Year In Review - Annual Report (6.4MB)

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Year in Review Property Services Group

Property Services/Resources Portfolio September 2017

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Contents Message from the Executive Director, Property Services …………………………………..…..2

RMIT Training and Foundation Studies Accommodation Strategy………………………………………….. ….…3

Footpath Installation Project………...……..……….......31 Indigenous Cultural Courtyard…………..……..……….32 Incubator and Accelerator Project…………….………..33

RMIT Online……………………………….…………....4

Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic Facility & Advanced Electronics & Sensor Systems Laboratory……………………..….………………….…..34

Voltage Optimisation……………………………….…..5

Vertical Transportation Upgrade………………………..35

Refurbishment Project……………………………..…..6

SEH Gas & Chemical Store Consolidation…..…..........36

Space Utilisation Counter Initiative……………….…...7

Bike Hub………………………………….….……….….37

RMIT University Union Front of House……….……….8

Door Automation……………………..………………….38

Multi-Purpose Space……….………………………….9

Facilities Package…………………………..…………....39

RMIT Connect……………………….…………….......10

Door Upgrades Package…………………………..…....40

Toilet Upgrade……….………….………………….….11

Ngarara Willim Bundoora…………………………….....41

Lecture Theatre Upgrade.……..…….…………….....12

City Car Park Signage………………………………......42

General Refurbishment………….………….…….......13

Bundoora Car Park Signage……………......................43

City Parenting Room…………….………...….………14

University Lawn Basketball Court………………..….….44

Brunswick Parenting Room……………………...…...15

Incubator and Accelerator Project…………..….……...45

Student Experience Program of Works……………...16

Acoustic Ceiling Installation……………………………..46

Skills and Job Centre…………………………...….….17

Radiator Upgrade Project…………………………...…..47

Ceiling Remediation Works…………….….………….18

Fire Hydrant Replacement Project…………...………...48

Chancellor’s Office Refurbishment Project.… .......…19

External Lighting Upgrade………………………….…...49

Amenities Upgrade……………………….……………20

Emergency Call Points Project…………………….…...50

Carpet Replacement……………………………..…....21

Reliable Power Supple Project… …………….……......51

Activator Project……………………….……………….22

CIJ & MHLC Relocation…….………………….…….....52

Light Refreshment to Teaching Spaces………..….…23

Associate DVC Research Lab……… …….….…….….53

Media Art Relocation……………………………...…...24

Security Functional Areas Consolidation………..….....54

Carpet and Painting……………………………………25

Urban Future Enabling Capability Platform….…...……55

Refurbishment to Board Room…………………….....26

Rooftop Enhancement…………………………….……56

RMIT Connect……………………………………...…..27

Bike Hub…………………………………………….......57

Research and Innovation Consolation………...…......28

Retail Tenancy………………….………………….……58

Motorbike Cage Project…………………….…………29

Minor Refurbishment Works……………………..…….59

Amenities Upgrade Project………………….………...30

Various Facilities Asset Management Projects……….60

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Message from the Executive Director, Property Services Property Services is delighted to present the Year in Review, a summary of over 65 projects delivered for RMIT students and staff across Australian campuses, ready for Semester 1, 2017. Our goal is to deliver projects that provide fit-for-purpose solutions and improve building quality for students and staff to support their work. We are focused on enhancing the student experience through the development and ongoing improvement of places and spaces for collaboration, innovation and creativity. The projects range from major refurbishments to minor upgrades and are representative of work from our Capital Works, Sustainable Urban Precincts Program and Facilities and Asset Management teams. All projects were completed between end of March 2016 and end of March 2017.

Chris Hewison Executive Director, Property Services

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RMIT Training & Foundation Studies Accommodation Strategy Building 108, Levels 3, 4, 7 & 8 City Campus Consultant Hinge Architect Main Contractor Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd

In 2017, Foundation Studies was to be managed by RMIT Training. As Foundation Studies was located over various buildings at the City Campus and RMIT Training was previously in Building 108, it was agreed they should be consolidated within the same building. The scope of works included: •

Project Value

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$6 million

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Completion Date February 2017

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Level 3 revamp to cater for new classrooms, workshops, offices, meeting rooms, a student lounge, prayer room refurbishment and reception desk Refurbishing the level 4 office space to cater for the Foundation Studies administration staff New flooring, painting, workstations, meeting rooms, kitchen, lounge areas, AV equipment and loose furniture Level 4 external courtyard was refurbished and made accessible to students and staff. Works included new floor substrate, loose furniture, umbrellas, plants and Wi-Fi A student cafe was opened on level 4 with loose furniture, joinery, microwaves and new flooring and painting throughout Various un-occupied classrooms on level 7 and 8 were also reactivated / refurbished with new flooring, painting and new loose furniture

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RMIT Online Building 108, Level 4 City Campus Consultant Hinge Architect Main Contractor

RMIT Online was a new department within the RMIT University Portfolio which required office space in the City Campus. A space in Building 108 was identified to cater for staff initial needs and for future expansion. The scope of works included:

Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd

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Project value

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$1.2 million

An open space office with exposed ceiling and polished concrete as well as new workstations AV equipment Storage New kitchen and meeting rooms

Completion Date September 2016

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Voltage Optimisation Building 80 City Campus Consultant N/A Main Contractor Corospark (Lean Energy)

Two Voltage Optimisation Units were installed to the main switchboards of Building 80 at the RMIT City Campus. These units reduce the input of power that is fed into the building. This decreases energy costs by reducing the voltage the building requires to operate.

Project value $370K Completion Date September 2016

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Student Hub Refurbishment Project Building 78 & 89 City Campus Consultant Hinge Architects Main Contractor Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd Project value $1.77 million Completion Date February 2017

The project objective was to establish a centralised Student Zone in the Carlton Precinct City Campus. Provision of this facility provided a much-needed student space in this sector, while upgrading two unused non-compliant buildings.

The project re-modelled both Building 78 & 89 into a vibrant student hub with multi-functional student spaces including kitchen facilities, a parenting room and amenities.

The targeted outcomes of the Building 78 & 89 Refurbishment Project included: • • • • • •

Provision of multi-purpose student study / recreation spaces to better address student needs Provision of a small auditorium with AV facilities for presentations Provision of kitchen facilities Improved access to food and beverage within an integrated social interaction space Provision of a parenting room Provision of a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system

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Space Utilisation City and Vietnam Campus Consultant N/A Main Contractor TPS Pty Ltd and Nuvo Group Pty Ltd. Project value $1 million Completion Date October 2016

RMIT has traditionally undertaken a comprehensive and labour intensive space audit for a single week of use in the first semester of each year. This space counter project was then aimed at providing a solution to collect utilisation data electronically and deliver real time data on a 24/7 hour basis. The system was to be integrated with timetabling data to allow for immediate adjustments to timetables and therefore provide for better utilisation and an improved student and staff experience.

315 thermal sensors were installed across 220 general learning and teaching spaces and are now actively monitoring space utilisation.

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RMIT University Union Front of House Building 514, Level 1, Rooms 7 & 7A Brunswick Campus Consultant Hinge Architects Main Contractor Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd Project value $162K Completion Date

The new RMIT University Student Union (RUSU) Front of House is utilised for Student Representation and Student Rights Consultations at the Brunswick Campus. It is the focal point for RUSU engagement with students in relation to welfare and student rights functions, their representatives and social and development activities.

The project Scope of Works included: • •

August 2016 • • •

Demolition and make good works to existing RUSU tenancy and the RMIT Link space Provision of two consultation rooms with dedicated counselling facilities Front of House reception joinery Modification works to mechanical, electrical and fire services ITS AV facilities

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Multi-Purpose Space Building 202, Level 3 Bundoora Campus Consultant 1:1 Architects Main Contractor Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd Project value

The project objective was to reactivate the area as a multi-purpose activity space in the Bundoora West Campus. The facility provides a much needed student recreational space, as well as a multi faith prayer facility which can cater up to 125 students.

The project Scope of Works included: • •

$380K Completion Date June 2016

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Decanting and minor demolition of existing fit out A 196m2 multipurpose room to cater a prayer facility of up to 125 students and staff Recreational zone with table tennis, foosball and pool tables Collaborative study space Individual study space and social seating Lockers, pin boards and a large volume of charging points

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RMIT Connect Building 202, Level 2 and Building 514, Level 1 Bundoora & Brunswick Campus Consultant Hinge Architects Main Contractor Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd Project value $700K Completion Date June 2016

The project objective was to replace the old Student Hub at the Bundoora and Brunswick Campuses with a new student-facing concierge model of operation. This was for the Student Services and Academic Registrar’s Group. The project also provided a back of house facility at the Brunswick campus.

The project Scope of Works included: • Demolition of existing Student Hub and back of house facility • Upgraded student study spaces and seating • Eight Consult Rooms at Bundoora and four at the Brunswick Campus • Five ‘Corn Chip’ information desks to facilitate the concierge model at Bundoora and three at Brunswick • Provision of one mega flex room • ITS AV works to facilitate the Q-less System

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Toilet Upgrade City & Bundoora Campus Consultant Odorisio and Stolfo Architects Main Contractor Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd Project value

This project involved a cost effective refresh of selected amenities across all campuses to provide students and staff with improved facilities.

The project Scope of Works included: • Installation of new hand basins • Installation of sensor taps • Installation of hand dryers • Provision of toilet accessories • General painting

$1 million Completion Date December 2016

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Lecture Theatre Upgrade Building 201, Level 2, 3 & 6 Bundoora Campus Consultant Hinge Architects Main Contractor Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd Project value $700K Completion Date February 2017

This project involved refurbishment of four lecture theatres in Building 201, including new seating with inbuilt power points, painting and flooring. A glass back was installed in all lecture theatres to create a transparency of all general learning and teaching spaces.

The project also created three student ‘break-out’ spaces by reclaiming redundant bio boxes.

The project Scope of Works included: • The installation of 453 new lecture seats with inbuilt USB charges and power points • Three lecture theatre bio boxes were removed, reclaiming 83 square meters of space and three new interactive zones for students • Glass backs were installed on each lecture theatre to open up the experience • A hearing augmentation facility was installed across all four lecture theatres • DDA access was upgraded across all four lecture theatres

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General Refurbishment Building 201, Levels 2-10 Bundoora Campus Hinge Architects

The aim of this project was to upgrade Building 201, Levels 2-10 to supplement the air distribution upgrade works completed by the Sustainable Urban Precincts Program.

Main Contractor

The work included:

Consultant

Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd Project value $1 million Completion Date February 2017

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4,000 litres of paint to coat the walls and plaster board ceilings 7,000 new ceiling tiles 6,220 square meters of flooring was laid Over 120 staff, plus their belongings were relocated to facilitate the works program Approximately 1,400 pieces of furniture and equipment were relocated to facilitate the works program Over 100 Wireless Access Points were commissioned Almost 500 data points were tested and commissioned Over 300 computers were relocated 2,900 appliances (lights, speakers, sensors, etc.) were removed and reinstated to facilitate works Nine new floor arrival auto doors were installed

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Parenting Room Building 12, Level 8, Room 104 City Campus Consultant N/A Main Contractor Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd Project value $70K Completion Date October 2016

The aim of the project was to create a new Parenting Room in the City Campus.

Building 12, Level 8 was chosen due to its proximity to recently completed NAS Student Spaces, as well as staff offices on the main campus.

The work included: • • • • • •

Three feeding/expressing cubicles Change table Microwave unit and fridge Boiling, hot and cold water Separate toilet Secure access with Swipe Card Reader entry

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Parenting Room Building 514, Level 2, Room 8A Brunswick Campus Consultant Hinge Architects

The aim of the project was to create a new Parenting Room at the Brunswick Campus.

Main Contractor

Building 514, Level 2 was chosen due to its proximity to student facilities at Brunswick.

Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd

The work included:

Project value $60K Completion Date July 2016

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Feeding/expressing space Change table Microwave unit and fridge Boiling, hot and cold water Secure access with Swipe Card Reader entry

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Student Experience Program of Works City, Bundoora, Brunswick & Point Cook Campuses Consultants     

Hinge Architects 1:1 Architects H2O Architects Odorisio and Stolfo Architects Greenaway Architects

Main Contractor   

Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd Ducon Maintenance Pty Ltd

To respond to the feedback from students about campus improvements, the Student Experience Program was initiated in consultation with the RMIT Student Union, Students Group and Key University stakeholders.

Works included: • • • •

Indoor study/recreational spaces Outdoor recreational spaces Student furniture upgrades Teaching space upgrades

Project value $2.3 million Completion Date July 2016

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Skills & Job Centre Building 70, Level 1 City Campus

Main Contractor

The Skills & Job Centre is an initiative by the Victorian Government to offer a ‘one-stop-shop’ for students looking to start training, employees wanting to reskill or retrain, and for employers wanting to meet workforce needs.

Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd

The works involved:

Consultant 1:1 Architects

Project value $60K Completion Date

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Upgrade to the Building 70, Level 1 common areas A new front of house reception ITS AV works Two consultation rooms

April 2016

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Ceiling Remediation Works Building 515, Levels 1 & 2 Brunswick Campus Consultant N/A Main Contractor

The aim of the project was to replace the existing metal interlocking ceiling system with an RMIT standard suspended Armstrong fine fisher ceiling system across Building 515, Level 1 and 2.

Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd Project value $200K Completion Date April 2016

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Chancellor’s Office Refurbishment Project Building 20, Level 1, Room 20 City Campus Consultant Peter Elliott Architectures & Urban Design Main Contractor Intrec Management Pty Ltd Project value $180K

The project objective was to refurbish the Chancellor’s Office into a suitable environment for the RMIT Chancellor and his guests; whilst honouring the historic nature of this area, being the former Judge’s Chamber of Court Room 1. The project scope of works included: • • • • •

A provision of fit for purpose office furniture along with historic book storage Cosmetic building works New space heating and cooling unit Provision of an ensuite bathroom facility Telephone and video conferencing facility

Completion Date March 2017

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Amenities Upgrade Building 14 City Campus Consultant Odoriso & Stolfo Architects Main Contractor Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd Project value

This project involved a light refresh of selected amenities within Building 14 to provide students and staff with improved facilities.

Works included: • • • •

Installation of new hand dryers Installation of new hand basins Provision of toilet accessories General painting

$264K Completion Date December 2016

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Carpet Replacement Building 91, Level 2 City Campus Consultant N/A Main Contractor Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd

General description: • • • •

Removing all furniture Removing existing carpet Supplying and installing new carpet Cleaning area and disposing all waste materials

Project value $26K Completion Date March 2017

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Activator Project Building 98, Level 1 and Building 97, Level 3 City Campus Consultant Spowers Main Contractor Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd Project value $2 million Completion Date March 2017

This project was the expansion of the RMIT Activator currently occupying Building 98.3, where Building 97.3 was added and modified to the current layout. The RMIT Ideas Lab occupies Building 98.1.

The targeted outcomes of the Refurbishment Project included: • Demolition of existing walls • Demolition of existing flooring and ceiling • New ceiling • Installation of new flooring including vinyl and carpet • New meeting room with sliding glass doors • Signage in compliance with RMIT Signage Standard • Electrical Works • Fire Services Works • Builders’ Works • AV Works • Loose furniture

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Light Refreshment to Teaching Spaces Brunswick and Bundoora Campus Consultant Odorisio & Stolfo Main Contractor Simbuilt Pty Ltd Project value $1.3 million Completion Date January 2017

Property Services conducted an audit of 50 existing centrally managed teaching spaces across RMIT. Based on the audit summary, it was proposed that the teaching spaces in poor conditions were to be provided with an improved learning environment.

The first 20 classrooms (Priority 1) included new audio and visual services to be referred to as ‘Converged AV’, which was rolled out in five locations as a pilot project.

The targeted outcomes of the Refurbishment Project included: • • • • • • • • • •

Removal and replacement of new carpet Painting of walls New swipe security access control Power points and USB charging points Pin boards & white boards New blinds to windows Installation of a view panel on existing door Signage New Converged AV New classroom furniture

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Media Art Relocation Building 4, Level 2 City Campus

Project value

This space will now operate as a specialist home studio space for the Higher Education (HE) Media Art program within the Bachelor of Fine Art. The redesign of the space was to improve learning and teaching provisions that are reconfigurable to suit the type of teaching and assessment, and to accommodate differing student art practices. This space provides a video lab, two editing suites and a model making facility.

$138K

The targeted outcomes of the Refurbishment Project included:

Consultant Odorisio & Stolfo Main Contractor Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd

Completion Date January 2017

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Demolition of existing wall and staircase Building work Re-glazing existing rooms 16 & 17 with double glazing Patch and paint walls and doors Installation of new staircase Rebalance existing mechanical system New track lighting Acoustic treatment to editing suites Alteration to fire services Signage

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Carpet & Painting Building 20, Levels 1 & 2 City Campus Consultant Peter Elliott Architecture and Urban Design Main Contractor Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd Project value

The scope of this project was to update the offices and corridors in the space which had become outdated. The aim was to improve the general building standard and the working environment The targeted outcomes of the Refurbishment Project included: • • •

Replacing carpet Painting walls, ceiling and skirting Furniture

$280K Completion Date December 2016

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Refurbishment to Boardroom Building 202, Level 3, Rooms 33 & 34 Bundoora Campus Consultant Odorisio & Stolfo Main Contractor Simbuilt Pty Ltd Project value $168K Completion Date March 2017

Property Services identified that the existing Audio Visual - ITS equipment items and current facilities in the rooms were out of date in comparison to the current RMIT ITS Standards and required an upgrade. Upgrade works provided fully refurbished, modern conference rooms with video conference facilities to cater for the College’s industry engagements and internal meetings.

The targeted outcomes of the Refurbishment Project included: • Demolition • Building works • New ceiling • New carpet & painting • Security access • Audio Visual • New conference table • Mechanical services • Electrical services • Fire services • Signage

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RMIT Connect Building 202, Level 3, Rooms 1-5 Campus Consultant Hinge Architects Main Contractor Simbuilt Pty Ltd Project value

Works included: • Demolition of existing offices and reception area • Construction of new meeting room • Construction of printing room with installation of lockers • Installation of new kitchen area and break out spaces • Installation of workstations and quiet pods • Installation of TV and conference facilities to the meeting room

$490K Completion Date March 2017

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Research and Innovation Consolidation Building 91, Levels 1 & 3 City Campus Consultant Peddle Thorp Main Contractor MPA Construction Project value $1.44 million Completion Date

This project included the refurbishment of Building 91, Levels 1 and 3 to support the consolidation of the Research and Innovation Portfolio into the area.

The Level 1 works included: • • • •

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January 2017

New layout to half the floor 22 workplaces in an open plan configuration Two offices Two collaboration spaces Training room fitted out with audio visual presentation tools and flexible seating for up to 32 people

The Level 3 works included: • • • • •

Refurbishment of the whole floor Newly created open plan layout with 69 workplaces Further refurbishment of nine offices and six meeting rooms A newly created staff breakout and collaboration space New staff room / kitchen installed

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Motorbike Cage Project Building 253, Car Park Bundoora Campus Consultant N/A Main Contractor Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd Project value $50K Completion Date

General description: The works involved delivery of a motorbike cage within the Bundoora East campus.

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Installed a ‘chain wire fence’ enclosure for the motorbike parking facility Revised the internal line marking to new layout of 1.2m wide parking bay Supplied, installed and commissioned swipe card reader access to the motorbike cage Supplied and installed a ‘Kryptonite Stronghold Surface Ground Anchor’ to each of the parking bays within the motorbike cage

May 2016

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Amenities Upgrade Project Building 514 & 45 Brunswick & City Campus Consultant Odorisio & Stolfo Architects

Installation of two new DDA compliant toilets in City and Brunswick Campus under Disability Discrimination Act Compliance Program 2017.

Main Contractor Alchemy Construct Pty ltd Project value $120K Completion Date 31 January 2017

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Footpath Installation Project Bundoora Campus Consultant Odorisio & Stolfo Architects

Create a DDA-compliant access from the DDA parking to Building 202 (RMIT Connect, Food Court and Campus store).

Main Contractor Ducon Building Project value $200K Completion Date February 2017

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Indigenous Cultural Courtyard Building 15, University Lane Courtyard City Campus Consultant Greenaway Architects Main Contractor Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd Project value $205K

The Indigenous themed courtyard assisted RMIT University to recognise the Kulin Nation on which the campus stands.

Features that were delivered as part of the project were: • • • • •

A fire pit Open area for flexible use including dancing Purpose designed seating Garden beds and other plantings using Australian Indigenous and native plants Visual art and graphics on the glass façade of Building 15

Completion Date May 2016

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Incubator and Accelerator Project Building 55, Level 4 City Campus Consultant H2O Architects Main Contractor

General description: • • •

Schiavello Project value

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Relocation of existing 3D printer and work stations Extension of power and wireless access points Supply and delivery of new flip tables, task chairs and mobile whiteboards Installation of additional ITS equipment Table mounted power boards with USB charging ports

$125K Completion Date March 2016

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Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic Facility & Advanced Electronics & Sensor Systems Laboratory Building 12, Levels 7 & 9 City Campus Consultant H20 Architects Main Contractor Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd Project value $1.7 million Completion Date March 2017

A state-of–the-art facility that provides an exceptional resource for Australian researchers to create novel devices using low temperature co-fired ceramic multilayer technology. This is the only facility of its kind available within an Australian University.

The facility is connected to the Micro-Nano Research Facility allowing novel nano-devices and functional ceramics to be produced, and for nano-fabricated structures to be incorporated within the devices. This is a unique bridge between the micro/nano fabrication and macro manufacturing worlds. It enables frontier research into numerous areas including microwave, radio frequency and terahertz devices, wireless sensing, microelectromechanical systems, bio-microfluidic and implantable devices.

The project also delivers an Advanced Electronics and Sensor Systems Laboratory that enables complementary high impact research.

Lift Upgrade Building 108, Level 34

Vertical Transportation Upgrade Building 108 City Campus Consultant WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff Main Contractor Kone Elevators

This project delivered a major upgrade to RMIT’s aging vertical transportation infrastructure within Building 108.

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Full equipment upgrade to lifts 5, 6 & 7 Refurbishment of the escalator from the entry lobby to level 3

Project value $1 million Completion Date March 2017

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SEH Gas & Chemical Store Consolidation Building 3, 7 & 14 City Campus Consultant GHD Main Contractor

This project delivered compliant storage facilities that enable the College of Science, Engineering and Health to operate best practice for the management and handling of dangerous goods across the City Campus.

Kane Constructions Project value $1.97 million Completion Date February 2017

Works included: • Central receiving store and office in Building 3 • Mixed class and flammable goods stores in Buildings 3 and 14 • Gas store in Building 3 • Bulk nitrogen and argon store in Building 7

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Bike Hub Building 51 City Campus Consultant Hinge Architects Main Contractor United Commercial projects Project value $1.4 million

This project focused on creating centralised secure bike parking for an additional 470 bikes.

The scope of works also included: • • • •

20 showers Changing facilities 300 storage lockers Onsite support services including bicycle repair stations, drinking fountains and bike accessory vending machines

Completion Date April 2016

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Door Automation Projects Buildings 1, 2, 13, 512 & 515 City and Brunswick Campuses Consultant N/A

Door automation works to improve ease of access throughout buildings. Project was a part of the RMIT Disability Discrimination Act Compliance Program.

Main Contractor Simbuilt Pty ltd Project value $450K Completion Date June 2016

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Facilities Package Buildings 7, 45, 202 & 223 City Campus Project Manager Andrew Faltas Consultant AECOM

Facilities package of works included: • • • •

New chillers Replacing filters Upgrade to building smoke control systems Creating access to cooling towers

Main Contractor Airmaster Project value $490K Completion Date June 2016

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Door Upgrades Package Buildings 2, 5, 6, 7 and 80 City Campus Consultant NA

Installation of automatic sliding doors to improve accessibility.

Main Contractor Simbuilt and Ducon Project value $300K Completion Date August 2016

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Ngarara Willim Bundoora Building 202, Level 3 Bundoora Campus Consultant Greenaway Architects Main Contractor Ducon Project value $300K

General description: • Installation of new partition walls • Installation of glazed wall • New kitchenette • New carpet and tiling • Installation of swipe card readers • Relocation of existing lighting • New furniture

Completion Date Jan 2017

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City Car Park Signage City Campus Consultant NA Main Contractor

Installation of electronic signage at city car park to display the number of vacant bays available.

CDSW Project value $40K Completion Date December 2016

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Bundoora Car Park Signage Bundoora Campus Consultant NA Main Contractor

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Installation of in-ground loop sensors to count the number of vehicles parking Installation of electronic signage to display the number of available parking bays at Bundoora West

CDSW Project value $40K Completion Date March 2017

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University Lawn Basketball Court City Campus Consultant

Re-surface basketball half court and install new ring.

NA Main Contractor Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd Project value $40K Completion Date February 2017

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Incubator & Accelerator Project Building 98, Level 3 City Campus Consultant NA Main Contractor Lend Lease Project value $445K Completion Date

General description: • • • • • • •

Demolition of internal walls to create an open floor plan Creation of new kitchen space, meeting rooms and collaboration spaces Upgrade of power, data and lighting infrastructure Installation of new office furniture including work stations, task chairs, PCs, phones, stools and mobile whiteboards Installation and commissioning of digital lockers Make good works to existing building fabric Refurbishment of toilet facilities

March 2016

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Acoustic Ceiling Installation Building 511, Levels 1-3 Campus Consultant AECOM Main Contractor Airmaster

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Removal of existing perforated metal ceilings in classroom spaces Construction of new acoustic suspended ceilings and acoustic lagging to mechanical services Reinstatement of classroom spaces and AV equipment

Project value $75K Completion Date September 2016

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Radiator Upgrade Project Buildings 2 & 4 City Campus Consultant AECOM Main Contractor

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Project value

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$390K

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Ellis Air-conditioning

Removal and refurbishment of all existing radiator heaters in Buildings 2 and 4 Dismantle and disposal existing hydronic heating pipework throughout buildings Hazmat removal works for floor penetrations Installation of new copper hydronic heating pipework Reinstallation of refurbished heaters, testing and commissioning of system Make good of walls and floors

Completion Date February 2017

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Fire Hydrant Replacement Project Buildings 37, 91, 94, 97, 201, 203, 222 & 513 Consultant

Fire hydrant pipework upgrades.

Waterman AHW Main Contractor Wormald Project value $700K Completion Date December 2016

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External Lighting Upgrade Bundoora Campus Consultant

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Waterman AHW Main Contractor

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Menco Electrical and Airmaster

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Project value $626K

Installation of new external lighting to all pedestrian accessible areas across the Bundoora East and West campuses Replace lighting ballasts, capacitors and re-lamp existing lighting as part of the project early works Installation of additional flood lighting Supply and installation of new LED lighting Installation of light sensors to the new lighting Installation of new lighting poles and bollard lights External lighting compliance to P2 classification

Completion Date October 2016

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Emergency Call Points Project Bundoora & Brunswick Campuses Consultant

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NA Main Contractor Telstra SNP and Newscom Project value $500K

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Supply, installation and commissioning of 20 emergency call points across the Bundoora East, Bundoora West and Brunswick campuses Supply, installation and commissioning of CCTV cameras Installation of network cabinets, including transfer of existing fibre and copper cabling Extension of conduit and cabling to nominated emergency call point and CCTV camera locations Associated civil works, including non-destructive digging

Completion Date December 2016

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Reliable Power Supply Project Building 14, Levels 2, 7 & 14 City Campus Consultant Figure and Ground Advisory Main Contractor Nuvo Group

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Project value $310K Completion Date February 2017

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Consolidate all critical RMMF facility electrical services to a single switchboard Supply and Installation of new automatic transfer switches Provide fully redundant power to the RMMF facility via Automatic Transfer Switch between Buildings 10 and 14 Install manual isolation valves to extend the supply of RMMF facility chilled water and compressed air services during future electrical shut downs Sub-metering rectification works Removal, relocation and disposal of redundant plant, equipment and spare components Power shutdown of Buildings 12 and 14 to complete the project

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CIJ & MHLC Relocation Building 97, Levels 1 & 2 City Campus Consultant NA Main Contractor Ducon Maintenance Project value $50K

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Disposal of redundant furniture and equipment Electrical and data works to accommodate for MHLC and CIJ departments Painting of all areas on levels 1 and 2 Signage updates Detailed cleaning of all areas Relocation of MHLC and CIJ departments Coordination of works with SUPP

Completion Date April 2016

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Associate DVC Research Lab Building 14, Level 5 City Campus Consultant Odorisio & Stolfo Architects

The aim was to provide additional research space for the School of Sciences. The project involved providing the Associate DVC’s Research with a Photonics/Optics based research lab.

Main Contractor Simbuilt Pty Ltd Project value $632K Completion Date September 2016

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Security Functional Areas Consolidation Building 5, Level 1 City Campus Consultant Odorisio & Stolfo Architects

Refurbishment of the existing Security Control Centre to accommodate the consolidation of Building 14 Security Reception within Building 5, Level 1 at the City Campus.

Main Contractor Ducon Maintenance Project value $72K Completion Date August 2016

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Urban Future Enabling Capability Platform Building 15, Level 3 City Campus Consultant Odorisio & Stolfo Architects Main Contractor

This project scope of works included providing suitable accommodation for staff in an environment close to the existing research centre located in Building 15. The project includes four offices, 12 workstations and two GIS processing workstations.

Ducon Maintenance Project value $232K Completion Date February 2017

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Rooftop Enhancement Building 80 Rooftop City Campus Consultant NA

The scope of works for this project includes the supply and installation of 9x sun shade umbrellas.

Main Contractor Melbourne Shade Systems Pty Ltd Project value $80K Completion Date November 2016

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Bike Hub Bundoora Campus Consultant PFL Spaces Main Contractor Ducon Maintenance Project value

. The scope of works for the Bike Hub involved: • • • •

The construction of Bike Storage Facility for the RMIT Bundoora West Campus Security access readers and cameras Installation of bike hoops and arcs Installation of a bike repair station

$200K Completion Date February 2017

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Retail Tenancy Building 202, Level 2, Room 9 Bundoora Campus Consultant Odorisio & Stolfo Architects

The project involved the construction of a standalone premise that supports stationery retail operation for academic materials.

Main Contractor NA Project value $42K Completion Date February 2017

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Minor Refurbishment Works Building 251, Level 2 Bundoora Campus Consultant N/A Main Contractor

This project involved a minor refurbishment of an existing space in Building 251, level 2 to accommodate the relocation of staff. The project aimed to better locate researchers to improve research output.

Ducon Building Solutions Pty Ltd Project value $37K Completion Date September 2016

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Various Facilities & Asset Management Projects •

ITS Air Balancing Project Building 88, Levels 5, 6 & 10, City Campus ($190K)

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Air Handling Unit Fan Motor Replacement Building 56, Level 8, City Campus ($55K)

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Hot Water Boiler Bypass Valve Building 13, Level 1, City Campus ($11K)

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Two-Way Radio Interconnectivity Project Building 5, Level, City Campus ($80K)

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Plant Room Works Building 7, Level 5, Room 104, City Campus ($166K)

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Mechanical Services Upgrade Building 37, City Campus ($41K)

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Roof & Façade Waterproofing Works Buildings 12, 22 & 94, City Campus ($700K)

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Security Swipe Card Access Cardigan Street, City Campus ($40K)

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Chilled Water Pipework Replacement Building 5, Level 1 & 2, City Campus ($10K)

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Property Services wishes to thank all partners, contributors, students, staff and members of the RMIT Property Services Team who contributed to the Year in Review 2017.

Property Services Group 2017 www.rmit.edu.au/propertyservices

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