number of complex stakeholders,

By taking a proactive approach to project managing the design, coordination, risks and stakeholders Savills PM and the team was able to successfully deliver the project and convert what were challenges into successes.

A redesign of the building footprint was completed to achieve efficient land utilisation.

The original concept for the building consisted of a low rise mental health building and a multi-storey Ambulatory Care building. By consolidating all services into one multi-storey building approximately 1/3 of the site was freed up for future developments.

Savills PM also undertook a re-briefing of the project to develop a functional brief that clearly articulated and agreed with the objectives of the project and stakeholder requirements.

A high level of team engagement and collaboration was achieved as a result of considered communication and consultation which led to stakeholder satisfaction at completion of the project.. The revision of the procurement strategy from 100% design construct only contract to a design finalisation contract based on approximately 80% design documents resulted in a reduction of programme duration and risk to the client.

There was an increase in the scope to the project through the tight management of budget. Contingency which was allocated for risk was able to be used to fit-out the Physical Therapies Suite, Level 5 (20 beds) and front car park whilst still maintaining a budget surplus.

Savills PM understand that health projects have their own unique challenges and complexities.

With our extensive knowledge in health and research, Savills PM confidently guide and assist our clients in overcoming challenges resulting in successful outcomes for all project stakeholders.

Savills PM are currently working on, or has successfully delivered, health projects for

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numerous Local Health Districts and Health Infrastructure including: • Byron Bay Hospital • Wagga Wagga Hospital • NSW Ambulance Roll Out • Dubbo Hospital Stage 3 and 4 • Nepean Mental Health Inpatient Unit Wollongong Sub Acute, Blacktown Simulation Centre, Community Health Centres, Concord Palliative Care Centre, Mental Health Capital Works Program Leukaemia Foundation and Wynnum GP Clinic.

In addition to our health experience, Savills PM has expertise in the research and education sectors having completed projects including UTS Thomas Street, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Heart Research Institute, The Poche Centre and National Life Sciences Hub CSU. Savills PM has been providing professional services for our clients using skills and processes honed over more than 30 years.

Services are tailored to meet our clients and project specific needs. We become part of your team, adopting a collaborative approach to achieve your goals and introduce structure and certainty to project delivery.

Following the acquisitions of Colin Ging & Partners, Incoll Management, and more recently ProDirections, the team is now 150+-strong and growing with offices throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Savills PM offers experienced and highly motivated people, supported by leading systems. With access to decades of project management experience, we present a powerful project management organisation to support our clients in the delivery of their projects.

Effective and concise communication is essential for successful project management.

Strong communication skills are a prerequisite for employment at Savills PM and are a focus of our professional development process. An open, friendly yet professional culture is a feature of project teams that we manage.

For more information contact Paul Edmiston, Director at Savills PM, Level 7, 50 Bridge Street, Sydney NSW 2000, phone 02 8215 8896, email pedmiston@ savills.com.au website www.savills.com.au,

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finding the way Artee Signs assist in creating and communicating with clarity circulation routes in building developments across all sectors. In the recent redevelopment of The Professor Marie Bashir Centre, Artee Signs designed, developed and installed the statutory and wayfinding signage both internally and externally.

they were then able to define their individual needs, for their individual areas. We then developed solutions that were both aesthetically correct for the architects and the designers, given the intent for the building, whilst being workable and manageable by the users themselves,” said Director Glenn Evers.

Scope of works for the project involved room labeling, wayfinding signage, for both patients and staff, external building signage and branding. Working to AS and BCA requirements, one particular challenge was resolving issues related to the users of the building.

Established for over 30 years, Artee Signs have their fabrication workshop in Taren Point and work predominantly in Sydney, extending to regional NSW. Artee Signs will also design and supply for interstate projects. Other recent projects include Campbelltown Hospital and the Clinical Services Building at Royal North Shore, (Wayfinding, room identification and statutory), Corrs Chambers, Westgarth Lawyers, Stocklands Whetherill Park and HMAS Albertros.

“Due to the nature of the hospital, we needed to stay away from any metal signage and make sure that all the signage is not able to be contaminated. We had to come up with a system that could not hang from ceilings, so all the wayfinding is kept to the walls for user safety,” Company Director Glenn Evers explains.

With a time frame of around 12 months from start to implementation, an intrinsic part of the process was working with the user group for concept development and feedback. A key benefit from completing user experience data, is that solutions can be drawn from similar projects, replicating existing hospital projects.

For more information contact Artee Signs, 2/37 Atkinson Road, Taren Point NSW 2229, phone 02 9524 0644, fax 02 9524 3466, email sales@artee.com.au, website www.artee.com.au

“The project management team, Richard Crookes Constructions, put us together with the user groups, the architects and the designers.

Putting together a submission of the signage package to the user group,

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on form The highly experienced team at VPT Formwork have been working on large commercial and industrial projects for over a decade. From hospitals, shopping centres, residential, towers and commercial office centres, no job is too big or too small.

VPT Formwork’s expertise was called upon for The Professor Marie Bashir Centre, where they provided all the formwork to the concrete elements, including the stairs, walls, column, lift shaft, and suspended deck. They collaborated with Richard Crookes Constructions and the various other subcontractors to develop sound strategies, methodology and sequencing works. VPT also managed the materials handling to ensure high levels of productivity were met.

To enable a more efficient construction of the vertical concrete elements, VPT utilised Dincel, which are prefabricated wall forms.

Bondec, a prefabricated metal decking, was used to streamline the construction of the horizontal elements. VPT also constructed lift shutters to enable all lifts to be formed and cast in a timely manner.

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with their in-house engineers and with the cooperation of RCC’s concrete supplier, a designated 800 slump concrete was developed to overcome all obstacles.

VPT Formwork is again working with Richard Crookes Construction on the Union Apartments,Terry Street Rozelle.

VPT Formwork have become well known in the industry for their dedication to commitment on projects, to control outcomes and quality through the thorough implementation of plans developed by their highly qualified and experienced team.

Their efficiency is thanks to the dedicated, longstanding, loyal employees and their on site approach of working closely with staff.

This ensures momentum is met within the construction program.

For more information contact VPT Formwork (NSW) Pty Ltd, 106 Wetherill Street, Silverwater NSW 2128, phone 02 9648 1011, fax 02 9648 1077, email formwork@vptgroup.com.au, website www.vptgroup.com.au NSW PROJECT FEATURE The Professor Marie Bashir Centre 107

A buyers market PROJECT END VALUE : $41 million Structural Engineer : Taylor Thomson Whitting ARCHITECT : Altis Architecture

Revesby’s first Shopping Centre will house a 4,500m2 Coles supermarket, speciality retail stores, large medical precinct and a state of the art AMF Bowling Centre all serviced by 275 basement car spaces.

The newly-opened Revesby Village Centre is a $41 million dollar investment and one of the largest developments of its kind for a club in Australia.

What was once the outdoor parking area at the Brett St entrance of the club underwent a dramatic transformation into what is now a multi-level retail precinct that caters to a rapidly growing demographic.

Stage one boasts a 4,500m2 flagship Coles supermarket and Liquorland, approximately 526m2 of specialty retail, all serviced by 230 basement car spaces over two levels. Stage two includes an entire level dedicated to family entertainment with an AMF Bowling Centre and Carnival Kingdom children’s play centre and café. Stage three is 108 NSW PROJECT FEATURE REVESBY SHOPPING CENTRE

a 3,244m2 medical precinct, with up to 50 specialist consultants, day surgery facilities and ancillary services.

The precinct will greatly help solve the need for quality retail, medical and entertainment services in the area.

Club CEO Ed Camilleri says Revesby Village Centre will perfectly compliment Revesby. “This commercial precinct has proven to be a huge asset for the community by providing hundreds of new jobs. The precinct is also expected to attract well over 25,000 visitors each week.”

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and over 70 per cent of households were now families with young children.

“The new refurbishment forms part of the club’s major diversification strategy allowing for facilities and services identified as either absent or insufficient during extensive research studies within the local community,” says Camilleri.

“The club community has expressed great interest in the project and have been watching the development closely. They’ve supported the club every step of the way and are certainly excited to see the development completed.”

One business opening as part of the new precinct is twotwo//onetwo cafe’ which offers indoor and outdoor dining. Stylish in its presentation, the café has a contemporary industrial design with warm timbers and exposed bricks, cool metals and polished concrete finishes.

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Café Manager Linh Vuong worked hard to bring the new fresh look café to life with a modern menu and high quality Campos coffee to match. “I have had the opportunity to learn and experience new skills in managing a café. I have been involved in designing the new menu with the help of chefs, hiring staff, speaking to suppliers and assisting with design elements.”

There will be a new way of ordering with the introduction of the mobile App allowing people to order on the go and skip the queue.

Revesby Village Centre had extensive planning and development and first opened to members of the public on February 25, after ground was broken and work commenced in July 2013.

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holding all the aces’ ACE Demolition & Excavation was established over 17 years ago and has since managed a wide range of projects throughout Sydney. The company holds a strong reputation in the industry with the proven methods and the expertise to execute a diverse range of projects.

Employing over 120 people the team has a depth of industry knowledge and cumulative years of experience unrivalled in this specialized industry sector. With extensive safety, environmental and quality systems, ACE are licensed, fully-insured and DEEWR Code Compliant. The company holds affiliations and memberships with industry authorities and boasts long-standing relationships with key builders and developers.

Steel underpinning and the implementation of plant was required to allow work to continue within the height confines of the site. This contract needed to be completed whilst the Revesby Workers Club was fully functional, maintaining minimal disturbance to patrons, staff and the immediate community while controlling noise and dust due to rock excavation.

A construct shoring wall was also needed for the 3 level basement that included bored piles. Shotcrete application, capping beams and anchors were supervised whilst external civil works for 3 roads surrounding the development continued. This included structures such as round-abouts, islands and laybacks.

ACE boasts a highly professional and skilled team who are able to effectively carry out specialised services including asbestos removal, contaminated waste removal, management and site remediation, demolition, excavation, civil, piling and shoring.

On the $50 million Revesby Village Centre Development ACE tested and removed two UPSS, hazardous materials and over 50,000m3 of bulk rock from the site.

The new 564m retail building will house supermarket, liquor and specialty retail shopping, a large medical precinct and a state of the art AMF bowling centre all serviced by basement car spaces over 3 levels.

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Innovation, Speed and Safety Marques Formwork is one of Sydney’s leading Formwork, Concrete and Reinforcement specialists. Evolving from humble beginnings 10 years ago and starting with just 4 employees, Marques is now one of the safest and innovative formworkers in Sydney. They have a professional and experienced team working in roles ranging from estimators, structural engineers and construction managers to safety officers and foreman.

Abigroup (Lend Lease) awarded Marques the formwork contract at Revesby Shopping Centre in November 2013. This was the second time Marques had worked on Revesby Shopping Centre after being contracted to supply and install the formwork for the 800 space multi-storey carpark.

The carpark required a large amount of formwork to accommodate the extensive suspended slabs measuring approximately 5000m2.

Prior to starting at Revesby, Marques developed strategy and formwork methods to successfully negotiate the structural complexities of the project. This preparation allowed for the many different formwork systems utilised on the project to be installed successfully, on time without any delay to the build and LTI free. Marques utilised their own Peri WWW.ANCR.COM.AU

Skydeck System combined with other conventional formwork systems to cover all the slab and beam requirements for Revesby Shopping Centre.

Marques Formwork undertakes a wide range of projects locally within NSW, as well as from interstate. They are able to work on many different types of jobs serving the commercial, residential and civil sectors. The team at Marques works with clients to ensure the formwork solution they prepare is the right one for the task at hand. This pre-planning and attention to detail ensures the company continues to grow based on the need of the industry and forming new relationships with some of Australia’s most notable companies. Their 10 years experience places them in the position to take on a variety of projects for the major construction companies in Australia including Brookfield Multiplex, ICON Constructions and Lend Lease.

For more information contact Marques Group, 21 Day Street, Lansvale NSW 2166, phone 02 9755 1811, fax 02 9755 1911, email safa@ marquesformwork.com.au, website www.marquesformwork.com.au NSW PROJECT FEATURE REVESBY SHOPPING CENTRE 111

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The right force ICR Air Conditioning is a major force in the Australian airconditioning industry with a proven track record in delivering jobs on time and within budget. As a privately owned company, all ICR staff are proactively and passionately involved in client requirements, from design and installation to service and maintenance.

Since ICR began operations in NSW in 2007 the team has delivered enterprising solutions to a diversity of projects across a variety of industry groups within NSW. ICR have developed an enviable reputation for approaching both the simplest and the most complex projects with ingenuity and success.

ICR were responsible for the supply, installation and commissioning of air-conditioning and mechanical services at the Revesby Shopping Centre. The $50 million integrated development features retail,

recreational and medical services. The development will provide hundreds of new jobs and is expected to attract well over 25,000 visitors each week.

The client, Revesby Workers Club continued to operate at their existing facilities throughout the construction process. This created many challenges in supply and installation for the ICR team.

ICR embraces the challenge of improving energy efficiency and sustainability with a commitment to environmental excellence in all areas. Seeking the provision of energy efficient solutions for mechanical services within buildings, ICR have a track record of providing ‘5 Green Star’ sustainable solutions.

Notable past-projects that ICR have demonstrated their expertise include the ALDI Head Office Stage 2 and 3 in Minchinbury, the DFO Retail Centre in Homebush, Blue Mountains Cultural and Retail Centre in Katoomba. Currently ICR have been contracted for active Netball Australia’s National Headquarters at Homebush and the Mars Pet-food Factory in Bathurst.

For more information contact ICR Airconditioning Pty Ltd, Unit 6, 1B Kleins Road, Northmead NSW 2152, phone 02 9890 1788, fax 02 9890 1235, email info@icrair.com.au, website www.icrair.com.au

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a beautiful shore Billbergia have recently delivered a stunning new addition to their Village Quay (VQ) community in the waterside suburb Rhodes, Sydney.

Project : VQ Rhodes Construction company : Billbergia CONSTRUCTION VALUE : $230 million ARCHITECT : SJB Architects STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Bonacci Group

Village Quay Shores, a 20 storey residential tower offering one, two, and three bedroom apartments, demonstrates the attention to detail that Billbergia is known for.

A Sydney-based, privately owned property and construction group, Billbergia create quality living environments. With VQ Rhodes, Billbergia are putting into practice their “Create a Community” approach to residential development. Sites are carefully chosen to promote integration with the existing community, such as through accessibility to public transport and proximity to amenities, including shopping centres and schools.

Only 20 minutes from the CBD, the Village Quay offers residents both a gateway to the city, and a relaxing retreat within the extensively landscaped precinct close to waterfront parks and walkways.

Enacting the ethos of “Creating Community” is Billbergia’s in-house team of professionals who are specialists in every stage of development. As with other Billbergia projects, VQ Rhodes represents what Senior Project Manager Chris Kelly describes as “full beginning to end development and construction management.” Billbergia are responsible for “every stage of the property life cycle from investing and land acquisition, development management, planning and design, construction, project marketing and sales.” Billbergia are strategically able to ensure optimized outcomes across all these stages, including property value, fulfilling their “Creating Communities” motto, and delivering ecologically sustainable developments.

Commencing the VQ Rhodes project in 2012, VQ: Shores is Billbergia’s third completed tower in the complex, along with the Parkside Building and Harbour Views (25 storeys). The final two additions, Skyview Tower (26 storeys) and the Bayside Building (6 storeys), are due for completion in 2015. As with all Billbergia apartments, VQ: Shores boast luxury finishes. The surrounding views of Homebush Bay and the Parramatta River are showcased with wall-to-wall floor to ceiling glass.

With over 25 years experience, Billbergia were more than equipped to resolve the challenges particular to this major project. Chris explains that Billbergia were required to “design and construct a foundation solution

to overcome poor ground conditions due to reclaimed land and industrial usage. A piling solution was adopted which included over 860 precast driven poles over a 15000m2 footprint to depths ranging from 10 to 25m below basement level to suitable rock level.”

Another challenge arose from the design of the building itself, calling for the “design and construction of 20m high, 1200 diameter, reinforced concrete angular V columns to support a 26 storey cantilevered building.” As Chris describes, “the control of deflection and concrete control was overcome by multi-strand post-tension concrete structure with stage stressing methodology to upper levels along with the sequencing of pours.”

Founded in 1988 by brothers John and Bill Kinsella, Billbergia began as a civil engineering business sub-contracting civil construction projects around NSW. Moving into the residential housing market in the late 1990s, Billbergia continued to grow throughout the new millennium.

Billbergia still retains the hallmarks of its construction roots: as Chris notes, “coming from a civil background … we are very plant- and structure-orientated builders, owning a large fleet of tower cranes, scaffold, and excavators.”

In addition to their own projects, Billbergia provides professional engineering and project management services to the residential, local government and commercial sectors of the construction industry.

In 2014, Billbergia constructed over 800 apartments.

Current projects include Zen Towers, Wentworth Point (28 storey towers including 461 apartments, library, and retail sales) and Regatta Apartments, Wentworth Point (17 storey towers including 330 apartments and 6 retail shop fronts).

Billbergia Group has also recently launched its landmark Brisbane Skytower project in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. At 90 storeys, this will be Brisbane’s tallest residential tower.

For more information contact Billbergia Pty Ltd, Level 2, 25 Angas Street, Meadowbank NSW 2114, phone 02 8878 6900, fax 02 9808 5989, email info@billbergia.com.au, website www.billbergia.com.au

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Switched on Professionals The VQ: Shores apartments, one of five towers in the ongoing Victoria Quay development, will be experienced in their best light thanks to the professional team at Electromaster.

Electromaster supplied electricians to the VQ: Shores development who were responsible for installing lights, power points, data points, and all other electrical services. They also supplied electrical services to the Harbour Views buildings as part of the same Victoria Quay development. At any one time, Electromaster had a team of 10 to 30 working on site.

“From our experience on similar size and type projects, this project was all smooth sailing,” explains Electromaster’s Michael Calavrias.

Previous large scale residential projects to which Electromaster supplied light and power services include World Tower, Sydney; Mascot Square, Mascot; Southbank, Wolli Creek; Verve, Erskineville; Catalina, Caringbah; and, Newbury & York, Breakfast Point.

Electromaster’s areas of expertise extend beyond supplying electrical services to residential developments. They also offer an extensive range of electrical installations across commercial, industrial, and retail sectors.

Whether it be installation to an engineer’s specifications, or design and construct project.

Electromaster’s services include: design and construct services; switchboard manufacture; light and power; exit and emergency lighting; lightning protection; lighting control systems; data and communications; and, security/ access control.

In addition to electrical services, Electromaster are experts at mechanical electrical installations.

For over 40 years, Electromaster have provided mechanical electrical services for Australia’s largest mechanical services contractors and construction companies in NSW and WA. Electromaster have installed HVAC (Heating/ Ventilation/Air Conditioning) systems for some of the country’s largest and most iconic buildings.

Included in Electromaster’s range of mechanical electrical services installations are: full-time project management; WHS&E compliance; switchboard design, manufacture and installation; and, BMS/ control wiring.

Electromaster has gained a strong reputation in the mechanical services industry by

providing a high standard of Workplace Health and Safety, experienced engineering advice, and the highest of standards in their manufacturing of switchboards.

With experience across the industrial commercial, residential, retail, Government, and health and pharmaceutical sectors, Electromaster are more than equipped to deliver on projects of all sizes.

Completed commercial projects include GPO Building, Martin Place; Darling Walk, NSW; Centre Court Business Park, NSW; One40William, WA; and, Brookfield Place, WA. Retail projects include Westfield Bondi Junction, NSW; Top Ryde Shopping Centre, NSW; and Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City, WA. For the NSW Government, Electromaster delivered mechanical electrical services for the Moorebank Unit Relocation, and the Police and Justice Parramatta Precinct. Projects within the health and pharmaceutical sector include Perth Children’s Hospital, WA; Midland Health Campus, WA; and, Novartis Campus, NSW. Founded in 1972 by Managing Director Con Calavrias, Electromaster is a familyowned and operated business based in Marrickville, NSW. Originally operating from home on smaller scale air conditioning jobs, Electromaster continued to grow by expanding its services to include light and power, and taking on bigger developments.

Today, Electromaster has over 100 employees, ranging from apprentices to qualified electricians, as well as electrical fitters, engineers, and project managers. With its extensive team of experts, Electromaster provides its customers with full time project management, including WHS&E compliance, programme coordination, switchboard manufacture and installation, QA (Quality Assurance) documentation, and site meetings.

As Michael Calavrias explains, “Our ability to combine the various areas of electrical work, complete with switchboard manufacturing, makes Electromaster a unique organization with a proud reputation within the industry.”

For more information contact Electromaster, 127 Victoria Road, Marrickville NSW 2204, phone 02 9569 3911, fax 02 9560 0819, email info@electromaster.com.au, website www.electromaster.com.au

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on the fast track MAIn CONSTRuction Company : John Holland Group Pty Ltd CLIENT : Transport of NSW PROJECT current VALUE : $1.8 billion DESIGN ENGINEER : GHD Pty Ltd

The $1.8B South West Rail Link focuses on improving reliability and access to public transport for the communities of south-west Sydney.

Sydney’s newest rail line, the $1.8 billion South West Rail Link, consists of 53,000 rail sleepers over 31km of track. Connecting South Western communities with employment centres such as Liverpool, Parramatta and the Sydney CBD, the South West Rail Link delivers essential infrastructure to this rapidly expanding region.

Industry leaders John Holland provided the engineering services for the Greenfield section of the new twin track passenger rail line between Leppington and Glenfield, stretching 11.4km via Edmondson Park. John Holland was also responsible for the construction of the new Edmondson Park and Leppington Stations.

One of the more intensive aspects was drilling an 80m rail underpass beneath the Hume Highway to create a continuous rail corridor. The underpass was a major engineering feat that required cutting-edge technology to ensure minimal disruption to road users.

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“An innovation of the project team during the completion of underpass works was the use of laser-guided sights and other systems to continuously monitor for any early signs of ground subsidence beneath the roadway,” explains John Holland’s, Malachy Breslin, Project Manager. “The data gathered was shared in real-time with Roads and Maritime Services and underscored just how well the nine canopy tubes, steel sets and other support features worked together.”

While the real-time monitoring system took approximately 850,000 individual survey readings, two 23tonne Komatsu PC228 excavators broke through the hard rock beneath the Highway. As with other excavated materials throughout the project, the resultant rubble was crushed and repurposed as fill along the rail link.

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this material as it possibly could inside the rail corridor lands,” Malachy says. “Earth mounds designed to provide operational noise mitigation on the northern and southern sides of Rossmore Stabling Yard took some of this material. Hard rock excavated at the eastern end of the alignment was crushed on-site and provided a sizable supply of clean fill.”

The South West Rail Link is just one of the responses by Transport for NSW to issues of transport reliability and increased passenger numbers on Sydney’s metropolitan rail network. The North West Rail Link, currently under construction, will provide fast, reliable rail services for existing and future-planned communities of the north west district. An earmarked extension to the South West Rail Link, currently a protected corridor, proposes a north-south connection through the South West Growth Centre and the Broader Western Sydney Employment Area.

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South West Rail Link, the new Glenfield Junction northern flyover, will reduce delays across all Sydney services. Dividing T2 South Line services from T2 Airport Line services, two trains are now able to cross at Glenfield, avoiding the bottleneck that arose when each line crossed separately.

One of Australia’s leading engineering, contracting and service providers to the infrastructure, energy resources and transport services sectors, John Holland provided the necessary expertise to complete the project. Their reputation for constructing iconic infrastructure both locally and internationally is built on over 65 years experience. The company’s strength lies in delivering diverse and complex projects, “its partnership approach to client relationships and absolute commitment to people and careers.”

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Below Alliance Contractors managed the environmental impact on the South West Rail Link.

The South West Rail Link, provides essential transport infrastructure for Sydney’s South West Growth Centre, a region of 18 Precincts undergoing re-zoning for sustainable urban development. While beneficial to their communities, these growth corridors can be highly disruptive to the natural environment. Civil landscapers Alliance Contractors (NSW) Pty Ltd managed the impact of the South West Rail Link through a number of landscaping works over approximately 400,000m2 of area.

“Alliance Contractors has consistently undertaken large scale civil landscape projects since the mid 1990s,” explains Scott Palmer, Managing Director of Alliance Contractors. “Typically, works include preservation of existing vegetation, soil structure and composition correction, water flow structures, [as well as the procurement, propagation and installation of Native plant stock.”

The aim is rejuvenating open parklands and fragile ecosystems near urban growth corridors “somewhat back to their existing native origins.”

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road corridors.” Environmental and access restrictions in these areas made construction a challenge.

Similarly concerning was the high phosphate levels of the soil from previous farming practices. As phosphate is detrimental to the cultivation of native plants, Alliance Contractors undertook the “blending and placement of approximately 40,000m3 of ameliorated site soil” to repair the damage before installing approximately 25,000m3 of recycled mulch and over 700, 000 native plants.

Specialising in sensitive environmental rehabilitation works, Alliance Contractors deliver “amicable outcomes to complex areas that require expertise and experience in large-scale landscape projects,” Scott describes. Engaged by both construction contractors and Councils, some of Alliance Contractors’ current projects include the newly developed former Hoxton Park Airport/M7 corridor, the Glenfield Residential Growth Centre and North West Rail Line.

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Below Ficogi Engineering constructed barriers and screens on the seven roadway overpasses of the South West Rail Link.

Constructing a new railway line involves more than just laying down train tracks. Associated infrastructure, such as road overpasses, ensures the railways remain safe and practical for the whole community.

Ficogi Engineering Pty Ltd constructed barriers and screens on the seven roadway overpasses of the South West Rail Link, as well as supplying brackets and casting products. Approximately 950 lineal meters of Double Rail RHS (rectangular hollow section) Barriers were installed by Ficogi to each side of the overpasses in addition to large anti-throw screens for the protection of the rail line below.

Steven Davies, Managing Director of Ficogi Engineering reports on the their work on the South West Rail Link, “Our goal was to achieve the high standards required for all State Rail work, we hope we exceeded the clients expectation on this project” and all the overpasses were completed on time. Ficogi brought considerable expertise to the South West Rail Link having previously completed other railway projects. Last year, for example, Ficogi contributed all the steel structure for the new Shell Cove Railway Station, south of Wollongong.

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builder projects to larger scale industrial and residential developments.

Uses include bridges, walkways, stairs, platforms, lift shafts, frames, towers, screening structures, handrails, guards, pipe/general racks and mechanical support steel. Ficogi also supplies fabricated structural steel for buildings including columns, trusses, purlins, rafters and beams.

With a dedicated team of workshop, site and administration personnel, Ficogi Engineering offer a personalised service that seeks to fulfil their motto of “Excellence in Fabrication.” Currently, Ficogi is involved in the construction of a new elevated public space with amphitheatre near the Powerhouse Museum known as “The Goods Line” with Gartner Rose. Past projects that Ficogi have worked on include Shell Cove Railway Station for Haslin Constructions and Ballast Point Park Located in Balmain and many more.

Ficogi’s winning combination of specialist understanding, dedication to clients’ requirements and excellent relationships with suppliers ensures their customers achieve outstanding results whatever their project.

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High end transformation MAin construction company : Hutchinson Builders Pty Ltd PROJECT END VALUE : $44 million ARCHITECT : Cottee Parker Architects Structural Engineer : ADG Consulting Engineers

The $44M Capri Hotel comprises approximately 239 rooms, function rooms, club lounge, gym and pool facilities, coffee and restaurant areas, and two storeys of car parking.

The Capri Hotel redevelopment has seen the transformation of an existing 22-storey office block into a new luxury hotel within Brisbane’s CBD. Built by Hutchinson Builders for client Frasers Hospitality, the $44 million, 4.5-Star Capri Hotel consists of 239 rooms, three levels of public areas, two storeys of car parking, gym and swimming pool, function rooms and coffee and restaurant areas.

The works included an upgrade of the existing awning and pavement surfaces along Albert and Mary Streets with limited works to the existing external building façade.

Hutchinson Builders Project Manager Cameron O’May said the development was constructed within a “very tight program” of forty weeks and more than $1 million a week turnover. “We maintained a workforce of around 225,” he added. “It was a typical CBD job and all the issues that go with that – car parking, facilities, a tight building site.”

Adding to the challenges was the curtain wall that surrounded the existing building, making loading of building materials difficult.

Hutchinson Builders used a special modified hoist to let them load the 3.6m plasterboard sheets into all twenty above-ground storeys.

All the finishes within the hotel itself are high end, with the majority of items sourced from Europe, the Middle East and Asia, such as stone from Turkey, tiles from Asia and furniture from Italy. Five green walls around 3.5m in height further add to the Capri’s indulgent feel.

Along with its extensive facilities and amenities, the Capri’s central Brisbane location ensures that its guests, whether staying for business or leisure, have access to all of the CBD’s amenities, be it shopping, dining or entertainment.

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the construction. “We worked closely with the client-side project manager on the job and also undertook consultation with council, other businesses and subcontractors.”

As one of Australia’s largest privatelyowned building and construction companies, Hutchinson Builders continues to work on a wide variety of projects across the country. The award-winning company has also undertaken projects in New Zealand, Japan and Canada.

Established more than a century ago, today Hutchinson employs more than 1300 staff and has offices throughout Australia with its headquarters in Brisbane. It is also establishing a presence in New Zealand.

Laboratory in Bowen Hills Queensland (due for completion in July 2016), The Pacific mixed-use development at Bondi Beach (expected completion in July 2015), Metro Residences in Chatswood, Averi Apartments in Hawthorn East (Victoria) and the Arena Apartments in South Brisbane.

It is also currently working on the 11-storey, mixed-use Hobart Central redevelopment in the heart of Hobart’s CBD, which is anticipated to be completed by August 2017.

For more information contact Hutchinson Builders Pty Ltd, 584 Milton Road Toowong QLD 4066, phone 07 3335 5000, fax 07 3335 5005, email info@hutchinsonbuilders.com.au, website www.hutchinsonbuilders.com.au.

As well as a proud history and record of achievement and service to the construction industry within the country, Hutchinson Builders values its reputation for fairness and co-operation and flexibility in contractual relations and works tirelessly to achieve positive outcomes.

This is combined with an uncompromising attitude to family values of integrity and respect which extends to all stakeholders within the business, including staff, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

The construction company works on projects covering every sector including commercial and residential high-rise (of which Hutchinson has been recognised through many award-winning residential projects), mining and resources infrastructure and industrial. It also works across health, government, retail, hotels, civil works sectors, modular construction and more.

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Below Subzero Projects installed three coldrooms and refrigeration equipment to The Capri Hotel.

Established in 1996, Subzero Projects Pty Ltd (formerly Subzero Coldrooms) has gained an excellent reputation within the industry for its quality work, reliability, knowledge and completion times. Subzero’s projects include suspended ceilings, air conditioning housings, partition walls, prep walls and ceilings in supermarkets, coldrooms, freezers, architectural awnings and soffits, abattoirs and bakery proovers.

It also constructs and installs wine rooms for the residential market – an item that is becoming a popular addition in homes, resulting in an increase in enquires from builders and end users.

Subzero provides services to Coles Supermarkets, City Facilities Management (Aus) P/L, Retail FM – Service (Woolworths), cafes, restaurants, schools, sporting clubs, hotels, retail clients, produce shops and more.

Working on the Capri Hotel, Subzero supplied and installed three coldrooms as well as refrigeration equipment to an under bench cabinet.

Subzero Project’s Melissa Sherrin said the only challenges on the development was parking and offloading at its CBD location.

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“Everything else was pretty normal such as working in with other trades and inclement weather conditions. Hutchinson Builders were excellent to work with and the project was well managed.”

The Subzero team is working on a number of projects, including Goodman Fielder, Bunnings in Maroochydore, The Mac Camp in Nebo, St Mary’s College in Sumner Park, Marys Commercial Hotel in Dalby and service stations in Labrador and South Grafton.

“Our team at Subzero are passionate about working together, setting and achieving goals, improving internal processes and always giving 100 per cent to service our clients,” Melissa adds.

“We strive to maintain and build excellent relationships with clients, through to suppliers and our construction and service team. Our top priority is to develop our overall team performance, through training and knowledge, whilst creating a great work environment.”

For more information contact Subzero Projects Pty Ltd, Unit 13, 10 Hook Street, Capalaba QLD 4157, phone 07 3245 5777, fax 07 3245 5740, email sales@subzeroprojects.com.au, website www.subzeroprojects.com.au AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION REVIEW

Below South QLD Roofing fitted roofing on the entry ways, ground level and second level for the Capri Hotel.

As experts in commercial industrial metal roofing and wall cladding, South Queensland Roofing Pty Ltd specialise in supplying materials and labour across all aspects of roofing and wall cladding.

Having been in business since 1998, the company has 11 employees and works on a range of projects across different sectors, including apartment developments, shopping centres, schools, hospitals and high-rise developments.

Among the company’s projects has been the Capri Hotel, where it provided roofing and associated rainwater goods. Four of South Queensland Roofing’s employees worked on the construction.

Works involved new roofing on entry ways and ground level and second level roofing. The entry ways roofing consisted of Stramit Speed Deck, guttering and flashing.

and QA certification for any type of project. It is also EBA Code Compliant, enabling them to work across all government projects.

The company prides itself on its expertise and ability to assist with production selection for all aspects of roof plumbing including roofing and wall cladding and installation of associated rainwater products.

South Queensland Roofing is currently working on the Pinnacle Apartments and 757 Ann Street in Brisbane (both for Hutchinson Builders), Manning Street and 113 Commercial Road (also in Brisbane), and is carrying out cyclone repairs in Rockhampton.

“We’re also working on the Sassari Apartments for Blackwatch Projects, Devine Alex Perry Apartments, Byron Bay Bunnings, while we finished the Edge Apartments for Blackwatch Projects just before Christmas,” Dave added.

According to South Queensland Roofing’s Dave Snowball the company’s work on the Capri was a “straight forward job”.

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illuminating the future Image by Kate Mathieson Photography

Image by Kate Mathieson Photography MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : Kane Constructions PROJECT END VALUE : $55 million ARCHITECT : Conrad Gargett Architecture Structural Engineer : Meinhardt Australia surveyor : ML Surveyors

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The $55m GE HQ is a 15,000m2 office building consisting of six stories with two levels of basement carparking, as well as achieving a 5 Star Green Star and 4.5 Star NABERS rating.

In 2013 Kane Constructions commenced discussions about construction of General Electric’s new Headquarters in Springfield Central. Consultation began from scratch which included the flexibility of the scope to accommodate ideas and creative suggestions to tackle the complex build. Kane’s Queensland Director, David Rutter, believes that Kane’s collaborative dialogue with the client and consultants from the outset were a remarkable mechanism that allowed value to be added throughout design and build phases. Ultimately those relationships have been a key factor in the project’s successful delivery.

“We started the job with a written brief for a two stage lump sum Design and Construct contract,” says Rutter. However, it was not tightly prescriptive. Azure Development Group were project managing for the client and set up the contract in this form, explaining the efficiencies of operating this way. It was a very collaborative, interactive process that resulted in particularly cooperative relationships between the client, contractor and subcontractors. We had a very happy client - right from the very beginning.”

Having a happy client is not surprising given the project was completed 6 weeks ahead of schedule and 10% under Kane’s originally-proposed budget. After working on the design phases together, parties formally kicked off construction of the 15,000m2 commercial office building in June 2013. Construction was completed just prior to Christmas 2014. Five months prior to completion, Kane were engaged to complete the $12.5 million fit-out at the new headquarters. In fact, Kane completed the fit out activities, an area 10,000m2, within the original contract period.

Kane were engaged by Springfield Land Corporation to build the new GE HQ building as part of the new Greater Springfield urban development, 30 minutes south of Brisbane CBD. By 2030, Greater Springfield is expecting an equivalent population of over 100,000 in a sustainable urban and business hub. The precinct is aiming for sustainability accreditation under the new Green Building Council of Australia Green Star Communities initiative.

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start to the development of the Greater Springfield business hub. It is laid out in an L shape to maximise staff visual exposure to connecting parklands. The six stories is built upon two basement car-parking levels. The build comprises pre-cast concrete panels with aluminium-framed windows and vertical, aluminium sun-shading panels extending from the facade. A soaring roof over an area between two parts of the building creates a striking foyer.

The building has a 5 star Green Star rating (as built) and 4.5 star NABERS rating. Kane sought design management expertise from Conrad Gargett Architecture regarding sustainable design of buildings, as well as Umow Lai’s ESD team. Sustainable design principles have been applied to reduce maintenance and operating costs, such as reducing air conditioning needs through limiting sun penetration into the building.

ESD principles were also applied to the build, for example incorporating the use of green concrete.

The early Contractor involvement process resulted in significant efficiencies being incorporated into the building process including a two-storey tilt-panel basement, flat plate suspended slabs and a crane assisted jumpform for the core that resulted in the structure topping out in six months.

Being the third building up in the Parkside precinct meant that Kane had to coordinate all the incoming services. They also completed some external works such as roadworks and landscaping. At peak, Kane had around 200 workers on the project.

Nationally, Kane have over 250 staff and annual turnover of $500m, with offices in Victoria, NSW and Queensland. Other projects that Kane are currently working on include the Epworth Richmond Redevelopment, the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre in VIC and the Carnes Hill Recreation and Community Precinct at Hoxton Park NSW.

For more information contact Kane Constructions Pty Ltd, 14 Fox Street, Albion Qld 4010, phone 07 3054 1555, fax 07 3054 1556, email smercer@kane.com.au, website www.kane.com.au

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Below Austral Precast suppled Greenstar concrete pre-fabricated panels to the GE Headquarters.

The project in Springfield, now the headquarters for General Electric, was constructed using precast concrete solutions and installation expertise from the team at Austral Precast. As Australia’s largest supplier and installer of innovative precast concrete solutions, Austral Precast was chosen after a competitive tender due to extensive experience in commercial construction.

The GE HQ required a suitably experienced precast concrete supplier to provide a range of tailored solutions, from the green star concrete panels required to reach energy efficiency targets, through to project management skills required to fit within a tight installation schedule. In all cases Austral Precast delivered.

To achieve the goal of reaching a 5 star Green Star rating and 4.5 Star NABERS rating Austral Precast offered a solution in the form of green star concrete panels which reduce the need for heating and cooling by adding thermal mass to the structure. The panels, which are made using reduced cement levels in concrete and recycled water, reflect a shift in the construction industry to giving greater consideration to the environment, both when constructing buildings and in their ongoing operation once built.

As a result, Austral has expanded the scale and scope of its business to embrace Environmentally Sustainable Design Initiatives and the changing economic climate of the market place. Their precast concrete panels are manufactured in each plant throughout Australia under strict environmental guidelines. Emissions from the pre-fabrication plants are monitored in accordance with government guidelines and as a member of the National Precast Concrete Association of Australia the company and its skilled employees are helping to promote the special environmental benefits of precast concrete.

When achieving the goal of fitting within a tight installation schedule, precast concrete was an ideal choice. Because precast concrete is manufactured off site and made to client specifications, manufacture and site preparation can occur simultaneously with quick and straight forward installation. This ensures faster enclosure of the structure, minimal delay to work being carried out by other trades, and limited site congestion with no delays resulting from external weather conditions.

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material and which has seen its increased use in the high rise residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Along with outstanding durability resulting from the use of concrete in various densities and compositions, precast concrete is a strong, low maintenance, cost-effective material that will endure the ravages of weather, time, pollution, and other external forces with minimal degradation or damage.

To assist in reducing the ravages of weather, time and pollution, external precast panels can be pre finished with Austral Precast’s innovative PermaTint finishing system which applies a solid colour that is warranted for 25 years. Available in a vast range of monotone colours and unique colour effects, PermaTech offers great advantages over on site colour applications like painting because PermaTint actually penetrates into the panel’s surface for a more stable, longer lasting colour finish. PermaTint is also applied during manufacture so there is no need for additional trades on site to colour panels.

Austral Precast also offers PermaForm which can imprint three dimensional shapes into the panel using form liners and PermaGraf which allows images with photo realistic detail to be etched into the panels face. PermaTint, PermaForm, and PermaGraf are all part of the PermaTech finishing system and can be used individually or together for a unique finish.

Austral Precast operates from four plants located across Australia using state-of-the-art technology and production techniques to produce a diversified range of customised wall, floor, column, and client-specific precast solutions, many of which were applied with diligence and detail to the GE Headquarters Development.

Austral Precast services a range of markets focusing primarily on the industrial, commercial, multiresidential and community sectors. The business provides a full product and service package with the ability to design, detail and manufacture a diverse range of precast products and provide industryleading installation services.

Other projects Austral Precast have supplied their world-class, custom designed, thermally efficient precast concrete panels to include Westfield Garden City, VIDA Apartments, Patrick Port Botany Development and Transcity – Eastern Portal Bypass in Brisbane.

For more information contact Austral Precast Pty Ltd, 364 Fairlie Terrace, Salisbury QLD 4107, phone 1300 778 668, website www.australprecast.com

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Below EMES completed the mechanical wiring to HVAC plant and equipment on GE Headquarters.

EMES (Essential Mechanical Electrical Solutions) was established in 2011 by its Manager David Baker who has an excess of 25 years experience in the mechanical electrical industry.

“This included mechanical services switchboards wiring to chillers, pumps, cooling towers, chemical dosing, water treatment, air handling units and ventilation fans and variable speed drives.”

As experts in design and construct within the HVAC industry the electrical contracting company has already gained an impressive list of significant projects to it’s name.

“Typical levels included distribution boards serving variable air volumes, computer room units and gas suppression switchboard. We also provided the carpark supply and exhaust system which is controlled via mechanical services switchboards.”

Key projects EMES has been involved in include Suncorp Stadium (mechanical switchboard upgrades), the fitout for Singapore Airlines at the International Airport and the Queensland Eye Institute commercial redevelopment. They also worked on the Coolangatta Showcase on the Beach shopping centre refurbishment (The Strand), UQ Goddard building upgrade, 126 Margaret Street commercial redevelopment, 280 Adelaide Street chiller plantroom and upgrades to the Brisbane and Gold Coast Airport extensions.

Added to this list is Springfield’s GE Headquarters Development where EMES undertook a number of works on the project. “We have successfully completed the mechanical wiring to HVAC plant and equipment such as within the roof plant room areas,” David Baker said.

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Providing their services to all areas of Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, EMES also designs and installs circuits for chillers, motors, pumps, cooling towers, exhaust fans and control systems. The company also supplies a variety of options for design and construct projects.

EMES is currently working on the new Mater Private Hospital at Springfield, Queensland Rail Administration building at Albion, Robina Town Centre extensions on the Gold Coast, as well as numerous tenancy fitout works in and around the south east Queensland.

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Below Conrad Gargett provided architectural services on the GE Headquarters Building.

With a vibrant legacy of prominent and enduring designs, Conrad Gargett is at the forefront of architecture in Australia.

Following a limited design competition, the firm was awarded the architectural design of the GE Headquarters Building. The purposebuilt, six-storey 14,000 square metre office building contains over 12,500m2 of NLA arcing around a north facing courtyard which is orientated toward the adjacent parkland.

“The design forms a slender L-shape. Deep plan has been avoided and the majority of the workspace is within eight metres of the external façade,” Conrad Gargett’s John Flynn explains. “Occupants have access to good natural light and views into the landscaped plaza, parkland and beyond.”

“A sense of arrival is important in siting GE HQ as a prime commercial space. Arrival from the Robelle Domain Parkland is through a north facing landscaped courtyard. A pergola roof over this space forms an outdoor room that responds to our Queensland environment. It allows the winter sun in and protects occupants from the summer sun. Retail spaces activate the courtyard.” Entry from the street is identified with a two level folded canopy that extends into the foyer space. The metallic canopy contrasts with the recycled timber wrapping the lift core.

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Connectivity to the Robelle Domain Parklands drove the overall design intent for the building. “Design consideration was given to the external courtyard with planning facilitating the parkland to be extended up into the building furthering the amenity for tenants,” John Flynn added.

The project’s greatest design challenge was maintaining the building’s slender roof form, including ensuring the roof span was graceful and the entry courtyard was column free – linking the building to the external environment and providing filtered sunlight.

With offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Townsville, Conrad Gargett’s expert and experienced team continuously exceed client expectations.

They deliver high quality, innovative and pragmatic projects in a diverse range of sectors including health, heritage, research, defence, education and commercial.

For more information contact Conrad Gargett, Level 27/400 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000, phone 07 3229 3555, fax 07 3221 7878, email mail@conradgargett.com.au, website www.conradgargett.com.au, twitter @conradgargett, linkedin Conrad Gargett QLD PROJECT FEATURE GE HEADQUARTERS SPRINGFIELD 133

Below Allsafe Platforms & Scaffolding supplied scaffold and platforms during construction of the GE Headquarters Building.

Allsafe Platforms and Scaffolding were contracted to supply the scaffolding and platforms for the GE Headquarters project in Springfield, Queensland.

The 6 Storey, 15,000m2 commercial office development with two levels of basement parking, required scaffolding and platforms to be erected safely and efficiently within the tight project time frame.

When planning for the project, the varied dimensions of height and width from floor to floor were considered in detail by the highly experienced Allsafe Platforms and Scaffolding team.

This structure was assembled by the sixteen-man strong team in a manner reflecting the companies impressive safety record and 15 years experience. Handrail and edge protection were also installed around the perimeter of the GE Headquarters Building, ensuring the project met or exceeded Australian Safety Standards.

Scaffolding and platforms have many applications in industrial and commercial building. These include supports for painting, concrete repair, cladding, high-pressure cleaning, glazing, plastering and welding.

Allsafe Platforms and Scaffolding’s products are all expertly supplied, constructed, maintained and dismantled by their highly trained team.

During the construction of the GE HQ, careful and meticulous understanding of the stages and respective time lines were required to provide safe and code compliancies for the duration of the build.

This was also ensured by the team at Allsafe Platforms for the external access on all levels of the structure.

Recent projects Allsafe Platforms and Scaffolding have worked on include The Grand Chancellor Hotel in Spring Hill, Toowong Village Shopping Centre in Toowong and The St. Laurence School located in South Brisbane.

By working closely with the developers and other sub-contractors, Allsafe Platforms ensured that not only was the temporary external structure safe for those working on the site, but that the ongoing maintenance and safety checks were completed to standard.

For more information contact Allsafe Platforms and Scaffolding, 24 Andrew Campbell Drive, Narangba QLD 4504, phone 07 5432 3711, email admin@allsafeplatforms.com.au

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Below North Coast Tanks team constructed a 112K Litre tank for the GE HQ.

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North Coast Tanks based on the Sunshine Coast, are the industry leaders in onsite concrete water tanks in Queensland. Highstrength, reinforced, sprayed-concrete water tanks for commercial and residential applications are expertly constructed by Craig Schneider and his team with over 37 years of local experience behind them.

The company was founded in 1978 by Don Schneider who developed his own method of constructing on-site, insitu, reinforced concrete tanks and built many using his own design. After taking over this business Craig has modernised the original system and directed the business forward embracing technological advancements and products,
supported by documentation, and standardisation that still utilise the original process and skills developed by his father.
Thus over time North Coast Tanks has developed a most durable and versatile solution for water storage. Their method involves concrete being sprayed into form-work and finished off smoothly, producing a seamless construction without joints. Every tank is engineer-designed and steel reenforced throughout ensuring the structural integrity of the investment.

Constructed onsite with a wide range of sizes, engineered loads and variable capacities, the BSA licensed and insured tanks conform fully to industry safety and compliance standards.

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North Coast Tanks specialise in concrete tank repairs and an interesting domestic application of converting swimming pools into water tanks, allowing houses being renovated to increase their water storage capacities and utilise their space more effectively. They also have begun manufacturing plunge pools of different sizes, finishes and customisation.

On the GE Headquarter Development in Springfield the North Coast Tanks team constructed a 112,000 litre tank that was engineered to go underneath the carpark. As the project is greenstar-rated, the concrete mix had to be re-designed and the steel re-enforcment needed an industry certificate before being built into the basement as part of the foundation.

Recently Craig and the team at North Coast Tanks constructed three 160,000 litre in-ground water tanks on the Emerald Lakes development at Carrara.

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Below Blue Star Plastering constructed the internal wall framing, ceilings and plasterboard linings for the GE HQ.

Blue Star Plastering worked closely with Kane Constructions on the GE Headquarters in Springfield, specialising in the areas of plastering, drywall lining and external cladding. Founded in 2010, the family company had around 15 employees engaged to complete the base works to 6 levels and the GE Money fit-out to 3 levels.

On the GE HQ, Blue Star Plastering are responsible for the base works of the internal wall framing, insulation for both acoustic and thermal (using Fletcher Insulations products) and plasterboard linings. The exposed suspended grid ceilings used Armstrong World Industries mineral fibre ceiling tiles, with the suspended ceiling frame constructed with Boral Green-Star plasterboard linings supplied by Betaboard Pty Ltd. Blue Star Plastering also installed aluminium skirting and timber capping to the perimeter spandrel walls. These products were selected by liaising closely with Kane Constructions and their suppliers in order to achieve a Green Star rating of 6 for the project. Wherever possible all products used were Green Star rated and approved.

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the exposed grid ceilings with the junction of the set plasterboard ceiling.

Using this product eliminated a possible maintenance issue by removing a set P50 trim for a rigid aluminium product.

Another example was the powder coated aluminium door frames which Kane Constructions needed to be installed near the end of the project to stop any damage occurring. BSP suggested and used a full wall system width setting capped bead, allowing for both sides on the opening to be set and the aluminium door frame to be installed prior to the doors being hung.

Blue Star Plastering are also working with the Queensland Government to develop a number of Year 7 High Schools in areas including Victoria Point, Narangba Valley, Cavendish Road, Ipswich and Merrimac. As well as collaborating with Kane Constructions on the Redcliffe State High School and Archerfield Energex. Blue Star Plastering were also winners of the Master Builders QLD State Award 2015 for cladding works at Springfield railway stations.

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Below McGinn Concrete supplied, placed and polished concrete on the GE Headquarters Building.

Keith McGinn started his concreting company in 1988 with a view to focussing on the residential and commercial markets, whilst specialising in polished concrete works. In 2013 McGinn Concrete were awarded tender for the GE Headquarters Springfield Development to supply, pump, place and finish nearly 7000m3 of concrete over the 9 levels. They did this using Holcim Enviro Green Star Mix Concrete.

This concrete mix uses 56.6% manufactured sand and 100% recycled water, allowing for a reduction in cement by 56.9%, achieving a 3 point Green Star Rating for concrete supply.

dark coloured concrete façade panels and topped by a large over sailing roof structure produces a strong visual signature and sight lines.

After addressing early problems involving ‘slump’, the mix proportions were increased for better workability and finishing. The building was also finished in sections by pouring 1000m2 slabs, one at a time.

The expertise of McGinn Concrete doesn’t stop with concrete placement on the GE HQ, they also polished internal slabs to a Hiperfloor finish.

McGinn Concrete has spent years developing their own method of polishing slabs to achieve this Hiperfloor finish that not only looks like glass but stands the test of time. Other projects that McGinn Concrete has worked on include The All Hallows Year 7 School, Airport Link, 7 stations on the Moreton Bay Rail Link, Nissan Building in Springwood, Everton Park Retail Centre, Stage 4 of Yeronga Aged Care Facility and many more.

According to the Project Baseline Cement Usage figures, McGinn Concrete used a total of around 3,094 tonnes of cement on the GE HQ with a weighted average of 439 kg/m3 of cement, earning 2 Green Star points.

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Below Townes Waterproofing conducted waterproofing of retaining walls, lift pits, joints, tilt slabs and on the substation.

Townes Waterproofing has grown from a sole trader status into a family owned and operated company based in Regents Park, Queensland. They were responsible for the waterproofing of retaining walls, lift pits, joints, tilt slabs and the substation on the GE Headquarters Development site in Springfield.

Specialising in Polymer Bitumen Flame Applied Waterproofing Membrane (Torch-On) techniques, the company is qualified to install other waterproofing systems, including self-adhesive sheet membranes, seamless acrylic, cementitious and polyurethane membranes, epoxy and flake flooring with non-slip applications. Also attending to crack injection and leak repairs, to wet areas, retaining walls, lift pits, balconies and plant rooms.

Townes Waterproofing provides a superior service to their builders and have been highly recommended for their quality service at competitive rates. They provide rooftop waterproofing for waterholding structures, planter boxes, balconies and general traffic areas.

This allows external areas to flourish with vegetation and cuts down the carbon footprint, increasing the E.S.D. Initiative Rating. Crack injection and leak repairs are also skillfully dealt with.

The company provides innovative and tailored solutions to waterproofing needs, discussing with clients the best options for problem areas which are cost effective. The team continually strives to keep up with current waterproofing trends through research and development, networking, and material suppliers knowledge.

Owner Richard Townes has driven the company to expand to include contracts from commercial builders such as Kane Constructions, Hutchinson, Multi-Span, Rohrig, Box & Co. and McNab. The company has assisted over 109 builders and home owners with their waterproofing needs.

Other projects Townes Waterproofing has worked on include the Princess Alexander Hospital, Roma Street Parklands, Ergon Energy Substation in Ipswich UQ and QUT and Anzac Square in Brisbane.

Some of the challenges that Townes Waterproofing experienced on the GE project included mud, rain and flooded wet footings. Despite the conditions, all work was carried out to Australian and manufacturer’s standards with some waterproofing systems carrying up to a 20 year warranty.

For more information contact Townes Waterproofing Pty Ltd, 5 Acorus Court, Regents Park QLD 4118, phone 07 3800 0505, email admin@ towneswaterproofing.com.au, website www.towneswaterproofing.com.au

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pINNACLE of success project developer : Brookfield Residential Properties BUILDER : Hutchinson Builders PROJECT END VALUE : $52.6 million ARCHITECT : Noel Robinson Architects STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Arup

The $52.6 million Pinnacle Apartments involves a 16 storey residential building comprised of 162 luxury riverside apartments, penthouses and terrace homes, and with a rooftop pool overlooking the Brisbane River and the city.

Pinnacle Apartments - Portside Wharf, from its inception has been built with the upmost expertise and attention to detail.

Hutchinson Builders, one of Australia’s largest privately-owned construction companies are the builders engaged for the Pinnacle Apartment project.

Founded in 1912, Hutchinson Builders has a workforce of over 1300 personnel located in various states across Australia and New Zealand, and an annual turnover of $1.3 billion. Hutchinson Builders’ diverse portfolio of projects extended across sectors including government, retail, schools/ universities, sporting complexes, hotels, residential and tourism developments.

Pinnacle Apartments, located within the popular Portside Wharf precinct at Hamilton alongside the Brisbane River, is one of Hutchinson Builders most recent residential unit developments. The project is comprised of a 16-storey residential building with 162 stylish apartments, penthouses and terrace homes. Pinnacle Apartments is the fifth residential developments along the riverfront at Portside, with its cosmopolitan cafés and shops along the frontage in close proximity to the river.

development is also shown in the attention to detail and an expert eye for balance.

This is reflected by an aspect of subtle privacy in the terrace homes on the ground floor, combined with a massive rooftop entertainment and pool area.

Hutchinson Builders were engaged as Design and Construct builder for Pinnacle Apartments. They were directly involved in maximising value-added components of the project, and achieving the client’s development parameters with dedication.

One of the most unique features of Pinnacle is the expansive terrace area located on the rooftop. This rooftop terrace houses a 20m infinity swimming pool, BBQ area, gymnasium and relaxing entertainment areas, boasting panoramic views over the Brisbane River and the city.

Hutchinson Builders is committed to providing environmentally sustainable and energy saving features which is evident in the Pinnacle project. Hutchinson Builders installed a “Building Maintenance System” to monitor the common systems and energy

consumption of common areas, plant and irrigation systems. This application of expertise is salient to the progress of any building development project.

A Hutchinson Builders representative from the Pinnacle project stated that “Pinnacle Apartments is an architecturally striking urban design that has included a variety of technical solutions such as achieving efficiency, flexibility and functionality in the design of the Project. We are proud to have been involved in a project that has included these features as critical design components.”

Pinnacle Apartments – Portside Wharf has definitely set a benchmark for design, quality and sustainability for future development projects in Brisbane.

For more information contact Hutchinson Builders Pty Ltd, 584 Milton Road, Toowong QLD 4066, phone 07 3335 5000, fax 07 3335 5005 email info@hutchinsonbuilders.com.au, website www.hutchinsonbuilders.com.au

The exclusive suburb of Hamilton is renowned for its vibrant, modern lifestyle and the Pinnacle development certainly contributes to the attractions that this suburb is well-known for. Portside Wharf has also become one of Brisbane’s most strikingly attractive residential developments areas, and this is no less evident in the aesthetics of Pinnacle’s facades from all angles, as well as the large balconies and extensive terrace area. High-end finishes are also used in the development, with a modern selection of materials included in all of the kitchens and bathrooms.

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painting to new heights Pinnacle Apartments is the latest addition to the iconic building development at Portside Wharf. Leisuretex Painting Contractors were commissioned to complete both the internal and external painting of this modern luxury development comprised of 162 apartments and penthouses.

For all projects, Leisuretex Painting Contractors have a key outstanding of expertise. Their specially trained staff utilise swinging stages and abseil ropes for external painting and cleaning. With staff trained to Level 3 ARAA qualifications (the highest rating), Leisuretex is equipped to give the best painting service for working at heights and difficult to access buildings.

Swinging Stage boats (pictured above) are ideal for large expanses of painting works such as those involved in construction projects. The swinging stages are set up from the top of the building in an area restricted to only a few authorised personnel. More importantly; set up with the swinging stage ropes and pulleys are Leisuretex’s rope recovery lines.

When Leisuretex’s comprehensively trained staff are painting from the swinging stage boats, they are all harnessed with rope lines that are secured to the building separately. Leisuretex’s commitment to maintaining a safe environment is always the highest priority.

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Abseiling is a quick, efficient and cost-effective painting solution for highrises, double-storey buildings and anything in between. Interestingly, the abseiling technique is much more cost-effective for the client. Leisuretex Painting Contractors can and do utilise the scaffolding option, however applying the two former methods is preferred. The outcome is that the construction project is less expensive, with far more focus on detail.

Being an industry leader, Leisuretex Painting Contractors have been around the block countless times. With their stellar track-record and high calibre of painting, Brisbane painting projects have never been in more capable hands. Leisuretex Painting Contractors, with their ‘Make it Happen attitude’, have applied their painting expertise in projects such as 757 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, a new construction building with a 5 star Green Star Office Design and the super-luxurious Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane, the “first internationally branded, new-build hotel launched in Brisbane in the last 10 years”.

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Construction company : Vinta Group CONSTRUCTION VALUE : $60 million ARCHITECT : The Buchan Group

enhancing the strand The Strand’s $60 million redevelopment has given Coolangatta a whole new retail, dining and entertainment precinct. The revamped centre includes ocean-facing dining in a 300-seat Restaurant Court on Level 1 and an eclectic and vibrant mix of dining options.

The redeveloped $60 million The Strand Shopping Centre is located directly opposite Coolangatta Beach, with frontages to Marine Parade, Griffith, Dutton and Warner Streets. It is a 32,320m2 multi-level mixed use shopping, dining and commercial centre, located in Coolangatta. The centre has street frontages on Marine Parade, directly opposite Coolangatta Beach and Griffith Street, the main retail precinct of the town centre. The centre was originally built in two stages in 1988 and 1990, with major renovations completed in July 2006 to include an Aldi Supermarket and refurbishments to the mall.

The redeveloped centre boasts a Birch Carroll and Coyle multiplex cinema, Gold Coast City Council Library, award-winning Coolangatta

Hotel and three levels of commercial space. A unique alfresco dining precinct with ocean view and 65 specialty stores completes the centre.

The latest redevelopment, which is now complete, demonstrates the ongoing commitment in enhancing the centre as well as Coolangatta as a destination, by providing a refreshed and vibrant beachside dining, retail and entertainment offering.

The centre is located in the heart of Coolangatta and is already providing an exceptional shopping and dining experience for residents and visitors to the southern Gold Coast. Central to the redevelopment was the total makeover of the first level, delivering a comprehensive dining concept that has sweeping views over Coolangatta Beach through a unique glass

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louvered façade that runs the length of the building. This new dining precinct has over 300 seats with a range of dining cuisines and options.

As part of the major transformation, the centre now includes a 3,800 sqm full line Woolworths supermarket, a large Amcal Chempro Chemist with a medical centre and a further 30 stores on Level 1. These new tenancies have joined Aldi, Birch Carroll and Coyle Cinemas and the existing tenancies for a total of over 120 shops, restaurants and offices.

To service the supermarket and additional tenancies, the existing escalators leading from Ground Floor to Level 1 were replaced with a travelator for convenient access to the undercover car park.

Gold Coast City Council has relocated the Coolangatta Branch Library from Level 3 to Level 1. In its new location, the library has direct access from Marine Parade, via new escalators on the corner of Marine Parade and Dutton Street. A new accessibility lift has been installed adjacent to the Marine Parade KFC entrance, to allow for disabled access.

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The library will continue to house council offices and a council shop front to allow customers to lodge documents and pay bills, in a more contemporary environment. Mayor Tom Tate said: “Libraries are more than places for books and shelves; they’re there to forge a stronger community by bringing people and families together. This Council is investing record amounts in our libraries, and making sure they are bright, vibrant and inviting spaces for people to enjoy. Our newest library in Coolangatta is a fantastic facility for a very special part of the Gold Coast.”

The Strand has remained open for business as usual throughout the construction period and trade in the centre smoothly and safely while the construction period was underway. The redevelopment was completed in late 2014 and generated over 500 jobs during the construction period with more than 200 new jobs in retail and hospitality coming online since its completion.

For more information on The Strand Shopping Centre Redevelopment, 72-80 Marine Parade, Coolangatta QLD 4225, phone 07 5506 5300, website www.strandcoolangatta.com.au

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Floored by design Structural strengthening in refurbishment projects can be a tricky business, often with limitations in access and space for new structural elements.

regular application would be the soffit side of the slab. As a two-part system, the second step involved coating the carbon laminates with Sika product PURCEM, a first-time combination created for this project.

A company that continues to fulfill wide ranging architectural needs is Sika, with a product range covering floor strengthening systems, concrete ad-mixtures, mortars, epoxy flooring and sealants, all sourced from a global product base and provided locally.

“We were able to come up with a solution and a method statement to give the flooring contractor some direction and a way to put the PURCEM over the carbon fibre. So we were able to offer a complete system for the whole job,” Queensland Sika representative Ryan Davis commented.

For the Coolangatta retail upgrade project Showcase on the Beach, Sika products were specified for the required strengthening of floor slabs, with new tenancies planned for areas originally designed with lower load capacity. Devising the flooring strengthening system for the contractor, Sika supplied a number of products for this stage, specifically SikaDur 30, Sika CarboDur S CFRP Laminates and PURCEM, a polyurethane-cement coating.

Sika has been present in the global building industry since 1910, being founded in Switzerland, with their Australian branch established in 1976.

A similar strengthening system is currently being installed at Molendinar Water Treatment Plant in Queensland, along with other applications at sites in the retail industry such as Woolworths, food industry such as Hungry Jacks, and numerous other places handling high-traffic usage.

Unique to this application of the Sika carbon–fibre laminate strips was their placement on the upper-surface only of the concrete slab, whereas

For further information contact Sika Australia Pty Ltd, 30 Parker Court, Pinkenba QLD 4008, phone 07 3633 9222, fax 07 3633 9200, website aus.sika.com

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BUCHAN’S DESIGNS DELIVER A $60 million facelift has put The Strand - formerly known as Showcase on the Beach - back on Coolangatta’s retail map, with the shopping precinct now offering more than 120 stores, restaurants and offices.

With an enviable waterfront location opposite Coolangatta’s beach on Marine Parade, The Strand now delivers a diverse and vibrant mix of upgraded amenities including a 3,800m² Woolworths supermarket surrounded by a fresh food precinct with an additional 30 specialty stores and kiosks, complementing the existing tenants, Aldi and Birch Carroll and Coyle Cinemas.

Australasian design firm The Buchan Group managed the architectural delivery of The Strand redevelopment, including refurbishment and design development works for the retail, entertainment and fine dining precinct.

The Buchan Group Gold Coast Director Brett Saville said the vibrant mix of dining options created a destination that targeted both local and tourist markets, resulting in a unique mix of international and local retailers.

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“With construction on the project commencing in July 2013, The Strand has been designed to harness the natural, panoramic views over Coolangatta Beach, refreshing the complex’s entire feel and brand,” he said.

“Once the Marine Parade restaurants complete their final fit outs, the precinct will become a must-visit destination for food lovers and shopaholics alike. The ocean-facing 300 seat Restaurant Court on level 1, concept designed by Landini, is a standout feature with a unique glass louvered façade running along the length of the building and acting as the centre’s main focal point.”

Developer Vinta Group Pty Ltd secured a number of high-profile tenants including Quiksilver’s new flagshop concept store Boardriders, master chocolatier chain Max Brenner, Sydney-based Middle Eastern restaurant Kazbah, and premium Gold Coast coffee specialist The Black Sheep Espresso Baa. For more information contact The Buchan Group, Level 5, 64 Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215, phone 07 5574 0344, email tbg@goldcoast.buchan.com.au, website www.buchan.com.au

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Risk Aversion through Hotspot Identification Thermal imaging is a highly sought after technique offered by Thermoscan, for evaluating the operating status of a building, with electrical services being one area where hazard reduction through thermal imaging is a most successful approach. The technique allows for the identification of hotspots and potential risks of fire or equipment breakdown in electrical equipment through thermal imaging cameras.

Electrical equipment that can be inspected range from electrical switchboards, mechanical services switchboards, and lift motor controllers. Thermal imaging allows the identification of abnormalities that would not be identifiable by sight, thus allowing a maintenance or preventative action strategy to be put in place. Because it is a noncontact inspection the Health and Safety benefits are many, and the inspection can usually be performed in a much shorter time than old fashioned hands-on inspections of components.

The refurbishment of commercial building Showcase on the Beach, at Coolangatta in Queensland, required the services of Thermoscan as both a consultant for previous ongoing maintenance work, and then also at the start and finish of the refurbishment project.

Thermal inspection was carried out on all switchboards, from the main switchboard up through the four levels, including the electrical boards, the mechanical services boards and lift distribution boards. At the

completion of the project, all the electrical switchboards were operating at their maximum efficiency and were safe and ready for occupancy.

Primarily focusing on electrical services, thermal investigation of a buildings external facade is also developing in requests from property owners. Kelly Miller, General Manager comments, “We can also identify moisture ingress in external facades of buildings, as well as identifying thermal loss, so it can be used for energy efficiency and identifying areas of improvement. We have also had success in detecting surface coating abnormalities which allowed Facilities Managers and painting contractors to identify potential problem areas and develop a re-painting strategy to address these.�

Established in 1980, Thermoscan have 16 staff members, including 9 qualified electricians and trained Thermographers. They conduct business across Australasia, including Fiji, with an excess of 8000 inspections conducted annually. Technicians based in QLD, NSW and Victoria, but we travel to all states as required with trips a minimum of twice a year.

For more information contact Thermoscan, 8a/1990 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122, phone 1300 132 517, email info@thermoscan.com.au, website www.thermoscan.com.au

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Ambitions in Height A key factor in any successful shopping mall is circulation, and for The Strand at Coolangatta on Queensland’s South Coast, this important aspect is a highlight of the shopping centre refurbishment.

Sub-contracted to the project for the design and installation of these services was Liftronic Pty Ltd, Australia’s largest independently owned lifts and services company. The scope of works for Liftronic Pty Ltd was the replacement of the 2 atrium lifts, installation of two new moving walks, and replacement of 4 escalators to the 6 level complex.

A main concern for any upgrade within an operational building is the successful co-ordination in the staging of the project, and in this case, Liftronic’s years of experience ensured a safe and timely delivery with minimum inconvenience.

Working with the existing atrium design, 2 new glass observation lifts were installed, located behind a glass shaft and offering a birdseye experience for the visiting shoppers. 2 escalators were removed and replaced with new moving walks between the 2 busiest levels containing Woolworths and the level above, helping to maximising the movement of people and creating an ease of shopping for the clients.

Liftronic Pty Ltd employs approximately 170 people, and are a wholly owned and grown Australian company. Specialising in the sales, installation and servicing of lifts, escalators and moving walks, Liftronic are considered the leading Australian company for new and refurbishment projects across all sectors of commercial, industrial, residential, retail and residential.

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Liftronic Pty Ltd have numerous transit hubs as a major focus area of ongoing work, completing major contracts with state governments and contributing to railway projects across NSW, QLD and VIC. Other projects currently underway include the Morten Bay Rail link and a number of railway stations in Queensland. They have previously installed specialist equipment on the GOMA project, the Queensland Museum, and Robina Town shopping centre.

For more information contact Liftronic Pty Ltd, 29 Canberra Street, Hemmant QLD 4174, phone 07 3890 0522, mobile 0407 666 966, fax 07 3890 0722, website www.liftronic.com.au

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the full spectrum OF AUDIO VISUAL and SOUND WORKS Light and sound are the attributes of a space that offer a level of sensorial sophistication to every area. JVG Sound Lighting and Visual is defining themselves for its design ability, breadth of technical knowledge and quality of service. Based in Tweed Heads, the company has a passion for its trade which is reflected in the work they undertake.

The Strand Shopping Centre Refurbishment, awarded JVG a design and construct contract. The scope of works being for audio visual on Level 1 of the food court area. Particular challenges for this site included accommodating for large noise while also considering the challenge of the beach-front location in regards to salt and corrosion.

JVG Sound Lighting and Visual is a family owned business and has been operating since 1998. Their expertise covers sales, design, installation, hire and maintenance of professional audio, public address, stage and architectural lighting, visual display, CCTV, integration and automation design, special effects and noise control equipment covering commercial and theatrical through to retail and high rise.

For more information contact JVG Sound Lighting & Visual, 2/38 Ourimbah Road, Tweed Heads NSW 2485, phone 1300 JVG JVG (584 584), fax 07 5599 2643, email admin@jvgsound.com.au, website www.jvgsound.com.au

Working alongside the acoustic engineer, the process involved mapping out the system for the correct space – “We look at all the finishes, hard surfaces, recessed ceilings, light fittings, tables, table layout settings and then plan the design for the correct speakers and the correct spacing” explains company Director Jade Golar.

Installed into the Centre Management Offices was a BOSE digital audio system. This is the specified system for use in public spaces, such as The Strand’s food court. A unique aspect for this project was the inclusion of a BOSE audio interface user system, which allows the user to nominate audio either as background music or the fire alarm.

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A tropical remedy The $449M Townsville Hospital expansion comprises four stages, including an upgrade of the Townsville Cancer Centre and refurbishing to a number of care facilities.

PROJECT END VALUE : $449 million ARCHITECT : Cox Rayner Architects & Planners

The redeveloped Townsville Hospital will offer the local and regional community a wider range of health services. The redevelopment will future-proof the hospital and allow for further expansion to meet future demand.

The improved Townsville Hospital will significantly expand health services in the Townsville region and deliver long-lasting benefits to the local community. The redevelopment is part of a major network of hospital infrastructure developments to meet the future health care needs of North Queensland.

In July 2011 the hospital’s new $94 Million North Block opened as the first stage of the

$449 million redevelopment project. North Block included the opening of the hospital’s new 75 bay emergency department (ED) which is now the biggest ED in Queensland.

North Block also includes a 34 bed maternity unit and an expanded Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Redevelopment at The Townsville Hospital continues at a brisk pace and expanding further to cater to the health care needs of the people of north and north-west Queensland.

Stage 1 and Stage 2 provides: • expanded medical imaging • 34-bed maternity inpatient unit

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expanded emergency department with 75 treatment spaces and 16 emergency shortstay beds office and educational space 30-bed intensive care unit expansion and refurbishment of neonatal intensive care to 50 cots new birthing suite plant space support services

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been provided on the ground floor for future medical imaging expansion.

A new larger Central Energy Facility at the eastern end of the hospital campus was completed in June 2013, and provides more infrastructure capacity and ability for future expansion.

The South Block facility will have three floors, one shell and two fitted out. Its design will allow for three more levels in the future.

The Master Plan proposes a future clinic between South Block and the main hospital for outpatient and ambulatory space.

Pathology services will expand eastward into a new purpose-built facility. The new laboratories will help meet current and future needs of the hospital and district.

Stage 4: The Townsville Cancer Centre expansion includes a significant enhancement to the Cancer Care Centre. Initially, the existing Cancer Centre will be expanded with three new radiotherapy bunkers, radiotherapy clinics and support spaces, and more day therapy treatment places.

The building structure is designed for vertical expansion, maximising future flexibility.

Stage 5: The proposed Planned Procedure Centre (PPC) aims to enhance regional access

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to elective surgery. The PPC will focus on day cases to reduce pressure on the existing operating theatre suites, and minimise the impact of unplanned emergency cases disrupting scheduled elective cases.

Two new procedure rooms of generic operating room size will be provided along with support space, additional recovery bed bays, second and third stage recovery spaces and day surgery capacity.

For more information on Townville Hospital Redevelopment visit www.health.qld.gov.au/ townsville/Redevelopment/redevelopment.asp

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TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH RAVEN Raven produce Australia’s most comprehensive and innovative range of door and window seals and is one of the most trusted brands in the building hardware industry. Raven’s leading range is backed by unequalled industry knowledge and certified testing which is why Raven was the supplier of choice for the Townsville Hospital project.

Raven supplied a variety of door bottom seals, perimeter seals and threshold plates for the Townsville Hospital project providing complete door sealing systems that were designed to meet a variety of sealing requirements. Raven seals were required to perform across multiple levels from the exclusion of fire, smoke and weather through to acoustic attenuation and the containment of energy.

“Most projects, but particularly those in the healthcare industry like the Townsville Hospital require every component to meet strict regulations and standards. They also require certified testing to back this up.

Raven’s leading range of tested and certified sealing systems is why we see our products chosen time and time again,” said National Account Manager, Luke Read.

Luke explained that with projects such as the Townsville Hospital, certification of products and their performance is a critical requirement to ensure compliance of the project, not just for now but into the future. Raven’s extensive ranges of NCC compliant sealing systems are backed by NATA accredited test certificates. Raven is also independently certified to international quality standards ISO9001 ensuring you get the best products, at the best price, backed by the best service every time.

In addition to strict testing and certification requirements, the Townsville Hospital project also required Raven seals to be easy to install, made to withstand heavy duty use, require minimal maintenance and to meet the aesthetic requirements of the architect.

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points as well as provide vital technical support to the architects and builders including certifying authorities as required on completion of the project.

One of the biggest challenges for Raven on the Townsville Hospital project was accommodating the Bariatric Hoist System which ran throughout the hospital. The rail system was installed on the ceiling passing through doorways, meaning Raven needed to deliver a sealing system to accommodate the hoist, whilst ensuring a compliant and high performing solution. Raven’s extensive range coupled with its unequalled industry knowledge and expertise meant a sealing system was quickly designed in conjunction with the architect and builder to meet this requirement.

“Another challenge of this project was working against strict and often tight deadlines. Our streamlined distribution systems and legendary near perfect picking rate meant our products were onsite and on time as needed. The design of our products also meant that installation was highly efficient, with many products easily adjustable to ensure the perfect fit and optimum seal every time” said Luke.

Raven invented and developed the first door seals in Australia and is celebrating 65 years in business whilst continuing to remain at the forefront of the industry here and overseas.

With in-house NATA accredited testing facilities and a professional team of engineers and designers, Raven can quickly develop new and innovative ways to respond to advances in the building industry here in Australia and around the world.

Similar recent projects where Raven have also been the brand of choice include the Gold Coast Hospital, the Royal North Shore Hospital and Flinders Private Hospital to name just a few.

For more information contact Raven Products Pty Ltd, phone 1800 888 123 email sales@ raven.com.au or visit www.raven.com.au

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The Right Rigging As a local family business Metalrig is invested in the city of Townsville. For this reason the company was proud to be an integral part of the continuing redevelopment of the Townsville Hospital.

“We have rapidly expanded to encompass all facets of steel and pre-cast/tilt panel erection, boiler making and rigging,” he said.

“For this reason we have expanded our team from five employees in 2004 to 28 people in 2013, servicing rural, regional and urban North Queensland from Cairns to Mackay and as far west as Mt Isa.” said Managing Director Chris Lane.

Metalrig was able to showcase its pre-cast/ tilt panel and structural steel erection through the Townsville Hospital project, in particular the Cancer Centre, pathology, CSSB and South Block. Add to that the supply of all mobile cranes and dogmen for Thiess and it is easy to see how 18 workers were required for this job.

“This was a particularly tricky project in that our employees were working in and around a live hospital. Uppermost in all of our minds was maintaining the highest level of care and respect and never forgetting we were amongst services that were critical to many people.”

“On this job the same as on all our other jobs we continued to offer outstanding customer service by personally tailoring our services to fulfill specific industry needs and individual demands.”

As Metalrig has continued to expand its business, one thing that has never been forgotten or forsaken is customer service.

With Chris himself having a personal focus on job satisfaction and safety this message is regularly filtered to staff.

“A high level of customer satisfaction, safety and a professionally finished job on time is the mantra we live by and it is of vital importance to all staff and management.”

“Staff satisfaction is a major component to any successful business and we contribute to this by ensuring our staff are confident

and that they are briefed on all works being undertaken, qualified and knowledgeable.

By doing this, everyone has the same understanding of the job requirements and we work together to achieve a common goal – completion in a safely and timely manner.”

It is this commitment to quality every time that has seen Metalrig continue to be a leader in its industry. This is reflected in the work that Metalrig has been involved in from smaller jobs such as Mike Carney Toyota through to larger projects including the Townsville Port Inner Harbour Expansion – Cruise Ship Terminal.

“It is tremendous for us to be involved in such substantial local projects because we are a local business and this development of industry however big or small will make a real difference to our area.”

“As has been highlighted on many of our projects our valued team comprises of qualified and motivated professionals with cross-functional expertise, skills in all areas of the erection business who provide a high quality of workmanship.”

“We know safety is vital to our continued success especially on projects such as the Townsville Hospital and Townsville Port so we value the importance of regularly up-skilling and training our staff to ensure maximum safety and efficiency at all times.”

“We have a strong focus on accountability and know the importance of following through with our commitment to provide quality services while remaining competitive on price and ensuring both safety and customer satisfaction is achieved; something that was definitely achieved at Townsville Hospital.”

For more information contact Metalrig Pty Ltd, 34 Blakey Street, Garbutt QLD 4814, phone 07 4779 6199 or mobile 0408 154 835, email admin@metalrig.com.au, website www.metalrig.com.au

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AN ELECTRIFYING ACHIEVEMENT Cairns based electrical engineering company; Babinda Electrics is a North Queensland success story. Having started in the small sugar town of Babinda in 1968, the company has grown to an electrical and mechanical contracting business that rivals any in Queensland.

“This project allowed us to showcase some of our specialties well as we were involved in the electrical installation of HV cabling, HV switchboards, HV generators, LV installation, controls, SCADA and communications.”

With work completed on the Townsville Hospital, and the company currently working on the Mt Isa Hospital, Cairns Base Hospital, Mareeba Hospital and Atherton Hospital, this is an area that all staff has an appreciation for the intricacies of this style of work.

Considering its 45 years experience in the industry, it is no wonder the Babinda Electrics team has such extensive knowledge of design and construction, commercial and industrial installations and has expanded to have permanent branches in both Cairns and Thursday Island.

Babinda Electrics Senior Estimator Peter Grayson said on the Townsville Hospital project the company’s 20 odd staff and sub-contractors faced an especially challenging process of connecting a new HV power standby power system to the existing hospital LV stand by power system.

“We are a forward thinking company that has diversified into energy efficient programs such as Solar systems, Lighting Control systems, BMS and other energy saving initiatives,” Peter said.

“This had to include the provision of a third HV supply authority feeder to the hospital which proved to be quite testing but we achieved an excellent result in the end,” he said.

“Our generator supply and installation projects have included seamless transfer and co-generation which has proven beneficial on a number of major projects for both private and government contracts.

“It is this extra service and experience that really makes the difference.”

“Through working on this stage of the hospital upgrade we were able to develop a good knowledge of the hospital which has helped with the work we are now doing on its Pathology section and the South Block redevelopment.

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A Speedy Delivery

Construction company : Built Environs CONSTRUCTION VALUE : $26 million ARCHITECT : Woodhead Group STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd

The Mount Gambier Hospital Redevelopment involved the construction of a 22-bed inpatient ward, office and administration areas, major refurbishments to add another 12 treatment spaces to the Emergency Department and additional dental chairs and a sterilisation unit for the SA Dental Service.

Welcoming new life is a daily business in hospitals everywhere.

Recently undergoing a major $27 million redevelopment, Mount Gambier Hospital has received new life of its own.

community, not only in terms of improved health services but also for the State’s economy.”

In addition to the refurbishment and expansion of existing departments, significant new builds have increased Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service’s ability to meet the needs of patients who otherwise would have had to travel to Adelaide for treatment.

Built Environs was the GC21 Managing Contractor for the redevelopment. Construction Manager Damien Muttons describes Built Environs’ role as managing “the design development, client requirements and the interface between the existing hospital and the subcontractors undertaking the works.”

Located in South Australia’s second largest city, Mount Gambier Hospital services the state’s south-eastern region and parts of Victoria’s west. The redevelopment of the 17-year-old hospital was a joint initiative of the Australian Government and the Government of South Australia and extends the available healthcare services as well as employment opportunities in the area. At the project’s commencement, SA Minister for Health and Ageing Jack Snelling announced, “The hospital redevelopment will bring great benefits to the Mount Gambier

Built Environs was responsible for the construction and refurbishment of over 4000m2 in floor area, including a 22-bed inpatient ward (single rooms with ensuites, rehabilitation and palliative care beds, and mental health unit), open plan community health staff office accommodation and medical records facilities. Open plan doctors’ office accommodation and a rehabilitation therapy garden were also included in the extensive build. The different areas were constructed to achieve a five-star IGRAT (In-House Green Rating Tool) rating,

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which is used to assess the environmental performance of South Australia Health’s capital projects.

locally-based Mount Gambier trade contractors, which in turn injected millions of dollars into the local economy,” notes Damien.

SA Dental Service was also expanded during the construction works, with four new dental chairs (bringing the total to 10) and a new sterilisation unit. Other refurbishments included extending outpatient facilities by an extra eight consulting treatment rooms and the busy Emergency Department which was redeveloped to offer an additional twelve treatment spaces.

Prior to construction, Built Environs was involved in the design phase of the Mount Gambier Hospital Redevelopment, contributing, as Damien outlines, “buildability, value engineering and value management advice to the wider team of design consultants.” Built Environs also managed the specialist FFE (furniture, fittings, and equipment) requirements.

“The biggest challenge during the project was refurbishment of the Emergency Ward,” explains Damien. “This part of the construction had five stages. During each of the stages the Emergency Ward needed to be kept operational with no down-time on any of the essential services and no breaches in stringent Infection Protection and Control (IPAC) regulations. We managed this successfully through our meticulous approach to planning, and extensive communication with hospital stakeholders.”

Founded in South Australia in 1987, Built Environs grew rapidly from residential construction to today’s specialist commercial construction company with operations in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. Built Environs specialise across numerous sectors including Accommodation, Defence, Government, Industrial, and Transport. Current projects include $192 million Perth Airport Terminal 1 Domestic Pier/International Departures Expansion (WA), $20 million Parks Community Centre Redevelopment (SA), and the recently completed $80 million Ocean Keys Shopping Centre (WA).

Throughout the redevelopment Built Environs was committed to not only the health of the hospital, but the local community. “Over 50% of the subcontractors we engaged on the hospital redevelopment were

For more information contact Built Environs Pty Ltd, 100 Hutt Street, Adelaide SA 5000, phone 08 7100 5540, email be@builtenvirons.com.au, website www.builtenvirons.com.au

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Below MG Plasterers installed internal trimmings, ceilings partitions and CFC work.

Behind hoardings and ZipWalls, MG Plasterers worked in the thick of the action at Mount Gambier Hospital to install a feature timber ceilings with the precision of a surgeon.

MG Plasterers had to negotiated protocols of infectious control to bring in materials and deliver an outstanding finish to the refurbished emergency department, the chemotherapy ward and SA Dental Services. Additionally they completed work on the new buildings for Mental Health and Community Health.

of Excellence for Facades at Tenison Woods College Early Learning Centre (Mount Gambier), in addition to a number of AWCI Awards of Excellence for other projects. The award-winning team have completed projects at Horsham and Stawell Hospitals (VIC).

MG Plasterers specialise in refurbishing aged care facilities with previous projects include Resthaven Mount Gambier and numerous facilities throughout South Australia and Victoria’s west.

MG Plasterers installed all internal trimmings including door frames/jambs and timber trimming, partitioning, suspended grid and feature ceilings, as well as external CFC (compressed fibre cement) works. They also erected hard hoarding to prevent dust contamination and ensure hospital staff continued their life-saving work without disruption.

As experts in all aspects of commercial, industrial, and domestic plastering, MG Plasterers are distinguished by their commitment to efficiency, safety and their community. They pride themselves on finishing ahead of schedule with meticulous attention to detail, and maintain a full-time HSEQ manager. MG Plasterers are the only regional SA company to hold a DPTI Prequalification guaranteeing their professionalism and skill.

MG Plasterers have a proven track record for unbeatable results in healthcare facilities. They have won an AWCI (Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries) Award of Excellence for work at Coleraine District Hospital and more recently MG Plasterers received an Award

For more information contact MG Plasterers Pty Ltd, 10 Allan Drive, Mount Gambier SA 5290, phone 08 8723 6220, fax 08 8723 6113, email admin@mgplasterers.com.au, website www.mgplasterers.com.au

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Below Refined Surfaces completed floor resurfacing for the Mt Gambier Hospital Redevelopment.

Angus Ralton and the team at Refined Surfaces (SA) delivered quality floor surfaces to the Mount Gambier Hospital Redevelopment. Their expertise ensured a smooth installation and kept dust and noise pollution to an absolute minimum whilst construction was being undertaken.

Refined Surfaces prepared the hospital floors for vinyl re-coating.

Preparations included removing existing vinyl and carpet residue, existing edges and coatings and grinding the concrete floors.

With traditional floor grinding, the Refined Surfaces team had the challenge of keeping the area clean and safely running leads to power equipment without disturbing the hospital and its patients. Their previous experience with Horsham Plaza (VIC) - where the team undertook lifting tiles, ground the floor, and re-tiled 1000m2 while the shopping centre remained operational - enabled them to minimise disruptions to the surrounding working environments.

Licensed Australia-wide, Refined Surfaces specialise in concrete polishing, floor grinding, floor and wall tiling, Ardex Pandomo®, epoxy polyurethane work, and are Haqsvana HiPERFLOOR® accredited.

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With a background in masonry, Angus shifted his focus to flooring when he and his wife formed the business 10 years ago. Now with two employees, and seeking to expand, Refined Surfaces has an exciting array of upcoming industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Refined Surfaces has also completed works at the Woolworths and Masters stores in the Mount Gambier Marketplace, the 1200m2 re-tiling of the Alexandra Hills Shopping Centre in Brisbane, and is currently completing polish concrete works at a salon on the Main Street of Mt Gambier.

The Refined Surfaces team pride themselves for their collaborative approach in the interpretation and development of their clients’ vision. Distance is not a factor, operating all over Australia for a large array of job sizes and types.

For more information contact Refined Surfaces, 48 Riddoch Street, Penola SA 5277, phone 0409 257 841, email angus@refinedsurfaces. com.au, website www.refinedsurfaces.com.au SA PROJECT FEATURE MOUNT GAMBIER HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT 163

Below Baxter Hire supplied all the major equipment for work onsite.

Baxter Hire supplied all the major equipment for the redevelopment of the Mount Gambier Hospital. The familyowned business has been servicing the construction and DIY industry in the region for over 40 years. Combining exceptional customer service with training and experience, the Baxter Hire team is committed to ensuring their client’s needs remain paramount.

to operations. Andrew recognises there are always challenges on big projects, responding quickly and effectively gives Baxter Hire the edge over their competitors. Should a client require an area fenced off immediately or a particular machine, Baxter Hire moves fast to provide a solution, having the mantra “Downtime costs, no downtime keeps costs down.”

The Mount Gambier Hospital Redevelopment showcases Baxter Hire’s ability to provide all the major and general hire equipment for a large-scale project. All access equipment, scaffolding, boom lifts, vertical lifts, telescopic handlers and 3-phase generators were supplied

by Baxter Hire to the redevelopment, as well as site offices, amenities and storage containers. The company also offers a range of products for hire to the smaller-scale DIY customer, including power tools, lawn care equipment, and trailers.

Andrew and his team have expanded from a DIY supplier to a major competitor in the hire industry, and have recently been made a Finalist in the HRIA - Rental Company of the Year Awards in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the industry.

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Baxter Hire have supplied a number of job sites including the Mount Gambier Prison upgrade, Masters, Woolworths and the Big W Development, as well as the University of South Australia Development.

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Below Mick Ryan Painting were responsible for interior and exterior painting on the redevelopment.

Mick Ryan Painting were the experts responsible for interior and exterior painting during the redevelopment of Mount Gambier Hospital.

Completion of work at Mount Gambier Hospital adds another major project to Mick Ryan’s already impressive list. With Mount Gambier situated close to the border of Victoria, Mick Ryan Painting have provided all interior and exterior paint work for hospitals in Stawell, Horsham, Hamilton, and Coleraine.

The Mount Gambier project was different to these developments, however, as his team were painting in a working hospital and not, as Mick explains, “just a new wing that’s opened up at the end.”

At the forefront of the teams considerations was respect for the hospital’s activities and strict adherence to occupational health and safety guidelines.

As the redevelopment of Mount Gambier Hospital was organized in stages, the Mick Ryan Painting team were required to adhere to fixed timelines. Efficiency is a core value for Mick Ryan Painting, and they never miss a deadline.

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For Mick, the key to maximum efficiency is a great team. Depending on jobs, Mick Ryan Painting employ up to 10 workers. The Mount Gambier Hospital Redevelopment utilised Mick and a team of 4, who he credits for their success. “A good crew makes it a lot easier,” Mick explains. “The workers did a very good job.”

With 20 years experience under his belt, Mick knows the value of word-of-mouth to maintain business. The word continues to spread as Mick Ryan Painting tackle all jobs with their commitment to efficiency and great paintwork. As Mick puts it, “We do a good job with least fuss.” Specializing in commercial, industrial, and residential painting, Mick Ryan Painting “do everything from repaints to new homes to big commercial jobs.”

For more information contact Mick Ryan Painting, 16 Reginald Street, Mount Gambier SA 5290, phone 08 8725 9379, fax 08 8725 9586, email mickandme@bigpond.com SA PROJECT FEATURE MOUNT GAMBIER HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT 165

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Waves of luxury The $144M Abode318 development showcases a unique wave facade and consists of 436 deluxe apartments over 55 levels including ground floor retail tenancies.

Construction company : Probuild CONSTRUCTION VALUE : $144 million ARCHITECT : Elenberg Fraser

Located at 318 Russell Street Melbourne, the $144 million Abode318 is the latest luxurious addition to the skyline of the world’s most liveable city.

Designed by architect Elenberg Fraser and constructed by Probuild, the 55 level development features 436 one, two, three and four-bedroom deluxe apartments, all boasting exquisite city views.

Abode318’s unique “wave” design complements the area’s mix of heritage and contemporary buildings, including the State Library, located directly opposite. Abode318’s proximity to transport further ensures residents can enjoy all that city living has to offer.

Located on the ground level of the development’s podium are two retail/office tenancies, while level 9 offers a gym, pool, sauna, pool room and barbecue/lounge area. Parking is available over levels 1 to 8 for 144 cars.

Within Abode318’s tower are its lavish apartments, situated throughout levels 10 to 54. Level 55 features a Sky Lounge with private dining areas and lounge, day beds, gym, yoga room, spa and a steam/sauna.

Probuild’s Mick Ryan said the development’s most notable feature was its west façade, which faces Russell Street.

“The concrete floor slabs and load bearing precast walls were designed and positioned so that they stepped in and out to allow the façade to have five waves from the bottom to the top of the building,” he said.

“The east façade floor slabs do not step in and out, however the precast dividing apartment walls do to create a slight wave up the building. Although there are no precast walls overhanging in the car park levels, the engineers have designed prefabricated steel/ Alucobond fins which are fixed to the car park façade in order to replicate the precast wave formation up the building. There are also car park louvres which are set on different angles to give the façade some visual movement” The unique design on the west façade posed one of the biggest challenges when building the structure and façade safely. “Probuild worked with the structure subcontractor to develop an innovative design for the protection screens,” Mick said.

“The encapsulated protection screens covered 6 levels from the top of the utmost level. This was to allow the formwork installation and stripping, concreting, painting of the balcony soffits and precast apartment dividing walls, and

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glazing installation to occur behind the screens without the risk of working with a live edge.

“These protection screens used a captive locking system and a vertical lifting track to allow for the screens to be lifted as the structure grew without the risk of the screens hitting the building whilst they were being jumped.”

The development also included an innovative approach to vertical transportation with the introduction of an internal ‘jump lift’.

“A temporary lift motor room called a ‘cat head’ was built in the lift shaft which was lifted every 10 floors by the tower crane which allowed the use of the building’s permanent lift to transport the workforce up the building,” Mick added. “This solution helped with the construction program as the lift being used was permanent rather than using a temporary hoist in the lift shaft.”

Other initiatives used on the project to minimise structure cycle time included a pan formwork system, post tensioned flat plate concrete slabs and precast concrete walls.

An iPad application Aconex Field was also used to manage any defects and outstanding works to help minimise the risk of defects post practical completion. Through the use of automatic and live electronic dissemination of outstanding works lists with marked-up photos, subcontractors used smart technology to view and close out outstanding work items.

Probuild is currently undertaking a number of projects across Melbourne, including Eastland Stage 5, Eporo Tower, Swanston Square, South East Water Headquarters and Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre.

For more information contact Probuild, Level 10, 580 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004, phone 03 9693 8222, fax 03 9693 8233, email info@probuild.com.au, website www.probuild.com.au.

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On Cloud 9 As providers of all types of construction and real estate photography, it is not unusual for Cloud9 Aerial Photography to take flights three or four times a week to provide the ultimate bird’s eye view.

In addition to aerial photography, Cloud9 specialises in time lapse and low-level photography. Founded in 2006 and employing seven staff, Cloud 9 originally began taking low-level aerial photographs using a blimp to capture events, construction progress and real estate. Following an increase in the demand for construction photography, Cloud9 investigated and built a system to deliver the service.

“We built a custom camera enclosure that is weather proof, solar powered and handles the Australian sun,” Cloud9 Aerial Photography’s Andrew North explains. “The box also houses the electronics.

“We can also change the lens – a point of difference as other photography services only offer a point and shoot camera.”

Cloud9 used a time lapse camera to capture the construction of Abode318, which was mounted on the building opposite the construction. The camera takes a photo on its high resolution, 24-megapixel camera every half an hour, capturing up to 20 images per day and remotely sending the images back to the Cloud9 office and the custom branded website.

“It’s a bit of an autonomous machine,” Andrew said. “However there is quite a bit of work at the back end, including image manipulation and movie production, which takes time to process.

“There are many advantages to the builder and client through using time lapse photography as they are able to capture the progress during the day. The images are time and date stamped, so it fully documents the construction progress stages.”

Cloud9 offers a complete end-to-end service, including choosing the photography site, negotiating and getting permission to mount the camera, installing, managing and maintaining the camera and producing the images and video. It continues to be kept busy with demand for its photography services and at the time of writing, was about to install its 75th camera.

“We have also invested in new electronics for faster, smarter and far superior image technology” Andrew added.

For more information contact Cloud 9 Aerial Photography Pty Ltd, 18 Burlington Street, Oakleigh VIC 3166, phone 03 9563 0285, website www.cloud9.com.au

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CAELLI IN GREAT FORM Abode 318’s unique façade saw national construction and formwork company Caelli, design an entirely new, innovative perimeter protection screen system with incorporated working decks for the project. This allowed for the completion of the formed structure and the externals of the apartment complex to be achieved wholly from behind the protective screens, resulting in a completed façade once the captive screens were raised to follow the structure program above.

“On every floor the segmental balconies had their very own concrete profile, creating a unique façade sway design for the project,” the Caelli Group explains, adding that the project wasn’t without its challenges.

“Providing perimeter protection for over six levels, adjustable working decks for other trades and our own, and keeping screen jumps to under 8 minutes was a challenge.”

Caelli Constructions have been experts in formwork construction for commercial, government, residential and retail developments since 1972 with the company employing around 580 people.

As well as formwork construction, Caelli has a 30-year reputation for specialised in-house component manufacturing and design, and has a fully-equipped manufacturing facility. Its form systems include handrailed table formwork, scaffolding systems, hinged column forms, slab formwork panel systems as well as wall formwork panels and tailor made core wall systems.

Just as it did on the Abode318 project, Caelli can design and produce specialised formwork systems that include edge protection screens, table forms, self-climbing core wall systems and self-climbing wall shutters.

As one of the leading formwork providers, Caelli also has an extensive fleet of tower cranes, mobile cranes, and mobile and fixed pumping equipment.

In addition to Abode318, Caelli is currently working on a number of projects around Melbourne, including the V6 Concavo development, Array Tower 6, Swanston Square, Nexus and Eastland Shopping Centre Redevelopment.

For more information contact Caelli Constructions, 320 Hume Highway, Craigieburn VIC 3064, phone 03 8338 3300, email info@caelli.com.au, website www.caelli.com.au.

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A blinding result A focus on environmentally-friendly products is certainly a must-have for any new residential or commercial development – and Abode318 is no exception.

“We can handle the largest and most technical sun control projects, through to individual office or apartment complexes, providing a one-stop shop for all projects requiring blinds.”

The apartments’ interior blinds, which were manufactured for installation by Norfolk Blinds, includes eco-friendly Living Area Sunscreen Roller Blinds on all living area windows.

With modern factories filled with state-of-the-art computerised machinery, Norfolk Blinds have the ability to manufacture volume with quality finishes.

“The fabric is Ecolibrium SheerWeave Screen, which is a revolutionary eco sunscreen fabric manufactured using Dow Ecolibrium bio-based plasticisers, rather than fossil fuel-based plasticisers,” one of Norfolk Blinds’ Directors Paul Humber explains.

“Norfolk Blinds use only quality products and we have access to a wide range of systems and fabrics. Whatever the need for solar control, Norfolk Blinds will provide an innovative, effective solution.”

“The fabric has no PVC odour, has a low-carbon footprint and is free from lead, phthalate and formaldehyde.”

Norfolk Blinds has just completed the Flagstaff Apartments, Trilogi Apartments and has almost completed the Atria Apartments for Probuild. It’s also working on several large apartment projects in Melbourne and Sydney, and projects in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. Norfolk Blinds has project offices in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

Norfolk Blinds started trading in 2003 when Paul, who had been in the industry for 13 years, saw a need for a wholesale/commercial manufacturer of premium quality blinds. Nowadays, Norfolk Blinds are national suppliers of blinds to commercial projects all over Australia and New Zealand.

“Our strength lies in being able to produce custom made blinds in short timeframes, with excellent project coordination and flexibility to meet the most demanding requirements,” Paul said.

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staggering heights Established in Melbourne in 2007, ScanRent Australia specialise in providing rack and pinion man and material hoists to the Australian marketplace. Be it rental or sale, Scan-Rent can structure a complete package to suit any requirements.

Man & material hoists move all site personnel and materials throughout a building. Like a crane, they are installed during a building’s construction stage and play a vital role in day-to-day operations.

Once the building’s internal lifts are operational, the hoists are removed so façade works can be finished.

In 2007, Scan-Rent Australia’s fleet of man & material hoists included a Scanclimber normal speed 36m/min (SC1432, SC1837 and SC2032F) and mid-speed 56m/min (SC 3232 and SC3237).

Scan-Rent’s Michael Attard said in 2013, Abode318 and MY80 Apartments were the first buildings in the world to use the brandnew Scanclimber high-speed technology.

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with a list of technical challenges which we had to overcome,” he said.

“The Scanclimber hoists were located at the north and south corners on 318 Russell Street. The rolling wave formation of the façade meant the floor space stepped in and out of the building which made the installation rigging process much more difficult than a standard installation. Live deck feeding, edge mounted offset structural ties and varying platform length had to be carefully engineered and designed.

“Together with complete backup support from expert engineers, riggers, electricians, fabricators and contractors, Scan-Rent Australia were able to overcome all challenges on site to provide the best service and solutions required.”

Just as it did on Abode318, Scan-Rent Australia will continue to work towards achieving the highest standards of service, reliability, safety and flexibility not yet seen within the industry.

For more information contact Scan-Rent Australia Pty Ltd, 21-29 West Circuit, Sunshine West 3020 VIC, phone 03 9312 6497, email sales@scanrent.com.au, website www.scanrent.com.au VIC PROJECT FEATURE ABODE 318 APARTMENTS 171

interiors designed to perfection Following many highly successful collaborations, Probuild Constructions engaged IJF Australia with confidence that it could meet the highest levels of quality and performance required for Abode 318.

Additionally and exceptionally, the large proportion of individual purchaser variations and personal requirements demanded the highest degree of attention to detail and flexibility by IJF. Kitchen cupboards, island benches, bathroom vanities, wardrobes, linens and storage for 450 apartments were manufactured at IJF’s Adelaide and Brisbane factory and installed over 45 levels.

IJF recently celebrated its 50-year anniversary. It is one of Australia’s leading joinery and fit-out contractors specialising in apartment, hospital, hotel, student accommodation and commercial projects nationwide with an annual turnover in excess of $30,000,000, and proudly partnering with the Australian’s leading builders and developers.

For more information contact IJF Australia, 41-43 Cormack Road, Wingfield SA 5013, phone 08 8349 7400, fax 08 8349 7455 website www.ijf.com.au

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Construction company : Spec Property CONSTRUCTION VALUE : $40 million ARCHITECT : Sgourakis Architects and Inhabit Design STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : 4D Workshop Building Surveyor : Grimbos Building Surveyors

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Living the high life The $40M Ella Apartments features 20-levels of luxury apartments featuring 80 different apartment floor plans and balconies with aspects including north-west orientations and city skyline and Yarra river views.

The Ella Apartments are Spec Property’s latest high-end residential development showcasing the company’s emphasis on quality from start to finish.

Attractively located in Claremont Street, South Yarra (VIC), Ella is a 20-level building featuring 167 one- and twobedroom apartments plus a ground floor retail space.

“Our company prides itself on delivering a quality product,” says Spec Property’s Damien Milton, site manager for Ella. “[Ella] is a very high-end product.” The open-plan design features European-oak throughout the main living areas, wool-blend carpeted bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, and luxurious bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling mirrors and recessed stone shelves. Stoneedged benches and glass splashbacks in the kitchen emphasise Ella’s emphasis on “low maintenance luxury”.

With over 35 completed major developments, Ella is Spec Property’s latest example of attention to detail through end-to-end project management. Spec Property is one of the few residential construction companies to manage the design, development, build, marketing, sales and maintenance of all their projects. Specialists employed by Spec Property are responsible for land acquisition, town planning, architecture and interior design, finance development, construction, marketing, plus sales and customer relations.

Property management is handled through Synergy, Spec Property’s real estate division.

The result, as Spec Property is proud to note, is a guarantee of quality at every stage of development. As Spec says, “we know from experience that to achieve the best outcome you need to make smart decisions right from the beginning.” While styled for glamour, the practical features of the Ella apartments showcase Spec Property’s holistic approach to providing their customers with an efficient, intelligent design. Each apartment will have a 6 star energy efficiency rating including fullheight glass with thermally efficient glazing to maximize natural light, water and energy efficient fixtures/appliances, gas-boosted solar hot water, rainwater harvesting, and bicycle storage.

As for Ella’s prime South Yarra location close to boutiques, cafés, cinemas, and parks, Spec Property’s dedicated acquisitions team are committed to pinpointing locations that offer their customers the best lifestyle factors and potential investment returns.

With a team of in-house experts, Spec Property is well positioned to negotiate

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any challenges presented by a project. In the case of Ella, as Damien explains, the two biggest challenges were “complying with council requirements in the very busy South Yarra area”, and “fire engineering” to ensure owner/occupier safety. Drawing on expertise from within the company means complying with council and safety regulations is easily managed, and these challenges were successfully overcome.

Founded by Sam Abdelmalak in 2005, Spec Property has grown over the past 20 years from the construction of townhouses to its current position as a respected developer in Melbourne’s medium density and high-rise residential sector, while a recently opened sales office in Malaysia has commenced Spec Property’s expansion into the Asian property market.

The decision to manage the entire development process in-house was made when the company found it was the best way to ensure their off-the-plan apartments were consistently superior. The advantages to Spec Property’s approach are evident across all stages of development, from faster approvals and certifications, to on-time delivery milestones, and, ultimately, cost efficiencies that benefit the customer. In addition, the combination of the company’s resources with an acknowledged track record means the risks of each project are dramatically reduced.

Along with Ella, Spec Property has recently developed a number of other high-end residences that deliver the company’s signature combination of prime location, thoughtful exteriors, and luxurious interiors.

These projects include: The Andalusian, Balwyn (66 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments); The Maybloom, Hawthorn (20 one-, two- and three-bedroom residences); Helio, North Melbourne (111 one-, twoand three-bedroom apartments);Elmington, Hawthorn East (65 apartments) and, Billy & Co., Richmond (42 submitted for TP approval 40 currently approved).

For more information contact Spec Property, 57 Balmain Street Cremorne VIC 3121, phone 03 9425 5900, fax 03 9425 5999, website www.specproperty.com VIC PROJECT FEATURE Ella Apartments 175

Elevating Potential Based in Melbourne, JRC Elevators is an Australian owned and run company committed to the manufacture and supply of high quality complete packages and spares.

The company is quickly growing to become one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of standard and non-standard lift packages.

JRC has its engineering team based in Sweden with many years of experience in all fields of elevator design and construction. All designs are made and tested with the latest 3D modelling systems, eliminating any possible errors.

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The company specialises in B-Spoke lifts and Car lifts, both Hydraulic and Machine Room Less (MRL) lifts, which are among the most economical, safest in Australia’s Lift market, as well as providing maintenance services.

With a wide variety of finishes and specification’s, JRC’s lifts can be customised to nearly any requirement the customer requires.

They are used in a number of applications, including mediumhigh rise office and residential developments, hotels, department stores, factories, and hospitals. JRC uses various types of quality door combinations and manufactures, drive systems and control functions, which combine to provide passengers with a superior travelling experience.

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With the new Ella Apartments, Spec Properties required a car lift solution that was faster in speed than the old Hydraulic-style car lifts with minimal space usage. JRC’s solution was a 3000kg MRL Car lift running at .85 m/s to fit into the smallest shaft size possible with the biggest payload achievable. This reduced the old car ramp system in older buildings reducing both thousands of $ in costs and the need to go an extra 3 levels underground to achieve the same parking spaces. JRC’s typical car-lift sizes are now a standard for many builders, consultants and architects and are being incorporated in to many buildings in Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth.

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an abundance of health

Construction company : Kane Constructions CONSTRUCTION VALUE : $26 million ARCHITECT : Thomson Adsett STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Mordue Engineering

The 120 bed Mercy Place Fernhill Aged Care Facility boasts five levels of accommodation which provide a range of well-being features, including catering for couples and single residents with changing care needs.

The recent redevelopment of Mercy Place Fernhill Aged Care Facility will enhance quality of life for its residents by better servicing individual needs. Award winning Kane Constructions successfully delivered the new purpose built facility with their usual professionalism.

Located in the Victorian bayside suburb of Sandringham, the substantially redeveloped Mercy Place Fernhill Aged Care Facility consists of two basement levels and four residential levels. Expanding from 46 to 120 beds, Mercy Place Fernhill will accommodate singles and couples with changing care requirements. Owned and operated by the larger Mercy Health Group, the redevelopment is critical to the organization’s goal of extending their aged care services to a wider clientele.

Kane Constructions managed the redevelopment of Mercy Place Fernhill.

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to their role as head contractor. Besides managing all the subcontractors, Kane applied their impeccable professionalism to ensure the challenges of working in a confined suburban environment were overcome with minimal disruption to neighbouring residents.

Sam Birdseye, Project Manager at Kane, describes the Mercy Place Fernhill site as “landlocked”. One main challenge of the redevelopment was the extremely tight access on the narrow residential street. Highly organized, controlled deliveries were required to negotiate the limited space. Sam credits Kane’s “tight scheduling in terms of deliveries and hoisting” as one way the company “minimized disruption on the street.”

Kane played an important role in keeping lines of communication open with other Fernhill Road residents. A sensitive location featuring another aged care facility, a church, school, and private residences, Kane remained respectful of residents’ needs throughout the project’s duration. “We liaised closely with the neighbours to keep them informed of construction AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION REVIEW

activities on site and future disruptions to ensure they were well informed and understood site activities,” Sam explains.

With long-established and proven management systems, Kane Constructions are more than equipped to deal with any situation a project may present. Forward planning was key to successfully negotiating another challenge facing Kane at the outset. When Kane was awarded the project, there was a tender option for a fourth floor that didn’t yet have planning approval. Construction commenced without Kane knowing if the additional floor was to go ahead, and the third floor was built by the time approval for the fourth was granted.

Once approval came through, work continued without interruption. The smooth continuation of construction was down to Kane working closely with the architect and consultants, and planning in advance to ensure everything was place.

Founded in 1973, Kane has achieved steady and sustainable growth with a current turnover in excess of $450m and more than 250 full time employees. Kane operate across all sectors of the industry along the east coast of Australia and overseas, from Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane offices.

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The company boasts a strong balance sheet, no debt, and total assets exceeding $150m. A security facility caters for over $1 billion of work currently under construction. Kane attribute their success to a vibrant culture, professionalism, competence, integrity, and enjoyment in their work.

Kane’s success has been recognized in the industry through numerous awards. In 2014, they received four awards at the NSW MBA Excellence in Construction Awards. They also received two National Architecture Awards at the Australia Institute of Architects’ 2014 National Architecture Awards.

Recently Kane have been awarded contracts to deliver the $52m Brimbank Community and Civic project, the $8m DSTO-M test facilities for the Department of Defence (VIC), the $30m Moore College Resource and Research Centre (NSW), and the $8m GP Super Clinic, Caboolture (QLD).

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Below Solcrete delivered concrete, formwork, steel reinforcement and post-tensioning work.

Laying a strong foundation is the key to success in any undertaking. When it comes to construction, Solcrete can be relied upon to deliver outstanding concreting and formwork within the tightest of spaces and timelines.

Training, and Elevated Platform/Scissor Lift Operations and Safety.

The company also utilizes the latest 3D modelling programs for structural packages that guarantees accurate takeoffs of materials and eliminates wastage.

Solcrete delivered the entire structural package at the Mercy Place Fernhill Aged Care Facility, comprising concrete, formwork, steel reinforcement and post-tensioning work. This involved the construction of pad footings, the laying of the ground and ramp slabs of the lower basement, and detailed excavation at the basement level. Slabs were constructed at the lower ground floor, while suspended slabs for higher floors were constructed on conventional form, in addition to stairs. On any given day, a team of 30-40 concreters, form workers, and steel fixers were onsite, coordinated by foreman Mick Taylor.

Solcrete are as equally committed to the health of the environment, and take pride in their best practice environmental management system.

Strategies include undertaking risk assessments and risk management of sites, dust control, minimizing the onsite storage of chemicals and fuels, and responsible waste management.

While its bayside location offers the residents of Mercy Place Fernhill all the suburban conveniences, from a construction point of view, a confined residential area presents a particular set of challenges.

Experience counts in these situations, and having previously completed a number of projects with similarly tight parameters, Solcrete were more than equipped to resolve any challenges swiftly and effectively.

In particular, as Solcrete Director Paul Bassford notes, one such challenge the company successfully negotiated in the reconstruction of Mercy Place Fernhill Aged Care Facility, was the co-ordination of deliveries and staff working from multiple site fronts that could have impeded progress. The constraints of the physical site were only matched by the timeframe of the project. Paul says that “meeting building milestone deadlines within the six month building program” was another challenge at Mercy Place Fernhill.

In such a restricted environment, adhering to OH&S requirements becomes a top priority for Solcrete. “It can compromise safety if workers cut corners to achieve milestones,” Paul explains.

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Operating since 2001 in it’s present form, Solcrete specialises in concreting and formwork across the sectors of residential, commercial, industrial, government, health, education, retail and general construction.

Their approach to concrete construction is integrated and innovative, and dependent on the knowledgeable team at the core of their practices.

The company employs approximately 140 staff comprising of estimators, design engineers, surveyors, concreters, formwork carpenters, steel fixers, riggers, skilled labourers, contract administrators, and office support staff. In addition to numerous projects for Kane Constructions, including the Leongatha and Traralgon Hospitals, Solcrete have successfully delivered work for Hansen Yuncken and BuildCorp, along with numerous projects throughout the Melbourne metropolitan area.

Through their ongoing involvement in a number of residential property developments, Solcrete has a big hand in contributing to Melbourne’s consistent ranking as the world’s most liveable city.

Other recent projects that Solcrete have worked on include the five-floor Elmington Apartments in Hawthorn East, the Freeway Apartments in Parkville, Alto Apartments in Claremont Street, South Yarra, are also under construction with Solcrete giving form to the art-inspired design of award winning Hayball Architects.

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Below Hydraulics Services and Fire Protection Systems were designed

by SEMF on the redevelopment.

Delivering a reliable water supply is critical in the design and construction of any building. The professionals from SEMF Pty Ltd have ensured the staff and residents of Mercy Place Fernhill Aged Care Facility will always enjoy this basic necessity.

SEMF were responsible for the design of all Hydraulics Services and Fire Protection Systems in the redevelopment of the Mercy Place Fernhill Aged Care facility. Hydraulics systems included the supply of domestic hot/cold water and drainage to 120 rooms with en suites, common areas, the commercial kitchen and basement laundry. Fire protection included installation of sprinklers and hydrants. SEMF also were responsible for the reticulation of natural gas throughout the facility.

Doug Smith, Sector Leader of Buildings and Property, and SEMF Project Manager for the Mercy Place Fernhill Aged Care Facility, describes SEMF’s role as linking the needs of the client and the building contractor.

The client Mercy Health was, as Doug explains, “a key contributor to design requirements.” SEMF worked to implement their “overall standards and requirements” while also “advising for optimal solutions.”

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practice. One example is the collection of rainwater from the roof of the facility to a central tank then pumped for general irrigation purposes.

Doug notes that low water pressure and flow presented a challenge.

However, this was successfully overcome with the use of fire pumps and storage tanks.

SEMF Pty Ltd is an independent engineering, environmental, and management consulting firm offering planning, design, project management and consulting services across the building and property, manufacturing and processing, and energy and resources industries.

Established in Hobart in 1980, mergers and acquisitions expanded the company nationwide, including Melbourne and Sydney offices.

SEMF are currently commissioned for the design and documentation of the Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Civil, Fire and Hydraulic Services associated with a number of similar Aged Care Facilities and Hospitals.

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A towering achievement BUILDER : Probuild PROJECT VALUE : $136 Million ARCHITECT : Hayball

The $136M MY80 Apartments development is an inner-city residential tower with 487 apartments over 55 levels together with on site carparking, spectacular resident lounge, business centre, luxurious pool, spa, cinema, breathtaking rooftop sky lounge and terrace.

Probuild recently completed the MY80 Apartments project designed

by Hayball Architects and situated in Melbourne’s CBD. The distinctive 55 storey tower is one of Melbourne’s tallest. The architect describes the building as “a strident, singular expression, wearing a richly detailed yet rhythmic skin” where fluid, vertical elements provide “an organic connection between each level of the building.”

MY80 consists of 487 apartments, 135 car spaces, bicycle storage, a cinema, pool, spa, recreation area, dining, meeting and business centre and a sky lounge and terrace with panoramic views of Melbourne’s skyline.

There are two street addresses for the corner site (410 Elizabeth, and 80 A’beckett) each with a feature entry foyer and elevators.

Probuild delivered the MY80 project as a “design-and-construct builder.”

The project was won at tender by Contexx Pty Ltd (which later merged with Probuild) via a competitive select-tender run by PDS Group as superintendent and agent for Mammoth Empire Holdings, from Malaysia.

The project’s early days were not smooth. Market pricing was over budget. After being nominated as preferred contractor, Probuild worked closely with PDS and Mammoth to scrutinise the design to reduce costs by improving buildability, while maintaining quality.

Developing an alternative approach to the façade and primary shear elements in the core resulted in radical re-engineering of the structural frame and precast cladding. Given the slenderness of the building, the structure involved an inherent lateral ‘sway’ under peak dynamic load conditions.

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led Probuild and the designers to consider design alternatives to guarantee the building’s performance. Probuild had to address “hesitancy in the subcontract market to embrace the challenge.”

A tight site of 1020m2 including a 24/7 “right of way” easement, placed heavy demands on the logistics, planning and implementation of worker/materials movement to, from and around the site.

Recognising likely disruption due to wind and weather above 40 storeys, Probuild set out from the start to “over-service” the crane-age and hoisting of people and materials on the project, investing in new high-speed plant and equipment. The corbelled and cantilevered façade, which makes the building striking, added considerable challenges to formwork.

The building steps out up to 2.6m over a busy city footpath. This required a perimeter safety screen that also – uniquely – provided lateral bracing and support to the precast façade.

Panels were used to back-form the floor slabs, saving time. This conventional method was employed by Probuild’s in place of the original “clip-on” scheme.

respect and ‘ownership and pride’ in the product, the project was handed over months ahead of contract program.”

Probuild is a “dynamic national construction company” which takes pride in its achievements accumulated over 30 years. “Innovation, commitment and experience, underpin our reputation as a leader in construction,” said Alexei. “Probuild’s core strength lies with its people who are dedicated to teamwork and delivering excellence to our clients.”

“We deliver high quality projects on time and within budget, with a strong focus on safety and the environment. Our track record for delivering quality outcomes is one of the reasons why we have grown to become one of Australia’s largest and most successful construction companies.”

For more information contact Probuild, Level 10, 580 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004, phone 03 9693 8222, fax 03 9693 8233, email info@probuild.com.au, website www.probuild.com.au

“The relatively compact floor size of the development, combined with a high-degree of repetition, provided an opportunity for Probuild to further hone its practiced fitout and finish and quality verification processes,” said Senior Project Manager Alexei Simm. Probuild consciously strived for a collaborative “one team” approach with its sub-contractor partners and this “smoothed the way for problem solving.”

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Empire Tower Melbourne CBD

Wrap Apartments Southbank

Marina Tower Docklands

North Apartments North Melbourne

Fortitude Valley Brisbane

The Carlson Melbourne

Art On The Park Melbourne

RAPTL Burnley Street Richmond

paul webber and the webber design team Structural Engineers for the MY80 Apartments would like to congratulate PROBUILD AND THE CLIENT GROUP on their landmark project.

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a flawless pearl The $290M Prima Pearl is the third tallest residential tower in Australia at 255m high and over 70 storeys. Prima Tower comprises 659 designer apartments of a range of floor plans and A-Grade commercial office space, in the heart of Melbourne’s Southbank precinct.

Developer : PDG Corporation and Schiavello Construction company : Brookfield Multiplex CONSTRUCTION VALUE : $290 million ARCHITECT : Disegno Australia STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Meinhardt

PDG and Schiavello are joint venture partners in the development of Prima Tower. PDG’s in-house design studio Disegno Australia worked on the project from inception to completion, with Senior Associate Roberto Dreolini leading the team of architects and designers.

The biggest challenge on this project was the staged hand over. Residents moved into the building while there were still 10 floors of structure left to pour (due to the height of the building). Noise was reduced through careful positioning of the concrete pump line. Detailed planning was required when positioning the cranes, street loading bays and the other construction elements that were required, to also help minimise interference with residents. Temporary plant rooms were put in place to provide the residents with services until the permanent plant room on the roof of the tower was constructed and commissioned. Temporary amenities were located on the upper floors during construction to reduce travel times for workers.

Due to the sheer height of the tower construction, logistics proved to be complex. This challenge was assisted through the use of KONE JumpLifts. These temporary lifts can be put into service well before the high-rise lift motor room is built and provides superior speed, comfort and safety when compared to a traditional external hoist. To help with access the Favelle Favco M220DX internal climbing crane (in addition to the brand new Favelle Favco M600D external climber) was employed. Located within the core, the lifts were able to ‘free’ the jump form/core from the slabs and enable it to rise higher than a traditional high-rise.

The KONE JumpLifts (2000 model) used for this project were new and had not been used in Australia before. They are also a prototype model and at 4m/s are the fastest temporary lifts in the world. The speed of construction was very rapid and the structure consistently cycled at 4-5 days per floor, with the following trades keeping pace.

Prima Pearl’s iconic glass façade is made up of 8,500 unique panels all individually constructed and designed for a specific spot on the building façade. They were designed and installed with complete precision to give the façade a seamless look and enable installation to run quickly and smoothly. It is the differing sizes of these panels that create light and shadows on the building as the sun moves throughout the day. This gives the building its unique shape moving from concave to convex along the buildings height.

As a flagship development for PDG, it was imperative to create a building that offered clients the best in amenity, quality and service. It was important to develop a building that was simple, unique and to stand as a timeless icon in Melbourne’s Skyline. The building was intricately designed with seamless finishes both inside and out to reflect this vision.

The precision needed at the design, production and installation stages had a host of trades including contractors, sub contractors, suppliers and manufacturers working hand in hand to ensure all of the pieces of the puzzle would fit together perfectly. All parties involved are very proud of their efforts throughout the design and construction process in creating a tower that offers a level of livability and lifestyle amenities previously unseen in the Melbourne market.

For more information contact PDG Corporation, Level 17, 501 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, phone 03 9662 9996, fax 03 9662 3085, email info@pdg.com.au, website www. pdg.com.au

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Rising to the challenge For Westkon Precast, working on the third tallest residential tower in Australia was both an honor and a challenge. Prima Pearl Tower reaches 255m high and rises over Melbourne’s Southbank precinct. Underneath the glossy exterior is thousands of internal precast structural walls proudly manufactured by the team at Westkon Precast.

The exterior design of the tower is rounded to reduce wind pressure around the building, so as each floor was added the shape of the building curved both in and out. With little repetition between floors, the concrete panels for each level needed to be manufactured to exact measurements. Cycle times between floors were critical so it was important that there weren’t any delays.

Starting at level 10, Westkon Precast used their 26 years of experience to manufacture the concrete panels for the 62 levels above. The sheer scale of the building meant that it was crucial for Westkon Precast to synchronise the manufacturing program at their factories, with progress on site. With 1 floor level completed approximately every week, each

panel was required to arrive on site within a strict delivery window. Other possible delay risks were mitigated by Westkon storing atleast 3 floors of precast panels in advance of the structure on site, it guaranteed delivery of the panels every week.

While the type of panel used was standard, the difference with Prima Pearl was the requirement to manufacture each panel to specialised structural specifications within a strict time frame and in very large volumes. Specially selected, high performance 80 MPa concrete was used for this project.

Westkon Precast was chosen for the Prima Tower project as a result of their reliability, extensive capabilities and competitive package.

With two large precast facilities located in Sunshine and Melton, Westkon Precast has the expertise and capacity to supply precast to any commercial, civil or major project.

Other significant projects include Residential towers in the CBD Abode, Concavo, Upper West Side, Melbourne One, Australis and Tower 6 Southbank. The team has also supplied feature architectural panels to Monash Uni Residential (3000 panels in 4 months), Geelong Hospital, Epworth Hospital Geelong, Ballarat Hospital, Commercial Road Parahn as well as the supply of Bridge Girders and Parapets to civil projects on the Western Highway, Princes Highway Gippsland, Webb Dock and Melbourne Airport.

For more information contact Westkon Precast, 133-199 Ferris Road, Melton VIC 3337, phone 03 8746 1300, fax 03 9747 3088, email info@ westkon.com.au, website www.westkon.com.au

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New Heights Through a commitment to quality and service, Expoconti Pty Ltd has successfully established itself as a leader in their industry.

The team carried out plastering work and the internal fit out at the Prima Pearl Tower development in Southbank, Melbourne.

The scope of works included the ground floor lobby and Level 9 pool area.

Established in 1990, Expoconti Pty Ltd has been involved in many successful developments including: • Melbourne Exhibition Centre • Crown Casino • Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre • Commonwealth Law Courts.

In order to provide a successful result on all projects, Expoconti Pty Ltd employs highly skilled tradesmen who embrace a strict Quality Management System. The company has excellent relationships with large, well-respected organisations including Baulderstone, Brookfield Multiplex and Bovis Lend Lease.

The team also enjoys working with lifestyle projects and as a result the company boasts an extensive portfolio of high-rise apartments. Some of these developments include: • Yarra Crest Apartments • HMAS Beach Apartments • Liverty Towers • Flinders Wharf Apartments

Prima Pearl Tower is Melbourne’s second tallest residential building and features 691 apartments. The development is spread across 67 levels and offers hotel style amenities and podium parking.

Expoconti Pty Ltd is always open to taking on new projects to expand their portfolio to new heights, as was demonstrated with their work on Prima Pearl Tower.

Specialising in plasterboard fit out, fibre cement and aluminum cladding, along with architectural paneling, Expoconti Pty Ltd is able to cater to developments of all types and sizes. The team is also able to carry out timber and plywood works including doors, frames and hardware installation.

For more information contact Expoconti Pty Ltd, 128-138 Rodeo Drive, Dandenong South VIC 3175, phone 03 9793 4199, fax 03 9793 4099, website www.expoconti.com

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in perfect form Form700 was selected as the principle contractor to undertake the 72 level Prima Pearl development in Melbourne. The $292 million dollar building is a residential skyscraper situated in the Southbank precinct of Melbourne, Victoria. The building stands at 254 metres high, making it the fourth tallest building in Melbourne, and the fifth tallest in Australia. The development comprises 667 apartments spread across 72 levels.

Form700’s role on the project has encompassed all the works involved in building the concrete structure including: • Supply and erect formwork as well as fix reinforcement • Supply, pump, place and finish concrete • Supply and operation of Form700 Self-Climbing Core Systems and Form700 Self-Climbing Perimeter Safety Screens The design team at Form700 was instrumental in the final building design. The design, planning and approach used by Form700 allowed slabs to be poured at astonishing speeds averaging a 4 day/level cycle. A level being completed every 4 days meant the tower could progress exceptionally fast and ahead of program.

The transfer floor (level 10) presented significant challenges with a gross floor area of 1994m2. This level saw 2674m3 of concrete with 536 tonnes of reinforcement completed within 18 days.

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The Prima Pearl Tower is a unique project, with a challenging build which has resulting in some interesting project statistics, listed below, generated from the construction.

• Total Concrete: 42,536m³ • Total Reinforcement: 4,068 tonnes • Total Post Tensioning: 397 tonnes • Total Formwork: 183,606m² • Total Precast Panels: 2372 Form700 is one of the largest concrete structure building companies in Australia. They began operations in 2001 and have successfully completed many significant projects in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

The company has the capabilities to produce unique projects of all types and scale. Their experience, and comprehensive knowledge, has equipped the company with record floor to floor cycle times, high quality finishes and most importantly, the safest working environment for its people.

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SPICK AND SPAN, ACCORDING TO PLAN Commitment to their clients, quality results and consistent professionalism make Clean City Services (CCS) a valuable asset to a project like Prima Tower.

Since December 2013, they have been providing fulltime services to Probuild at the site, completing final detail cleans to all completed apartments, the ground floor and car park, and cleaning for external parts of the building via rope access.

This includes the challenging task of cleaning all of the project’s glazing, including frames, internally and externally, with abseiling required for the cleaning of some of the windows in the complex parts of the facade.

Between 4 to 10 CCS staff have been working consistently on the project, using PH neutral products for the interiors, and environmentally friendly products such as View Quick, Citros and dishwashing liquid for windows and other external areas. When a project nears completion and the buyer handover stage, CCS will increase their staff to up to 15, depending on the program requirements.

“The challenge is to complete the project on time and ensure the developer and the builder are satisfied with our results,” said CCS Spokesman, George Nestorovski.

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CCS was founded in Melbourne in 2001, and opened a Canberra operation in 2005. Their high standards and exceptional eye for detail have resulted in a solid client base of major builders. Recent projects include The Quays in Docklands, National 4 in Canberra, Eden Apartments, Tower 8 by Mirvac, Yarras Edge, Wrap Tower and MY80.

In Melbourne the company has 30 fulltime staff including 2 project coordinators, and in Canberra a team of 12 employees including a project coordinator. Having experienced and dedicated project management staff enables CCS to develop efficient programs which meet client and builder timetables and deliver exceptional results for projects across the commercial, industrial, retail and private sectors.

“We have established an excellent reputation,” said George “we have experienced staff who respect each other and their work. Our approach to both our clients and our team is to remember our working relationship at all times, work with each other to the best of our ability and treat each other with respect and care, that way we can have a long and successful relationship.”

For more information contact Clean City Services (AUST) Pty Ltd, P.O. Box 1218, Lalor VIC 3075, phone 03 9466 9131, fax 03 9466 9131, email cleancity@bigpond.com, website www.cleancityservices.com VIC PROJECT FEATURE Prima Pearl Tower 193

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Proven to deliver CDC boasts a successful and proven track record for delivering many of Australia’s largest construction projects. CDC carried out extensive work for the Prima Pearl project in Melbourne.

The scope of works included all hydraulics, hot and cold water, sanitary plumbing, drainage and gas. Installation was completed in 670 apartments with approximately 35 dedicated employees working on the project over two and a half years.

A 40,000 litre water tank was implemented to pump from the bottom of the tower all the way to the top level. This process eliminated the need for plant rooms throughout the complex.

CDC has established a solid working history with Brookfield Mulitplex which stems from many years of working collaboratively along with a portfolio of successful projects. CDC is trusted by countless top tier construction companies.

CDC has evolved over the past 30 years to become an industry leader in Commercial Plumbing. This was not an instant result, instead the result of constant commitment and hard work. The team continuously works hard to evolve and refine their work processes.

With a team of over 200 employees, CDC looks forward to delivering Australia’s premier projects well into the future and are currently working together with Brookfield Multiplex at Epworth Hospital in Geelong and E.Q. Tower in Melbourne.

For more information contact CDC Plumbing & Drainage, PO Box 168, Tullamarine VIC 3043, phone 03 9272 9000, fax 03 9272 9099, email reception@cdcplumbing.com, website www.cdcplumbing.com

MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : Crema Constructions PROJECT VALUE : $45 million Surveyor : Absolute Surveying ARCHITECT : Armsby Architects

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ICON for the ages The $45M Richmond Icon development includes a refurbishment of the existing heritage-listed Dimmey’s building along with a new 10-storey Tower, both consisting of luxury apartments.

Crema Constructions has delivered another show-stopping development with the Richmond Icon. Refreshing and rebranding the heritage-listed Dimmey’s building on Swan St, Richmond Icon captures what can be achieved when contemporary ingenuity takes an already great building another step forward.

Richmond Icon offers 106 one and two bedroom apartments including luxurious “New York” style heritage lofts located in the historical section of the building. Additional apartments are located in the 10-storey tower with podium. Residents access private winter gardens and 2 levels of basement parking.

Along with the new builds were restorations to Dimmey’s façade and iconic clock tower.

One of Melbourne’s most prominent landmarks is the Dimmey’s building which was first constructed in 1878. Initially it housed a drapery business. Then in 1907 it was entirely rebuilt following fire damage. It continued to undergo extensions in 1910 which included construction of the now-famous clock tower.

A new, ground level Coles supermarket has been fitted-out as part of the Richmond Icon project, following Dimmey’s life as a bargain store since the post-WWII era.

Crema Constructions were the builder and contractor managing the Richmond Icon development. Working on such a treasured building in a tight and busy city location presented some challenges for Crema. Daniel Zammit, Project Manager for Richmond Icon describes the difficulties associated with minimizing disruption to the surrounding area. “To retain the old heritage façade, at the beginning of the project we built a temporary façade retaining structure until we could tie the new structure into the existing brick façade,” Daniel explains. With the railway on one side and Swan St on the other as well as taking up half of Green St, this retention structure impacted on site and material access. There was only one possible area to load the truck, requiring the construction of a temporary loading platform. When construction on level three was complete, the tension structure was released. “Only then were we able to load the project from the street,” says Daniel.

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In addition, the engineers were challenged to “remove the retention structure earlier” due to the temporary loading platform’s interference with the completion of a substation critical for the Coles supermarket. Required to hand over to Coles mid-way through the project, timing was a crucial factor. With a “tower crane running through their store … [we] had to complete the residential tower and meet top-out milestones … to remove the mounted material hoist and tower crane off site,” Daniel describes.

To ensure removal of the crane was not delayed, it was “critical nothing went wrong” with the façade restorations and completion of the curtain wall. Night works were necessary to the façade restoration when the trams on Swan St were powered down. Similarly, the complexity of the residential tower’s curtain wall, subject to “stringent” acoustic standards, added another layer of challenges managing “external consultations and QA requirements.”

Despite these hurdles, the hand over to Coles was completed on time.

Richmond Icon is a stunning addition to Crema Construction’s impressive portfolio.

Part of the family-owned Crema Group, Crema Constructions boasts over 65 years of industry experience with 200 employees and the capacity to deliver construction projects between $15M and $250M. Specialising in mid to large-scale residential construction, Crema offers their clients complete design and construct packages complimented by a diverse range of services.

Crema supports auxiliary businesses that specialise in specific construction areas such as engineering, structural systems and concrete supply. For Crema, their enviable reputation is ultimately built on “maintaining a core focus on quality, reliability and an ability to consistently deliver on time and within budget.”

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Below Keystone Installations installed the external façade curtain wall on the Richmond Icon.

Sharing the limelight with a star such as the historic Dimmey’s building is no easy feat, but with smooth elegance and contemporary finish, the Richmond Icon will prove a glittering new addition to Melbourne’s skyline. Bringing a simple, modernist edge to its counterpart’s American Romanesque glamour, Richmond Icon embodies the interplay between old and new characterising many of Melbourne’s recent developments.

Preparing the new star’s face for its debut was Keystone Installations, one of Melbourne’s most well respected providers of quality façade installation services. As Robert Callipari, Director of Keystone explains “Our company was involved in the design, procurement, fabrication, and installation of all the external façade curtain walls.”

One of Richmond Icon’s stunning features is its location in the hub of Richmond, however this proximity to the action of city life presented Keystone Installations with its biggest challenge for the project. With a railway on one side and the tram route running down busy Swan Street, minimizing the impact for residents was a top priority.

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noise. It was a very challenging project with very high requirements,” Robert said. Ultimately, however, Richmond Icon’s “very good design overcame all challenges … [it made] the job go easier.”

Keystone Installations specialise in aluminium curtain walls, windows and doors, with their service range including logistics, design, procurement, fabrication, and installation. As a sub-contractor, Keystone provides installation services for the biggest global curtain wall companies, plus direct façade works for local Melbourne builders.

Since 1987, Keystone has grown to a team of 40 with a strong reputation for quality work. Other recent projects include residential tower Banque 88 (South Yarra) and the Monash Health Translation Precinct’s Translational Research Facility.

For more information contact Keystone Installations Pty Ltd, 2/35 Northgate Drive, Thomastown VIC 3083, phone 03 9889 9711, fax 03 9432 2158, email info@keystoneinstallations.com.au, website www.keystoneinstallations.com.au AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION REVIEW

Below Adelaide Pressed Metal restored the original ripple die to recreate the original ceiling on Richmond Icon.

Preserving the character and heritage of distinctive buildings is becoming more important. The history of a city can be seen in it’s buildings, and each building is unique. Many have architectural details that are no longer in common use.

Adelaide Pressed Metal specialises in manufacturing pressed metal panels in quality aluminium, to the original imperial dimensions while using many of the original dies and molds. They are experts in restoring original pressed metal ceilings and creating stunning contemporary features. Owned and operated by Phil Cooymans, who has over 38 years experience in the ceiling and building trade, Adelaide Pressed Metal has been in business since 2004 with phenomenal growth over the past 2 years.

Following the closure of Adelaide manufacturer T. W. Ingham & Sons in 2010, Adelaide Pressed Metal purchased their original 120-year-old pressed metal dies. The dies are now in the process of being restored to ensure the quality and authenticity of the final product is of the highest standard possible.

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metal ceiling for the Dimmey’s building in Richmond, Victoria. Site meetings were held with the owner, heritage architects, Crema and Adelaide Pressed Metal.

Awarded the contract, Adelaide Pressed Metal restored the original ripple die to recreate the original ceiling. New dies were manufactured for the rosette bosses, and a four-post cutting press was specifically made to cut out the 1500 individual rosettes required. Manufacture of the ripple panels, matching rails and rosette bosses took five weeks.

A competent and experienced team of eight tradesmen finished installation within a week. Most importantly, the job was completed on time and on budget.

Other projects Adelaide Pressed Metal is currently working on include the Sky City Casino Adelaide, Mayfair Hotel Adelaide and Cambell’s Corner in the Hunter Valley NSW.

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Below Creden Construction was responsible for the structural timber framing at Richmond ICON, as well as completing the carpentry fit out.

Richmond Icon elegantly juxtaposes contemporary design with the American Romanesque-style of the heritage-listed Dimmey’s building. Fittingly Creden Construction, an up and coming carpentry contracting company, met the task of building towards Melbourne’s future amidst the achievements of it’s past. Creden brought their winning combination of youthful energy and evergreen professionalism to the Richmond Icon project. They supplied and installed structural timber framing for the 5 double story and 7 single story podium level townhouses, completed to stringent structural and fire engineering specifications, as well as completing structural rectification works to floor and roof framing in the heritage loft apartments.

The carpentry fit out, all supplied and installed by Creden Construction, encompassed pressed metal doorframes to concrete openings, common area, service cupboard and apartment entry fire rated and solid core doors to pressed metal doorframes, pre-hung internal apartment doors, internal apartment cavity sliding doors to proprietary cavity sliding doorframes, door hardware, architraves, skirting, timber handrails and sanitary hardware.

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in commercial carpentry contracts, they take pride in developing ongoing relationships with clients and aim to create lasting associations with the best of the industry. Offering a team of over 30 skilled professionals, Creden is keen to build on its client base. “We are enthusiastic and looking to expand,” explains Dylan. “This was our first project with Crema Constructions. We were really impressed with the quality of there on site management team.”

Creden Construction’s services encompass all aspects of commercial carpentry. Centering it’s company on carpentry fit out’s, Creden’s expertise includes hoarding and temporary amenity set up, structural timberwork, cladding and decking systems and internal/external timber features.

Committed to professionalism, Dylan and his co-director William “are always on site, ensuring we deliver what we promise.”

Creden Construction is currently providing carpentry services for ICON Co at ‘The Oxley’ - 234 apartments over 4 buildings in Collingwood, ‘Yarra House’ – 97 apartments over 25 levels in South Yarra and the heritage stage of the ‘Yorkshire Brewery’ redevelopment – 77 apartments over 4 buildings in Collingwood.

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a precious jewel The $95 Million Emerald Melbourne features continuous external glass balconies and 289 apartments with two retail outlets on the ground floor.

Construction company : Equiset Grollo Group CONSTRUCTION VALUE : $95 million ARCHITECT : The Buchan Group STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : The Robert Bird Group

Equiset Construction was founded by the family owned Grollo Group and has become one of the largest and most successful construction groups in Australia.

The Emerald Apartments development in South Melbourne is situated on the south side of Albert Park. The building commands panoramic views to the Royal Botanical Gardens Albert Park Lake, Melbourne CBD and Port Phillip Bay. Light, space and views are main features of the design.

The building itself features a beautiful undulating surface that is influenced by the ripples of water. The tower is completely enclosed in continuous external glass balustrade balconies. Unique to the design of the Emerald is the sculptural effect of the “wavelinear” edges of these balconies, with every floor differing subtly, from the adjacent floors above and below. The curving glazed balconies give the tower its striking form and create a sense of great transparency and lightness. The building is said to “shimmer and glow like a gorgeous Venetian Vase.”

The interior design of the apartments is based on a modern Melbourne aesthetic, blending a mixture of natural materials with timeless products. Each apartment includes a contemporary functional kitchen and laundry areas with emphasis placed on maximising the living spaces. The residents will also enjoy the landscaped rooftop garden which includes outdoor lounging areas and a plunge pool.

A close working relationship was established early on in the project between Equiset and The Buchan Group to develop the design and provide building and design advice to ensure the most cost effective outcome was achieved. This interaction was maintained throughout the project all the way to completion. The successful relationship ensured the integrity of the design was maintained and realised.

There were challenging aspects to the project from the early design development stage to the final stages. The height of the building was the subject of contention at the planning stage. The design team worked extremely hard to reach a maximum building height which would allow the design to maintain the minimum floor to ceiling heights while still allowing enough room to accommodate services and insulation in the ceiling spaces.

Lorenz Grollo describes one of the key challenges for Equiset: “We had to meet the requirements of an extremely short design and build program”. The speed of construction was key to completing the project brief. A prefabricated concrete plunge pool on the roof deck was proposed by Equiset as a solution to allow for the building and site work to be completed simultaneously and to help meet the overall completion schedule.

Grollo Group began in 1928, when founder Luigi Grollo left Treviso, Italy to start a new life in Melbourne. In the 1940s Luigi started up a concreting business with a modest team of men and one truck. The business grew over the years to become synonymous with construction and property in Australia and in 1996 Equiset was formed.

Today Equiset are leaders in the property development, project and design management and construction industries. They have developed a highly skilled and experienced management team, and have become known for delivering significant projects on time and within budget.

For more information contact Equiset Grollo Group, Level 4, Rialto South Tower, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000 VIC, phone 03 8480 0400, fax 03 9620 5977, email info@grollogroup.com.au, website www.grollogroup.com.au WWW.ANCR.COM.AU

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Below Bishop Décor manufactured and installed unique textured finishes to the plaster render.

Bishop Décor is based in Melbourne and started in 1983 with the aim of introducing the Venetian Plaster and Polished Plaster Wall surfaces of Italy to the homes and businesses of Australasia. Since then it has specialised in the manufacture and application of texture and finish products, for walls and ceilings.

Most of these are based around traditional European plaster finishes which include polished plaster with a mirror finish.

The company never supplies third parties and has an exclusive supply network. Their products are only used by their own specially trained applicators.

Bishop’s work on The Emerald was highly influenced by nature.

The actual finish applied on the majority of the walls was called Marmorino Velvet plaster. “The product is a very fine plaster render that is polished and glows. It has a suede velvet appearance to it once it’s applied, but it’s not like a paint it’s actually a plaster. And it’s in a raw concrete colour which is very contemporary at the moment - the concrete look,” says founder and Managing Director John Bishop.

The finishes are totally natural with no dangerous chemicals used in their production. All finished have been tested and have a VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) certificate. They also don’t emit noxious fumes and are ‘ecotelligent’.

Bishop’s finishes are produced from aged limestone and raw materials that have been brought in from all over the world. John explains that they have textured finishes constructed of different stones and other raw materials in them, including hay. All finishes are hand crafted and applied by hand, meaning they are never put on with a roller, instead hand-troweled on to the surface.

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“We have a staff that are very experienced in these applications and we keep it exclusively to our own company so that we provide a complete service and all our work comes with a guarantee,” says John

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Below Australian Security Services provided security services from early construction to occupation.

Australian Security Services provides a hands on approached to security with the backing of 24 years experience, making the company the choice of security provider for The Emerald Melbourne development.

From its earliest years Australian Security Services have developed a focus on the exhibition, conference and event market. However the company still has a strong presence in the construction industry providing its security services for asset protection and safety of residents, at The Emerald Melbourne, the luxury residential development in South Melbourne.

Australian Security Services Managing Director Richard Hodgman said “We’ve had long term experience and that’s what makes us unique. With some of our projects we can be involved from the construction stage right up to looking after them once they’re occupied. And people in the construction industry and people at exhibitions and events, know us and our uniforms.”

The company prides itself on having a “hands on” approach. In the case of The Emerald, Australian Security Services has been present from the building stage right up to occupation.

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Australian Security services has a comprehensive ‘quality policy’. The critical elements of their mission are to build special relationships with their clients, to motivate and train their 46 employees to maximise performance, technologies and strategies, as well as to deliver cost effective security solutions.

The company goes further to strive for world class performance in all that it does. This involves a focus on staff assessments by a third party security auditing firm, in addition to ongoing staff training programs.

Australian Security Services provide a range of services for the construction and education industries as well as for exhibitions, conferences and events. They can supply static guard services, front gate and traffic control, as well as crowd control. They also provide corporate security and CCTV alarm and access control solutions.

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Below Australian Plunge Pools provide customised compact prefabricated plunge pools.

The intricate build of The Emerald Melbourne required tight deadlines and called for a specialised solution to the plunge pool for the rooftop garden.

The boutique company Australian Plunge Pools based on the Gold Coast, provided a compact prefabricated, concrete pool that was installed in a matter of hours.

Cameron Maxwell, owner of Australian Plunge Pools, says the biggest advantage with their pools is the installation time frame. “Where a regular pool will take six to eight weeks to build (depending on the weather), a plunge pool is prefabricated and can be installed in a day.

Because the product is completely factory built, the installation process can be as simple as a DIY job.”

Plunge pools have distinct advantages over spas or fibre glass pools.

They can be installed in places where space is at a premium, they are concrete so they don’t deteriorate like fibre glass pools, and they are deeper than spas so you can dive in and be completely immersed in water. The compact size also means that heating and running costs are kept to a minimum.

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Australian Plunge Pools can customise each pool with individual choices of tiling, seating and depth. They can also be fitted with spa jets or swim jets for exercising or just relaxing. The pool can be craned into position over a house or even on to the rooftop like at the Emerald Apartments. After installation it is just a matter of connecting the pump/filter and filling the pool with water. It can be installed in the morning and the owners swimming that afternoon The company have found that they’re product is favoured by designers and architects for upmarket developments like The Emerald Apartments, as well as the increase in supply to the health sector. They are being supplied to aged care facilities as hydrotherapy pools and as cold ice pools for sporting clubs and health care providers.

Recently Australian Plunge Pools won a silver medal at the Sydney Garden Show.

For more information contact Australian Plunge Pools, PO Box 4121, Elanora QLD 4221, phone 0431 734 524, email info@australianplungepools.com.au, website www.australianplungepools.com.au

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apartments with lots of flavour Zest Apartments comprise two boutique residential buildings offering a prime address located on the corner of Princes Street and Rathdowne Street and consists of 105 private apartments.

Construction company : Hacer CONSTRUCTION VALUE : $40 million ARCHITECT : Jackson Architecture STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Rincovitch BUILDING surveyor : Philip Chun

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A Fully Integrated Design and Construct Service Hacer Group Pty Ltd was established in 2000 by Robert Pitts and Kevin Hibberson to provide a fully integrated design and construct service for the building and development industries.

With an inherent commitment to servicing long-term client relationships, Hacer Group is devoted to understanding the specific needs of the development and the processes involved, so as to bring a broad range of tangible benefits to the project-at-large. These benefits include: single point accountability, expert project management and delivery systems, co-ordination and administration personnel, quality assurance, Monthly Project Control Group Reports and reliable, realistic development plans and costings.

CEO Robert Pitts elaborates; “From the beginning our focus has been on achieving excellence and innovation in end-to-end property design and construction. We pride ourselves on delivering projects that are both cost efficient and of the highest standard – on time, every time. We provide a range of fixed-price contractual delivery systems from construction and project management to design and development packaging. What’s more we’re renowned for possessing a superior level of expertise and experience in the industry, having successfully managed and completed projects for a range of major Australian companies and winning awards for building excellence along the way.”

Other current projects of Hacer Group include: Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre, 132-172 Smith Street in Collingwood, Imperial Apartments in Doncaster,

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The Luxton in Prahran, Lansell Square Development in Bendigo and the Bouliste Apartments, Northcote.

‘Zest Apartments’ is Stage 9 of the Carlton Housing Redevelopment; an urban renewal and community building project providing housing facilities for the entire Carlton community. The Carlton Housing Redevelopment is a joint project between the Victorian Government Department of Human Services, the residential and commercial developer Australand, property developers Citta Property Group and Australian Unity; the healthcare, financial service and retirement living organisation.

Hacer Group has been the Head Building Contractor responsible for the design and construction on Stages 2, 3 and 9, and is currently constructing Stage 4.

Doing what it does best Hacer has taken problem solving, overcoming access obstacles and the challenge of co-ordinating about 18,000 personnel working days for the duration of the project, with 1000 persons engaged on site from commencement through to completion of works on a constrained site in their stride.

Hacer Group is committed to the promotion of employment and training opportunities for the Office of Housing Tenants as part of the State Government’s Growing Victoria Together agenda. Senior Project Manager Jim Liontos confirms: “Throughout each Stage of the Carlton Housing Redevelopment, Hacer Group has employed tenants from nearby public housing. This has given the opportunity to over 20 persons residing in

public housing to undertake apprenticeships and traineeships in various areas of the construction industry including Concreting, Administration, Electricity and Plumbing.”

Hacer Group is also committed to maximizing opportunities for local small and medium sized enterprises to compete for government business. Thus Hacer Group is committed to providing 100% local labour and over 70% local materials for the entire life of the construction process.

Environmentally Sustainable Design Initiatives implemented by Hacer Group on Stage 9 of the Carlton Housing Redevelopment ‘Zest Apartments’ include innovations in the areas of Water Management, Greenhouse and Solar Access. Rainwater will be collected and reused in greywater systems, with provision for a treatment plant incorporated into the building design. Native species of trees and shrubs and an irrigation system complete with moisture control sensors will be used in the landscape design, alongside 4-star WELS-rated fittings and the sub-metering of major water uses. High efficiency lamp luminaries with a 5 Star energy rating, solar gas-boosted hot water systems and natural ventilation in corridors will also be a part of the completed development. New products used on this job include Keim Mineral Paint applied to external precast facades and Chemspray waterproofing.

For more information contact Hacer Group, 87 High Street, Kew VIC 3101, phone 03 9810 6888, fax 03 9853 2208, email info@ hacer.com.au, website www.hacer.com.au

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Zesting it up I and D Constructions Pty. Ltd. was formed in 1994 by Ivan and Kathy Filipovic with a cornerstone of the three core principles of engineering, design and construction foremost in mind.

Formwork is their expertise. Service is the focus.

Using a number of different types of formwork systems including table and column forms, frame and scaffold systems, purpose-built, fabricated-core wall systems and perimeter safety screens the team at I&D will then supply, maintain and operate the cranes required that best suit the needs of the project.

Their operators and riggers have extensive expertise including working with tower and mobile cranes, tower crane erection, precast installation and general rigging and their designers are able to tailor the best system to suit each individual project.

With years of experience in the area of Temporary Works designing of specialist formwork systems, their engineers can design and deliver tailored solutions for the benefit of their clients, aiming is to provide unique systems that minimise labour usage and improve the construction cycle with primary emphasis on safety as Project Director Raff states: “Our people are our most important resource; looking after their personal safety is absolutely a priority. We do this by implementing our Strategic Safety Management plan and Safe Work Methods. Our construction, project and site managers work with our WWW.ANCR.COM.AU

OH&S officer and other construction consultants to ensure that our workers are equipped with the safety equipment necessary to perform efficiently and safely.”

With a view to getting the job finished safely and economically, the personnel at I and D Constructions found that sometimes the simplest service factors are the most important and in the Construction Industry that’s about timing, reliability and quality. Growing from the humblest of beginnings the group now employs around 200 people with 100 of those working exclusively on the 9th stage of the Carlton Housing Redevelopment, the ‘Zest Apartments’ Project on the corner of Princes and Rathdowne streets in Carlton, Melbourne.

Other current projects for I&D Constructions include the Melbourne Airport Terminal Four and developments at Monash University and the Epworth Hospital with past projects completed including the Melbourne Park Eastern Plaza and Melbourne University’s School of Architecture.

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Pact with distinction The $36M stage 1 development of Joesph Banks Secondary College provides state-of-the-art facilities to both students and teachers including a performing arts centre, library and other learning spaces.

MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : PACT Constructions PROJECT END VALUE : $36 million ARCHITECT : T&Z Architects & Planners Pty Ltd QUANITY SURVEYOR : Donald Cant Watts Corke WA Pty Ltd

Situated on a 90,000sqm site in Banksia Grove, the $36 million Stage 1 development of Joseph Banks Secondary College has seen the construction of an exceptional education facility within Perth’s largest northern suburbs growth corridor. Undertaking this first stage of the development was PACT Construction, one of Western Australia’s most accomplished education sector builders. The company began construction on Stage 1 in September 2013.

Additionally, the school incorporates extensive sports facilities, including a gymnasium, netball, basketball and tennis courts, cricket pitch and a sports oval for football and rugby. The buildings see a myriad of construction elements used including tilt-up concrete panels, conventional structural steel columns, trusses and wall framing, coloured concrete with cast-in artwork, multiple brickwork and blockwork wall types, prefinished wall cladding elements and extensive glazing.

Officially opened by the Premier of Western Australia, the Hon Colin Barnett in February, the development saw PACT Construction once again partner with T&Z Architects in delivering the state-of-the-art high school. “It is quite stunning architecturally and is a showcase of modern school design in WA,” PACT Construction’s General Manager Jason Kunkler said.

All the buildings were designed to achieve energy efficiency targets, with a four-star Green Star rating for educational buildings. “There is natural ventilation throughout the school, due to the orientation of the development and the use of louvre windows throughout,” Jason said. “The gymnasium also features a massive fan with a diameter of 6 to 7 metres suspended from the ceiling, to create positive air movement.”

The secondary college features a learning community and administration building, dedicated performing arts centre, cafeteria and library, IT, food and technology hub and health and physical education building.

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College, which we previously delivered had a 78-week program and was a smaller school than Joseph Banks,” he said. To ensure the company met the program timelines, it ran two project teams in parallel. This enabled PACT to accelerate the build through duplicating its on-site supervisory teams, administration and contract and supplier resources.

The development was also treated as five separate individual buildings that could be worked on concurrently. Two site managers were employed to take control and ownership of the allocated buildings, enabling and achieving a compressed building delivery strategy.

At its peak, the development had around 200 subcontractors on site. With such a large work force, communication and building strong collaborative relationships were essential to the project’s success. This was accomplished through continuous team updates, discussions with supervisors from each of the trades, checking quality every day and holding daily subcontractor meetings during the final months of the project. “It was extremely challenging with such a large work force, with an average of 180 to 200 people on site during the latter period of construction, it was very intense.

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However the resulting quality control was excellent and the quality of the finished product is very high,” Jason said.

Project meetings were used to update all client side team members of the project’s status as it progressed, including any challenges as the project neared completion and providing accurate timing of the handover of elements of the new school facility. “By successfully handing over the project in stages, building by building, final completion became a much smoother operation,” Jason added. Currently years 7, 8 and 9 will be the first years to go through the new school. By 2018 Joseph Banks Secondary College is expected to accommodate all year levels and will be one of the biggest high schools in Western Australia.

For more information contact PACT Construction Pty Ltd, Unit 4, 12 Cowcher Place, Belmont WA, 6104, PO Box 701, Cloverdale WA, 6985, phone 08 9340 5900, fax 08 9201 8360, email jason@ pactconstruction.com.au, website www.pactconstruction.com.au.

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streets ahead The Loftus Street project involves the construction of a mixed use development in Leederville, Western Australia. It comprises of three levels of underground basement parking, five levels of commercial office space and three levels of 1 and 2 bedroom residential apartments.

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Behind its striking design, the Loftus Street Office Development encapsulates the use of innovative construction techniques, bringing the latest mixeduse commercial office, retail and residential solutions to Leederville.

Constructed by Georgiou Group for the Carcione Group of Companies, the iconic development comprises ground floor retail, five levels of commercial office space, two-bedroom accommodation on its upper three floors and a landscaped public space. The prestige development is very well located, being adjacent to the Leederville shopping, café and restaurant precinct, situated along major arterial roads including the freeway and within walking distance to two railway stations.

A contiguous pile wall system to retain the two and a half levels of underground car parking in the basement was installed along Thomas Road and Railway Parade and was required to be installed. A high degree of liaison with statutory authorities including Water Corporation, Western Power, Atco Gas and Telstra was required in relation to the relocation of critical services infrastructure running adjacent to the site boundary.

Following the successful completion of an office development at 1120 Hay Street and mixed use development at 58 Kings Park Road for the Carcione Group, Georgiou were awarded a construction management contract to deliver the Loftus Street development, with an overall project value of circa $50 million. Georgiou General Manger Building Frank Dilizia noted “This repeat business and collaborative relationship between the developer and the builder is considered a key factor in the success of each project’.

Employing over 800 staff and with more than 30 years business experience, Georgiou is a national building construction, infrastructure and property development company, delivering projects in Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. Its building arm provides a diverse range of construction projects in the health, residential, commercial, education, industrial and aged care sectors. The company specialises in delivering complex design and construction projects across a range of project sectors.

“The early involvement of the contractor during the design development phase of the project yields significant benefits as the builder is able to initiate changes to construction methodology, structural design and buildability during the conceptual design stage which will yield time and cost benefits for the project”, Frank added.

Georgiou also recently completed the $22 million six-storey Tassels Place Development in Stirling, Western Australia, a $40 million medical facility and day surgery in Wembley adjacent to SJOG hospital, a $16 million D&C for a four-storey office development for the City of Armadale a major upgrade of valued at $17M to date for Healthscope on the Mt Hospital in Perth.

The structural frame system selected for the project utilised BubbleDeck – a precast concrete floor system which makes floor slabs lighter and stronger by incorporating large, hollow plastic balls in a lattice of steel, achieving significant cost savings by reducing up to 35 per cent of concrete from the suspended floor slabs.

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required a high degree of pre-planning, traffic management and co-ordination of deliveries to minimise disruption to roads and maintain public safety. Overhead 11kV power lines running along two sides of the boundary necessitated the design and construction methodology to be planned in detail to prevent safety issues.

Current Georgiou projects include the $38M Curtin University Medical and Teaching Facility in Bentley WA, the $13M City Beach SLSC and Commercial Development in City Beach, a $51M design and construct contract for WA’s first ALDI Distribution Centre located at Jandakot, WA, ninety five highend residential apartments in Claremont for Georgiou Living valued at $35 million and 32 luxury apartments in Dalkieth valued at $28 million.

For more information contact Georgiou Group, 68 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017, phone 08 9209 9200, fax 08 9249 2754, email wa@georgiou.com.au, website www.georgiou.com.au

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Below BubbleDeck makes floor slabs lighter and stronger, using 35% less concrete.

BubbleDeck’s unique precast concrete floor system has seen a revolution within the industry, making floor slabs lighter and stronger, using 35% less concrete. The introduction of this economical and innovative product which incorporates large, hollow plastic balls in a lattice of steel, has seen BubbleDeck kept busy on projects across Australia.

“BubbleDeck designed the suspended concrete slabs for all floors of the building including the basement car park. Our licensed manufacturer Austral Precast supplied the semi-precast elements incorporating the bubbles and reinforcing mesh,” BubbleDeck’s Gavin Cooke explained.

“Architects Meyer Shircore were already familiar with the numerous advantages of BubbleDeck from previous projects such as 100 Havelock Street. For this project, they were particularly keen to use flat plate slabs with no downstand beams, while still achieving the spans required to deliver a practical commercial space to the client’s requirements.

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slabs, substantial changes were made to mechanical services and slab penetrations, however these were readily accommodated and handled through our normal post-installation support service at no cost to the builder or client.

“Details such as accommodating pockets for the new façade system are readily incorporated into BubbleDeck at the design stage and cheaply implemented in the precast yard.”

With the completion of the ONE70 Building on Railway Parade, McCourt Street Medical Centre and Finbar’s Motive apartments about to commence – around 50,000 square metres of BubbleDeck is in all the major new developments in this corner of Leederville. BubbleDeck has commenced work on Western Australia’s tallest-yet apartment tower, Concerto at the ABC Studios site in East Perth. “Work was recently completed on the largest single BubbleDeck project yet in Australia – The Strand in Subiaco, where over 51,000 square metres of BubbleDeck was installed in just five months,” Gavin added.

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Below Meyer Shircore & Associates designed the exterior and interiors on the project.

Offering an exceptional range of skills and services in design, construction and refurbishment, Meyer Shircore & Associates Architects has provided its services on more than 7,000 projects ranging in value from $700,000 up to $70 million.

The company, which has been in business for a touch over 50 years, continues to work on projects for major property developers, companies and individuals, including the Loftus Street development. Employing 30 or more personnel, Meyer Shircore’s team includes architects, designers, technicians and project managers. This team is ably supported by a staff of skilled administrators, managers and systems support.

The Loftus Street development was designed by T Mark Baker and co-ordinated by Project Leader Marc Bishop. The Meyer Shircore & Associates Team included Lani Thygesen, Matt Hindley, Murray Chineegadoo and Craig Nener. DeShanon Naoum and Alex Roberts worked on the development’s interiors. The site was identified as a ‘landmark’ site by the Town of Cambridge. Meyer Shircore & Associates successfully negotiated significant height and plot ratio variations to produce a 9 storey landmark building with 6 levels of high quality office space and 30 apartments over 3 levels. The mixed use development has separate lifts and lobby space for commercial and residential uses.

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Meyer Shircore & Associates is currently working on a $25m mixed use residential development in Wembley, Stage 1 of a three-stage office development in Herdsman (with a budget of $17m) and a $12m refurbishment of heritage buildings with a new 3 level office building in Fremantle. In addition the company is being kept busy working on a major retail, hotel and aged care development, numerous multiresidential projects, a psychiatric hospital upgrade and various large format retail, industrial and commercial projects throughout Perth’s metropolitan area. The company’s comprehensive list of completed projects includes the Motor Industry Training Association (MITA) of WA building and QUBE office buildings in Subiaco and West Perth.

Meyer Shircore & Associates also won an award for New Commercial Buildings over $2m from the Building Designers Australia WA, for its work on the Shenton House Medical Suites in Joondalup and a commendation in the Heritage Category of the AIA WA branch awards for the refurbishment of 307 Murray Street Perth.

For more information contact Meyer Shircore & Associates Architects, Suite 2, Ground Floor, 437 Roberts Road, Subiaco WA 6008, phone 08 9381 8511, fax 08 9388 1339, email msa@meyershircore.com.au, website www.meyershircore.com.au WA PROJECT FEATURE LofTus Street Development 219

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UNIQUE LANDMARK LOCATION IN THE HEART OF LEEDERVILLE’S BUSY COMMERCIAL and URBAN dISTRICT

Providing cost efficient and innovative electrical solutions to a variety of clients and industries, TES Electrical is recognised in Perth as the electrical contractor for some major projects, including the new mixed use development ‘Loftus Street in Leederville’.

TES Electrical are a well-established and highly regarded electrical company, specialising in all aspects of the electrical contracting industry including high and low voltage systems, communications, lighting control, security and fire systems. As a market leader in the trade, TES Electrical works with a wide range of clients and industries providing cost efficient and innovative electrical solutions.

The Loftus Street project comprised of three levels of underground basement parking, five levels developed for commercial office and retail tenancies and three levels of unique one and two bedroom residential apartments. TES takes great pride in all works undertaken and believes the high standard of work and ability to deliver projects on time and ensuring client’s satisfaction is key.

As the electrical contractor for this project, TES Electrical was responsible for all electrical low voltage and extra low voltage services including switchboards, lighting and lighting control, power, communications, access control, intercoms, security and fire systems.

The location of the site proved difficult for storing materials so a lot of planning and scheduling was needed to ensure materials were delivered as required and at the same time, ensuring there was no lost time as a result.

With a team of over 100 technical and support staff and a fleet of specialist vehicles, equipment and personnel, the company has the capacity to provide for a wide range of electrical projects. TES’s extensive portfolio of work ranges from large residential subdivisions, warehousing, hospitals, shopping centres, schools, inner city developments and extensive industrial projects.

For more information contact TES Electrical, 18 Hammond Road, Cockburn Central WA 6164, phone 08 9434 1514, email admin@teselectrical.com.au, website www.teselectrical.com.au

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Below Häfele Australia door hardware, appliances and kitchen cabinet hardware.

Now in its 32nd year in Australia and with 230 employees, Häfele Australia continues to supply quality, high-end hardware to projects and developments across the nation. This includes the Loftus Street Development, where they supplied the door hardware, appliances and kitchen cabinet hardware. Häfele-branded appliances – a new product, were also introduced on the project, complementing the company’s door hardware products.

it comes time to build. The result is a high-quality product – a Häfele product, and the builder also gets a good deal, with no middle men.”

Callum explains that while Häfele is a German company, Häfele Australia has its own Distribution Centre, and offices and showrooms in every state across Australia. “We are not just an over East supplier. We have our own distribution centre here in Perth and we stand on our own.

It’s also completing a full office fit out for 32 St Georges Terrace, and is working on the Encore Apartments in Subiaco, Proximity apartments in Rivervale and has just completed the Haven Project in East Perth.

The company is also working on a range of projects outside of Perth’s metropolitan area.

Häfele Australia is working on plenty of projects across Perth, including a number of multi-residential developments in Altona Street, Pier Street (One on Aberdeen), Queens Riverside precinct in East Perth and the Abode project.

“There’s a team of five within our Architect Division that runs projects from Perth. We also have our Estimation Division that prepares a full hardware schedule for the customer. We also have a Project Officer and Project Manager that run the job on site.

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Below Sussex Scaffolding provided all the scaffolding labour for the Loftus Street project.

A focus on customer service, safety and good communication is at the forefront of scaffolding labour company Sussex Scaffolding. Specialising in providing scaffold labour for commercial projects, Sussex Scaffolding started in 2004 and has 15 to 20 staff, six of whom worked on the Loftus Street redevelopment project.

“We aim to provide the most efficient and cost-effective service to the client, covering all aspects from design, labour, materials and transport. Whatever the client wants we try to make happen for them,” explains Sussex Scaffolding’s Anthony Thomas, who has over 30 years’ experience in the scaffolding industry.

The company provided all the scaffolding labour for the Loftus Street project. The erection, dismantle and adaptations of the perimeter scaffold was carried out in close consultation with the builder Georgiou. This included the installation of full-height plastic screens to the west elevation to maintain a safety barrier and isolate the job from adjacent powerlines.

“Sussex Scaffolding believes that safety is paramount on all of our jobs,” Anthony said, adding that all staff has extensive knowledge of scaffolding standards including engineering requirements of scaffolding.

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“Our staff undergoes regular training, including upgrading of their tickets and health and safety courses as well as on site guidance from our leading hands.”

Sussex Scaffolding is also seeing plenty of return business and along with the Loftus Street project, has just finished working on a number of jobs in and around Perth.

This includes a 14-storey housing development for Diploma Construction in Pier Street, Perth, NIB Stadium in Perth (BGC), the Perth Police Complex (BGC Construction), the Joondalup Health Campus (John Holland) and the luxury Mardalup apartments in Brown Street, East Perth, and another Georgiou project at the Mount Hospital in Perth.

Sussex Scaffolding has just started two more projects for Georgiou, one at the Curtin University in Bentley, and a luxury apartment project in Dalkeith, along with the multi storey car park at Crown Complex Burswood for P S Structures and the Cicero project in William Street for Built.

For more information contact Sussex Scaffolding Pty Ltd, 156 Harborne Street, Wembley WA 6014, phone 08 9287 1424, mobile 0409 984 829, email sussexscaffolding@westnet.com.au WA PROJECT FEATURE LofTus Street Development 223

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Below Fero Reinforcing scheduling, manufacturing and delivery of the reinforcing steel.

Fero Reinforcing pride itself on the quality, flexibility and responsiveness of its service offering as a reinforcing steel supplier. Our history with Georgiou Group extends over many years with numerous successful projects delivered together. Our experience on the Loftus Street project was one of equal reputation showing how flexibility and having a solution-based response will always work to benefit the project and its key stakeholders.

Establishing sound communication links between the reinforcing steel Scheduler, the site Construction Manager and the Project Engineer is a critical value proposition Fero prides itself with. Having extensive technical support in the primary products, as well as elaborate knowledge of various supporting products and services gives Fero Reinforcing an overall package better suited to achieving desired outcomes of the project – being on-time, and on budget.

With over 30 years experience in the steel services and manufacturing industries, the Fero Group has proven track records in several markets.

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recently the acquisition of industrial and mining consumable products division. Manufacturing branches are located in Perth and Brisbane, with service centre branches located strategically across the miningcentric regions of Australia.

Fero are responsive to the changing dynamic of the construction industry. Broadening our approach, Fero Reinforcing works with its clients to deliver a more comprehensive and accurate service with the highest focus on delivering safe-working projects. Some key initiatives include an extensive range of offsite prefabrication capabilities through robotic and manual systems, CAD-based scheduling with electronic drawing upload, as well as a range of safe working initiatives optimising the logistics and handlings processes.

These initiates have engaged Fero with some of the largest civil and commercial contractors in Australia on numerous occasions making us a company of choice when it comes to delivering good quality hallmark projects.

For any further information about Fero Group to see how we can add value to your next project, please visit our website www.fero.com.au, contact us by email sales@fero.com.au or via phone 08 9453 0000 WA PROJECT FEATURE LofTus Street Development 225

A Royal Experience The $35M Queens Riverside development comprises 107 modern designed apartments, featuring a new green star administration office, 2 storey control tower, new stores building and workshops.

MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : Jaxon Pty Ltd PROJECT END VALUE : $35 million ARCHITECT : Botica Architects Pty Ltd Structural Engineer : Robert Bird Group Pty Ltd

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Queens Riverside is setting the bar for mixed-use precinct developments in Perth. The urban community development lies on the CBD’s doorstep between the Swan River and Queens Gardens, and just metres from the WACA. Providing stylish, contemporary living spaces for discerning individuals with an eye for quality, the complex reinvigorates the eastern end of Perth’s CBD. Comprising four buildings, Queens Riverside will provide residential accommodation accompanied by a suite of accessible services. A central piazza will be accessed by the four buildings, two of which are already completed, including the luxury Fraser Suites apartment hotel.

Riverside residents will be able to order room service from the hotel, as well as access the hotel’s gymnasium. If eating out is preferred, a range of dining and cafe experiences will be provided along the western side of the precinct on De Vlamingh Avenue.

The remaining two buildings are being completed by Jaxon, who have been awarded design and construction on the $35m QII building by competitive tender, and subsequently the $45m QI building via negotiation. Jaxon commenced the QII in November 2013 with the structure now topped out, scaffolding down and internal finishes being completed. The aim is to finish in March 2015, and already the majority of apartments are sold.

The seven-level QII tower contains 107 sleek, modern apartments drenched in natural light and elegantly completed with fully-integrated fittings. Minimalist bathrooms feature opulent stone finishes, with operational elements such as cisterns concealed. Clean, graceful lines demonstrate the huge attention to detail incorporated in the architectural design and executed by Jaxon. A mix of one, two and three bedrooms are available.

Residents can stroll across the piazza to the QIII fourth floor to indulge in the beautiful ornamental gardens with a heated pool, deck and Japanese hot tubs.

Mark Kepplinger, general manager of business development at Jaxon, says the QII and QI developments for Frasers Property demonstrate Jaxon’s competencies in the high end mixed-use residential sector in Perth.

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“We’ve done a lot of work in the Pilbara” explains Kepplinger, “and the QII tells the market we are here working on large scale accommodation back in Perth”.

Jaxon complete a variety of projects such as commercial developments, public buildings, clinics, airport upgrades and even prisons, but are most renowned for their residential construction work. A WA owned and operated company, Jaxon has a strong reputation delivering multi-level and low-rise apartment buildings. All Jaxon’s work is within WA, with projects typically in the $10-80 million range. Kepplinger reveals that Jaxon are also working on growing and diversifying the business, establishing a civil arm.

“The QII was a fairly standard build, but what sets it apart is the very high quality finish, superior fixtures and fittings throughout and strong attention to detail in integrating elements,” says Kepplinger. Jaxon deployed a team of 150 at the Adelaide Street precinct at the peak of the project. The only challenges with the build he mentions have been access to the site in a very constrained, urban environment, coupled with building alongside another construction company completing the QIII building simultaneously within the same precinct.

“Working in a high density location with another contractor meant that strong communication between the two builders was essential. For example, when we commenced, QIII was already under construction and they had two tower cranes on the site. We also needed two tower cranes, so you can understand how important that coordination was. With the reach of the cranes overlapping there was clearly potential for collision, and we worked together positively to achieve site operations.”

Jaxon’s vision is to be “the leading Western Australian construction company through delivering excellence and true value”. The sophistication and refinement of the QII product, alongside being awarded the contract to deliver QI, and are testament to the 50 year old company’s progress in achieving this outcome.

For more information contact Jaxon Pty Ltd, 4 Gwenyfred Road, South Perth WA 6151, phone 08 9368 9999, fax 08 9367 8999, email info@jaxon.net.au, website www.jaxon.net.au

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Below Cadds Energy ensured the Queens II followed the Environmentally Sustainable Design regulations.

Queens II Apartments are part of the Queens Riverside project, located in Perth. Cadds Energy has contributed a great deal to this 107 apartment construction. They provided a complete energy efficient contingency by applying the Thermal Performance Assessment, well-known and intrinsic to their work practices.

Cadds Energy is a large, multi-skilled team covering more than 5 divisions within the company. These divisions include engineering, mining, project management, electrical works, surveying, energy saving and architectural design. They work hard to achieve parameters such as the BCA energy efficiency compliance, house energy rating software assessment, commercial energy analysis, sustainable building consulting, Green Star ratings, energy audits and management plans, as well as product advice and feasibility. The multifaceted “Job Managers” are experts on a number of areas who can carry out inductions as well as providing mining advice, engineering advice, project management and architectural design consultation.

Cadds Energy applied a thoroughly “Alternative Solution” for the Queens II project, ensuring that the buildings are not only aesthetically attractive but bottom-line cost-effective and energy efficient. This was achieved by increased insulation and auditing apartments that had a lower performance.

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Cadds Energy had also installed higher performance glazing. As a result the apartments scored 7 Stars according to BCA energy efficiency compliance assessment guidelines, exceeding above average specifications.

Cadds Energy’s achievement with Thermal Performance has been ground breaking. They worked diligently and with great professionalism to provide Australia’s first 10 Star energy rated home.

It is uber-modern and completely energy efficient. This home has since become the pinnacle for Thermal Performance in home design.

The Cadds Energy team worked closely with architects and builders to “ensure social, environmental and economic sustainability for future generations”, according to Mr Evan Logan, Manager. This brought about significant savings in the overall budget. With its top engineers and energy specialists, Cadds Energy has proudly “provided an alternative solution for Queens II, achieving a cost effective, energy efficient building,” said Mr Logan. This sets the tone for future design and construction projects.

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Below Pipeline Hydraulics installed the complete plumbing services package at the Queens II Apartments site.

With a motto “We aim for perfection and promise to please”, Pipeline Hydraulics certainly were the appropriate contractors to deliver the plumbing services for such a luxurious, flawless, development as the Queen’s Riverside QII Apartments. Perth Company Pipeline Hydraulics provides plumbing services for major construction projects. Their services range from plumbing design to project management and contracting services for developers, builders and architects across a range of sectors. Their portfolio includes luxury single residences to multi-storey apartments, commercial and mixed-use developments, hotels, aged care facilities and shopping centres.

Pipeline Hydraulics are accustomed to complex plumbing installations and General Manager Tim Swift explains that because of their experience, “we have gained a reputation for successfully completing design and construct projects that our opposition may be unable to put together as a complete package”. Their capabilities reflect Swift’s ethos of maintaining and extending skills amongst all of Pipeline Hydraulics’ staff.

At the Queen’s Riverside QII Apartments, Pipeline Hydraulics were contracted to install the complete, pre-designed plumbing services required to satisfy such a unique building including potable water supply, sanitary and rain water drainage, gas services, and fire services.

In fact, Pipeline Hydraulics have been involved with the entire hydraulic design and construct package for a large portion of the Queens Riverside project - the Lily, QII and QIII apartments and the five star luxury apartment hotel, Fraser Suites.

The company, celebrating 20 years of continued service in 2016, provides excellence in performance demonstrated when they won the West Australian, Plumbers Licencing Boards, “Commercial Plumbing Contractor” of the year awards in 2009, their work at QII Riverside is no exception to their ongoing efforts at maintaining this award winning attitude.

With 107 residences on the Q11 site, the required plumbing needed to fit invisibly into the building structure without interrupting other amenities.

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Pipeline Hydraulics’ work at QII Riverside began in December 2013 and was recently completed in March 2015. At peak a total of 15 staff were deployed to complete plumbing at the site.

For more information contact Pipeline Hydraulics, 4/5 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017, phone 08 9244 8144, fax 08 9244 8155, email pipeline@pipelinehydraulics.com.au, website www.pipelinehydraulics.com.au WA PROJECT FEATURE QUEENS RIVERSIDE QII APARTMENTS 229

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An ability to deliver high-quality work every time, has ensured TES Electrical continues to win major contracts on a number of high-profile projects, such as one of Perth’s most prestigious inner city developments, featuring luxury apartments and executive penthouses in the outstanding Queens Riverside precinct which overlooks the Swan River and the surrounding areas in Perth.

TES Electrical are a well-established and highly regarded electrical company, building on more than 30 years service, they are the preferred contractor for some of Western Australia’s most reputable builders. With a team of over 100 staff and fleet of specialist vehicles, equipment and personnel, the company has the capacity to provide cost effective and reliable services for a wide range of electrical projects, whatever their size or complexity.

As the electrical contractor for 3 of the apartment towers, one tower consisting of 7 floors (107 apartments) another tower of 27 floors (267 apartments) and the recently awarded Lot 101 tower, which consists of 8 floors (126 apartments) due for completion later this year. TES worked closely with the Builders and Electrical consultants on all 3 of the 4 Queens Riverside buildings. TES were able to offer their experience to provide efficient and cost effective methods of installation together with standardisation which will make the overall building management and maintenance easier for the property owners.

Keeping electrical consumption to a minimum was key, by installing features such as LED lighting and ‘energy saving monitors’ in all

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apartments allowing owners to be able to monitor the usage of each electrical appliance, giving them control over their apartments energy consumption. One of the towers had a energy key tag designed switch that would automatically disconnect the light and air conditioning when the tag was removed.

External lighting was controlled by sensors and time clocks all playing a major contribution to energy saving and keeping consumption to a minimum.

Working on high level sites can be challenging, facing issues not normally found in other developments, however TES ensured they had a strong team of specialised personnel, technical staff and project management based on site to complete works to meet deadlines and ensure smooth day to day running of each project all whilst maintaining a high standard of installation.

TES’s extensive portfolio of work ranges from large residential subdivisions, warehousing, hospitals, shopping centres, schools, inner city developments and extensive industrial projects. With the companys’ strong focus on safety, responsible environmental management and staff training the company is committed to maintaining a preventative safety culture whilst ensuring ‘quality staff ensure a quality job’.

For more information contact TES Electrical, 18 Hammond Road, Cockburn Central WA 6164, phone 08 9434 1514, email admin@teseelectrical.com.au, website www.teselectrical.com.au

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