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Name Change from Association of Consulting Engineers Australia (ACEA) to ‘Consult Australia’

On Thursday 18 March 2010, the ACEA officially changed its name and logo to Consult Australia. Consult Australia will revealed its new logo, branding and website during a high profile Cocktail Function at the Amora Hotel, Sydney, on Wednesday 17 March.

This is an exciting change for the organisation which will see its brand and logo better reflecting the multidisciplinary services that current members offer to their clients. The name change will also help to distinguish the organisation as an Industry Association that

represents the business needs of all firms delivering professional and technical services to the Built and Natural Environment.

but that the current name was a bit of a barrier. Some of these offer no engineering services at all.

Megan Motto, CEO Consult Australia, states that: “The aim of the association moving forward is to provide a stronger leadership voice for what our members do, which is now so multidisciplinary that to refer to "engineering" alone is misrepresenting their breadth! Very importantly, our members have said to us (quite strongly when you consider the support of the vote) that they want us to represent ALL of their business activities, which of course includes but is not limited to engineering services. We have also had very strong feedback from others including project management, planning and architectural professionals/ practices that they would like to get more involved with the association's activities,

In the end it was either go something reasonably generic and easy to say/ remember or go with something like "The Association of Built and Natural Environment Consultancy Businesses" or, worse still, "The Association of Consulting Engineers, Architects, Planners, Project Managers, Environmental Scientists...." - a bit cumbersome to say the least!”

Current members are consulting firms offering services such as consulting engineering, architecture, project management, planning, surveying and environmental consulting.

Over the last 5 years, the ACEA has established itself as one of the strongest and

STRONG EARLY YEAR GROWTH FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY A survey of 200 firms by the Australia Industry Group and the Housing Industry Association has indicated a positive outlook for the construction industry during the opening months of 2010. The commercial and engineering sectors both enjoyed healthy growth and the long suffering apartment sector was showing its best figures since 2008.

The survey's main measure of overall construction conditions jumped 8.4 points to 57.7 in January, well above the 50 threshold that separates growth from contraction.

AIG associate director of public policy Peter Burn explained that “the construction industry has started 2010 on a positive note with a solid rise in new business driving growth in activity and a lift in employment," adding that “the improved conditions in January coincided with the reporting of increased tendering opportunities, new contract wins and a further uptake of work stemming from the federal government's infrastructure stimulus programmes."

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cement expectations for a boom in home building this year which will offer powerful support to economic growth.

The index of apartment building climbed 16.4 points to 59.1, the best reading since early 2008 and a sign credit for big projects might finally be flowing after the global financial crisis.

Engineering activity rose 15.2 points to 57.0, thanks to new projects in mining and energy, while the index for commercial building rose 10.0 points to 59.9 helped by fiscal stimulus spending on social infrastructure like schools.

Led by a marked upturn in the apartment sector, after almost two years of contraction, new orders lifted 7.4 points to 53.5. With firms taking on more workers to meet increased orders the survey's measure of employment rose 6.5 points to 59.1. Wages growth also picked up to a reading of 63.5, and firms reported increases in both input and selling prices.

The Australian Industry Group and Housing Industry Association's Performance of Construction Index rose 8.4 points in January to 57.7. The reading, which means the industry is expanding, is the highest since January 2008.

comment most effective representative Associations amongst its peers in the industry. This has been achieved through the dedicated efforts of the Board, staff and the relevant individuals from its member firms.

The change of name to Consult Australia is designed to build on the success of these efforts and to capitalise on the position and reputation that the ACEA has built up over that time. Consult Australia’s goal is to continue to grow and to be more relevant, credible, forward thinking and modern – a body that will help shape the industry it is recognised as representing in the years to come.

The Association of Consulting Engineers Australia (ACEA) was formed over fifty years ago with the express intention of the members of that day being for the organisation to represent the business interests of the individual members and their consulting business enterprises. This was in an era when these businesses were much smaller, owned by their Principals

and mainly single discipline ventures focused on delivering engineering services to their clients.

Today, the Association’s members are business enterprises ranging in size and structure from single practitioners through to medium sized firms owned largely by their Principals up to very large, multidisciplinary, global groups owned by their employees or publicly listed companies.

Currently the Association represents 270 firms representing over 50,000 staff.

Paul Reed, President of Consult Australia, states: “The change of brand to Consult Australia will allow the Association to continue to grow its membership in both traditional and non-traditional markets, and to consolidate the credibility we have now established as a collaborative and effective representative of the business interests of our member firms.

Consult Australia will continue to work towards achieving the best outcomes for its member firms and the community to ensure the development of Australia continues to meet the aspirations of its people.”

By Anthony Albanese Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

2010: ANOTHER BIG YEAR FOR NATION BUILDING Over the coming twelve months the Rudd Labor Government’s ambitious infrastructure program will step up another gear, with construction work expected to get underway on major road and rail projects worth more than $20 billion.

As part of our Nation Building Program work will commence this year on a large number of major transport projects, including: • Regional Rail Link (Victoria) – $4.2 billion; • Hunter Expressway (NSW) – $1.65 billion; • Kempsey Bypass on the Pacific Hwy (NSW) – $618 million; • Duplication of the Pacific Hwy between Sapphire to Woolgoolga (NSW) – $698 million; • Gawler Line Modernisation and the Noarlunga to Seaford Rail Extension (SA) – $584 million; • South Road Superway (SA) – $500 million; • Realignment of Western Hwy at Anthony’s Cutting (Victoria) – $200 million; • Northbridge Rail Link (WA) - $236 million; • Duplication of the Douglas Arterial Road in Townsville (Queensland) - $110 million; • Kingston Bypass (Tasmania) - $41.5 million.

This hive of construction activity will create work for thousands of men and women as well as new commercial opportunities for local builders, construction companies and suppliers.

Work will also continue on the delivery of vital projects such as the upgrade of the Ipswich Motorway in Brisbane, the new Mandurah Entrance Road in Western Australia, and the modernisation of the interstate rail network.

Last year, our Economic Stimulus Plan helped ensure Australia was one of only a few developed economies to avoid recession.

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By Jim Barrett Director - Construction & Infrastructure Australian Industry Group

Construction industry facing challenges but also new opportunities in 2010 It's been an encouraging start to 2010 for the national construction industry with house building growing at a stronger rate in January coupled with improved conditions in the apartment, engineering and commercial building sectors.

However, the sector remains volatile due to the lumpy nature of property investment. The expansion in January is partly the result of the lagged impact of low mortgage rates and the boost to the First Home Owners Grant.

According to the Australian Industry Group/Australian Constructors Association Construction Outlook survey, the total value of engineering and commercial construction work will fall by 8.5% in 2009/10 and then by a further 1.5% in 2010/11. This will see a $9 billion drop in the total value of work done in 2010/11.

There are however, still opportunities for growth. We have seen a recent boost to public infrastructure spending, including funding for schools, hospital upgrades and social housing projects. This is helping the industry navigate its way out of the downturn.

While engineering construction is feeling the impact of fewer mining and heavy industrial construction ventures, the focus is much more on project commencement rather than cancellations and delays, which had been the situation in 2008 and early 2009. This shift reflects a robust demand from China and improved outlook for commodities.

Ai Group welcomes the $43 billion Gorgon Liquid Natural Gas project but we understand it is just one of a large number of resource projects that will begin over the next 5 to 10 years. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics has identified around seventy continues page 14 8

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CASE NEW HOLLAND ASSIST IN HAITI RELIEF Case New Holland, the third largest manufacturer of construction equipment in the world has joined efforts to relieve the humanitarian crisis in Haiti, through dealer support and equipment provided

by CNH Construction Equipment, the supplier of Case, New Holland and Kobelco construction equipment.

Republic, was able to offer delivery of up to 10 machines within 24 hours.

Following the earthquake, Soged SA, the Case dealer in Haiti, immediately deployed available excavators, wheel loaders and other equipment to assist in recovery efforts. As well EDOM – Empresas Dominicanas CA, a New Holland/Kobelco dealer in the Dominican

Finally, to facilitate employees wishing to make a direct contribution to earthquake victims, Case New Holland have announced that they will match each employee cash donation dollar for dollar to $100,000, in addition to making a company donation of $50,000.

Case New Holland also offered several pieces of heavy construction equipment to Haiti, including a variety of crawler excavators, a tractor loader backhoe and a motor grader, through the United Nations.

WA COMMITS TO PPPs A new Public Private Partnership for an 80-bed prison is the first in what could become a stream of PPPs in health, education, correctional services and utilities in Western Australia. Treasurer Troy Buswell has recently signalled his government’s intention to plan a “significant number” of infrastructure projects for delivery as PPPs. Partnerships.

Buswell has indicated that the Government will actively pursue PPPs when they offer value for money and are in the public interest.

“This year, expressions of interest will be sought from industry for at least four PPPs in these important areas” he noted adding that all general government infrastructure projects with a capital value of more than $50 million would be considered for potential delivery as a PPP.

Expressions of interest have already been called for the first phase of design and construction of the $135 million Albany Health Campus.

Health Minister Kim Hames announced that the project would go through two phases.

“The first will review the current master plan and prepare to design and construct the hospital and the second phase, due to go out to tender late this year, will be for detailed design and construction of the hospital.”

The minister said the Department of Treasury and Finance expected to appoint a preferred proponent by mid-2010, with construction due to commence in early 2011 and completion for late 2012.

NEW SAFETY LEVELS SET FOR HIGH RISE GLASS A new testing regime designed to stop glass falling from high-rise buildings has been introduced by the Queensland Government. All glass will now have to be heat tested if it is used in buildings taller than five metres.

"You don't know that any particular pane of glass has a fault until it fails," he stated.

Minister for Infrastructure Stirling Hinchliffe announced that the test will be phased in nationwide from May 1.

"It's not an insubstantial cost [but] it's a cost that saves the building owners and the community from the disruption that might happen."

"The anticipated cost, extra cost burden, is between about $30 to $60 per metre for the glass being used.

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demand projections for 2010 Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading professional membership organisation for project managers, has established a presence in Australasia, opening an office in Sydney. This latest office opening increases PMI’s formal presence in Australasia and will support organisations and regional governments in better managing large and complex projects that achieve and exceed desired results through its global standards and products. According to estimates from The Anderson Economic Group 1.2 million project management positions will be available worldwide on an annual basis through 2016, realising the immediate and future need for trained and skilled professionals.

There are already seven self-managed PMI chapters in Australia and New Zealand alone representing 7,000 members with an additional 36,000 members throughout AsiaPacific. Chapter organisations offer members and non-members access to seminars and conferences and additional materials to support their professional development, including the certification process. In addition, PMI offers training courses through regional Registered Educational Providers (R.E.P.s) for project management practitioners so they, and their employers, can verify knowledge and experience through the credentialing process.

“Australia and New Zealand have escaped the worst of the global financial crisis but many organisations have delayed plans for major projects, until they could assess the possible impact of the economic situation,” says Jane Farley, FPMINZ, PMP and member of PMI Board of Directors. “As we head into 2010 we expect a swift return to the table of some major public and private projects and increased interest in the value that skilled project managers can bring to those projects.”

Farley says accelerated projects like Australia’s National Broadband Network, New Zealand’s national broadband initiative, and large infrastructure and natural resource projects in both countries means 2010 will be a big year for projects across a broad range of industries.

“Skilled project managers will be needed by a cross-section of industries in the region, from telecommunications and technology to mining and logistics,” adds Farley. “In addition, the current proposals for an emissions trading

scheme could well see an explosion in projects by affected companies, either retrofitting their current businesses to meet emission standards, or restructuring to cope with the financial implications.

“Consequently this is a good time to be a project manager in Australia and New Zealand. PMI, with its increased presence in the region has the resources and certifications to direct prospective and experienced project managers to the right opportunities, and to help employers find the level of skills they need to complete their projects.”

PMI’s first order of business in Australasia will be to host its PMI® Global Congress 2010 – Asia Pacific in Melbourne on 22-24 February. The congress will include more than 40 sessions on topics such as project management trends, the use of new media and social networking tools, using methodologies like Agile to complement general project management practices, and skills needed to manage risk in the new economy.

“These sessions will give attendees the opportunity to understand how to work within real-world confines to deliver successful projects. Project managers across all industries and regions will gather helpful insights, make new contacts, and leave the event with ideas for immediate implementation in their day-today roles,” says concludes Farley.

About Project Management Institute (PMI) The world’s leading professional membership organisation for project managers, PMI shares knowledge with nearly 500,000 members and credential holders in over 185 countries. Since 1969, PMI has impacted more than one million practitioners, businesses, governments, students and training organisations. Today, PMI’s products and services range from world-class standards for project, program and portfolio management to five professional credentials, including the gold standard Project Management Professional (PMP)®. PMI’s exclusive Global Corporate Council and European Corporate Networking Group engage large multinationals and government organisations in endorsing the value of project management. The only project management association with an established academic research program, PMI has invested more than US$14 million in support of dozens of research projects since 1997. Learn more at PMI.org.

By Darren Weir General Manager Leighton Contractors Northern Region

A positive long term outlook As we move into 2010, steady growth, diversified opportunities and government stimulus funding approaches continue to provide a sustainable outlook for the construction industry in Queensland and the Northern Territory.

2010 will certainly be a landmark civil construction year for Leighton Contractors, as we complete two iconic projects in Brisbane.

In early March, the CLEM7 tunnel toll road opens, which we designed and constructed in joint venture with Baulderstone and Bilfinger Berger for RiverCity Motorway and Brisbane City Council. A couple of months later will see the second Gateway Bridge and associated road works open. This major project was designed and constructed in joint venture with Abigroup for Queensland Motorways Ltd. As well as remaining busy with civil works, we are identifying new opportunities in energy and rail infrastructure. In these sectors, strategic partnerships are very important and long lead times can be expected, but the opportunities are immense in these fast-growing areas.

Energy also remains a theme for our building group. With domestic power requirements expanding, and costs increasing, the group identified an increased need for energy sustainability as part of building design some years ago. They have incorporated initiatives such as co-generation plants to produce a large percentage of the power required through a gas reciprocating engine. For example, one of our successful projects, Brisbane’s multi award-winning Green Square North Tower, is generating 75 to 85 percent of power requirements on-site for tenants.

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DORIC DELIVERS INNOVATIVE PROJECT

By Keith Cottier Chairman Allen Jack & Cottier Architects

CHAIRMAN GAINS DOCTORATE OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE Allen Jack+Cottier (AJ+C)’s Chairman Keith Cottier AM has been awarded the 2009 Doctor of Science in Architecture (honoris causa) by The University of Sydney.

Keith joins a distinguished line of architects including Glenn Murcutt (2004), Harry Seidler (2003) and Joern Utzon (2000) in receiving the honorary degree that recognises distinguished creative achievement or outstanding contribution beyond a person’s specific field of work, which has influenced the well-being of the wider community.

Keith’s most significant works include the Penfolds Magill Estate Redevelopment in Adelaide (Winner, 1995 Australian Institute of Building Award for Outstanding Professional Excellence), where he married the old and new at the birthplace of Australia’s premium wine, Penfolds Grange. He demonstrated his profound understanding of the sense of place and new social conditions at the Wylie’s Baths in Coogee, Sydney (Winner, 1995 RAIA Greenway Award).

His direct involvement with the University includes the design of its Seymour Centre (Winner, RAIA Merit Award) and Schaeffer Library, where he transformed dark and crowded halls into inspiring and creative learning centres.

He also delivers occasional lectures and tutorials to the University’s architectural students.

Addressing students at the Faculty of Architecture’s graduation ceremony, Cottier challenged young architects to be firmer, more assertive and find new solutions and standards to a more sustainable way of life.

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DORIC is well on its way to delivering a $54 million key project for the Insurance Commission of WA (ICWA). The innovative structure is designed to achieve an A Grade PCA rating with a 4-star Green Star rating and a 4.5 Australian Building Greenhouse Rating.

DORIC chief executive officer Peter Iancov said the project which was due for completion in 2010, set a new benchmark for the industry.

“As a construction business it’s very exciting for us to be a part of such an outstanding commercial office project,” Mr Iancov said.

“ICWA has chosen to build this innovative building with a Green Star rating and we are proud to be delivering this to the WA community.”

ICWA managing director Vic Evans said the development created an opportunity to generate an exciting and vibrant environment within the City.

"We now invite passionate and innovative retailers to help us achieve this goal,” Mr Evans said.

Westralia Plaza is unusual in that site restrictions require the tower crane to be placed in the middle of the building and upon removal of the crane the void of all 13 floors will be filled in where it once stood.

Built on the old Bible House site on St Georges Terrace and standing next to the Heritage listed Old Perth Boys School, the 13-storey Westralia Plaza is an innovatively designed, high-quality commercial building with office, dining and retail spaces covering an area of 10,500m2.

DORIC general manager Joseph Martin said the building was unlike any other in the Perth CBD. “The façade is particularly interesting with a steel ‘ribbon’ wrapped around the building and the use of patterned aluminium cladding gives it a uniquely individual look,” he said.

“This building will be very different to others along St George’s Terrace and will

form part of a major revitalisation of the Westralia precinct with two other major construction projects occurring nearby.”

DORIC reached a major milestone with the topping out of the building achieved in November. 350 cubic metres of concrete was poured between 6.30am and 8pm on the day to complete the roof slab.

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TRAFFIC Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has announced that the $3 billion CLEM7 tunnel is all but complete and should be open to traffic within a matter of weeks. Originally scheduled to open in October of 2009, the 6.8 kilometre tollway with its 4.8 kilometre twin lane tunnels runs between Woolloongabba and Bowen Hills.

The CLEM7 is the first section of the city’s new M7 motorway, due to be completed in 2012 following the construction of the Airport Link tunnel. The M7 will provide a direct link from Woolloongabba to the airport and fast-growing northern suburbs.

Already an open day has been organised for Brisbane residents to walk through the tunnel.

Ratepayers contributed a total of $503 million towards the tunnel which will be operated by RiverCity Motorway. Car drivers will face a $4.28 per journey toll to use the tunnel, to be charged through the cashless Go Via or Flow tolling systems.

RiverCity Motorway contracted the design and construction of the tunnel to the Leighton Contractors and Baulderstone Bilfinger Berger Joint Venture (LBB JV). During construction of the tunnel section some 3.5 million tonnes of rock were excavated using a number of boring machines valued at over $50 million each. The lowest point of the tunnel is some 60m below the Brisbane River.

The tunnel has been named after Clem Jones, Brisbane’s longest serving Lord Mayor, who held office from 1961 to 1975 during which time he oversaw major changes to the Queensland capital transforming it from a sleepy country town to a bustling international city.

ABIGROUP WINS WIND FARM CIVIL WORKS Abigroup has won the contract to deliver the civil balance of plant component including roadworks and wind turbine foundation structures for Suzlon Energy Australia's 63-megawatt Oaklands Hill Wind Farm near Glenthompson in Western Victoria. “This is a great opportunity for us to work with Suzlon in the rapidly developing renewable energy sector,” Abigroup managing director David Jurd said.

The Oaklands Hill Wind Farm is an AGL Energy project. AGL is the largest private owner, operator and developer of renewable generation assets in Australia. Preparatory works on the project have already started and, with a significant portion of the works due to be completed by August 2010, the project team will work to a tight program in coming months.

By Don McDonald, Chief Executive, Australian Steel Institute

Green sweep for construction globally The majority of building and construction periodicals I see from around the globe at our technical library are dominated by one issue.

Sustainability is a challenge that can only be addressed with a holistic approach, acting locally but organising globally has been the mantra for the Australian steel industry and we are devoting considerable resources to understanding and minimising impacts.

The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) and the Australian steel manufacturers, OneSteel and BlueScope Steel are members of the World Steel Association, the international institute representing the major steel manufacturers globally.

The World Steel Association has joined the United Nations Environmental Program and is a member of the International Life Cycle Board. It has released data to enable steel’s impact to be included in Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) models. This will enable preliminary estimates of carbon and other environmental impact studies to be made globally.

Building industry legislators in the UK are moving quickly toward zero carbon buildings and this approach will most likely be imported here.

With this imperative in mind, Australian materials industries have been working with the Building Products Innovation Council (BPIC) to formulate and develop processes and data for LCA to determine the environmental impacts of building system materials.

This three-year project is due for completion in November 2010 with the aim of providing universally agreed information for the construction industry to pursue the lowest long-term environmental impacts.

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By Paul Reidy Director of Design Rice Daubney Architects

Experimental architecture meets exacting construction Architecture at its best is always a little out on the edge, a little risky, and as we all know, with risk comes reward. The desire to create a building that responded to the specific conditions of its site, context, brief and moment in time has led to the development of Investa Property Group’s Ark at North Sydney. This building is unique, and provides high-quality commercial office space to the North Sydney market.

Sustainability has been the key driver for everyone involved in the Ark project – from Investa as developer, owner and manager; Rice Daubney as architects to the committed consultant and construction team. The 6 Star Green Star Design was developed as a fully integrated BIM project from the start.

The building’s expression stems from a response to the immediate context of Mount Street which is defined by both a collection of heritage buildings on its southern side (making up Mary McKillop Place) and the world class view that opens up once above these buildings.

The angled planes of glass of the tower’s southern elevation respond to the council’s planning control for a 5m weighted average boundary setback in a unique fashion by applying the control in section rather than plan, giving the tower its dynamic and eye catching form. Reflection and variety add to the make up of the street and the built form provides an iconic building when viewed from the heart of North Sydney and from afar.

Responding to a perceived edge condition, Rice Daubney pushed the idea of a concrete and glass backdrop to an almost gallery-quality lobby. A number of significant artworks form further connections between the new building and its site, reflecting on the site’s former use as a telephone exchange and its earlier indigenous occupants. continues page 15 12

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GLADSTONE-FITZROY RIVER PIPLELINE PROJECT MOVES CLOSER The Gladstone-Fitzroy River Pipeline project in Queensland has moved a step closer, with the state’s coordinator-general signing off on a report recommending the $345 million project proceed subject to environmental conditions.

The Gladstone Area Water Board plans to build a 115km-long pipeline to transfer up to 30 gigalitres of water per annum from the southern bank of the lower Fitzroy River, near Rockhampton, to Gladstone.

Gladstone currently relies on the Awoonga Dam, on the Boyne River southwest of the city, as its sole source of water.

Infrastructure and Planning Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the pipeline would be the first to utilise the StanwellGladstone Infrastructure Corridor, a multiuser infrastructure corridor identified for transportation of raw, treated and sea water, gas, mineral slurries and telecommunications to sustain industrial and infrastructure growth.

with existing water infrastructure within the Gladstone State Development Area,” he said.

“Parts of the project are also located in the Rockhampton and Gladstone Regional Council areas.”

"Apart from the 1067-millimetre diameter pipeline, the project will include an intake at the Fitzroy River, a water treatment plant at Alton Downs, three pump stations, and two water storage tanks at Aldoga and Raglan.

"For water allocation to be available, the project will need additional infrastructure – the raising of the Eden Bann Weir and construction of the Rookwood Weir – to be developed by the Lower Fitzroy River Infrastructure Project.

“These will be subject to separate assessment and water allocation processes."

The pipeline has yet to be approved by federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett.

"The pipeline will run within the corridor for most of its length and then connect

Allen Jack+Cottier promotes architect David Nelson Allen Jack+Cottier (AJ+C) has promoted David Nelson to Senior Associate.

Leonards, a $30 million 185 apartment block for Australand.

David has made a great contribution to AJ+C since joining the firm in 2005, taking on a wide spectrum of projects from high and medium density residential developments to adaptive reuse of heritage buildings and most recently, social housing projects.

David’s expertise also includes adapting heritage sites to new uses, having worked on Building 6 and 10 at Cockatoo Island, which was transformed from a heritage offi ce and workshop into a contemporary offi ce, hospitality and studio space for the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust.

‘David has shown strong leadership and commitment to the job for the past four years,’ said AJ+C’s CEO Reg Smith. ‘He is not afraid to take on new challenges and acquire new skills by embracing a wide variety of projects.’

He has worked extensively on the fi rm’s residential projects, including Vinosa, a $23 million 55 apartment project at the former Prince Henry Hospital site in Little Bay for Stockland and Pavillions on the Park in St

He is leading the social housing projects won by the fi rm this year, which comprises 191 dwellings across 10 sites in southwest Sydney and is also working on Botanica, a conversion of the heritage-listed Lidcombe Hospital into nine apartments, which commences construction in 2010.

Burj Khalifa FORMERLY the Dubai Tower with SOM is more than fortuitous: it was that company who in 1956 considered the 'Mile High Illlinois' tower of Frank Lloyd Wright', a proposed fantasy of 528 stories, then unbuildable. Burj Khalifa resembles the original design of Wright, but its architects insist that the building embodies Islamic cultural and historical elements particular to the region. It has a Y-shaped floorplan with a hexagonal central core which maximizes light and outward views. The building is destined for mixed-use: offices, but more residences and one of the first Armani designed and managed hotels.

For all its height, the skyscraper has less floor space than similar structures: it looks like a cluster of metal tubes of various lengths soaring vertically with reduced horizonal bulk on the lower floors. Its design overcomes problems of wind and sway initially encountered.

When fully functional it will be home to 25,000 people.

Begun in September 2004, Burj Khalifa, once known as Burj Dubai (Dubai Tower), was completed in October 2009, at a cost of 1.5 billion dollars and extravagantly opened on January 4, 2010. The crowning glory of a wider development, Downtown Burj Khalifa, it is now the world's tallest building at 828 meters (2,717ft.) easily surpassing all other skyscrapers and towers on earth. Its 160 habitable floors is also a record to go along with some other, more eccentric ones: world's highest mosque, world's highest swimming pool and world's highest observation deck.

The building was designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) of Chicago, architect Adrian Smith and structural engineer Bill Baker, both of that company. Emaar Properties of the UAE are the primary site developers with a range of subcontractors including Samsung, Besix and Arabtec, and Hyder Consulting. The connection

The project was beset by a number of problems: luxury finishes proposed in 2004 were replaced by 'upgraded' ones; the 7,500 South Asian workers 'struck' over pay, working conditions and assorted issues in 2006, and the global economic slump forced Dubai to seek repeated billion dollar bailouts from Abu Dhabi, its oilrich neighbour. Burj Dubai was renamed Burj Khalifa in honour of UAE President Kahlifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan who has backed this project and Dubai itself.

Despite all of these issues, most observers find the building has a magnetic appeal. It relies on the most advanced engineering but does not flaunt it. It can be seen from 100 kilometers away and is clearly meant, as other skyscrapers in the past have done, to announce the primacy of its city to the rest of the world.

“SHOVEL-READY” WORD OF THE YEAR It’s testament to the number of new infrastructure projects commenced during the past two years that the word “Shovel-ready” has dug its way into the Australian vernacular and been crowned the Macquarie Dictionary's word of the year for 2009.

Chosen from a list of new words selected for inclusion in the annual update of the Macquarie Dictionary Online, the adjective refers to a building or infrastructure project capable of being initiated immediately, as soon as funding is assured.

Macquarie Dictionary editor Susan Butler explained the word was chosen by the Word of the Year Committee because of its topicality and its visually graphic nature.

"The committee felt that this word was associated with one of the major preoccupations of 2009 - how to avoid a recession," Ms Butler noted.

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By Catherine Carter ACT Executive Director Property Council of Australia

Buildings in energy spotlight Last November the Federal Government announced its mandatory disclosure scheme to improve the energy efficiency of commercial office buildings. The scheme is due to start in the second half of this year and requires building owners with office space greater than 2000 m2 to provide an up-to-date report on their building’s energy efficiency (as measured by the NABERS ratings tool and a Building Energy Efficiency Certificate (BEEC) at the point of sale or lease.

Owners who don’t comply risk a fine or prosecution so the first step for any commercial building owner is to find out if your building is affected. Generally, current NABERS-Energy ratings must be provided when offering for sale, lease, or sub lease any net lettable area of more than 2000 m2.

But there are some exemptions. For example, you will not have to comply if the part of the building you are offering is less than 2000 m2, or the owner is not a corporation, but an individual, partnership of government department (though the last will probably participate voluntarily).

Only office buildings are captured, so retail, hotel, storage, health care facilities or car parks are exempt. For the moment. You are also exempt if your building is less than a year old or if the lease is for less than a year (and non renewable). Further likely exempt categories will include temporary buildings, buildings to be demolished and places of worship.

Even if your building is exempt it is worth considering energy efficiency disclosure anyway.

As it becomes common for office buildings, the market will come to expect such disclosure and use it when choosing premises. The Property Council website (www.propertyoz.com.au/ mandatorydisclosure/) contains more detailed information as well as tips.

"Shovel-ready projects were worthy to receive money from the economic stimulus package because they could provide jobs immediately."

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By Katie Wood Healthcare Business Leader Australasia Arup

Sustainable healthcare facilities today and in the future Among the most compelling arguments in these times of relative financial instability is the continuing need to invest wisely in our future healthcare facilities. Good healthcare is a major pillar of the nation’s economic success and represents a significant cost component of Australia’s economy. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, health expenditure during 2007-2008 totalled $103.6 billion (or 9.1% of Australia’s gross domestic product) of which around $38.5 billion was spent on hospitals.

To maximise the value delivered by healthcare infrastructure it is essential to adopt a sustainable model of development that considers whole life costing, future healthcare service needs, low carbon design solutions and maximises the benefits of healing environments.

The concept of life cycle costing brings together the capital and revenue cost to achieve a more holistic financial platform on which to make investment decisions. Increasing the upfront capital investment could realise benefits over the lifetime of a facility, such as reducing energy use and associated carbon emissions and lowering healthcare-associated infections, patient length of stay and staff sickness.

Understanding future health service needs is essential to develop facilities that respond to drivers of change, such as new technology, surgical procedures and drug development and shifting demographics. Designing for adaptability ensures changing models of care can be more easily accommodated.

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Construction of the long awaited MardiMangrove Link on the New South Wales Central Coast is set to begin with the establishment of John Holland’s site office.

After two years of planning, investigations, environmental assessments, designs, statutory approvals and community liaison work, the physical construction of the site office in Yarramalong Road is imminent, followed by work at the Wyong River pump station.

Construction of the two pipelines which includes a stretch of 1.9 kilometres from Wyong River to Mardi Dam and 19km from Mardi Dam to Mangrove Creek Dam is due to begin in the middle of 2010. Construction work is estimated to be completed in January 2011, with project commissioning and water flowing anticipated by June 2011.

John Holland will be responsible for procurement of construction materials, limited design development, construction of capital works and integration with the overall water supply system, site restoration, and commissioning of capital works.

The Mardi-Mangrove Link is a joint initiative of Wyong Shire and Gosford City Council with the Australian government funding of $80.3 million from the Water Smart Australia Program. Costs above $80.3 million will be jointly funded by the two councils. Once built, the project will become the largest water infrastructure built on the NSW Central Coast for 25 years.

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Anthony Albanese continued from page 7 year will position Australia to take advantage of the global economic recovery.

In just two years, the Rudd Labor Government has more than doubled the Federal roads budget and quadrupled investment in rail.

As well as investing in Australia’s immediate infrastructure needs, we’re also planning for the nation’s future.

Infrastructure Australia is currently developing the nation’s first ever national port strategy and national freight strategy – long term blueprints which together with the National Priority List will guide future investment in our vital transport infrastructure.

Both strategies are expected to be handed to the Government this year.

Together with the states and territories we’re

building the transport infrastructure that will help make our economy more productive, our regions more prosperous and our cities more sustainable.

Jim Barrett continued from page 8 four advanced major resource projects with a potential value of $112.5 billion, and more than two hundred and fifty less advanced projects with a potential value of $238.8 billion.

The industry's ability to manage the recovery and deliver these major projects relies on the strength of our skilled labour. While Ai Group supports the establishment of the National Resources Sector Employment Taskforce (NRSET) to help secure the workforce needed for major resources projects, employers in the construction sector need to better examine the scope and timing of potential new projects in the non-residential building and engineering sectors and focus their attention on investing in the recovery and re-building the skills base.

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Properties and Leighton Contractors in joint venture); One One One Eagle Street (for the GPT Group) in Brisbane’s CBD; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s new headquarters at South Bank; and Stage One of the Queensland University of Technology’s Science and Technology Precinct and Community Hub.

A significant challenge lay in creating walls and columns in class 1 off-form concrete on a tight timeframe and the builder, Theiss, together with the formwork and concrete subcontractors rose to the occasion by working through test walls in the basements with various board finishes, jointing techniques and details to refine the idea such that when the critical pours happened on the ground plane, the team was confident of a top quality outcome.

In summary, while economically times remain challenging and the marketplace is as competitive as ever, the long term outlook is very positive.

Keith Cottier continued from page 10

Now that practical completion is only a few weeks away and the finished building is receiving its final touches (including the all important artworks) the result promises to be both unique and exciting.

planet,” he said. “Afterall, great architecture is always exploring that tension between private pleasure and public responsibility.”

Katie Wood continued from page 14

Keith has been a driving force behind AJ+C’s quality of work since becoming a director in 1965 and has been recognised by an unequalled number of design awards. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2004 and awarded a Gold Medal by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects in 2001.

Don McDonald continued from page 11 The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has recognised the value of LCA in determining good environmental practice and has been working with the building materials industry toward this end until the BPIC information is available.

The steel industry has been liaising with the GBCA and there is a draft green credit and revised guidelines being made available for public comment which essentially covers: • Supply of steel from good environmental practice steel manufacturers.

• The use of high-tensile materials to facilitate dematerialisation.

• Steel products to be grade marked to allow for demountability and reuse.

• Use of environmentally managed steel fabricators.

The ASI has a section of its website devoted to its environmental initiatives and the publication, Touching the Earth Lightly is available to interested parties.

Whether involved with new build, refurbishment or both it is important to recognise the benefits of working with stakeholders to deliver world class facilities for today and into the future. This is achieved through a high quality brief driven by clinical need and delivered via a sustainable approach.

Andrew Holder continued from this page With predictions of the recession easing, opportunities to secure leases with generous incentives for fit-outs will probably only be available for another six to 12 months.

Tenants are encouraged to lock in cheaper lease deals and bargain with landlords in order to secure larger incentives before the rental market tightens again and many of the recession’s advantages are lost.

About TDA Interiors TDA Interiors Australia was established in April 2005 and has offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Founder Andrew Holder has more than 18 years’ experience in the fitout industry. Co-director James Kemp comes from a commercial and project management background. Together, they have steered TDA Interiors to become one of Australia’s fastest growing companies in the fit-out industry, culminating in the company being ranked 4th in BRW magazine’s 100 Fast Starter’s List in 2009.

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By Andrew Holder Managing Director of TDA Interiors

INCENTIVES TO FIT-OUT THE RECESSION Tenants are in a stronger position than ever as landlords battle to fill vacant office space with offers of better lease terms and increased incentives for fit-outs and makegood terms. The abundance of office space means incentives are being used to fund fitouts with a rise in sustainable fit-outs a byproduct of budget-conscious tenants.

The rise in prime incentives has forced gross effective rents down in Sydney’s CBD with effective rents averaging $654 square metres in January, 2009 down more than 10 per cent.

Increases in sub-lease activity will cause incentives to rise even further and cause additional downward pressure on effective rents.

Prime rental rates in Brisbane have fallen since the last half of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009 by some 16.3 per cent. The drop in rents has led to the re-introduction of incentives taken largely as fit-outs or relocation allowances to offset the tenant’s capital costs.

The Melbourne CBD was one of the few Australian CBD office markets to record a positive rate of absorption with a vacancy rate of just 4.8 per cent compared with Sydney’s vacancy rate of 7.7 per cent and Brisbane’s vacancy rate of 10.7 per cent.

Recently fit-outs are seeing a return to more basic materials and designs with less opulent finishes because tenants can no longer afford to create dynamic and lavish spaces.

Tenants are also looking for incentives which will offer them a ‘cash neutral’ lease. That is, if a landlord offers $1 million of incentives the tenant will be looking to spend only $1 million on fit-outs in order to ensure they have no additional expenditure.

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Peter Iancov CEO - Doric Group

recently had the pleasure of interviewing Peter Iancov, the CEO of the Doric Group. We met in his office located in the heart of Subiaco, Perth.

VR: Peter tell me something of yourself and how you came to DORIC. PI: I’ve been with DORIC for approximately 18 months and prior to that I was with Alinta for 12 years, where I was involved in managing contracting businesses, asset management and major projects. These included infrastructure for electricity and gas transmission and distribution.

It was my involvement with the Dampier to Bunbury Gas Pipeline that brought me to Perth in 2005 as Project Director, where shortly after I was General Manager, West (WA and NT) and prior to that General Manager, Major Projects.

I have worked on many major projects over the years, the last gas transmission projects in WA totalled over $1.2 billion. I am passionate about delivering a timely, seamless and quality service to my clients. It is that desire to deliver quality that fits so well with the DORIC philosophy.

VR: I notice that DORIC is a private company.

PI: Yes, there are only two major share holders: Harry Xydas and Barry Osboine who founded the company 21 years ago VR: What was it about DORIC that encouraged you to join them?

PI: Apart from the people and its solid reputation in the industry, it was the simple and pragmatic approach to business which interested me.

DORIC’s success is based on a deeply ingrained foundation of values that the business has been built on including leadership, integrity and building trust. It has a solid capacity to deliver efficiently and offers an enormous potential to clients, employees and shareholders alike.

Along with these values, we also place a high regard on delivering the promises we make to all of our stakeholders. Emphasis is placed on a commercial approach and adding value to everything we do. Our professional team, and our continuous investment in innovation to create a competitive advantage are focal points in our business all the while aiming for long-term success and sustainability.

When we combine these values with our people and systems, (which we continue to develop and grow), we have a formula that has been instrumental in DORIC’s continued growth.

VR: I notice DORIC has been steadily growing in the past twenty years.

PI: Whilst very conservative in our approach and somewhat set up as a boutique contractor, we had enviable growth since our inception and in the past ten years have experienced double digit compound growth.

We intend to continue that type of growth with a projection to double our value by 2015 VR: How has that growth been achieved?

PI: By delivering a high level of quality construction to our clients.

Also, with every new project we take on we undergo a stringent process whereby we carefully assess our level of capabilities, our projects and manage risks to ensure the right people are allocated to each project. This continuous assessment allows the team to learn and share collective knowledge, we can then address issues as they arise and respond fast with decisive actions to challenges that might arise.

VR: Tell me about the company and what it does.

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construction space comprised of three divisions: DORIC Construction, DORIC Engineering and JAXON. Having the three divisions allows us to cover construction, engineering, as well as what we class as residential and living facilities.

This allows DORIC to be involved in a wide scope of projects such as, hospitals, educational facilities, entertainment venues, shopping centres, industrial buildings, resource-based buildings or facilities, offices and other commercial buildings.

Engineering projects target and currently deliver some facilities and infrastructure projects within larger water, resources and even oil gas mega projects, as well as future processing plants, rail projects, airports and ports.

The JAXON business is involved with the “living” facilities, such as residential, apartments, multi-unit residential and land development and sub-division, as well as nursing homes and hospitality.

VR: Can you tell me about some of the projects DORIC is involved with now?

PI: We are working on projects across the State, from the far North West where we are currently working on the Hedland Hospital in South Hedland, Woodside Pluto Tug Pen Pontoon to as far South as Albany, where we are building an iconic entertainment centre. Some of our other projects are for clients such as Gindalbie/Karara Mining, Water AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION REVIEW

cost and significant investment gains to the client. Rapid Construction will help us deliver that value.

VR: How about the people who work for DORIC? PI: We have approximately 300 employees and they are all important to us.

VR: How so?

PI: We believe each person has the right to work in a safe environment and to that end we are striving for a zero harm performance. I have always believed in a safe work environment and since being with DORIC we have managed to reduce loss time and injury. Even though it has dropped to an LTIFR index of 5.1 we continue our journey in reducing injuries further until we achieve our aim of zero harm.

VR: Each site must bring their own challenges.

PI: Of course. As I said we have projects covering all over Western Australia and that brings with it challenges to do with a range of issues including availability of resources, suppliers, transport, people, accommodation and well being. Also if we are constructing on an existing or ‘live’ site we need to be mindful of how construction will impact that.

When you are constructing in an area where there is ongoing activity, such as with the Broome Hospital or Curtin University, one needs to plan and organise the delivery differently with a keen eye for managing risks, safety and environment around site but also around those that continue to use the facility.

VR: Who manages these projects?

PI: We have strong managers who are encouraged to work independently within the framework of the project.

We have a ‘ground up’ approach to building up careers through induction, training and mentoring by which we move our young graduates through a learning journey so they are well equipped to undertake full and autonomous responsibility on the projects or tasks they manage.

Corporation, Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Burswood Entertainment Centre to name a few.

VR: They are large investments.

PI: They are and as they range between $20- $200M, we are all too aware that it is desirable from all stakeholders’ viewpoints to complete them ahead of schedule and on budget.

With this in mind we have been developing Rapid Construction Teams focused on achieving ahead of schedule results on projects undertaken.

This is not about cutting corners; it is about developing design, procurement and construction methodologies that will enableus to complete projects faster and enable our clients are able to access their asset quicker. To that extent we are targeting overall construction time reduction of 20-30% VR: That’s a pretty impressive figure.

PI: When a client invests $100 M+ to build an asset whether it’s a building, a testing facility, a water treatment plant, an airport, a hospital or a wind power generation farm; it’s done on the basis that construction costs are contained within the feasibility budget or better and certainly that the asset becomes available and income producing on the day planned. Having the asset commissioned and available months ahead of schedule will generally translate in reduced capital investment WWW.ANCR.COM.AU

VR: DORIC has received numerous awards over the years.

PI: Yes we have and we are very proud of them. Being the first construction company to receive the Australian Business Excellence Framework Award (Bronze) in 2006 was very prestigious and we are extremely proud to have won it. Just as we are proud of receiving the WA Engineering Excellence Award 2007, MBA Excellence in Construction Award and the 2006 BRW Fast Award and all the other awards we have received. Such independent reviews culminating into an award will allow us to benchmark against the best and every now and then be recognised as the best.

VR: What does the future hold for DORIC? PI: DORIC’s focus until now has been WA. We now believe as a group we are well placed to grow into a major national engineering and construction contractor.

I left my interview with Peter thinking; if he is symbolic of the passion of those at DORIC, then their aim to double business in the next five years is not unreasonable. I for one will be watching their progress with interest.

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Rob wild

CEO - Reed Constructions Data eed Construction Data, formerly known as Cordell Building Information Services, is part of one of the world's largest information groups: the UK based Reed Elsevier. CEO Rob Wild gives us an overview on the role they play in the Australian construction industry, as well as some of his own career background and an insight into the united team of 150 hard-working and committed professionals located in offices around Australia - Sydney (headquarters), Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

JM: Can you give me a brief description of Reed Construction Data’s business?

RW: At the core of our business is providing information to people in the construction industry, that they can then use to benefit their own business. This can then be broken down into smaller units, the first one being where we collect information on projects under construction across Australia. We track these right through the construction cycle, so that we can inform our clients when anything changes or is new, and then they use that information as a means of selling their own service or product, or they may use it for monitoring what’s going on in the construction industry, so that they can see what their competitors are doing, spot trends, and carry out strategic planning.

The second part is then where we collect information on construction costs, so that when a builder for example is pricing a job, they can refer to our database, ands very quickly get an estimate. The final part is that we also collect information on tenders, in general, and this aspect of the business covers everything, or as I like to but it, ‘from gumboots to gunboats’. These tenders would normally be government tenders for the supply of services and goods. We collect this information and then we let people who are in those particular know what going on, who to contact and when to contact. So that is essentially what we do.

The business goes back around 40 years to when a lady by the name of Joan Cordell got the bright idea to start an Australian construction information business. This then developed into a really good business that then got acquired by the Thomson Corp. and then finally Reed Elsevier bought us out around 10 years ago. There does not seem to be 18

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a lot of room for too many of our types of businesses, so the market is dominated by the big players with the smaller players being acquired by those bigger companies. So normally it just comes down to one or two market leaders. Reed Elsevier are very keen on this type of business, so I don’t see there being a change of ownership in the near future.

JM: Rob, can you tell us about your background, prior to joining RCD? RW: Basically, after I finished a commerce degree at university, I joined CSR, in their building materials division, selling their products for a number of years, moving from Sydney to Canberra to Wollongong.

I eventually became their Sales Manager, and then left to go into to quarry industry with lime and limestone up in Newcastle. Then left this industry after a couple of years and joined a building material company that got taken over by Boral. Here I managed their roof truss and wall frame business, and then I joined Cordell 25 years ago as CEO. JM: What would say would be the core strengths of Reed Construction Data (RCD)?

RW: I think without a doubt, the people. It is an unusual company, as it is a very labour oriented, task specific company, and for whatever reason it generates a passion of its own. The people, the passion, the attention to detail and their dedication to the task is unequalled in any company that I have worked for. If you break that down a little further, the people’s knowledge of the construction industry and the tender market is fantastic. Around that you can do anything.

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of our business is the research, and unless that is done well, and the customer will soon tell you. We know our research is good, so the customer keeps coming back.

JM: In your opinion Rob, what would you say differentiates RCD and the rest of the market?

RW: That would definitely be our information, which we would regard as better than anything else on offer. The quality, the quantity, and the depth of this information means that is very rare that a customer will criticise us and say that you didn’t tell us about this or that. Additionally, the tools that we use to deliver the information are second to none, as well as the utility of the tools. Because there is oversupply of information in today’s digital age, there is a tendency to get swamped by information, but unless you’ve got good tools to manipulate that information and use it in a way that is really effective for your business, then it is just information rather than intelligence.

So, I think that this aspect is a huge differentiator, and then I would also again mention the people. They are the ones that drive the business, with everyone having a vital role to play. We are a very egalitarian company, with everyone sharing the load, and working together as a happy and productive team. Which make it successful, and I always think that happiness comes as a result of success, but success is also built on happiness.

JM: Rob, can you give us some examples where RCD operates to work with and assist your customers?

RW: We have a big team of customer support people. So we will go into a client’s business where they are struggling, to find out what is going wrong and how we assist in basically providing opportunities for them. We will work with them, by going through their departments, and through our services and information we can show them how they can get the best out of their business.

We offer free training to our customers. These are offered right through the year, so that our customers can get the best out of our services and products. This assists them, as sometimes they have the right information, but just not managing it effectively. We can give them tools that we already have that can help the whole management process. It is a very dynamic service that we provide. In addition to this we can help them fine tune their sales and marketing efforts, so that they can present their business in the best possible way to potential clients.

One of our key objectives is to work with our clients throughout their subscription, to form a partnership with them and give them these additional skills and training, so that they can really take our information, use it and be able to demonstrate a positive return on their investment. What we are aiming for is to have every one of our clients across our three business divisions being successful, which means that we are doing our job. From this we can build long term mutually beneficial relationship with them that will last for years, and we have some customers that have been with us for a couple of decades.

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JM: Following on from this Rob, can you give us a bit of an insight into some RCD’s add-value products and how they assist your customer’s?

RW: Well we are partnered with Dale Carnegie, the world renowned training organisation, and we run a day course for our subscribers, which is mostly a free service that comes with their subscription. This is very effective in helping them get of to a good start or if they are dealing with some sort of problem, it can help them through it. We also offer a tender preparation course through a company called Aspen Consulting, which can help companies understand the protocol in preparing a sizable tender document. Then on top of this we also run training courses on the actual products, which basically covers how to get the best out of them. These courses are a very important part of our business.

JM: What are some of the reasons for the high regard that RCD (formerly Cordell) has in the construction industry?

RW: Basically, the Cordell name has become synonymous with construction information, and we have done market studies that tell us that our name is extremely strong. Most people in the construction industry would immediately recognise the Cordell name, and therefore the Reed Construction Data’s connection. This has basically come from being 40 years in the game. We were one of the first in the game, and then we got a reputation for being reliable. To this day, the Cordell name is attached to all our products.

We have also built up a lot of relationships over the years with key bodies in the construction industry, such as the Housing Industry Association and Master Builders Associations all over the country. So we are also giving back to the industry, as well as being a commercial information company. Basically, if you are thinking construction information, you immediately think Cordell. We work with businesses right across the board, from large commercial entities down to smaller owner operated businesses from all areas of the construction industry.

JM: Where do you see the business going looking into the future?

RW: The electronic medium has become huge, most of our revenue is now electronic. With this type of business you can do a whole range of different things. We are working on developments now that will give the company another life cycle. It is all about electronic information and how to better utilise it.

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photographer Nic Bailey The Village mixed use development at Balgowlah, Sydney

Reg Smith

CEO - Allen Jack+Cottier

llen Jack+Cottier (AJ+C) is one of Australia’s most awarded architectural firms, with 58 years’ experience in planning, architecture, heritage conservation, urban design, interiors and graphics, combined with a youthful ability to see things in new and dynamic ways. Based in Sydney with offices in Brisbane and Perth, and projects in Malaysia, Vietnam, China and the Middle East, AJ+C employs 90 practitioners and has a longstanding commitment to high standards and ecological sustainability.

Reg Smith became CEO in 2008, following over 34 years practicing architecture as a Director of the firm. His goal is to further enable the company’s innovations in conceptualising built environments both for Australia and abroad.

JM: Can you give us a bit of insight into your background and career with Allen Jack+Cottier?

RS: I started in architecture in 1962 and have been working in architecture ever since. My first job was with a company called Lightfoot and Stanton, which specialised in RTA motor registries and designed the original Penfold’s Winery facility at Tempe in Sydney. I studied architecture at the University of NSW and also worked for some of the good offices around the city.

In one of my university holidays, I went off overseas to see what was happening architecturally and got a job with a London architectural firm. After I came back to Sydney and graduated, I worked at Harry Seidler’s practice.

I joined AJ+C in 1974. At that time, it was still a partnership comprising John Allen, Russell Jack and Keith Cottier, and I was one of the next generation of partners in the company.

One of my jobs as CEO is to formulate a succession plan for the practice.

I took over management in 2008, when the NSW building industry was going into recession. We could see that work was down, and then we experienced the global financial crisis, which put a hold on the succession plan. We had to learn to be more effective with fewer resources.

Currently, I am in the process of finetuning the company and putting a new structure in place. In today’s market, you have to be smarter in running a practice as things are a lot tighter.

JM: Does Allen Jack+Cottier specialise in any specific areas of architecture?

RS: A lot of people ask ‘What does your practice specialise in?’ I like to think that our practice does not specialise in any one area, rather we do work in many different fields and in varying market sectors. Our landmark projects have changed the way people live and work, and have influenced how they think about design. These include town and commercial centres, residential developments, wineries, healthcare facilities, schools and universities, libraries, churches, cinemas, art galleries, carparks, hotels, spas, 20

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and sporting venues in Australia and internationally.

The primary discipline of the practice is straight architecture. Over the years, we have carved a niche in the residential market. We designed Moore Park Gardens, one of Australia’s leading medium density residential developments with 560 apartments, which was singled out

by Sydney Morning Herald’s Elizabeth Farelly as "creating not just a community, but a genuine middle class chic." We also designed large scale town centres like the 120 hectare Rouse Hill, in conjunction with Rice Daubney and Group GSA, which has all the facilities of a small town, including a shopping-centre precinct, commercial space, a nine-screen cinema complex, education, library and community facilities, a health and medical centre, and good transport links.

One of our specialist areas is Urban Design, where we have a unique combination of private and public practice, with expertise ranging from masterplanning, preparation of urban design guidelines, design of built form and public domain, to determining development controls in existing town centres.

We believe that there must be synergy between conservation and transformation. We have architects who specialise in adaptive re-use with a focus on re-lifing buildings. Buildings are greenest when they have already been built. This is basically about sustainability, many of the buildings in the city now are substandard and use so much energy, we have to address the situation. This is an area where the government can step in and make it a lot more attractive for developers to stimulate the re-lifing area of the market. An extension to this is heritage conservation. Often a project involves a heritage listed site and there are specific priorities involved. We are lucky to have the knowledge internally so that we can design with these priorities in mind and create a functioning building whilst keeping its historic significance.

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fair amount of our work is in residential aged care facilities, and independent living units, which all have specific designs for disabled standards.

Another growing market for us is on-campus student residential housing. We currently have a number of student housing projects in Perth, and completed projects at Kelvin Grove (Queensland) and New College (for the University of New South Wales).

We have a history in sport and recreation, designing Pit Lane at Bathurst NSW and a suite of sports facilities for the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation including the Berry Sports Hall which won the sports category at the 2009 World Architecture Festival’s Award.

JM: Can you tell us a bit about some other recent Allen Jack+Cottier projects?

RS: We are practising all the way from the South Pole to Mongolia.

In Antarctica, we are working on the Davis Station Research Station’s Recreation Centre, which has a very functional design. To accommodate the prevailing winds the curved shape of the building enables the wind to blow above and below the structure. In the upper northwest China, we did the planning for a new city on the Mongolian border.

We have been working in China for nearly 10 years, the focus in the last two years has been on large-scale towns with multi level high-density residential developments. These include Cambridge Waters in Shanghai, which has 1500 apartments in stage 1 and 3500 apartments in stage 2 and Jin Sha Zhou in Guangzhou, a 27-hectare site which will integrate residential, retail and community facilities over four stages. A 250-bed Crowne Plaza Hotel in Taiping Lake, west of Shanghai, which we are designing, is also currently under construction. It is a very exciting time for our Asian markets.

Since the beginning of this year, the Australian residential market is starting to pick up again. We have just finished work on the Stockland mixed use development at Balgowlah on Sydney’s North Shore, which was constructed by the Abi Group. This residential development is inspired by the landscape of Sydney’s Northern coastline and the ‘casual’ lifestyle it beckons. ‘The Village’ comprises a Coles supermarket and 60 specialty shops, 240 apartments with district and coastal views, restaurants and cafes, native gardens, and a resort style 25 metre swimming pool, a community club as well as parking for more than 1000 cars.

The beauty of this design is the understated appearance of the shopping complex in relation to the residential aspect of the building. The challenge was to strike a good balance, ensuring that residents enjoyed the convenience of living above an active retail environment, while the sanctuary of their private home is preserved. The whole idea integrates retail and residential elements into a framework that provided a relaxed

photographer Nic Bailey 2009 World Architecture Festival Best Sports Building - Berry Sports and Recreation Hall

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photographer Nic Bailey AJ+C’s Sydney office reception

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living experience.

The AJ+C Brisbane team recently completed a new office building, A1 in the new urban precinct SW1 in Southbank, in association with Cox Rayner. Situated amidst several arts and cultural landmarks, the SW1 development will eventually comprise four commercial and six residential buildings. The A1 building has seven storeys of commercial space which is currently tenanted as well as ground floor space, which we fitted-out pro-bono for the Queensland Centre of Photography.

JM: Where do you see the future direction of Allen Jack+Cottier?

RS: The Internet has changed the whole face of architecture for us, and all the big practices. We can now work more effectively on large overseas projects in collaboration with other practices, as these projects would be too big to do alone and would therefore tie up too many of our resources.

We are also working in Vietnam, and we have been approached to do a big submission in Qatar for a housing development catering to nurses and doctors, attached to a research centre. We have also been approached by an Indian steel company that is building a steel plant, which will recycle the energy from the steel production to power cities built around the plants. So we will be submitting designs for these integrated townships.

Australia does not have enough work for the bigger practices, so the only way for us to grow is to look offshore and go global. However, that’s not to say that we neglect our local market here in Australia; we are lucky that due to the fact that we have such a diverse range of building types and associated clients, we can adjust to changes in the market.

Another area that we see as a growth sector is of course, sustainability, and we have around 25 accredited staff who specialise in this field.

Sustainability goes right across all our projects, and is something that has always been there as far as we are concerned. However now, due to governmental laws and the BASIX regulations, it has become a requirement for all design submissions, so this has increased its focus.

Globalisation has changed the way we do architecture. We have embraced it and with the talent that this practice possesses, I see a very exciting future for AJ+C, as well as Australian architecture in general..

Allen Jack+Cottier 79 Myrtle St Chippendale NSW 2008 t. 02 9311 8222 f. 02 9311 8200 e. communications@architectsajc.com www.architectsajc.com

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Don Parry CEO - TGM Group

Interview by Rowena Robertson RR: Could you give me a bit of background about your company and its development up to the present?

DP: Like most companies we've been the product of a whole series of mergers and acquisitions. In 1929 there was a company called Thoms Limited in Geelong, and they were essentially surveyors. The name TGM derives from Thoms Gibcus McGrath, [which was named for] three of the very early founders of different companies that subsequently merged. We had a significant presence in Ballarat and Geelong and a small exposure in Melbourne, which was essentially a structural and municipal engineering practice.

A series of intervening mergers [occurred]; the big merger came in 2007 when what was then called TGM Pty Ltd merged with Parry, Fraser & Jones Pty. Ltd. That merger nearly doubled the size of the company; it went from about 65 to 130 people. It basically changed the company from what was a regional-centric consultancy group to very much a Melbournebased group; the Parry, Fraser & Jones component of the merger had a large Melbourne-centric practice. The structural engineering group had grown somewhat out of the old TGM companies. So in 2007 what we sit with now [was created], which is essentially surveying, civil engineering, structural engineering and town planning. Probably a good half of our work is in land development, and that's across those three offices.

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RR: Could you give me some more details about the kind of services you provide?

DP: It's pretty eclectic across the group. Melbourne has the three main tranches of the practice, which is civil engineering, structural engineering and surveying. The civil engineering component of the business is very much focussed on land development, but we have expanded into government and infrastructure works. The surveying part of the Melbourne practice has been very much the same – we're involved very heavily in land development; we work for a lot of big top-end development clients – Mirvac, Stockland, VicUrban, companies like that. We don't have any town planners here in the Melbourne office, but we have a significant structural engineering practice. That structural engineering practice has grown from what was essentially a practice that was involved in top-end architectural design type work to now being involved in a lot of heavy industrial and commercial work. We pride ourselves on the fact that we've got real expertise in a couple of quite specialist areas, one of which is the dairy industry, which is really expanding exponentially both here and particularly in New Zealand. We're breaking into other specialised structural engineering fields such as food processing and medical facilities.

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RR: The team at TGM represents a mix of technical expertise, consulting skills and knowledge of particular regions. How have you gone about building a team that encompasses this range of abilities?

DP: We've become really good at building consulting teams, and I personally have come out of an environment working with big developers, in particular, who put together consulting teams that might have traffic engineers and structural engineers, strategic planners, landscape architects, architects – the whole gamut. We did a lot of work for Mirvac down at Docklands, for example, and it was a range of work from high-rise buildings to $5 million three-storey walk up apartments on the riverfront. So a lot of us have come out of a business that's very much involved in consultant teams, and we've taken that sort of philosophy back into our own business. Even though we have three separate offices, the first thing we do when we get a project that we need to tender on is get guys from all over the place to sit down here and we build a team of people. We don't treat it as if it's just a Melbourne job or a Ballarat job or a Geelong job; we say 'what's the best team we can put together on this particular project?'. And one of the reasons that's driven our decision to merge with other companies and to acquire other businesses is to expand our base skill set. We got into the town planning business a few years ago – we don't have a big team of town planners, but we've got enough to provide support to our key clients.

RR: What have been some key projects for TGM? DP: Probably one of the key ones we've got at the moment, insofar as how it relates to our strategic plan, is what's called the NVIRP – Northern Victoria Irrigation Replacement Project. We're providing engineering design advice services to the main construction contractor. We're probably halfway through the first stage of that; we're currently tendering the second stage of it, and it's going really well at the moment.

In structural engineering we're working with several large dairy processing companies. We've just recently completed a project in Warrnambool; we're currently working on another facility at Leongatha, so again it's big, heavy, industrial structural engineering design work, which ticks all the boxes for our strategic plan.

One of the other specialist niches that we're in is structural engineering in the security industry. We do a lot of work for Armaguard, designing secure buildings for them – money counting facilities and depots for their trucks, for example. A really left-field type of discipline to be in, but one that we consider important, and Armaguard are a great client of ours.

RR: Are there any other important areas in terms of your strategic direction?

DP: Our strategic plan for the next five years has several components.

The three main strategic goals are to preserve our core business; expand our capabilities and presence in the infrastructure sector and further develop our specialist skills. We are currently involved in the design of several retirement villages. It's another growth industry – with an ageing population, more and more retirement villages being built, and a lot of our traditional land development clients have got into that sort of market and we've followed them into it. Again that's another slightly specialised field.

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doing things, and to try to be something other than that is never going to work. You also have to be honest with the people you're dealing with. I've been in this caper for 35 years or so – I haven't moved around a heck of a lot – I set up my own company in 1987, so I've really only worked for three companies in 35 years. I haven't observed a lot of other people up close as to how their management styles are.

But I've worked for a lot of guys who I thought were creeps, and a lot of blokes who I thought were fantastic … I learnt a lot from both the good ones and the bad ones … I think the most important thing you can do is analyse the successes and the failures, and to learn from them. The old adage "only a fool ever makes the same mistake twice" is a pretty good one.

tgm Group Melbourne Office 765 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn 3122 t. 03 8862 9333 f. 03 9819 4909 Ballarat Office 1315 Sturt Street Ballarat Vic. 3350 t. 03 5330 8888 f. 03 5333 3815

Geelong Office Level 1 27 -31 Myers Street Geelong VIC 3220 t. 03 5202 4600 f. 03 5202 4691 Ballina office PO Box 775 Ballina NSW 2478 t. 02 6687 4666

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Printed O&M Manuals are dumb They don’t say or do anything, they just sit there!

That’s if you’re lucky. Printed pages are also notoriously good at disappearing, falling out of four ring folders in disarray and gradually becoming tattered and torn, not a good look when a multi-million dollar capital asset relies on those pages to keep everything running smoothly. It’s time O&M manuals joined the digital age, and became more useful to everyone.

Grazer has taken the lead in making ring binders obsolete, with digital systems like C Projects, which captures operations and maintenance information during construction in digital formats, forming a basis for cost effective and efficient asset management.

Digital O&M data, document and asset management systems simply work better. An intuitive user-friendly visual interface replaces flicking through indexes, new information such as test results, maintenance notes and upgrades can be easily integrated, and checking of compliances, warranties and certifications can be a one-touch operation.

“Our agent in Western Australia, David Bishop, explains the reason the industry is so slow to change is that facility and asset managers are not involved or consulted during the design and construction stage of projects. Little consideration is given to how the assets will be managed for its full life cycle and therefore the best tools for the job are not developed and specified,” said Grazer CEO Craig Cowling.

“What would be ideal would be to add a section to the initial construction specifications called ‘Facility Management Requirements’, which specifies digital documentation to be delivered at handover.

“It is time for consulting engineers to start asking for these systems.”

There are Grazer systems suitable for every kind of project in the construction, property, mining and energy sectors. The C Suite is a whole of lifecycle system, which incorporates the data and documentation from construction, commissioning, asset management and decommissioning phases in a wholistic, interactive and pro-active way. C Suite will schedule maintenance tasks, link with accounting information, track compliance, assist planning and link with essential systems such as fire, emergency, BMS and security.

C Green Star has secure web based portals for third party submissions, allowing all subcontractors to input their documentation during construction. Throughout building life it integrates Green Star tune up and testing results, and links with a BMS to monitor performance.

Grazer’s team combines leading edge IT and programming skills with an intimate understanding of technical documentation. Inventor John Martin was a draftsman on Hong Kong’s Chek Lap Kok airport lighting upgrade when he conceived the idea of replacing his multitude of ring binders with a highly functional digitised gestalt.

Reliable and flexible, Grazer banishes the time, effort and environmental costs of monumental print runs. Best of all, from an owner and occupier point of view, vital information can always be found, unlike the ring binder that Joe Bloggs borrowed before he moved companies. Now THAT’S Future Proofed!

Grazer Pty Ltd 69 Henley Beach Road Mile End, South Australia 5031 P: (08) 8351 9004 F: (08) 8351 9005 E: info@grazer.com.au www.grazer.com.au

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Aurora Frog Ponds atalysts for innovation are often wide and varied but few can be attributed to Victoria’s Growling Grass Frog, unless of course you’re developing one of Australia’s largest sustainable residential developments – VicUrban’s Aurora Community.

Located in Epping North, the 630 hectare estate, now in its ninth year of development, will house a community of 30,000 people upon completion, and embraces sound principles of environmental, social and economical sustainable design.

On a site bounded by rural properties, the existence of unused dams is common. However, when one of these dams is home to its own amphibious community, and environmental sustainability is at the core of your business, then steps will be taken to ensure their survival, steps which can only result from successful collaboration.

VicUrban engaged nationally regarded natural heritage consultants, Biosis to undertake an ecological assessment and make recommendations on the species relocation. Specific design requirements, in accordance with a Federal Approval, for a new sustainable habitat were outlined for a site located up and downstream of a planned bridge crossing nearby Edgars Creek. Stringent timeframes were necessary to ensure effective migration and adaptation to the new habitat, a habitat that must be established and occupied for two frog breeding seasons under the Environmental Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act, EPBC, permit conditions and Aurora Conservation Management Plan.

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and drainage requirements that would aid the proliferation of the frog colony. Working with landscapers MDG and VicUrban’s Urban Design team, the landscape was designed to appeal to the Growling Grass Frog’s particular habitat. This included locally grown indigenous plants, rock piles and large woody refuge sites. The site also had to complement the aesthetic nature and sustainable Water Sensitive Urban Design actions within the Aurora development to minimise sediment and pollution entering the pond.

The bridge structure itself required an innovative design solution to facilitate the safe movement of the frogs between areas of habitat either side of the crossing. The design also had to meet EPBC approval requirements and approval from Whittlesea City Council. CPG, following advice from MDG, designed the culverts such that overhead spandrel beams hid the actual structure, and improved the aesthetic design outcome.

After the breeding season frogs remaining at the dam will be manually relocated by Biosis to the new habitat, with frog fencing to protect the migration corridor. Once completed, development of the Aurora community can continue in the immediate area.

CPG is a leading consultant in the creation, development and renewal of urban and rural environments, providing professional services in engineering, surveying, planning, urban design, landscape architecture, transport, environmental and project management.

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A perfect Facade ith the entire façade system pre-fabricated in China, the benefits of the highly detailed Building Information Modelling (BIM) documentation utilised by Powe Architects were invaluable in completing the impressive Ausenco Centre project in Montague Road, South Brisbane.

Powe Architects were novated to Hutchinson Builders by developers, State Development Corporation, for this A-grade, 6 level commercial building and were involved from the original DA stage. A subsequent minor modification approval for an additional setback storey architecturally “crowns” the design of the building.

Powe designed the 14,988m2 approved GFA building to accommodate a single tenant but also have the ability to provide up to four tenancies per floor. The large typical floors achieve a “deemed to satisfy” solution with a central fire stair and alternate fire exits at each end of the building.

The structure was a post tensioned concrete slab system with a combination of insitu and precast columns and precast tilt panels with a distinctive external design, based on the corporate colours of the main tenant, Ausenco, and featuring an interesting use of pre-finished aluminium Haida Panels.

Powe played a key role in the complex tasks involved with the pre-fabrication and assembly on site of the Yuanda double glazed curtain wall façade system with their BIM extremely effective in resolving issues with services and structure before the project got to site.

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The firm utilised computer modelling to assess the performance of the various sunshading systems and the solar penetration with Bassett Consulting Engineers engaged to model the solar performance and energy efficiency of the facades and glazing system.

The rear walls were built to boundary with precast concrete tilt panels, which feature a large scale painted mosaic style patterning which was designed to provide visual amenity prior to any future redevelopment of the adjoining properties Established in 1999, Brisbane-based Powe Architects have over a decade of impressive projects to their credit, with their focus on commercial, residential and retail projects in Brisbane and regional Queensland.

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K2 Apartments IMAGE COURTESY OF PETER HYATT

CH2 Melbourne City Council House 2 IMAGE COURTESY OF DIANA SNAPE

David Penington Bio21 Institute IMAGE COURTESY OF TREVOR MEIN

K2 Apartments IMAGE COURTESY OF DAVID WIERZBOWSKI

The DesignInc Philosophy ntegrating, regenerating, living and learning. The DesignInc philosophy begins with one overriding imperative - to create integrated design solutions where the careful combination of single ideas delivers multiple benefits to both their client and the environment.

By working closely with building occupants, design outcomes enliven people and the environment. Their methodology appreciates concepts of flexibility, growth and innovation that offer spatial choices, social flexibility and virtual links.

From collaborating on brief development and master plan visions to designing, producing and delivering high quality architecture and infrastructure, DesignInc champion an integrated approach to sustainable Architecture, Interior and Urban Design.

This innovative and refreshing design philosophy has led to many award winning and landmark projects for DesignInc including the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, the University of Adelaide Innova21, Chatswood Transport Interchange, CH2 Melbourne City Council House 2, K2 Apartments, MLC Campus Redevelopment, Monash University Science Technology Research and Innovation Precinct (STRIP) Stage 2 and the Sydney International Airport Terminal Master Plan.

With a national group of offices, DesignInc adopts an innovative approach to projects, regardless of size, complexity or location and draws on its broad and highly talented pool of resources, expertise to provide well coordinated, cost controlled and time managed design solutions.

This integrated approach was vividly expressed in the Adelaide Entertainment Centre project where the design focuses on the city and its life support, an approach which DesignInc embraces as the most important role for architects in the future.

The group also embraces a restorative and ultimately regenerative precinctbased approach to neighborhood sustainability.

Whether it be in the design of housing, universities, hospitals or offices, DesignInc appreciate that the impact of built environments can best be understood in terms of the relationship between people and the natural environment. This is an approach, which has the potential to improve worker productivity and the general well-being of building visitors and users.

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Baymarque - udia Award Winner ocated in Brighton, one of Melbourne’s prestigious inner bayside suburbs and developed by Hamton, the Baymarque residential development has been selected as the winner of the Medium Density category at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Victoria Awards for Excellence 2009. This exclusive development consists of 46 high quality two and three storey townhouses featuring contemporary architecture, superior finishes and a significant diversity of townhouse designs.

Madisson Projects was selected by Hamton to undertake construction of Baymarque; and the outstanding success of the project is testament to the proactive partnering approach applied by both organisations to the achievement of a high quality outcome and timely delivery for purchasers.

Based in South Melbourne, Victoria, Madisson Projects undertakes both design and construction of a wide range of medium density residential projects within Victoria; and general manager, Mr. Geoff Elliott is proud of the company’s solid reputation in the delivery of such outstanding projects, and the close working relationship developed with its’ clients.

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THEY CAN MOVE YOUR WORLD ichmond Wheel and Castors get products and projects moving on custom-built wheels, whether it’s an industrial conveyor system or crucial parts of an infrastructure project, like the Christies Beach Waste Water Treatment Plant. Richmond supplied Plant contractors BMD Australia with a custom-built 20 tonne Roller system, which was used for launching the outfall system’s concrete pipework into the ocean. The roller system was used for the initial set up on site, their function to support the concrete pipes while they were being joined together on land, and then as the pipes were slowly pushed out to sea. The pipe rollers provided a free flowing safe transportation for the pipes and featured a bogey system to ensure self tracking and maximum efficiency.

The roller system comprised of 124 wheels and axles: (250mm diameter x 100mm wide) polyurethane with cast iron centers and a 40mm plain bore, each wheel had a 5 tonne capacity and were supplied with 40mm diameter solid axles. The wheels and axles were manufactured at RWC’s Melbourne engineering plant, utilizing their ‘in house’ polyurethane plant and state of the art CNC machining facilities. RWC’s in-house engineering and design team had to ensure the system could meet load and stress levels on the rollers, and be durable in a corrosive and arduous marine environment.

Other major projects RWC has supplied roller systems to include: the Onslow pipe line in Western Australia, where they manufactured rollers complete with cradles and the Crib Point bogey system, and the Binningup desalination plant, where they also supplied a complete roller system.

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bearings, or mounting, and for every conceivable purpose from equipment castors to specialty wheels for Boeing’s new A380 aircraft tail dock maintenance support gantry rollers. If a thing needs to move, they can build the wheels for it.

With a national head office and factory in Melbourne at Clayton South, and RWC branches in Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia and New Zealand, they are well-placed to service any projects anywhere. The complete production range includes materials handling systems, automatic gate systems, integrated conveyor systems, plastic products and custom designed polyurethane wheels and rollers. They also offer custom engineered tool-making, moulding and components manufacture in both metals and polyurethane.

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RAISING OUR CAPITAL ere’s a healthy indicator of the state of the Canberra construction industry: the number of B&D Cranes at work. The Canberrabased company has grown from a single mobile crane in 2002 to being the largest mobile and tower crane hire company in the ACT, owned solely and locally by its two directors Bob Taylor & Dan Phillips, who have 40 years combined industry experience.

they can be provided with all the documentation to comply with all current codes of practice.

B&D supplied the Equinox Business Park project with mobile cranes and a Comedil CTT561 Tower Crane, drivers, dogman and riggers. In the job’s early stages, the company’s 130T Grove was also brought on site to solve the logistics challenge of placing the pre-cast panels in the basement.

“Canberra is a growing city with opportunities not only in the apartment, housing and commercial buildings, but also in aged care, utilities, roads and bridges, health, defence & industrial. Canberra is coming of age and becoming the Capital City it should be”, says Bob Taylor Managing Director.

Fast response on call 24/7 is part of their mission to provide complete materials handling across the ACT and surrounding areas, for jobs of any scope. Their current fleet comprises 10 mobile cranes ranging from 15T Franna to 130T Grove in Canberra, and mobile cranes up to 500T available only 4 hours away, 9 tower cranes in Canberra and 14 nationally. All mobile cranes are wet hired, Tower Cranes are available for either wet or dry hire.

“B&D have a good working relationship with Creative Building Services, having worked with them on two major projects prior to the Equinox project, and look forward to continuing this relationship into the future.

Our other major clients include PBS Building Services, Baulderstones, Bovis Lend Lease, Multiplex, Manteena, John Hindmarsh, Milin Bros, Construction Control, Doma Group, Abergeldie, and John Holland-Abi Group Joint Venture, among others.”

B&D has a specialist steel erection division, with a crew of three full time riggers available throughout Canberra. The company’s 46 full time staff also includes dogmen, mobile and tower crane drivers, plant and service technicians, and they are the only Crane Hire company in the ACT with a full time OH&S Manager – Bruce Fuller. This ensures ongoing training for staff, and also offers all clients a service where WWW.ANCR.COM.AU

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BD Harvest Pty Ltd D Harvest is well known for providing a reliable and flexible service to our customers and maintains a quality fleet of trucks and equipment.

We have a large range of walk-in-bins starting from 6 cubic metre bins to 30 cubic metre bins. Size range is 6m, 8m, 10m, 16m, 20m and 30m3. We also have a range of Lug Bins that have been certified to be used by cranes.

As a fully certificated waste transport asbestos specialist, BD Harvest services have been in high demand on many high profile projects throughout the state including Mercy Hospital in Albury, 150 Clarendon Rd, East Melbourne, Bourke St, Myers and Bandiana in Wodonga. “We are here to provide a service to make your life easier not harder�

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timber craftmanship rom the cycle track at the Sydney Velodrome, to the George Bar at Sydney’s landmark Ivy hotel to the new 5-star Green Star rated Sydney Water Facility Buildings, Oriel Building Services have proven their versatility and craftsmanship in delivering high spec carpentry projects.

for Sydney Water with the primary objectives to deliver ecologically sustainable buildings, which achieved the required 5-star NABERS Energy and 5-star Green Star rating (Green Building Council Australia) while responding to the heritage value and natural environment of the historic site.

Oriel Building Services commenced operations in 1989 and currently employ 12 tradespeople with the experience, skills and attention to detail required to complete highly specified commercial carpentry projects for some of Australia’s largest building companies.

Oriel Building Services sourced the specified FSC certified timbers from Australian forests, created the highly specified work in their joinery workshop in Auburn in Sydney’s inner west and carried out the complete installation to the meet the objectives of the project.

Listed with the NSW Heritage Council and with their FSC certification currently being processed, Sydney-based Oriel are specialists in sourcing the right timbers to suit projects where heritage issues and high levels of environmental performance are paramount.

With their specialist skills in high spec projects, Oriel Building Services have built a strong reputation for quality workmanship with their clients including Abigroup, Multiplex, Bovis Lend Lease, the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and Defence Maintenance Management.

Their work on the new Sydney Water Facility buildings at Potts Hill, especially showcases their skills and experience.

The redevelopment of the Potts Hill reservoir site included the construction of a new two-storey office building and warehouse

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Cost Solutions ill construction costs rise or fall in 2010? This is just one of the critical topics addressed by Mitchell Brandtman in a recent update to clients and a strong indicator of the company’s commitment to providing the industry with both quality services and informative accurate information.

A dynamic Quantity Surveying and Construction Costs Management company, Mitchell Brandtman provides comprehensive, hands on specialist services to your construction projects including Budgeting, Estimating, Contract Administration, Asset Services, Procurement and Finance Management as well as a comprehensive consultancy providing Construction Expert Opinion for legal cases should the need arise.

While celebrating 40 years in the business this year, Mitchell Brandtman have retained a youthful, innovative and vibrant attitude promoting proactive thinking and a collaborative environment which benefits all parties involved in the project.

ueanbeyan-based ACT Horizontal and Directional Boring offer a wide range of drilling and boring services from basic sprinkler bores under footpaths and driveways to multiple pipes under major roads, trees and buildings.

This factor is greatly appreciated by Mitchell Brandtman’s valued clients who reap the benefit of proper cost control generating real savings.

With offices in New South Wales, Queensland and Canberra and associated groups in other Australian states, Mitchell Brandtman is well positioned to handle projects throughout Australia.

Mitchell Brandtman Thailand completes our network servicing projects throughout the Asian region.

Mitchell Brandtman Unit 10 15 - 23 Kumulla Rd Miranda NSW 2229 contact Greg Brandtman t. 02 9525 8000 f. 02 9540 2553 e. syd@mitbrand.com www.mitbrand.com

ACTHDB maintain an impressive fleet of equipment and highly skilled workforce and are well-equipped to handle both large and small size projects.

ACTHDB’s trenchless solutions are particularly effective as they can be applied to situations when work is required around trees, garden beds and houses without causing damage to the property.

Since taking over the business in 2005, owners David Sturzaker and Paul Engel have built on the company’s solid reputation and expanded their portfolio of projects to include the upgrade of hospital car parks, expansion of schools, relocation of service utilities on major road upgrades and several projects at Canberra Airport.

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Graham Group In Focus he Graham Group has been setting the benchmark for product service and quality for over 50 years” Graham Group is wholly owned by Nepean Group, one of Australia’s leading privately owned, specialised engineering & industrial manufacturing groups.

As a leading manufacturer of steel products and provider of hot dip batch galvanising services in Australia, the Graham Group has developed commanding positions in Forgebar Steel and non-steel Grating, Drainage, Balltube Handrail, Steel Lintels, and galvanising. The group services markets in infrastructure, mining, residential, commercial, industrial and utilities markets with fabricated steel, and Aluminium products.

Through its 5 operating divisions: WELDLOK® Industries, MASTERMESH® Industries, Galvanising Services (GALSERV®), GALINTEL, Aus-Tee® and Graham Rolling Mills, the group’s capabilities encompass an extensive range of products and services with well-established and recognised leading brands.

The project involved the following products/services:- MASTERMESH® custom perforated aluminium panels, - MASTERMESH® SD0912G Expanded Metals - MASTERMESH® GSET4 Galvanised Edge Trims - WELDLOK® Aluminium Grating panels, - WELDLOK 'Balltube' Handrail stanchions - Hot Dip Galvanising by GALVANISING SERVICES® The unique design and functionality of its lintel products are major strengths as is the group’s experienced and skilled workforce, that includes many senior managers and employees who have over 10 years service with the Group.

The Graham Group is vertically integrated with the Nepean Group, and has national coverage with manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Coffs Harbour.

The recently completed Holsworthy Train Station Car Park project for Denham Constructions clearly showcased the Group's capabilities.

‘The Graham Group provided an efficient and quality service at all times as well as providing valuable design and technical input when required’ according to Aaron Morris, Contract Administrator, Denham Constructions Pty Ltd With only a short window of time for supply, fabrication & installation, the Graham Group was able to offer all products & services required.

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Traditional Stone Traditional Stonemasonry was established in 1985 by two highly skilled European craftsmen, Kris Krawczyk and John Ayres, dedicated to the preservation of what remains of Australia’s colonial heritage in buildings. The services provided by Traditional Stonemasonry focus on historic façade restoration, masonry conservation, solid joinery, and metal fabrication of wrought iron and steel.

The company was recently contracted to do restoration works on the ‘landmark’ Dymock’s building at 428 George Street, in Sydney’s CBD. This project involved the dismantling of portions of the terracotta faience façade whilst ensuring that all sound pieces were salvaged after they had failed due to corrosion of the steel cladding restraints. The façade was then stabilized and rebuilt using both the salvaged and new pieces that were sourced from a specialist manufacturer in the USA. Additionally the company also removed 146 heritage listed steel framed windows from the site, that were then repaired and restored and reinstated back into the façade, after salvaging the heritage glass, original brass hardware and replacing all non-original brass hardware with new exact replicas. Finally the façade was given a complete clean using the European designed ‘JOS’ cleaning system which allowed the façade to return to its bright light color in place of the dark grey appearance it had previously 36

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One of the requirements for this project was the need to carry out any work that may have interfered with the tenant’s ability to trade at night. This meant that the whole project was run on a 24-hour basis in order to maintain productivity as well as meeting the tight program constraints.

Traditional Stonemasonry’s craftsmanship is evident in the remedial works on several prestigious buildings facades in Sydney’ CBD, including the G.P.O building in Martin Place, Circular Quay Railway Station, the U.T.S facades at the Queen Victoria Building, and Wales House in Hunter Street. Some of the other recent works have included the Sydney Town Hall internal refurbishments, and the restoration of the façade the old MLC Building at 44 Martin Places.

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Complete Cut ith an impressive reputation and portfolio, established with the use of state of the art technology and equipment, Complete Cut continue to maintain a competitive edge within the concrete cutting industry in the ACT. The largest operator of its kind in Canberra, Complete Cut specialise in concrete cutting, drilling and sawing utilising a high quality fleet of cutting edge equipment. A fleet of equipment, which allows Complete Cut to carry out even the most complex projects.

With over 14 years experience and a highly skilled team of 6 operators, the company continues to demonstrate their professionalism, high quality workmanship and superior customer service.

Complete Cut, under the leadership of Duane Clarke, are committed to retaining and advancing their edge over the competition with further investment in state of the art technology and equipment and ongoing training and development of their highly skilled workforce to give even more projects a ‘complete cut’.

The company’s project portfolio includes the Edmund Barton Building in Canberra, the refurbishment of Anzac Park West (ACT), Section 56 and 84 (ACT), the Sydney Hotel in Barton ACT and the Metropolitan Apartments in Canberra’s City West.

Complete Cut’s fleet of equipment includes hydraulic cutting saws that can cut up to 920 mm thick, 74 HP Diesel Road Saws which can cut trenches in concrete up to 680 mm thick, hydraulic wall saws which can penetrate 850 mm thick concrete and the relatively new Electric 3 phase Roadsaw which has no petrol fumes and hence is ideal for use in enclosed areas.

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on the right track wetha International is a Sydney based company providing Rail Safeworking Services and Perway Inspection and Certification services to worksites within the rail corridor The company has developed an experienced and highly qualified staff base of over 250 employees (many with extensive experience in diverse sections within the rail industry) with great level of expertise in service delivery for our clients.

“Swetha is currently involved on the Kingsgrove to Revesby Quadruplication (K2RQ) Project, with up to 50 Protection Officers and Handsignallers engaged to provide rail worksite protection for the project.”

"In the recent years Swetha has expanded to now provide extensive corridor maintenance services including litter pick up and graffiti

and vegetation management, proving itself as a comprehensive and reliable service provider.”

Current projects where Swetha has a solid, continuous presence include Richmond Line Duplication, South West Rail Link – Glenfield Transport Interchange, Hunter 8 Alliance projects, Liverpool to Ashfield Pipeline, SIA Alliance projects, SOLAR Project Sutherland, Southern Sydney Freight Line, Sydney Harbour Bridge Fencing and the Albury - Wodonga Road Link.

Swetha has kept up with the changing face of NSW rail over the years to become established as a first tier panel member on the safeworking panel of preferred suppliers for RailCorp.

The company has developed strong business relationship with RailCorp, Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation, the Australian Rail Track Corporation and other major contractors: including Leighton, John Holland, Bovis Lend Lease, Laing O’Rourke, REED, Ansaldo, Abi Group, RTA, Energy Australia

Swetha International Pty Ltd, Address: Level 3, Suite 23 / 12 Railway Parade Burwood NSW 2134. t. (02) 9715 2833 f. (02) 9715 2844 www.swetha.com.au

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Eureka Soars at Eagle Street s a steel fixing contractor, Eureka gives you confidence of achieving a tight floor cycle whilst maintaining a high level of quality and safety standards.� Dayne May, Project Manager (Oracle), Grocon Constructors (Qld) Pty Ltd A testimonial any company would be proud of and proof of how highly the Eureka Steel Fixing project teams are regarded within the industry, as their reputation continues to soar in line with their impressive projects.

Eureka Steel Fixing is currently working working closely with Leighton Contractors on one of the most impressive new sustainable office towers in Brisbane at One One One Eagle Street.

The Cox Payne designed tower features an organic structural frame with high performance fully glazed façade, 62500m2 over 44 levels levels and is due for completion in late 2011.

The scope of the works for Eureka includes the completion of the Steel Fixing works, supply all labour, materials, plant and equipment necessary to complete the Steel Fixing including trade and associated works on the $600m project.

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and its sub-basement to be built simultaneously as well as enabling work to be undertaken above ground while excavating underground.

Not only does this method shorten the construction schedule but it also minimizes associated construction impacts on the community.

Emissions of underground work, such as noise and dust, are localized and managed within the basement levels, as the ground floor concrete slab provides a barrier both acoustically and physically.

The Eureka team on the Eagle Street project is innovative, can identify cost saving opportunities, simplify solutions, take immediate action and has the full support of the Eureka Steel Fixing head office services and facilities including the pre-fabrication yard at its Queensland base in Molendinar..

Built on strong family values of integrity and honesty, Eureka Steel Fixing Queensland are also currently working on Soul at Surfers Paradise, Oracle Towers at Broadbeach, One on One in Brisbane and Little Beach at Paradise Point.

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GIVING PROJECTS THEIR SPARK f a project needs reliable, leading edge electrical work performed, Sydney Map Electrical has it covered. Led by Project Manager Peter Tsoukarellis, who has over twenty years experience in the trade, their crews can supply and install CBUS systems, data cabling, electrical systems, voice communications, CCTV, intercoms, security systems, Free –to-air and Pay TV. The company skill base, and reliable supplier contacts offering the latest energy-efficient components, allows them to handle work on multiple projects concurrently. Flexibility, adaptability and precise management of logistics are core company operational values.

Recent projects for Peter and his team include the refurbishment of Tom Ugly’s Bridge; installing electrical systems including CBUS for “Kintara” a 10-apartment luxury residential development at Yowie

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Bay; and full installation for Stages one and two of Canterbury Sugar Mills comprising 39 apartments for stage one and 83 apartments for stage two. Other completed projects include Sorrento Apartments at Queenscliff; Villawood Shopping Village; the Adventist Retirement Village at Kings Langley - a new 79 bed retirement facility; refurbishment of John Paul Village nursing home at Heathcote; and numerous data centres and commercial offices.

Sydney Map Electrical PO Box 173 Southgate Sylvania NSW 2224 t. 02 9522 0314 f. 02 9522 4019 e. peter.t@sydneymapelectrical.com.au

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TAILOR-MADE LIFTING EQUIPMENT hatever needs lifting or shifting, NESW Cranes can design and build the right materials handling solution for the job.“We offer a cost-effective, high quality, tried and tested solution, with custom-design and fabrication of crane components and associated structures,” said NESW Director, Denis Straga.

“We manufacture top quality products which give long-term, reliable service, and we work with the client to bring them the best possible lifting solution.

“NESW are also Victoria’s sole agent for Abus Cranes, and have a service division which can repair, maintain and upgrade all makes and models. Our staff have the ability to service all aspects of the industry.

From the initial design and construction, through to installation and maintenance. All services are carried out by skilled tradespeople, and experienced, factory trained electrical and mechanical technicians.

“We have a maintenance and breakdown service catering for everything from routine inspections and maintenance to fast response repairs.

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suitable for workshops, factories and boatyards; gantry and portal cranes; workstation cranes; wall mounted cranes and jib cranes with up to 360 degree swing radius. They also perform inspections, undertake upgrades and supply spare parts.

Everything NESW do is compliant with both Australian Standards and Government requirements, and specifically meets AS 2550 and AS 1418. Their service area extends throughout Victoria, Tasmania and Albury Wodonga, meeting the needs of steel fabricators, machinery manufacturers, glazing workshops, precast manufacturers, galvanisers, stone and marble masons, boat builders and ship yards, among others.

Due to the company’s strong growth, NESW are in the process of building their own purpose built factory, which when they move in later this year, will give them even more dedicated crane handling and manufacturing equipment.

NESW Cranes Pty Ltd 41 Paulson Road, Campbellfield, VIC 3061 t. 03 9359 2900 f. 03 9359 2800 http://www.neswcranes.com

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vertical transport TWiN Elevator System – 2 Lifts, 1 Shaft, 0 Crowds.

The elevator system in Perth’s Raine Square is taking vertical transport to new heights with the installation of its innovative TWiN system – one of the most advanced elevator systems in the world supplied exclusively by ThyssenKrupp Elevator.

ThyssenKrupp Elevator is one of the world’s leading elevator companies with 43,000 employees at more than 800 locations worldwide. It has been operating in Australia for more than 25 years and in Perth for 12 years.

Raine Square is a large office building in the heart of Perth. It provides space for 13,000sqm of retail space and 43,000sqm of office space.

ThyssenKrupp provided the escalators and all vertical transportation for Raine Square which includes eight escalators and 28 lifts. A conventional system at Raine Square would have been five high rise and five low rise lifts split across two banks creating inefficiency and wasting space combined with requiring additional building materials.

Utilising the TWiN system the required number of lift shafts was reduced from 10 to six resulting in the creation of more useful space and reducing the amount of building materials and ongoing energy costs for the building.

“Using TWiN, we have been able to provide 12 lifts within six shafts enabling more efficient inter-floor travel within the building, a major consideration for larger organisations when tenanting high rise buildings,” says Martin Doyle, Director of the ThyssenKrupp Western Australia Branch.

With TWiN there is no transfer floor midway up the building or the associated secondary lift machine room for the conventional low/high rise lift design.

“TWiN creates efficiency through more rentable space, reduced construction cost in building, less lift shafts using less concrete and lower ongoing energy costs in running two cars independently in one shaft as opposed to big heavy double-decker cars in single shafts or additional banks of lifts.”

TWiN provides benefits to all involved, in the construction and end use of the building. The developer saves space and has more rentable space on the same footprint, the builder has less lift shafts to build, the tenants have easier travel in the building, and finally the environmental benefits with reduced energy consumption and less building materials both constructing the lifts and building itself.

A new process used for this site was the installation of the lift guide rails in a long continuous length hanging from the top of the shaft before being fixed into place and secured to the shaft walls. This ensures the smoothest straightest possible guide rail installation for the highest level of comfort for passengers when travelling at high speed.

ThyssenKrupp is also now completing high speed high rise units for the Alluvion project and escalators and lifts for the Perth Arena project.

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uni-span's AWARD-WINNING COMMITMENT AT GATTON ni-Span will provide around 1,000 tonnes of scaffolding during the construction of the new South Queensland Correctional Precinct (SQCP) at Gatton. Their contribution to the Queensland Government project, managed by the Department of Public Works on behalf of Corrective Services, is a multifaceted one, and the result of months of meticulous planning and consultation with managing contractors Baulderstone during the tendering and pre-construction stages.

For a public purse project of this magnitude, Uni-Span had to provide credentials in the areas of co-compliance, work methodology, site specific safety plans, and site management skills - and offer a competitive tender price.

In addition to the scaffolding and associated safety equipment, UniSpan is also providing ongoing labour for on-site installation, and have established a full-time site presence. Site establishment comprises a Supervisor’s office equipped with state of the art communications equipment, a mobile workshop, 3 tonne truck, all terrain Manitou forklift and up to 15 associated labour and support staff, including a full time Site Supervisor, for the entire 14 month construction program. This package of manpower, machinery and materials is coupled with Uni-Span’s best practise safety methodology, which is an absolute core value of the company’s operations.

One of the special features of the SQCP installation is the use of bright yellow shadecloth installed to all stretcher stair accesses on each building. This increases safety, and enables rapid recognition of the location of each stair in case of emergency.

This attention to detail in their approved safety management plan as presented to Baulderstone and implemented on site scored special recognition.

“The end result was that Uni-Span received a safety award from Baulderstone for promoting innovative safe work practices on the SQCP development.

The site establishment represents a significant undertaking by Uni-Span and demonstrates our commitment to the client and the scaffold industry as a whole,” said Uni-Span Representative Vaughan Bibby.

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The SQCP is a sprawling, complex project. The first stage involves construction of a 300 bed women’s prison, with associated services such as dining hall and recreation areas. Then there are proposed plans to construct a 1000 men’s prison, and its associated facilities.

Uni-Span is proud to be associated with Baulderstone on this project, and enthusiastic about their ongoing contribution to major infrastructure projects in Queensland. Uni-Span products contributing to safe and effective scaffolding solutions for the SQCP include: • Stretcher Stairs – safe, secure and modular access stairs, creating a wide spiral for easy access with landing platforms; the 2.0m option can bolt stairs together for a 1200 wide access going up in 2.0m lifts with landing platforms.

• Uni-mesh – a light weight screen and containment system, which is one integrated unit of high quality materials, offering a replacement for the traditional combined chainwire and shadecloth.

• Kwik Az clips – used in combination with the Kwik Az tool, this unique system is reuseable, and a faster, more secure way of attaching perimeter containment screening and fencing.

Product info: • Uni-mesh • Kwik Az clips • Stretcher stairs • Approx. 1000 ton of scaffolding

Uni-Span Group Pty Ltd 28 Computer Road Yatala QLD 4207 Phone: 1300 882 825 Fax: 07 3807 0546 Email: info@uni-span.com.au

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A woman's touch n innovative medical facility like the Macquarie University Hospital offers every kind of design and construction challenge.

For Head Contractors Baulderstone, the challenges inspired the kind of innovations which won Baulderstone led by Project Manager Sophie Poole the 2009 National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Team Award for Workplace Innovation.

“The project has built upon Baulderstone’s knowledge and experience in the design and construction of medical facilities. Throughout the project we developed our processes and procedures to enhance existing systems and introduce new ones where appropriate. The stringent processes implemented played a key role in the delivery of a high tech, first class facility that aligned with client expectations,” said Sophie.

Works commenced in November 2007 with the demolition of existing buildings and site preparation, followed by a 30,000m3 excavation for basement car parking facilities across the entire site.

With two roads running through the site, and construction restrictions allowing only one to be closed at a time, removing the existing Innovation Drive and constructing the basement and suspended deck for the new road was a critical area. A second, more complex critical area was the construction of the hospital basement level 2, the central portion of the hospital site, which houses all the radiotherapy equipment and the radiopharmacy.

“These areas were complex to design and construct due to the radiation and laser equipment requirements resulting in walls and slabs of up to 2.0m thick. Baulderstone planned and implemented a construction sequence that simultaneously had works being undertaken at basement 2 level of the hospital whilst all around the perimeter, the structure was being completed at Basement 1 and Ground level,” explained Sophie.

“On completion of Basement 2 works, the structure was closed in above, and while the main hospital structure continued to get Levels 1 & 2 poured and stripped.

“Incorporating the client’s specialist equipment, such as Australia’s first Gamma Knife, was one of the key challenges on the project. We took on the role of facilitating the design, coordination and installation of client supplied and installed equipment from very early on in the project. Baulderstone drove the process to understand and coordinate the complex services which we were to supply to each piece of specialist equipment. This was done through many minuted meetings with the suppliers and Baulderstone D&C services subcontractors; Baulderstone's tenacity to understand, document and deliver such precise and complex requirements, resulted in first class services throughout the project.

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Main Construction Company : Baulderstone Client : Macquarie University Project end Value : $150 Million Completion : June 2010 Architects : Health Projects International Civil / Structural Engineer : Robert Bird Group Surveyor : Rygate & Co Pty Ltd

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penetration was designed to allow the equipment to be installed in the cyclotron and removed as required.

“The radiotherapy area includes four bunkers, three identical bunkers each of which house a linear accelerator and a fourth housing the Gamma Knife. Baulderstone coordinated meetings between the client’s supplier of the high tech specialist equipment for these bunkers, our D&C service subcontractors and our architect and structural engineer to ensure the design of these complex areas met all radiation requirements for their certification and operation.

“We also ensured the structure was designed around installation (without vehicle access) of the equipment, with the heaviest item being 20 tonne. This included openings in the slab, preinstalled lifting beams and fit out designs to accommodate back propping of suspended decks during installation and removal of equipment.“

“The radiopharmacy area houses the cyclotron where radioactive isotopes will be produced for use in the detection of cancer in patients.

Baulderstone managed the design of the cyclotron bunker such that the structural solution, including reinforcement detailing, concrete mix, concrete pour configuration and pour sequence, ensured the concrete would not become radioactive during operation of the cyclotron. It also ensured radiation would not penetrate through the bunker.

“The walls and roof of the bunker were 2.0m thick with a penetration in the roof closed in by 4 precast panels up to 16 tonne each. This

Baulderstone also applied ingenuity to the services design for the specialist clinic building to deliver greater energy efficiency. Solutions included central chillers and heating water boilers serving all air handling units (AHU's) and any small fan coil units (FCU's); as well as plant rooms on each floor, or in the roof plant room that contain AHU's capable of a full outside air cycle, or return air when the outside air is out of design parameters. The AHU's are cooled via the central chillers with early morning warm up via the heating water system. The main supply air runs across the floors with variable air volume (VAV's) located in each tenancy zone to provide local control. Perimeter zones if required are reheated via the heating water system. Finally, a central building management system allows for optimal operational control of all areas and can monitor tenancy conditions.

During the project the client specified major design changes to the operating levels, and recently added a third level of wards. Baulderstone resolved all the design, coordination and costing issues through a systematic approach, minimising impact on the short term program and negating any impact on the overall program. Main works were completed a month ahead of schedule, with fitout works also commencing early. With recent additions by the client currently being completed, works are due to finish in June 2010.

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Macquarie University Hospital by HPI

THE LEADING EDGE n extraordinary team of women brought the Macquarie University Hospital project into being. Even before a site was chosen, Health Projects International (HPI) worked with the client to actualise a medical facility on the model of institutions such as the world-famous Mayo Clinic, offering training and research opportunities for leading edge medicine, including the latest advances in nuclear medicine.

HPI oversaw the entire process from vision to commissioning, utilising innovative technologies which will give lifetime service assisting facility management. The full range of consultancy services provided included master planning, briefing, interior design, detailed architectural design and documentation.

“HPI’s tried and tested methodology brought all the key stakeholders together and led them through the process from feasibility and briefing to design and construction,” said HPI Project Architect Anne Lamb.

“We began work on this project in 2005, by assisting the client in finding a site for a new hospital as the current one had reached capacity and was in need of new, modern technology in a teaching and research friendly environment. Many alternative sites were considered but none had strong, immediate relationships to higher education/research facilities, so when the opportunity for a location next to Macquarie University had arisen, the obvious advantages were apparent. In late 2006, HPI submitted an application to the Minister for Planning for planning approval, which was granted in 13th May 2007.

“We then undertook an exhaustive briefing process. Our staff are immersed in the culture and methodology of hospital design, drawing on the company’s vast research and training capacity. Health Care is too important to be treated as a sub-set of general-practice Architecture.

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hospital managers, advising on the latest models of patient care and operational factors.

“The first challenge was creating a world-class health facility linked to a leading research university, in this case the Australian School of Advanced Medicine recently established by Macquarie University.

“The Australian School of Advanced Medicine will provide specialty post-graduate training in surgical specialisation. The creation of the Australian School of Advanced Medicine was only possible with the establishment of Macquarie University Hospital on the University’s campus. The Australian School of Advanced Medicine will link with the Macquarie University Hospital, utilising the hospital as a key teaching facility whilst the University provides the research and pedagogical support as well as access to an extensive range of science and health facilities.

“The second challenge was providing the right environment to facilitate the teaching process.

The Hospital will have cutting edge diagnostic and treatment technology that will place Macquarie University Hospital at the forefront of health care, including the first Cyclotron and Radiopharmacy in a private hospital, first Gamma Knife in Australia, comprehensive cancer care (including oncology and Radiotherapy), 12 fully Integrated Digital operating suites, one with fully inter-operative CT, Electronic medical records, Wireless network, RFID and VOIP communications. Teaching spaces on both the hospital site and in the Australian School of Advanced Medicine have direct access to live High Definition video images.”

Design and ongoing management of a project of this magnitude and complexity was facilitated by HPI’s unique international web service known as the Health Facility Briefing System (HFBS). This powerful suite of web applications is used in the detailed, standards-based briefing process of all types of hospitals. It also provides building and equipment budgeting, benchmarking, document management and Asset Audit tools.

“HFBS uses the AHFG (Australian Health Facility Guidelines) with local customisations as its foundations. It allows the users to quickly assemble the elements required in the guidelines as well as the client’s project-specific requirements into a fully coordinated set of documents for briefing, verification, tendering and construction.

After construction, the information can be kept on the system for the hospital maintenance through its life,” explained the Project Director, Aladin Niazmand.

“HPI used the system to provide complete, detailed briefs and schedules for hospitals based on the AHFG, including Room Data Sheets, Schedule of Finishes and FF&E lists with budget costing etc.

The system is entirely web based, using no local software or hard disk space. The client owns all information and has access to it from any computer with a standard browser with the appropriate security clearance. The HFBS database is highly secure, being maintained at the largest web hosting company in Australia .”

One of the most noteworthy aspects to this extraordinary construction venture is the number of women who undertook the key tasks of planning, design, project management and documentation. HPI’s team included Project Architect Anne Lamb, Interior Designers Jackie Warren and Emily Roemer, Architect Meiy Tham, Draughtsperson Natalie Meyer and the two nurse planners Dianne Barton and Marilyn Mandigma. “We have done well,” said Anne.

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HPI is an Australian based specialist firm of Health Facility Planners and Architects, established in 1994 and is one of very few companies world-wide which specialise exclusively in Health Design. They offer an integrated approach based on international best practice and stateof-the-art methodology for the design and rapid procurement of health projects. HPI, with 53 specialised staff in its Sydney office, is one of the most prolific designers of Private Hospitals in Australia. Other recent private hospitals by HPI include North Shore Private Hospital stages 1, 2 & 3 for Ramsay Health Care and Norwest Private Hospital for Healthscope.

HPI was the recent winner of the bid for the new Gold Coast University Private Hospital and North Lantau Hospital in Hong Kong.

HPI has over 50 specialist staff including health Architects, Interior Designers, Nurse Planners, Service Planners and software developers responsible for over 150 completed projects in Australia. For all projects, HPI sends its most experienced staff in various clinical specialities to assist with the project briefing, design and delivery for the duration of the project. HPI’s head office is in Sydney, with associated offices in every State in Australia. HPI is also a 50% owner of the international firm of TAHPI, with affiliated offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, China, Malaysia and the UAE.

Health Projects International Architects and Health Facility Planners Head Office, Sydney Suite 1 Ground Floor 68 Alfred Street Milsons Point NSW 2061 Australia t. 612 9460 4199 f. 612 9460 4299 e. healthpi@ozemail.com.au www.healthpi.com.au NSW PROJECT FEATURE Macquarie university Hospital

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GREENER SERVICES llstaff Airconditioning has been providing a broad range of mechanical services across a number of sectors including commercial office buildings, hospitals, government institutions, retail complexes, industrial and laboratory installations in Melbourne, Sydney, Albury/Wodonga and recently in Canberra, since 1975.

Their decades of experience and ability to deliver Green solutions is why they were the right contractor for Baulderstone Pty Ltd when it came to the design, development and installation of the base mechanical services for Macquarie University Private Hospital. Their brief included not only the main buildings, but also the linking bridges and single level carpark.

As the project involved a wide diversity of mechanical systems, to solve the many challenges Allstaff utilized its in-house engineering and drafting capabilities with AutoCAD’s MEP 3D drafting package.

This technology is object based, therefore allowing clash detection with the building structure and the other trades. It also allows for easier incorporation of design changes, and resolution of the challenges they pose.

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level 2 plantroom. To comply with the physical restraints and maintain maintenance access, Allstaff produced coordinated 3D models. These models can be viewed, rotated and sectioned in any location, and by highlighting any changes at the workshop drawing stage, they minimise site remakes. Using the 3D models contributed to the successful outcome,” said Allstaff ’s Engineering Manager Simon Spiteri.

“The choice of the PowerPax air-cooled chillers provided savings on energy consumption and, along with low power fans, head pressure and noise reduction control, provides an environmentally responsible alternative to the conventional chiller/cooling towers combination.

“The success of this facility can be attributed to the builder and all the trades involved. Allstaff Airconditioning is proud to have played its part in the construction of this newest private teaching hospital.”

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Triple ‘M’ – HVAC and Fire Systems Specialists ecause the Macquarie University Private Hospital Clinic contains coexisting facilities with different HVAC needs, Triple ‘M’ Group’s full range of design, fabrication and installation abilities were brought into play for not one but three different energy-efficient HVAC systems.

The operating theatres of the School of Advanced Medicine are air-conditioned by a constant volume system utilising 100 per cent fresh air, with run around coils which transfer energy from the exhaust system to the air-conditioning system, reclaiming in excess of 50% of the energy being exhausted. The PC2 labs are served by chilled water fan coil units, with fresh air ducted through an arrangement of dampers to allow individual hubs to operate independently.

The upper levels of specialist clinics and consulting facilities have a variable volume system through chilled water air handling units with a full outside air economy cycle. The rooftop mounted central energy plant comprises a pair of energy efficient water cooled Turbocor chillers, and two gas fired hot water heaters.

“Triple ‘M’ has a wealth of experience in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical sectors, with design and construct installations at Blacktown Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick Private Hospital, and the Douglas Building at Royal North Shore Hospital.

In addition, Triple ‘M’ has the D&C contract for both HVAC and Fire Protection systems for Orange Hospital, due for completion in early 2011. Within the Pharmaceutical and Close Control sector, we have undertaken work at GlaxoSmithKline, the CSIRO Research facility and the Garvan Institute, to name a few,” said Triple ‘M’ Nsw General Manager Brian Mayo.

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Triple ‘M’s commitment to excellence includes certification to AS / NZS 4801: 2001 and BS OHSAS 18001: 2007 for their Occupational Health and Safety Management System.

Triple ‘M’ has a specialist Sustainable Upgrades Division and recent refurbishment projects include 101 Miller Street, the Jessie Street Building in Parramatta, the Queens Square Law Courts in Sydney, and 259 George Street. The total HVAC value of Green Star rated projects undertaken to date exceeds $200 million.

Other major projects include the $50 million D&C HVAC contract for the 47 floor City Square Project in Perth (BHP’s new Corporate Head Office), the $18 million Charlestown Shopping Centre Project, and the $35 million 111 Eagle Street project in Brisbane.

Triple ‘M’ Fire is currently facilitating the 3D integrated design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of the fire protection systems at Liverpool Hospital, including sprinkler suppression, detection , evacuation and pre-action systems. Triple ‘M’ Fire is a market leader in 3D co-ordinated design on some of the largest projects in Australia, including #1 Bligh Street, currently under construction in the heart of the Sydney CBD. Triple ‘M’ Group Corporate Office Quad 4, Level 1, 8 Parkview Drive Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, 2127 p. 612 9763 6200 f. 612 9763 6201 e. TMG@triple-m.com.au www.triple-m.com.au NSW PROJECT FEATURE Macquarie university Hospital

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ADVANCED SKELETON ll the things which make OneSteel Reinforcing leaders in the field of steel construction solutions made them the best contractor to supply the reinforcing steel for the Macquarie University Private Hospital Project . They have the manufacturing and engineering capacity to respond to changing project demands, meet tight timeframes, and custom-build to complex specifications.

the steel strength they need since 1928, when the company began life as Aquila Steel. Following mergers with other leading reinforcement companies including Boral and BHP, OneSteel Reinforcing has grown into Australia's premier supplier of steel reinforcing solutions. Their manufacturing facilities are ACRS certified, and engineering expertise is applied to deliver the most cost-effective solution for any challenge.

An estimated 1,200 tonnes of reinforcing steel was supplied for the Hospital, and 525 tonnes for the adjoining clinic. OneSteel Reinforcement had two schedulers, a project supply manager and two despatch and operations staff assigned to the project’s needs, tracking the two separate orders for the two separate buildings, which while being filled concurrently by the 30 odd process staff and production manager, had to be scheduled and delivered separately.

Products available from their nationwide network include a wide range of innovations in the categories of rebar, prefab, reinforcing steel rollout carpets, steel decking, permanent formwork, continuously threaded rebar systems and accessories for commercial constructions. All their products contain post-consumer recycled content greater than 50 percent, which means their reinforcing contributes to Green Star points as well as structural integrity. OneSteel Reinforcement also back their products with a comprehensive suite of training and information tools, which can be accessed via the company website.

Generally, a fortnight’s notice is asked for scheduling and supplying steel for projects, but the project’s tight timeframes meant Baulderstone sometimes could only give notice a matter of days for an order.

Fortunately, OneSteel Reinforcement’s production planning process was able to schedule the manufacturing to have the order on site, on time, every time. “The other challenges were created by the reinforcing detail for some parts of the building structure. The design was very complex, with ramps and oddly-shaped slab areas, which made working out the geometry of the reinforcing steel difficult,” said OneSteel Reinforcing Market Development Engineer, John Katsiris.

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UNIQUE ELEMENTS t’s the final touches to a building which make it stand out from the crowd, and Icon Custom Projects have done just that at the Macquarie University Private Hospital.

Newcastle boasts approximately 2km of glass balustrade, and is one of the many projects that Icon Custom has collaborated on with Mirvac since beginning operations in 1994.

The custom-designed balustrade systems and other stainless steel, aluminium, glass, timber and steel architectural features on the project have added a unique element.

Bovis Lend Leases' flagship project, ‘420 George Street’, a 36 level retail and commercial development, also features Icon’s talents in the form of glazed façade work incorporating Black Seraphic custom laminated elements, installed around the retail voids, terraces and mall entrances.

Icon Custom designs, fabricates and installs the components of any major projects which give it that WOW factor, from façade elements, custom stairs and architectural features.

The Clinic Building facade balustrades utilised a new product, 3M 1172 Red glazing film to create a unique red glass balustrade on levels 2,3,4,5 & 6.

“One of the more challenging aspects of the project was that there were more than six different product designs, each needing to be independently certified by our consulting engineers to meet all applicable codes & standards,” said director Paul Sewell.

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“In terms of turning a design idea into reality, we can do anything.

We have qualified staff across numerous trades, and have built up an extensive supply chain throughout the Sydney region to manufacture and supply our components,” said Paul Sewell.

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MONEY, MEN AND MATERIALS aving SJA Construction Services onboard can smooth the waters when multi-million dollar project variations occur. SJA were primarily engaged on the Macquarie University Private Hospital project as Project Planners, assisting with time and construction methodology assessments for the initial feasibility studies, advising throughout development of Contract Programme, providing ongoing monthly status reports and planning of amended programmes to cater to project variations, and providing commercial advice to resolve major contract issues.

“SJA programming has built a strong working relationship with BPL. Their bid team asked for our expert input at feasibility stage in the form of a preliminary program assessment. With BPL’s ongoing success in the various stages of project delivery, SJA became more entrenched as a member of the delivery team and viewed the timely delivery of the Project as an SJA responsibility,” said SJA Planning & Programming Manager, Rob Foster.

“An outstanding feature of the Project was the positive focus on ‘time’ by the BPL management team. They embraced time management ensuring delivery milestones were met and the work plan was right

in the first place. The main challenge was integrating numerous multi-million dollar variations into the program to meet the Clients operational aspirations whilst at the same time protecting BPL’s Contractual position.”

For over a decade, SJA have been assisting organisations in the building, construction and engineering industries, creating greater value for projects through four complementary areas of service delivery: project management, quantity surveying, planning, and construction consulting.

Their management and services systems have Quality Assurance Certification from SAI Global, and their 20 consultants operate from offices in Sydney, Brisbane and various satellite locations, ,

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A FAÇADE YOU CAN TRUST ust as a medico should have a trustworthy face, the Macquarie University Private Hospital needed a façade solution the builder could trust. Overall Façade Systems (OFS) are specialists in fabricating and supplying whole façade packages, especially for difficult multiple product, multiple finish designs like this one.

Their contribution to the project included the windows, shopfronts, front entrance doors, canopies, bridge façade, external wall structure, steel supports, aluminium cladding panels and Fibre Cement (FC) Sheeting. Some innovative materials were part of the package, such as Rondo 150mm structural steel stud, sarking in the form of Bradford Breathable membrane, Alucobond Alumium Composite Panel, 100-150 imported aluminium frame window sections and SS22 Glazing.

OFS completed the structural design from the Architects’ concept drawings, working to the Design Team’s detailed specifications. The procurement of materials was undertaken both by direct manufacture and fabrication by OFS and procurement and delivery through trusted subcontracting suppliers “We were brought on at Post DA, as façade specialists and as a one stop shop for all the project’s façade requirements,” said OFS Project Manager Simon Malam.

“Preliminary cost advice, various design solutions and value engineering takes place prior to the Contract placement. We attend design meetings as soon as practicably possible to advise and ensure construction meets budgetary constraints.

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“The challenge was taking the concept design and producing full, detailed fabrication drawings to be certified by the façade engineer (Aurecon) we employed, and completing all the finished details between the façade elements without changing the design intent.

Other great façades created by OFS include Trinity North Ryde, Liverpool Hospital, Edward Barton Building in Canberra, and the glazed atrium at CBA Homebush.

OFS currently specialize in a stick system with punch/shopfront windows, and are flexible with all types of cladding materials. Their façades are all independently engineer certified for structural soundness, work currently carried out for OFS by Aurecon.

“The secret is in the interface between all the specified cladding components,” said Simon. “We are looking into increasing the range of services we offer, by looking into other window and cladding solutions in Australia and overseas.”

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WOLLONGONG CENTRAL Main Construction Company : Mainbrace Client : The GPT Group Project end Value : $20 million Completion : November 2009 Architects : Altis Architecture Pty Ltd + ARC Architects Structural Engineer : Van Der Meer Consulting

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rom the classy entrance through to the wave motif repeated in the interior fit out, The GPT Group's Wollongong Central now embodies coastal chic, and stands as another testimony to the benefits of teamwork. Mainbrace Constructions led the site team, working closely and collaboratively with all stakeholders to deliver an intensive $20 million refurbishment project for GPT within a staged 5 month construction period.

The project encompassed the complete refurbishment of all common mall areas within the north building including new food courts, entries and lobbies whilst also providing modern new tenancy fit outs by a combination of existing and new retailers. In addition, all mechanical, electrical and fire systems have been extensively upgraded throughout, to enhance the retail environment while reducing the buildings carbon footprint.

Ensuring the ongoing operation of the shopping centre during the very quick construction period was a major safety and environmental challenge. The project needed to proactively address public safety, noise and site access issues at the same time as adhering to a highly regimented construction program. Working to a 24 hour roster and with the majority of works being completed at night, Mainbrace delivered the project weeks ahead of the originally forecast completion date, with all the new retailers open and relocated retailers ready to trade over the busy pre-Christmas shopping season. “We have built our business on ensuring retail centers open on time.

We make timely completion a major project focus, and Wollongong Central, despite all its challenges, is a great example of what a team can deliver when they share the same visions and goals,� said Mainbrace Director, Michael Witts, who oversaw the Wollongong Central project.

Mainbrace provide construction management services within the retail, commercial and industrial sectors across eastern Australia.

Their portfolio exceeds $1 billon while their knowledge base and staff resource gives them capacity to undertake projects in excess of $70 million. They are also well-qualified to undertake projects where the highest levels of accountable management are required with certification to ISO 14001 Environmental Management, ISO 9001 Quality Management, and AS/NZS4801 Occupational Health & Safety Management.

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completed more than 500 projects. These projects demonstrate by their variety the company’s ability to provide construction solutions for quite specific client and end user requirements, such as industrial projects, cinemas, country clubs, commercial developments, interiors and shopping centres, both new and refurbishments.

Mainbrace recently won the 2009 Master Builder Excellence in Construction Award for the Harrington Grove Country Club in the category for best club/entertainment of a new building up to $25 million.

This 4000m2 Country Club includes a gym, function rooms and cafe together with four tennis courts, two swimming pools and amphitheatre.

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Marketplace for Woolworths at Morriset, another smaller Marketplace at Macksville on the NSW north coast as well as the $13 million construction of a Big W store with basement carpark at Inverell.

“Our centralised business units and support structure allow us to manage remote projects especially well, while our values and culture seem to fit well in regional communities,” said Mainbrace’s Rob Doust – Strategic Development Director.

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ro Finish Shopfitting and Interiors Pty Ltd commenced work at Wollongong Central Shopping Centre providing hoardings and barricades that kept the public safe in addition to the complete fitouts for two of the Centre’s retailers.

Illawarra area; and the design, construction and conversion of a former Pizza Hut store into a new restaurant outlet. Most notably, the Pro Finish team received the “Best Retail Design Project Shop” award from Westfield Figtree for a menswear clothing store.

Working alongside the G.P.T Group and Mainbrace Construction teams, Pro Finish fabricated, erected and removed hoardings from March to December 2009. Design was carried out using the latest 3D design software and fabrication was done at the company’s factory, equipped with advanced automated CNC machinery. Onsite installation was undertaken by the Pro Finish tradesman across all-hour shifts.

Pro Finish has worked with many clients including shopping centre giants G.P.T Group, David Jones, LendLease, Stocklands, Westfield, Centro and many retail stores such as Woolworths, Big W, and Bunnings Hardware. Clients also include Qantas, ANZ Bank and NRMA.

“Custom hoardings were constructed. They were engineered to be aesthetically appealing to customers externally and safe and functional for contractors internally” explained Managing Director, Spiro Repas.

Pro Finish also carried out design, de-fit and full fitout of the ‘Nosh’ food outlet and fitout of the ‘Best and Less’ shop front.

“Nosh was designed to make a minimum impact on the environment.

We used an ecological footprint calculator to ensure efficiency.”

Pro Finish’s impressive range of services include interior design and innovation, commercial and office fitouts, shop fitouts, hoardings and barricades, de-fits and removals and detailed joinery. They are affiliated with both H.I.A and M.B.A. “Our extensive in-house team covers all aspects of a project including project management, designing, signage, plastering, floor coverings, electrical and detailed joinery. Essentially we are a one-stop shop where our clients deal just with our company from the design of their project to the completion of the fitout.”

“A superior product we specialize in is Corian®, a DuPont product, which was used for the counter of Nosh. In this design we created illuminated signage within the Corian® counter front. Our company is a leader within the Illawarra in the fabrication of Corian®.

“With over 20 years in this business, we know how to deliver exceptional services to our clients. Our expert team of designers, shop fitters and contractors are hard working and dedicated to giving every project their best ideas and efforts to achieve a quality finish”.

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DM Consulting (NSW) was responsible for the Structural engineering services for the Wollongong Central refurbishment.

This project was a major services upgrade, face lift and new tenancy fit out constructed while the centre continued to trade.

VDM Consulting (NSW) provided the engineering nous which enabled the 11 month undertaking of Wollongong Central’s services upgrade to be carried out safely and effectively, ensuring the end result was both Code-compliant and Green.

VDM’s client, The GPT Group, is focused on sustainable property development and driving operating efficiencies from energy, waste and water saving initiatives.

Because of this focus every building material used and product selected went through a rigorous design process to meet GPT’s high expectations for ECO design and long term sustainability.

This project had a 24 hour a day construction program, with planning and minor construction occurring during the day and major demolition, construction and installation being undertaken during the night once the centre had been closed.

VDM Consulting (NSW) provided structural engineering investigation, advice, design and inspections 24 hours a day to help the team meet all major milestones throughout the project.

Turnaround for design and response to requests for information had to be immediate.

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Some of the major structural design elements to be overcome were the removal of an existing internal column supporting a loading dock and the design of a transfer structure to enable the deletion of the bottom level of an existing 9 storey lift shaft. These challenges required rigorous investigative work due to the limited existing structural documentation available.

VDM Consulting (NSW) maintains a position at the forefront of engineering analysis and project documentation techniques. We do this utilising the latest Building Information Modelling (virtual design and construction) techniques.

VDM Consulting (NSW) has a long-standing reputation for the delivery of cost effective solutions in a timely manner, and prides itself on being able to deliver high quality coordinated documentation for all projects.

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the SHOPPING CENTRE RECYCLErs W orking shifts around the clock for eight months, Matt Dalley Demolition took away all the outdated parts of Wollongong Central shopping centre, while around them everyone kept on shopping.

It began with an assignment for demolition of existing shops, including asbestos removal. They also removed old stairs, demolished plant rooms and removed heavy plant and equipment, removed tiles and flooring and demolished the old mechanical systems. All these works were carried out while the shopping centre continued to trade, bringing challenges with safety, materials transfer and equipment movements.

To minimise issues, heavy and noisy works took place at nights, while trading hours were utilised for lighter works. A 90 per cent recycle rate was achieved for demolition materials.

In addition to those tasks, Matt Dalley’s crews worked on the reconstruction, cutting penetrations in floor and wall slabs for stairs, lifts and services.

Matt Dalley Demolition have 25 years operating experience, with extensive trades knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, steel fabrication and engineering with staff backed up by experienced estimators.

This allows them to undertake all types of demolition and hazardous materials treatment. Matt Dalley Demolition hold a Class 1 unrestricted demolition license, and A S 1 Friable Asbestos Removalist license, and have the capacity to undertake multiple projects simultaneously anywhere in New South Wales.

“We used a lot of specialist equipment, including 800kg excavators which can be moved through a standard doorway, scissor and boom lifts, large excavators, bob cats and a wide variety of hand tools,” explained project manager, Glen Bryant.

Currently they are working for Mainbrace on South Coast schools projects, in addition to works at Randwick TAFE, Camden School, Cranebrook School, Bunnings at Chatswood, Lakelands School at Dapto and undertaking a full demolition of a shopping centre at Mt Kuringai.

“It was such a big area, having multiple works going throughout the space made coordination a challenge. Materials handling was also an issue, as things from inside had to be transported a long distance up corridors and down stairs, so we had our boilermakers make specialised material handling equipment that would fit in the lifts. We make our own equipment when we need to.

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“We are very focused on training, all our workers are licensed and ticketed in their own area and we have ongoing training. All our site managers and foremen are qualified. OH&S is another area where we undertake regular training, and I am proud to say that over the whole ten month program at Wollongong Central, we were totally incident free.”

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WORLD-CLASS CRAFTSMANSHIP

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ollongong Central has something in common with some of the world’s great retail destinations: timber work and architectural metalwork by UTJ Interiors. UTJ are a family-owned company based in Wollongong with crews that have worked on projects as far afield as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore and Hong Kong, in addition to projects round Australia.

The secret to their success is a combination of meticulous craftsmanship by tradesmen who have spent decades honing their skills, over two hundred years combined management expertise, and a knowledge of the materials which is second to none. For Wollongong Central, UTJ manufactured and installed 40 ironbark columns formed from recycled telegraph poles, recycled timber bins and seating for the new food court, mirror-polished stainless steel dividers between shops and an information kiosk constructed of silk screen printed glass, stainless steel and solid surface products.

Much of the fit out was fabricated off site at UTJ’s workshop, while a crew of four tradesmen worked night shifts over three months on site performing a progressive installation.

“It was a challenge getting the recycled timber cut and then dried suitably for the application,” said UTJ Interiors Managing Director, Hans Van de Haar. “The native timbers give character and a lot of warmth to the shopping centre. At UTJ we are very aware of the environment in every facet of our business. All the veneering, adhesives and finishes used for the project were low VOC. “Architectural metalwork is a speciality of ours. We specialise in the upmarket, in unusual, complex and unique joinery. We take a craftsman approach, and many of our 85 workers are long term employees.”

The talent base includes design, drafting and an understanding of methods and materials which can resolve almost any commercial fit out design issue. The workshop of 3,000m2 utilises the latest CNC technology for timberwork, and also includes spray booths, veneer shop, metalwork fabrication shop and an aluminium/glazing shop.

Through a brother company, The Hardware Man, UTJ can also supply all building products for a project.

With a 60 year history of fabricating and installing specialist joinery and constructing complete fitouts, UTJ have gained an enviable reputation within the building industry. UTJ’s experience encompasses the whole gamut of building work from small projects to luxury private homes, and major commercial buildings. Some of the notable projects include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne Airports, Scientia Building UNSW (winner Raia Sulman medal), Emirates Resort Wolgan Valley, Angel Place Theatre and Office Tower, Allens Arthur Robinson Offices Sydney, Star City Casino, Hotel and Theatre and Paspaley Pearl Showrooms in Australia and overseas.

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hen Altis and Mainbrace wanted a touch of style for the new food Court at Wollongong Central, they relied on the impeccable taste of the team at Cafe Culture. They specialise in sourcing and supplying high-quality, distinctively designed furnishings and fittings for any project, anywhere in Australia.

For the food court, they sourced and supplied a dozen Skoop bar stools, an Italian designed product, and 20 Lithgow Ottomans, crafted from recycled Tasmanian Oak. Cafe Culture modify furnishings where required to suit a specific project’s needs. In this case, the Skoop bar stools were altered to allow part filling with sand for greater stability.

“Our range is carefully selected and we have confidence in all our products. Of course the aesthetic of the product is paramount, while taking into consideration our client base and the various budgets they will have,” said Director Marnie Hammond.

“We do work on a varied selection of projects with interiors designers, as our range crosses over all areas: hospitality, commercial, retail, residential, aged care.

“We visit the Milan Furniture Fair every year to meet up with our suppliers and review new products and trends as well as talking with the interiors designers to come up with custom solutions. Cafe Culture offers Service, Quality Products and a commitment to ensuring everyone is satisfied, and happy with the outcome we have provided.”

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The range of products for both indoor and outdoor spaces includes lighting, chairs, lounges, stools, tables, custom-made furnishings, and the innovative Bloom Pots, 100 per cent recyclable polyethylene pots in a range of colours, shapes and sizes, which incorporate a light in the base, designed in Holland and exclusive to Cafe Culture.

Green is absolutely in style: Cafe Culture’s Australian-made product lines are sourced from sustainable manufacturers working with either recycled, plantation or FSC-certified timbers, and generally, finishes, adhesives and fabrics are low VOC. This can-do team of design-savvy women have been helping create distinctive spaces for over a decade.

Their past projects include the Shangri La Hotel, Gold Coast Airport, Robina Town Centre, Martin Place Bar, Atari Australia, Australian Customs, the University of New South Wales, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. They are just completing work on The Mil, Made in Italy, and St Marys Leagues Club.

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iven a concept brief, Di Emme Creative Solutions’ team of artists, tradespeople, and industrial designers can produce distinctive identity-creating features such as the sculptural ceiling elements that welcome patrons to Wollongong Central.

At the entries rows of flowing multi textural forms, incorporating hand crinkled metal, recycled timbers, decorative finishes and textured paint, impart a sense of the quality and variety afforded to patrons of the center. Inside the food courts the ambiance is enhanced with Di Emme’s custom engineered and fabricated wave form ceiling, crafted from recycled timber.

The entire process including design, materials and finishes sampling, engineering, fabrication and installation, involved Di Emme for three months, with site works undertaken at night due to the shopping centre’s continued operations.

“We are an artistically driven company with fabrication skills spanning virtually any material. What we achieve for clients can’t be done by machine” said Di Emme Managing Director Robert Gonda.

Di Emme’s hands on traditional skills were utilized on the restoration of Sydney’s Capitol Theater and historical Town Hall. The painted finishes division worked on the restorations, applying decorative finishes and gilding for the public spaces, while the 3D division restored sculptural elements.

For Di Emme specialty finishes are quite literally a trademark, with their palette including two patented products, Stonini Profilestone Panels and Metafinish Applyable Metal Solutions.

Stonini Profilestone, made entirely in Australia, is an eco-friendly, lightweight, handcrafted, composite wall cladding, suitable for interiors and exteriors. New to the Stonini range is Concrete which was recently installed in Country Road’s fashion statement store in the Doncaster Shopping Centre, Melbourne.

“Metafinish is the only Green metal coating system available” said Robert.” With it’s unique water-based formula, Metafinish opens up a myriad of design possibilities to take metal where traditional sheet metal or cast metals can’t go. It is ECO friendly and cost effective.”

Geyer Designs featured copper, aluminium, graphite and Iron rust Metafinish partitions in their corporate fit-out for Queensland Investment Corporation. As well as visually identifying the areas with the different metals available, Geyer made use of the vast array of textures achievable to include tactile excitement.

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the ambiance for restaurants of the caliber of Neil Perry’s Rockpool (Fish) and statement building foyers commensurate to The Zenith Center North Sydney or manipulating water in sculptural forms for public areas like St Margaret’s Square or Erina Shopping Center, Di Emme has the creativity, knowledge and experience to make your concept a reality.

Di Emme’s expertise is not only utilized across all Australian States, but also throughout the Middle East, Europe and South East Asia.

Currently, in Kuwait, Di Emme is engaged on multiple Metafinish projects, while a 6m Cherry Tree is about to be shipped to Macau.

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the health crusaders It is widely acknowledged that asbestos is hazardous to human health.

Asbestos has been used for decades in Australia in many building products. Legislation throughout Australia is becoming more stringent for managing risks associated with asbestos. The potential risk is none more apparent than during a major refurbishment of a large shopping centre.

Noel Arnold & Associates has over 25 years experience managing asbestos risks for a wide range of commercial and government clients from a variety of industries, including operating office towers, industrial facilities, schools and hospitals.

Australian Standard AS 2601:2001 The Demolition of Structures, states prior to any renovation or demolition works, a hazardous materials audit should take place. The audit involves inspection and sampling building materials such as asbestos, Synthetic Mineral Fibres (SMF), Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and lead paint.

Noel Arnold & Associates undertook a wide range of priority consulting services for this project, including detailed audits prior to works, hygiene services during the removal process and clearance certification following completion of remedial works.

The Crown Central Project was a great success for all involved.

Noel Arnold & Associates have announced the opening of their NSW South Coast Office based in Wollongong. The office officially opens on 1st April 2010 and will be headed up by Nigel Johnson. You can contact Nigel on 0457 755 777.

Noel Arnold & Associates Pty Ltd Suite 1, 73 Market Street Wollongong NSW 2500 t. 02 9889 1800 f. 02 9889 1811 www.noel-arnold.com.au

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orking through the nights, Nash Tiles’ crews gave Wollongong Central an entrance which will serve countless thousands of feet for a very long time indeed, comprised as it is of Bluestone paving tiles. In addition to the outdoor mall entrance on the ground floor, Nash Tiles supplied and installed tiling for level 2 and 3 main malls, tiles for bathrooms and amenities and a tiled feature wall on Level 3.

“We laid in total 6000m2 of Vitrified tiles, with approximately 2000m2 in a flagstone pattern, also approximately 800m2 of Bluestone tiles for the outdoor mall area and approximately 220m2 of Silver Travertine in 300 x 900, to the bathrooms.,” Said Nash Tiles General Manager.

Previously a trades only company, Nash Tiles recently opened a retail showroom, showcasing tiles, stone, pavers and mosaics. Their range includes stone and tile products from Portugal, Italy, Turkey, China, and Thailand, and custom cutting of tiles and stone is available.

For projects seeking that distinctive element to any tiled, paved, landscaped or concreted area, custom design of large mosaics can be arranged, with Nash Tiles coordinating design, undertaking procurement, and then carrying out all installation work on site. In addition, they can meet the requirements of Green Star projects with low VOC adhesives, which were also used at Wollongong Central.

“The job was completed over 3 months, with 30 tilers working out of shopping hours (overnight). There are over 10 staff based in our offices and on site, along with tilers. We can have up to 4 crews of tilers on site at once.”

Australian owned and operated, Nash Tiles have been in operation for 12 years, specialising in the supply and fixing of tiles, stone and pavers. They also supply and install waterproofing, membranes, sealing and movement joints, and have completed works for commercial and residential projects large and small around the Central Coast and Sydney area.

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“The people who are working there have ownership of what they are doing, they have pride in what they are doing, and they love what they are doing, and in the building game, that is something that is quite rare” Russell J Lloyd, Sydney Town Hall, City of Sydney Project Director

heading uptown ell & Rigby were engaged as the main construction company for the Sydney Town Hall Place of Public Entertainment (POPE) and Heritage upgrade, with a budget estimate of $34 million. As a leading family owned Australian company, Kell & Rigby employs approximately 150 people with offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra. Specialising in heritage, commercial, industrial and aged care projects, Kell & Rigby had 15 staff working on the Sydney Town Hall upgrade.

Kell & Rigby’s upgrade and refurbishment of the Sydney Town Hall covered a number of delicate areas, including underpinning the main Centennial Hall with structural trusses to allow excavation and construction of the basement level to accommodate new plant and equipment. This stage of the project followed the removal and replacement of the redundant wiring, plant and equipment. Additional work involved the upgrade of over 250 heritage doors to accommodate automatic openers, smoke seals and complying hardware. New construction on the project included a new artist room, kitchens, and back of house areas to better service the Town Hall, as well as demolition of the walls and ceilings in the lobby to return the building to its original design. The building itself is approximately 15,000m2, spread over 7 floors and containing 130 rooms.

As well as an essential services upgrade, refurbishment of the existing building included the replacement of slate tiles, new lead flashings and waterproofing membranes for the concrete roof slabs, which was all part of 5-year rescue mission to ensure the 19th century building is protected for future generations and making it shine again as an important Sydney historical landmark, and the jewel in the City of Sydney’s Crown. All of these extremely sensitive and detailed tasks were undertaken to a strict deadline.

One of the main challenges that occurred during the refurbishment was that all the work needed to be done in an existing building, underpinning the Town Hall to excavate and construct a 5000m3 basement. The limited access meant that machines were disassembled, brought through the opening in the building and then rebuilt. This process was then reversed to get the machinery back out.

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An additional complication with the refurbishment project was that during the tunnelling process for the basement construction, work was hampered due to the unknown conditions of the ground, the rock seams and existing footings. This resulted in the work being done by carefully chipping away at the tunnel by hand with jackhammers.

While this was being done Kell & Rigby were carrying out vibration monitoring to ensure that there were no movement issues during excavation and construction. The construction of the tunnelling took 6 months of working round the clock to complete. This section of the project saw 6,750 square metres of soil and rock removed, with all materials being recycled.

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SYDNEY TOWN HALL MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : Kell + Rigby CLIENT : City of Sydney PROJECT END VALUE : $34 Million COMPLETION : November 2009 ARCHITECTS : Tanners Architects STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Taylor Thomson Whitting SURVEYOR : Project Surveyors Pty Ltd SERVICES ENGINEER : Department of Commerce

Some of the environmentally “greening” aspects of the refurbishment included a new state-of-the-art climate-control system designed specifically for Sydney Town Hall that is more energy efficient and uses up to 30 per-cent less power. Additionally more than 1700 new, energy efficient lights, and smart sensors to switch lights off in unused areas were installed within the building, controlled by a state-of the-art computer system, and 240 solar panels incorporating the latest technology from the University of NSW were installed on the roof of the Town Hall that will help reduce the City’s environmental footprint.

The panels are the largest photovoltaic installation in the Sydney CBD and will produce 48 kilowatts of power at their peak.

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With over 100 years of experience in the construction industry, Kell & Rigby has earned a reputation for integrity, dependability and design, as well as construction excellence. Their work on iconic buildings such as Sydney’s Town Hall can only build on this well-earned respect during this century.

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the carpentry specialists -MAC Constructions were responsible for performing the carpentry work for the Sydney Town Hall upgrade. Having been in business for the past 8 years B-MAC Constructions now has 5 employees, 4 of whom worked on the Town Hall project.

B-MAC Constructions is actively engaged in all facets of construction carrying out projects as Contractor, Design & Construct Contractors and Project & Construction Managers. As an Australia owned family business they take pride in every individual project, both large and small, together with a sense of responsibility that does not finish at the completion of a project.

B-MAC Constructions also does strip timber flooring, decking, doors and frames, skirtings and total fit out services.

The company is currently working on Currambena School at Lane Cove, doing the entire range of works on the site, which is a large construction job. The area of construction management is one that B-MAC Constructions finds itself increasingly undertaking, and one that they see as a major component in the future growth of the business.

Specialising in subcontract carpentry works including structural carpentry B-MAC Constructions main work with Kell & Rigby is subcontract work. This usually includes floor framing, plywood flooring, compressed fibre cement flooring and wet area flooring.

The areas of the Town Hall refurbishment that B-MAC Constructions were responsible for included the construction of the structural ply, compressed fibre cement and particleboard floors and timber stairs, timber stud wall framing and termite repair work, where the termites had eaten out some of the structural roof framing.

One of the main challenges on this project was with material handling, as all of the materials needed to be man handled onto the job, because of the limited access to the site.

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engineering our heritage SW Public Works has existed under various names since 1856, while the Government Architect dates back to Francis Greenway in 1816, NSW’s first Civil Architect. For the Sydney Town Hall Essential Services Upgrade, the Goverment Architect's Office provided mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire services and lifts engineers working with an external architect, Tanner Architects. They were engaged by the City of Sydney to design and document the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire services and lifts works for tender, as well as providing assistance in the construction supervision of these works.

The Government Architect’s Office (GAO) is a multi-disciplinary office offering architectural and engineering consultancy services to government clients. There are around 200 employees in the GAO, with 14 working on the Town Hall project.

Secretary’s Building as Industrial Courts and the reuse of 1880s Callan Park buildings for Sydney College of the Arts.

One of the main challenges on Sydney Town Hall was the need to integrate modern engineering services within the constraints of a very significant heritage building, while including sustainability and energy efficiency. A new 48kW solar power system on its roof will generate emissious-free electricity. The ultimate goals of this upgrade were to renew the engineering infrastructure and to meet the requirements for a Place of Public Entertainment (POPE) licence.

The essential services upgrade was sensitively, and in places invisibly integrated with the architectural work to enhance the heritage value of Sydney Town Hall, therefore ensuring its functional capability and State significance well into the future.

GAO is an office in NSW Public Works, which is a division of the Department of Services, Technology and Administration. NSW Public Works plans, designs, constructs and maintains public infrastructure throughout NSW. The Building Engineering group in GAO provides a range of engineering services in sustainability, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and structural engineering, and specialist engineering services such as air conditioning, lifts, fire services, communication and security.

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GLASS ANATOMY Information for the Layman

Have you ever asked yourself what is double glazing?

In the construction industry the term “double glazing” is often misrepresented in regard to the specifics, knowledge and understanding.

The fact of the matter is that there are various double glazing configurations. These are subject to the real need of the application.

For a more concise, general understanding, the basic variables of double glazing are as explained in Australian Standard AS 1288: 2006.

By definition, double glazing is the use of two panels, separated with an air space, for the purpose of sound insulation, thermal insulation, or both.

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This represents the achievement of ‘double glazing’ using two separate panels, individually glazed into a purpose designed frame. This is a very specific application as a response to a highly defined, performance oriented requirement, and is not regular practice. The correct technical name for this application is Double Glazing.

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FIGURE 2 This type of assembly is regularly and wrongly referred to as a Double Glazed Unit (DGU). The correct technical name for this type of application is Insulating Glass Unit (IGU) or referred to as “The Unit”.

By definition, an Insulating Glass Unit (IGU) is two or more panels of glass spaced apart and factory sealed with dry air or special gases in the unit cavity.

This definition provides for further generations of the sealed unit theory into a Triple Glazed Unit (TGU) more suited to highly specialized applications The glass material able to be used in any double glazed application is equally diverse and a short explanation of the basic characteristics may be seen as follows.

figure 3 monolithic glass

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FIGURE 3 Monolithic, being a single uniform panel of float glass. This can be the outer panel, inner panel or both, in an Insulating Glass Unit or Double Glazing application.

FIGURE 4 Laminated glass, one or the other, or both panels being two or more pieces of float glass permanently bonded together by a plastic interlayer material.

FIGURE 5 Glass surface locations, for monolithic glass applications. The surfaces of the glass panels are identified by a code to provide for additional treatments in the interest of enhanced performance.

Position 1 - often referred to as side 1, is the extreme outside face (when installed).

Position 2 - is the inner side of the outer panel of glass Position 3 – is the outer side of the inner panel of glass Position 4 – is the inner side of the inner panel of glass

FIGURE 6 Wherever laminated glass is introduced into the mix, the same principal applies in that the positions are assigned consecutively to the corresponding faces of each glass panel, commencing from the outer most face.

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s a building of significant historical, architectural and heritage value, not only to Sydney and New South Wales, but to Australia, the task of upgrading and renovating Sydney Town Hall had to be undertaken with skill and sensitivity. When Dukes Painting Services were approached to tackle the delicate restoration of part of the elaborately decorated interiors of this magnificent, yet highly utilised building, the company drew on the experience accrued over its 50 years of operation.

providing opportunities for training, career advancement and progressive economic security. In return, the company is rewarded with a high retention rate, resulting in a team who are highly skilled and experienced in a range of areas and trades, including scaffold construction and the latest rope access techniques. Dukes is also able to supply its own cherry pickers, swinging stages, pressure cleaners, airless spray guns and scaffolding, together with licensed operators.

A family owned business, Dukes Painting Service has built its reputation on quality workmanship, attention to detail, adherence to deadlines and customer service.

Over the years, a strong, collaborative network has been built with other business that can enhance and supplement the work undertaken. The company has access to colour consultants and specialist applicators, skilled in applying decorative and faux finishes, and they work in conjunction with a number of maintenance based building contractors so that building repairs can be arranged where necessary.

The company has a client base which covers a broad cross section of the commercial community including health care organisations, large public corporations, private enterprise and strata management. Beyond this repertoire though, Dukes Painting Service has previously been named as winner of the Master Painters’ Association Heritage award, justifying their appointment for this important, historical work.

With a strong commitment to providing their clients with reliable service and an aim for 100% customer satisfaction, the company has a vision to protect, enhance, decorate and preserve structures, using the best available materials and the most progressive, innovative and efficient processes. These processes may include the application of protective, texture, anti-graffiti or waterproof membrane coatings, and even spalling concrete repairs. The company has also recently acquired exciting new technology from Europe in the form of a pioneering wet abrasive blasting system.

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In retrospect, it should be no surprise that a company which prides itself on quality and integrity in its materials, workmanship and work force, should be entrusted with bringing the delicate, decorative finishes of the Sydney Town Hall back to their former glory, so that they can be enjoyed

by Australians and visitors from around the world as this magnificent landmark continues into the future to provide a venue for community activity and a forum for civic leadership.

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OP RYDE CITY T shopping Centre Main PROJECT MANAGEMENT, DESIGN and Construction Company : Bovis Lend Lease Commercial/Retail size : 80 000 m2 Client : Bevillesta Pty Limited CONTRACT Value : $470 Million Parking : 3050 spaces Completion : Stage 1 November 2009 Stage 2 March 2010 Stage 3 August 2010 Structural Engineer : ARUP Surveyor : Power Survey

BOVIS LEND LEASE ovis Lend Lease oversaw the redevelopment of the Top Ryde City shopping centre. As one of the world’s leading project management, design and construction companies, Bovis Lend Lease operates in more than 30 countries worldwide, and has over 7,500 employees. In Australia it employs nearly 1,600 people, with headquarters in Sydney and offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth.

Bovis Lend Lease offer a variety of services covering the design and construction delivery process, while having a specialist focus on the commercial, retail, healthcare, education, water and infrastructure sectors, as well as multi-site capital works programs. The company also provides consulting services for government and infrastructure clients on project management and program delivery.

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The project featured the implementation of a number of sustainability initiatives, both during construction and post completion. Top Ryde City incorporates the use of environmentally friendly products and renewable resources, natural ventilation, energy efficient fixtures and fittings for both water and energy, high quality cyclist facilities, improved public transport and a 240,000 litre water tank to maximise recovery and re-use of water throughout the site, including landscaped areas.

The development contract for the Top Ryde City project, the country’s largest retail development, involved the complete demolition of the existing 20,000 square metre centre which is being replaced by a brand new 78,000 square metre regional centre. The sheer scale and location of the project meant that an innovative approach with meticulous planning had to be taken. Occupying a 3.5 hectare site, Top Ryde City incorporates significant infrastructure upgrades and public domain works, including the construction of three vehicle tunnels to provide uninterrupted access to and from the centre’s carpark, and two pedestrian bridges.

One of the challenges to the development was the need to introduce an integrated traffic solution to ensure the infrastructure upgrades were completed without any disruption to pedestrian or traffic movements.

Bovis Lend Lease commenced tunnel works in July 2008 and completed them in February 2009. These works were undertaken to provide safer and more efficient access for pedestrians and to facilitate smoother traffic flow along Devlin Street, an adjacent arterial road. In addition, bus routes and bus stops had to be reconfigured to improve access to public transport.

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The new Top Ryde City shopping centre will create a vibrant new social centre for Ryde, rejuvenating the area and drawing Sydneysiders from far and wide, offering shoppers an outstanding retail experience and a level of convenience almost unheard of for a centre of its size. Bovis Lend Lease Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Tony Costantino, adds “it represents an important addition to our impressive track record in the retail sector and we are proud to deliver a project of such importance to the local community. The size and complexity of the Top Ryde City project draws on Bovis Lend Lease’s significant retail and project management experience and this landmark development is a prime example of our capability in delivering major retail projects.”

Bovis Lend Lease has established a reputation over the last 40 years for delivering some of Australia’s premier retail destinations. Recent projects include Macarthur Square in NSW, as well as Robina Town Centre and Sunshine Plaza in Queensland. Along with other current projects such as the MidCity retail development in Sydney’s CBD and the redevelopment and expansion of the Charlestown Square Shopping Centre near Newcastle, NSW, the Top Ryde City project continues to build Bovis Lend Lease’s position as a market leader in the retail sector.

BOVIS LEND Lease Level 4, 30 The Bond 30 Hickson Rd Millers Point NSW 2000 t. 02 9236 6111 f. 02 9383 8133 www.bovislendlease.com

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mckanna Fabrications or the Top Ryde City project, Mckanna Fabrications was responsible for the supply and installation of the balustrading for the entire development. These consisted of a design comprising glass, steel, stainless steel and timber. Established in 1981, the company specialises in the supplying and installation of steelworks for commercial projects across a broad spectrum from smaller developments to large-scale operations.

McKanna Fabrications Pty Ltd Industrial Estate, Sweet Street Warners Bay NSW 2282 t. 02 4948 7077 f. 02 4948 4711 e. jason@mckannafabs.com.au www.mckannafabs.com.au

One of the more challenging issues with the installation was the fact that some of the areas where the balustrades had to be installed were difficult to access. This was solved by using different types of equipment, such as a machine called a ‘Spider’ to assist with the accessibility. Additionally, through planning and collaboration with the other trades and developers, the overall project schedules were kept on track.

Mckanna Fabrications have been on-site since June 2009, and to achieve an efficient result within the confines of the project brief, both day and night work has been undertaken. The company has provided extensive OH&S training and monitoring throughout their involvement to ensure the safety of their workforce and on-site personnel.

McKanna Fabrications prides itself on their glaziers, carpenters and metalworkers working around the clock to meet demands of the fast turnaround project. Their work on Top Ryde City showcases the company’s adaptability and ingenuity to efficiently quality projects, as well as highlighting their already established reputation for taking on projects that others may see as too complex.

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a space for you MA was established in 1982, to provide car parking solutions for a range of market segments including shopping centres, airports, hospitals, hotels, CBD parking, commercial operators and event parking. They are also the leading manufacturer in Australia of tickets for the parking industry.

The company has grown to more than 300 employees across the group, which now comprises the head office in Sydney, as well as offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Manila and Bangkok.

TMA’s involvement on the Top Ryde Shopping Centre Redevelopment was the supply, installation, commissioning and on-going service and maintenance of the Scheidt & Bachmann Access Control equipment and the Indect Parking Guidance system. Additionally, TMA is responsible for the supply of the accredited car park tickets. There were eight TMA employees and up to 40 sub-contractors through Downer EDI and Team Electrical, employed on the project.

As the Australian partner of Scheidt & Bachmann Parking Access Control Equipment and Indect Parking Guidance Systems, TMA is constantly introducing new technology to the market. Some of the new products used in the Top Ryde project include a new multi coloured LED Indicator developed by Indect that can be altered at the management system. This product provides flexibility to alter the parking bay mix to suit the car park requirements.

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One of the challenges on the Top Ryde redevelopment was due to the size of the project, collaboration between the different parties became a major necessity. This required regular coordination with site engineers, construction supervisors, specialist engineers and department authorities to ensure that all customer requirements were met. Some of the other projects that TMA is currently involved in include Melbourne’s Golden Eagle Shopping Centre, QV Shopping Centre, Olsen Hotel, Southern Health Dandenong and Monash, Southbank Brisbane and Warringah Mall in Sydney.

Top Ryde has invested in a parking solution that provides benefits to all visitors to the centre. Parking is easy with customers being guided to vacant spaces, meaning less time looking for a space and less petrol used, decreasing the amount of gases emitted and making the car park more environmentally friendly.

TMA Pty Limited contact. Mosstyn Howell Head Office: 4-6 Straits Avenue, Granville NSW 2142 p. 1800 222 879 (Freecall Aust) m. 0419 100 334 e. mosstyn.howell@tmagroup.com.au

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ANOTHER SUPERB TERRAZZO PROJECT

BY PEBBLECRETE INSITU PTY LTD ebblecrete Insitu are in the business of manufacturing and laying terrazzo flooring and precast concrete paversfor major project.

Terrazzo is the kind of flooring material that will endure the wear and tear of time to keep a good-looking appearance.

Their work on the Top Ryde Shopping Centre involved laying the terrazzo for the lower ground floor and floors above, as well as the lobby area of the centre. The product used was 12,000m2 of 400x400 flooring tiles featuring Australian stone chips from Pebblecrete Insitu’s own quarry.

Pebblecrete Insitu first started operating in 1963, founded by Frank and Giuseppe Piperata. They began by manufacturing architectural precast panels and exposed aggregate. The terrazzo part of the business expanded in 1974 when the company began making terrazzo at the MLC site, along with supplying and fixing precast floor panels, cappings and exposed aggregate. The company currently has 28 employees, and can therefore manage a range of projects simultaneously. Recently completed projects include the Robina Town Centre in Queensland, Rhodes for Mirvac Constructions.

Pebblecrete Insitu have completed over 167 major jobs including, Westpoint developments in Blacktown, Tuggerah, Kotara, and Buwrood, Castle Towers, Penrith Plaza, Macquarie Square, Eastgarden and Jurong Point in Singapore. Many councils have also used them to supply precast concrete pavers.

In addition to manufacturing, installing and polishing Terrazzo in a diverse range of colours and sizes, Pebblecrete Insitu also manufacture and supply steps, cappings, skirtings, covings, bathroom partitions and various intricate works. The professionalism and artistry of the principals and staff of Pebblecrete Insitu has greatly contributed to the growth of the company and the array of projects performed over the past 74

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top scaffolding he scaffolding for the Top Ryde Shopping Centre project was supplied and installed to current Australian Standards by Erect Safe Scaffolding. Established in 1983 the company specialises in scaffold design and installation for major projects in and around Sydney. With around 100 employees, the company has a combined total of 100 years of design excellence.

One of the major challenges on the Top Ryde project was the requirement to work at night due to the fast turnaround for the project, as well as the position of the site, being situated on major roads.

In addition to Top Ryde Shopping Centre, the company is also working on the upgrades to both Liverpool and Macquarie Hospitals. Erect Safe Scaffolding is proud of their ability to meet the high demand for quality services and workers that they are required to provide for high-end construction projects.

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Leading the way in Energy Management lerton Australia was selected as the specialist subcontractor to provide the integrated Building Management and Control System (BMCS) at Top Ryde Shopping Centre. Alerton have been in the Australian market for over 18 years and installing open protocol BACnet systems for the past 14, making them one of the most experienced system providers in Australia. Having installed over 900 systems nationally, Alerton have repeatedly proven to have the capability to deliver complex integrated systems and solutions.

Several years ago Alerton recognised that typical BMCS’s were not capable of managing many forms of energy and consumption data effectively. It was recognised that over time the database becomes too large and errors start to creep in or in some cases the system ceases to function properly. To manage this Alerton released Optergy, an advanced energy management module with ATO compliant billing and remote connectivity.

The system installed at Top Ryde not only controls the lighting and HVAC plant but also extends to measuring, managing and controlling energy consumption throughout the building. In total close to 70 electrical energy meters are being monitored with this information being logged and stored locally on the Top Ryde BMCS server. Through Optergy this data can be used to provide real time energy reporting and forecasting. This not only enables fine tuning and optimisation, but energy forecasting that alerts the customer should the energy consumption deviate from the actual forecasted energy targets.

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Some of the largest shopping centres in the country use Alerton for HVAC and lighting control as well as energy monitoring. Other key markets that Alerton support include defence, Education, Health and mission critical facilities such as Data Centres and Pharmaceuticals production facilities. One such site that Alerton have recently been awarded is the Cochlear Global Headquarters redevelopment, this will manufacture an important high tech pharmaceutical export for Australia.

In addition to providing systems for many individual data centre operators throughout the world Alerton have been selected by some large search engine and software companies to provide systems for their respective data and information services expansions globally. Alerton have a range of products purpose built for these types of facility.

Alerton report that green buildings, mandatory disclosure and the need to optimise energy use in facilities is creating growing opportunities for smarter integrated systems and that they are continuing to release new products in anticipation of these needs. Alerton will be exhibiting at the forthcoming ARBS Expo (Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services) and welcome all visitors who have an interest in Building Automation and Energy Management.

Alerton Unit E7/ 27-29 Fariola Street Silverwater NSW 2264 t. 02 9648 6347 f. 02 9648 6348 Contact: info@alerton.com.au for your local Alerton office.

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HE VILLAGE AT T BALGOWLAH Main Construction Company : Abigroup Developer : Stockland Project end Value : $174 Million Parking : 1061 Spaces Completion : November 2009 Architects : Allen Jack & Cottier Civil/Environmental Engineer : Ward Civil & Environmental Engineering Pty Ltd

The village people bigroup has achieved practical completion on the $174 million ‘The Village’ project on the site of the former Totem shopping centre in Balgowlah on Sydney’s northern beaches.

The Stockland development includes a shopping centre, 234 apartments in six residential towers, a fitness centre, a Masonic club and three levels of basement parking catering for 1061 vehicles. The apartments, which feature luxury inclusions and high-quality finishes, are situated on a fully landscaped podium which includes a stunning swimming pool.

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Quality Each apartment has been handed over ‘defect free’ to the owner or the owner’s representative. Abigroup Construction Manager, Stephen Surjan said, “We were determined to provide the highest quality possible for these apartments. That’s why we’ve had a team staying on the site after practical completion to make sure that each apartment has zero defects.

We want every owner to be delighted with their new purchase.”

Ecologically Sustainable Development Award winning Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) initiatives have been incorporated into the design and construction of both the retail and residential components of the development.

These include a heat reclaim system which utilises the waste heat from the shopping centre’s cooling system to heat the residential hot water systems and a water recycling system which collects rain water from the roofs of the buildings, stores and treats the water in a basement holding tank and re-uses it for retail toilets, irrigation and apartment washing machines. These ESD initiatives resulted in The Village winning the 2008 Housing Industry Association GreenSmart Development Design Concept award.

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A new way to shop The 15,000 square metre shopping centre is located underneath the residential towers. It includes a fresh food market, a Coles supermarket, 47 specialty shops and an open air plaza for dining. Abigroup was responsible for the fit-out of some of the retail tenancies including the supermarket which has become Coles’ flagship store with new branding and market-like stalls for products like fish and meat designed to create a market place feel. This new concept is causing much excitement in the industry and the local community.

Construction Work on The Village started in August 2007 on a two hectare site in the centre of Balgowlah. At the peak of the project Abigroup employed almost 700 workers on a daily basis, with these numbers growing to as many as 875 on certain days. Constructing a project this size in a densely residential area involved a number of challenges. “One of the main challenges was that the site was landlocked and we had only one street for access,” said Stephen. “Also, because the development has been opening in stages with the shopping centre opening in June last year, we’ve had the added challenge of carrying out the fit-out of the apartments above a fully functioning shopping centre.

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“We were able to overcome these constraints through extensive project, pedestrian and traffic management. Noise, dust, vibration, staging and community relations plans were developed in consultation with all stakeholders and the local community was kept fully updated on progress.”

The Village development, which is designed by architects Allen Jack + Cottier, is now close to completion, with final work being carried out on the Plaza area and a new access road being built.

The whole development is expected to be officially opened by Stockland in mid 2010.

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glorious glazing pecialised glazing by Sharvain Projects has created a spectacular façade and exciting feel to Balgowlah’s newest landmark, Stocklands The Village.

Sharvain was contracted on a Design and Construct Package for Steel Supports, Aluminium Framing and Glazing of the Commercial Retail and Pavilion areas. The Commercial Doors and Windows and Steel supported pergolas for this combined shopping centre and residential development on Sydney’s northern beaches.

Sharvain Projects supplies solutions for Specialized Glazing and Façade projects, providing a complete service from design through fabrication and installation. Their technical expertise as well their fabrication and installation capabilities have once again been highlighted with the special detail designs created for these luxury Village apartments.

A reasonably large project for the company, the success and timely delivery was very much the result of diligent and creative design work by the design department headed by the Design Director, Ms. Shangyun Zhao with the successful completion mainly attributable to the ‘hands on’ involvement of the site construction team headed by the General Manager, Mr. Craig Atkinson.

The project involved over 2500 custom designed commercial doors and windows with intricate Pavilion Glazing sloping inwards, operable glass louvers in the Pavilion, aluminium grills in the steel canopies and impressive large span glazing for the luxury penthouses.

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With a head office in Alexandria, workshops in Dee Why, Silverwater and Brookvale and a fabrication base in China for large façade projects, Sharvain Projects is ideally set up to handle major commercial glazing projects valued up to $20,000,000 Sharvain’s impressive portfolio of completed projects includes Qantas Terminal 1 at Sydney International Airport, Latitude @ World Square, Chatswood Transport Interchange, Sydney University Project - The Law Building, Darling Island Stage 3 and the 6 star energy rated Google and Accenture buildings as well as Macquarie Bank at King Street Wharf.

Sharvain Projects are currently working on No 1 Bligh Street Project in Sydney, a 30 storey building with a unique atrium extending the full height of the building as well as Chatswood Civic Place and Energy Australia projects.

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STOCKLAND MERRYLANDS Main Construction Company : St Hilliers Client : Stockland Group Project Manager : Stockland Development Pty Limited St Hilliers’ construction Value : $90 million Completion : November 2009 Architects : Woodhead structural Engineer : Bonacci Group Pty Ltd CIVIL Engineer : Hyder Consulting

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ollowing their award-winning work on the Stockland Group head office in Sydney, St Hilliers has embarked on the substantial job of redeveloping Stockland Mall Merrylands. Originally built in 1972, and last revamped in 1981, Stages one and two of the new works comprised a $90 million Design and Construct contract to create a high end specialty retail centre in the Merrylands CBD. Making the task extra-challenging, the shopping centre remained fully operational throughout. St Hillers previous retail experience, commitment to safety, and communication with the community and retailers made the process as trouble-free as possible.

Stage one works involved the demolition of an existing Hoyts Cinema complex, construction of a new basement car park and 20,000 m2 of new lettable retail space to accommodate Kmart and Target stores on separate floors. St Hilliers completed the tenancy fitouts for both Kmart and Target.

Stage two involved demolition of the existing Kmart store, and construction of a new two storey mall, to be occupied by around 100 specialty retailers. The new mall features a new light-filled food court and an outdoor terrace.

As part of the project, a significant services upgrade was undertaken, not only to meet BCA requirements, but to improve overall energy and water efficiency. The services upgrade involved the construction and commissioning of a new substation to provide power for the complex.

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The result of all this applied skill is a revitalised retail and social precinct for Western Sydney, constructed ahead of time.

St Hillers takes pride in securing repeat business, as demonstrated by this project . In 2008-2009, over 60 per cent of St Hilliers projects were for existing clients, and the company currently has more than $800 million of projects under construction across the industrial, commercial, retail and residential sectors of the industry.

Since establishment in 1989, St Hilliers has built its business by providing high quality, cost-effective contracting services. Combining experience in a wide range of projects with a drive to develop innovative practices and apply ingenuity to challenges makes St Hilliers highly competitive in the market, and able to supply clients with the best construction solution.

St Hilliers is has a broad geographic reach with operations in New South Wales , Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory and Queensland.

The company offers a complete pre-construction process which complements and enhances its construction capabilities. This includes the services of in-house design managers and estimators offering architectural, structural civil and services engineering and planning assistance, and quantity surveying.

St Hilliers has an integrated management system which is audited regularly, is Quality Certified to ISO 9001, has Environmental Management Systems Certified to ISO 14001, and OH&S management systems certified to AS/NZS 4801. The company has also achieved prequalification and best practice accreditation to tender for NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT and Federal Government work.

January 2010 saw St Hilliers commence works on the Viva Carlton project, a joint venture with Australand which combines inner-city renewal with social housing. This $300 million urban renewal is the largest and most sustainable public housing redevelopment undertaken in Melbourne to date, spanning 7.5 hectares across three Carlton sites, and involving construction of over 240 new social housing apartments and 500 new inner city, residential homes.

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THE REED GROUP ADDS THEIR DEFT TOUCH TO MERRYLANDS n essential element of the redevelopment of Stockland Merrylands Shopping Centre is the new five level car park constructed by The Reed Group on 16,500m2 of prime retail land.

pedestrian traffic flow, and a 1800m3 detention tank and a 275m3 retention tank for a potential 1/100 year flood which are encapsulated within the car park.

The $42 million Design and Construct contract involved building a 1800 space multi-level carpark fully integrated with the shopping centre, and directly linked to two customer shopping entry points.

This created the challenging situation of having two builders working on the one development site, as St Hilliers worked on the centre itself.

Good communication and coordination ensured this went smoothly, despite very limited site access and the additional complication of uninterrupted retail trading.

The Reed Group also created scenic landscaping surrounding the car park, which provides greater amenity in the form of a refreshing green space for shoppers, shop owners, employees and visitors. It is an ideal place for lunch breaks, and a breath of fresh air in the shopping centre environment.

The car park is an open deck structure, with a striking perforated external faรงade on the northern side which was installed to act as a sound barrier, minimising the impact of noise from the carpark on surrounding businesses, shoppers and residents. It took innovative materials selection and design by architects Group GSA to create the acoustic screen while still meeting the requirements of the open-deck classification as approved by Council.

One of the initial hurdles was part of the site had a previous incarnation as a tip. This posed a Occupational Health and Safety challenge in addition to an environmental one for the basement and footings excavation works.

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Over 30 subcontractors worked with The Reed Group on the project, and the 77 week long works program was completed in July 2009.

The Reed Group has an Integrated Management System for managing quality, safety and the environment that has been certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems, AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health and Safety Systems, AS/ NZS ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems, and also gained Federal Safety Commissioner (FSC) Accreditation.

This allows The Reed Group to expand its project base to include Defence and other major federally funded building and civil infrastructure projects.

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The Reed Group was founded in 1979 by Managing Director, Geoff Reed, and has grown through excellence into multiple divisions capable of generating in excess of $350M turnover. Reed Constructions Australia Pty Ltd is the major construction entity of The Reed Group, and have made their mark on the built landscape with projects in construction, hospitality, civil infrastructure, interior fit out, water, health, retail, defence markets and property.

(DSTA) as well as prequalified contractor status with state government authorities for building and civil infrastructure works in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT. The Reed Group is also building the Alstonville Bypass, Great Western Highway Upgrade, Central Coast Highway Upgrade and Alfords Point Road – Reconstruction and Widening, Alma Road to Alfords Point Bridge.

Their commitment to professionally delivering the best possible project outcome, on time and on budget is shown in recent developments including Queanbeyan Hospital Redevelopment, Falcon Street Pedestrian Bridge, Manly Wharf Upgrade, , Queens Square Law Courts, Australian Museum Collections and Research Building, Chatswood Chase Shopping Centre Redevelopment and Australia’s largest microfiltration water treatment plant in Bray Park, far north NSW. Another notable recent success story is the Great Southern Oceans exhibit at Taronga Zoo, which won the MBA National Award 2008, Public Building Category $10-$50M, the MBA of NSW Excellence in Construction Award 2008, Division 8 Public Building $25-$50M and the CCF Earth Award NSW 2008 Category 4.

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FOXVILLE PROJECTS GROUP HAVE CHALLENGES COVERED

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he skills of Foxville Projects Group are on very public display at Stockland Merrylands, as the fabrication and installation team for the Composite Aluminium Cladding on the external facade. This design specified challenging and intricate shapes including fins of folded aluminium cladding and encasing for a neon light feature, with a tight timeframe for works.

Deadlines of the project were met thanks to Foxville’s efficient internal systems, which include a system of ITP checklists used throughout the process of panel manufacture, from initial shop drawings through to installation. This system ensures a high standard of finish.

At Merrylands, once Foxville had installed their metal framing, site measurements were taken and checked twice for manufacture of the composite aluminium cladding panels, based on architect-approved shop drawings which indicated where panels needed routing for folds.

Some routing was carried out on site, the rest offsite by a CNC machine.

After installation, all panel joints were sealed with high movement silicon to provide a water tight seal to the exterior of the building.

Foxville specialise in interior fitout works such as suspended ceilings, partitions and external cladding works. Managed by two Directors who have extensive experience in the industry, and staffed by a highly skilled team of nearly 100 including an elite team of project managers, an estimator, foremen and tradesmen, their mission is ‘Quality Without Compromise’. The company’s technical expertise across fitout materials is matched by dedication to producing the right results on time. Their safety-focused workforce is flexible enough to meet 86

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multiple client schedules, and they are known for their ability to speed up programs and other trades on site.

Their major projects include numerous Government projects, and they are certified as compliant with the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry. Foxville’s craftsmanship can also be seen in the stainless steel cladding for 39 Hunter Street (Perpetual Trustee Building), the aluminium cladding of North Residences in Milsons Point, plasterboard and aluminium cladding for Bathurst City Centre, perforated veneer plywood, CFC cladding and plasterboard at the National Indigenous Development Centre in Redfern, and the plasterboard works and glazed partitions for 341 George Street, Sydney, which was Awarded Runner Up in Restoration at the AWCI NSW 2009 Awards of Excellence.

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he final concept for the Stockland Merrylands’ redevelopment evolved through the close collaboration of client, builder and architect. Woodhead undertook both architecture and interior design for stages one and two, and also in collaboration with Stockland’s Design Group undertook the design of stages three and four, which are expected to commence construction in mid 2010. In addition, Woodhead provided master-planning of the entire development.

Construction of stages one and two was undertaken with progressive demolition and concurrent construction, whilst minimising disruption to the existing shopping centre. Woodhead provided builder St Hilliers with onsite attendance to facilitate this challenging process. Initial collaboration between proprietor, builder and consultants as design stage identified and resolved issues early, resulting in less redocumentation during construction. It also facilitated balancing the limits of budget with the achievement of best-use outcomes and project value management.

Once completed, the entire development will include three supermarkets, three full size discount department stores, increased parking, a new 750 seat food court and over 200 specialty retailers both inside and on the street frontage. Numerous sustainable construction initiatives have been incorporated, including the use of natural light.

“We really wanted to emphasise natural light, and bring it into the public spaces. The central interior spaces have been designed using light materials, to complement the retailer’s fitouts and not compete with them. These public spaces are designed as a background, within a precinct design concept,” explained Philip Bowen, Woodhead’s Regional Principal and Retail Portfolio Leader.

“The food court includes 6 metre high glass wall at one end with an outdoor terrace. It promotes a more passive and social space.

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“The centre backs on to one of the main streets within the Merrylands Town Centre where there are external retailers. The new five level car park connects directly to the retail levels. External retail tenancies are a point of difference to the shopping centre.”

Stockland and Woodhead both have sustainable design charters. In addition to the use of natural light, ESD elements include water harvesting for landscaping, waterless urinals, dual flush WCs, low VOC resins and glues, low-E glass, and energy efficiency. A Green Star Rating for As Built (Retail) for Stages One and Two is being sought.

Woodhead is a leading architecture, interiors and planning company with more than 80 years in the industry. Woodhead is based throughout Australia, Asia and Europe with associations and partnerships worldwide.

Woodhead has worked across many portfolios, from commercial, corporate, industrial, hospitality and retail, to major residential, transport and airport terminals. Recent projects include Centro Bankstown, Cairns’ Smithfield Centre, Woolworths Support Office Norwest, New Delhi Airport, Changi Airport Terminal 3 in Singapore, Perth Airport and Sydney’s International Terminal Redevelopment.

On some of these projects, like New Delhi Airport, Woodhead talent from across the world collaborates, bringing together global experience and knowledge.

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BALANCING THE NEEDS OF CLIENT AND PLANET E quilibrium Air Conditioning has over 40 years commercial engineering experience, and an eye to the future, as their recent work at Stockland Merrylands shows.

Equilibrium designed, supplied and installed the mechanical services including air conditioning exhaust, ventilation and part of the fire services for both Stage One and Stage Two of the shopping centre’s redevelopment. Their team on site included two engineers, a project manager, site supervisor and up to ten tradesmen and labourers, over a twelve month staged installation. The challenge of the project was integrating the new systems with the existing systems without disrupting the operations of the Centre.

“A new BMS was installed by our subcontractors, Controlworks, to integrate all the new systems ,” explained Project Manager Kent McInney.

“Other Green Star elements of the installation are the use of centrifugal chillers, Carbon monoxide monitoring in the basement for

the carpark exhaust, Electrical and Hydraulic metering as well as Low Volatile Organic compounds in our products.”

Equilibrium’s service is one-stop: from design engineering and drafting, to project management, installation and preventative maintenance.

Their skilled team includes engineers who are Accredited Professionals of the Green Building Council of Australia and NABERS, working with a fully automated system with computer aided design, drafting and management control.

Design and construct projects recently completed include 78 Waterloo Rd, North Ryde for Lipman and Stockland, an 8 storey 5 Star ABGR and 5 Star Green star project, Southlands shopping centre, Windsor Town Centre Woolworths, Coles Mt Annan Shopping centre and 8 Australia Ave Olympic Park (new Watpac Head Office).

EQUILIBRIUM AIR CONDITIONING Joseph Maric, Commercial Manager t. (02) 9439 4822

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DIX GARDNER GET TICK OF APPROVAL

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ertification is part and parcel of every major project. Dix Gardner can assist in successful outcomes: giving advice in the early stages and throughout, ensuring everything meets the various codes and standards. For the team working on the Stockland Merrylands project, Dix Gardner’s expertise helped resolve some fairly complex issues.

“As the BCA consultants, we advised the owners and various consultants on the requirements of the BCA code, specifics such as fire escapes, fire control systems, disabled access toilets and egress,” explained Dix Gardner Director, Lyall Dix. “Later we do a compliance check. We were engaged on stages one and two, and are now working on stages three and four. We also consulted on the carpark. We gave advice at the design stage, the DA stage, throughout construction, including ongoing inspections before council inspection visits, and before the final Construction Certification issued by council.

“We are overseen by the Ombudsman and ICAC, we have got to act in the public interest.”

Senior Building Surveyor Shan Ramanathan, formerly with Sydney City Council, heads the Dix Gardner team who have worked for four years to date on the various stages of the Stockland Merrylands Mall and Merrylands CBD works. He commented the challenge lay in the scope of the works. “It is a large area, and difficult to get the head around from a regulatory point of view. The fireload is very big, and there were matters such as excessive travel distance to exits, for example” he said.

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Dix Gardner specialise in larger, more complicated projects.

Assignments include the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre; Trinity College; the College Street conversion of the police headquarters to a residential tower; The Cove, a 42 storey tower at The Rocks with ten levels of basement; and a $900 million gas-fired power station at Uranquinty in south western New South Wales. Overall, last year Dix Gardner had $1.2 billion of projects approved and issued 1,500 certificates.

When Dix Gardner began operations a decade ago, they were New South Wales’ first accredited certifier. The Sydney office is complemented by Victoria’s Gardner Group which services the Southern states. The range of certification services offered includes Construction Certificates, Occupation Certificates, Complying Development Certificates and Strata Certificates.

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Built to last uilt has recently completed the major refurbishment of Colonial First State’s 175 Pitt Street asset, providing a rebirthed commercial building in the center of Sydney.

Positioned in a landmark location on the corner of King and Pitt Streets in the Sydney CBD, the high quality rejuvenation saw a base building upgrade to all floors in the 23,000m2 building, along with a new reception and lobby area.

The building was originally developed in the early 1970’s and operated as Hooker House for many years prior to being occupied by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). Following CBA’s relocation in 2008, Colonial First State sought to reposition the building.

The client brief was to enhance the commercial aspect of the building to complement the retail podium on the corner of King and Pitt Street, and an upgrade to the glazing to support an improved building efficiency and increased AGBR and Greenstar (ESD) rating.

Architects peckvonhartel sought to capitalise on the prominent location of the building by developing a design that gives a strong, street presence to the entry of the building.

In addition, all commercial levels were completely refurbished and the ground floor layout re-planned in order to enhance the café area, the retail tenancies and to achieve an A-grade entry.

The construction scope incorporated both external and internal works, including the upgrade of finishes, fixtures and fittings, along with the building services and amenities. Initiatives included destination dispatch lifts controls upgrade, T5 light fittings, new

175 PITT STREET Main Construction Company- Built Commercial size- 23,000sqm Client- Colonial First State Global Asset Management Project end Value- $20 Million Completion- February 2010 Architects- Peck Von Hartel Structural Engineer – PDR Smart Structure

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BMCS upgrades, use of water efficient fittings and inclusion of active chilled beams on typical floors. The building has been transformed to meet current BCA and Australian standards for mechanical and ventilation of fire systems.

The $20m D&C project required the ground floor retail tenancies to remain open during construction. The refurbished building has been designed to achieve a PCA A Grade, 4.5 star NABERS, and 4 star Greenstar Rating.

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The completed project delivers; • 23,000sqm of contiguous office space • A-Grade refurbished office accommodation • A-Grade building services • Fine architectural finishes, including brand new contemporary

lobby & cafe • Advanced lift destination control system • Energy efficient T5 lighting technology • Efficient, flexible side-core floor plates • Exceptional exposure and branding opportunities • Unique Mezzanine Area (1,700sqm) • Abundant natural light with floor to ceiling glass on all levels • Up to 65 car spaces with direct lift access • One of Sydney's largest outdoor entertaining areas

(1,000sqm) on level 1 • Fitness First located in the basement • Targeted 4.5 Star NABER & 4 Star Green star ratings Built is a dynamic Australian construction, fitout, and refurbishment business and a significant participant in the major property sectors.

They employ a team of more than 250 people across offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth.

The success of the privately-owned organisation over its 12 year history is the result of a deliberate organic growth strategy supported by continual reinvestment in the business. Built turned over in excess of $400m in 08/09, and are on target to achieve $390m in 09/10. Built’s projects include the likes of 77 King Street - home to Sydney’s Apple store, the recent upgrade of the Queen Victoria Building and Grosvenor Place’s public domain, Qantas First Class and Chairman’s Lounges in Sydney and Perth; and new

flagship Ferrari Maserati Showroom in Waterloo.

Current projects include the major refurbishments of Queensland Newspapers Head Office in Brisbane, 70 King Street on the corner of King and George Streets in the Sydney CBD and the Art Gallery of NSW’s Kaldor Gallery.

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heavy metal ou only get one chance to make a first impression’ This is extremely important for prestige commercial buildings and a concept which is emphasised by metal cladding experts, Copper and Zinc Link.

High quality cladding can significantly raise the profile of a building, especially at street entry level, as shown in the Copper and Zinc Link installation on the recently transformed 175 Pitt Street office tower in Sydney’s CBD Copper and Zinc Link (CZL) supplied and installed pre-weathered titanium zinc exterior wall cladding and roofing to the lower levels of the building creating an amazing ‘first impression’ for this state-ofthe-art tower.

The wall cladding, including soffit and columns, which consisted of interlocking panels for the roof and curved and straight cladding for the walls was manufactured in the CZL workshop.

CZL faced a tight schedule on the project which required a co-ordinated team effort at their workshop and by the installers on site.

CZL ensured a high quality cladding was delivered, by keen attention to set outs, measuring and delivering material exact to specifications requested by the installers and architect.

For over 10 years, CZL has created inspired and highly crafted metal works including copper and zinc roofing, wall cladding and rainwater systems to private residences, residential developments and commercial projects.

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The company provides manufacturing, supply and installation services and paramount to their growing success is their highly skilled team of European-trained master craftsmen and tradespeople. Craftsmen with the skills to transform these highly versatile and 100% recyclable materials into striking architectural features.

The very nature of their materials, makes Copper and Zinc Link in high demand for a range of unusual projects and they are currently working on the removal of an existing church roof and installing a copper roof and rainwater systems in Vaucluse in Sydney’s exclusive eastern suburbs and supplying a copper roof to a pool area at a fitness centre in Sydney’s Rose Bay. With architects and designers constantly striving to break new boundaries in design innovative, Copper and Zinc Link Pty Ltd are well positioned to increase their market in the supply of metal wall cladding to the commercial building sector as well expanding their services to the residential sector

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stone alliance he transformation of the 1970’s office building at 175 Pitt Street in Sydney’s CBD presented stonemasonry contractor, Stone Alliance with a number of logistical challenges which they overcame to deliver a superior quality finish.

Stone Alliance specialise in all facets of stonemasonry, including sandstone, marble, granite and reconstituted stone as well as supplying and installing porcelain and ceramic tiles.

On the 175 Pitt Street project, they completed the tiling to the wet areas from the ground floor to level 22, as well as the stone cladding and flooring to the main foyer and lift lobbies. Stone Alliance utilised the services of specialist stonemasons and tilers from Europe and Asia to supplement their own inhouse skills to deliver the project.

175 Pitt Street is a completely upgraded and transformed 22 level office tower, which features fine architectural finishes, including a highly contemporary lobby and café. Finishes which were enhanced by the work of Stone Alliance.

The stonemasonry results are spectacular with Stone Alliance introducing an exciting new colour marble to the entry and lift lobby floors along with magnificent limestone on the walls.

Conveniently located in Sydney’s inner west, Stone Alliance are making a big impact on the Sydney construction scene. In addition to the spectacular 175 Pitt Street project, they are currently working on 39 Martin Place in Sydney, the Royal Newcastle and 1 National in Canberra.

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The extreme energy efficient ULTRA 630-1000 Low Rise Commercial Lift is exceeding customer expectations across Australia. Exclusively supplied by JPS Lifts, the ULTRA is just one example of the extensive range of residential and commercial lift products available, all uniquely tailored to the client."Leading with quality, confidence and innovative foresight is what we strive for every day" says Shaun Leicester director of JPS Lifts.

So what makes the ULTRA 630-1000 so unique?

Newly developed low power AC gearless machine and VVVF drive systems provides for a smooth, quiet operation that is unsurpassed in the market. With 240 volt single phase power there is no requirement to run three phase cable all the way to the lift controller. The standard MRL does not have a machine room, only needs a maximum pit depth of 900mm, offers an optional self supporting structure which ensures reduced building costs and a UPS battery automatic rescue function when power fails.

"Our Australia wide team of fully qualified technicians and sales professionals are dedicated to producing what the clients need and the way we achieve this is through clear, honest and efficient communication with everyone involved in the project" says Shaun The ULTRA is available in a range of high quality finishes including laminate, stainless steel, glass or steel skin-plate.

Multi entrance configurations are available for all new and existing buildings. Italian designed, engineered and manufactured to Australian Standards, the ULTRA Low Rise Commercial Lift is simply outstanding.

Go to www.jpslifts.com for information on the products and services offered or visit JPS Lifts office showroom with fully operational lifts at 10 Henry Street Stepney, South Australia. Phone (08) 8363 2220.

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energy efficient nvironmental Automation has delivered an innovative new Building Energy Management System (BEMS) to Australia with the installation of their new Azbil Savic-net FX into the transformed 175 Pitt Street commercial high rise building in Sydney’s CBD. This Azbil BEMS has software specifically focused on maximising energy efficiency with built in complex control algorithms that learns plant operation and optimises control strategies.

Comprehensive systems integration specialists in the building automation, energy management and access control market, Environmental Automation (EA) are proud to deliver this exciting new system to Australia with technologies and strategies never seen in our market previously .

EA’s scope of works on this project involved removing the existing controls and supplying, installing and commissioning the new Azbil DDC controls for the full Heating, ventilating and air conditioning for the entire building. It was a requirement to deliver a minimum 4 star NABERS rating to a building which was built in the 1970’s and was devoid of any current energy efficient strategies. The system also needed to interface with the base building security system and the tenant lighting control.

The Azbil BEMS uses a VAV system that maximises energy savings by ensuring that all the VAV’s are at least 80% open. If any of the VAV’s are less than 80% open then the Azbil zone controller will increase supply air temperatures at the air handler and reduce the fan speed. This in turn lowers energy consumption and increases energy efficiency.

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EA’s Building Management Systems and Access Control Systems are suitable for a wide range of building applications including commercial office buildings, hospitals and universities.

The company’s in house capabilities include control system design, control strategy design and implementation, energy monitoring and building management design, installation and commissioning and 24 hour comprehensive service and most importantly a long term customer relationship with ongoing support.

EA has also just completed King Street Wharf and the Mater Clinic and Justinian House which are part of the Mater Hospital in North Sydney. EA is also currently installing systems to the Australian Tax office in Penrith, Sussex Hay Centre in Sydney and Hamilton Base Hospital in Melbourne.

EA has branch offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and agents in Hobart with a customer base extending to every Australian capital city, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia.

Environmental Automation Pty Ltd 10 Bridge Road, Stanmore NSW 2048 contact Sales t. 02 8568 5150 f. 02 9516 4722 e. Sales@eabms.com.au www.environmentalautomation.com.au NSW PROJECT FEATURE 175 pitt street

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council and commercial VENTURE ane Cove Market Square is a joint venture arrangement between Lane Cove Council and Woolworths. Two key benefits of this significant $35 million plus development include the provision for much needed community benefits such as car parking and a large library extension. The development consists of 7 levels of structure, comprising of 3 car park levels, 1 supermarket level, 18 specialty shops with mall and amenities, a new library and 2 upper commercial levels which will be leased by Fitness First.

Lane Cove Market Square had originally submitted the first Development Application in 2000. The project then spent some time with local resident action groups prior to being approved in 2005 with the development then going back into the Land & Environmental Court with final approval in 2007.

In early 2008 Mainbrace was appointed by Woolworths as the Construction Manager for the project.

The project was split into two construction phases. Initially a new road (Link Road) with an on-site detention tank beneath was built in order to allow the existing carpark and rear access to shops (Sera Street) to be closed. This also involved construction of a “top-down” structure for access purposes to existing shops and the demolition of the rear of the existing Lane Cove Library while it continued to trade. A “B Class” hoarding was constructed over the new road to allow for site shedding to be accommodated servicing the project.

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Phase two commenced once the new road was open for public use and the main site area could be fenced off for construction of the centre. The excavation varied in depth from 12metres to 4metres due to the slope of the site. Bored piers and shotcrete panels with rock anchors were employed for the retaining system. Access to the works was limited due to the site being inaccessible from three sides. A potain crane with a 60m jib was selected for the project and served the project well with materials handling.

The second largest primary school in NSW is situated across the road from the site, so a very high level of safety and traffic management was implemented. Despite the constraints, the excavation and structure phases were managed without incident and major truck movements were scheduled around the school drop off and pick up The project is positioned in the centre of the Lane Cove shopping precinct, with adjoining neighbours on three sides, so to keep access open for sections on several levels, the concrete pours were staged with the remaining sections closed afterwards.

Overall the project consists of 13,250m2 of car parking over three levels catering for up to 330 car spaces. The Supermarket occupies a

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further 3,500m2 on the fourth level. The fifth level caters for 2,590m2 of new library with 1,500m2 of new specialty shops and retail mall.

The upper two levels which will be occupied by Fitness First are approximately 2,320m2. Overall including plant rooms the project occupies approximately 25,700m2 It is envisaged that Lane Cove Market Square will not only further enhance the Lane Cove retail precinct but will also generate employment opportunities as well as ease the parking burden on the local community.

64 Chandos Street St Leonards NSW 2065 t. 02 9438 1666 f. 02 9438 1777 www.mainbrace.com.au

Mainbrace would like to thank the local community for their patience and support during the 21 month construction period. The difficult logistics of fitting a large development into a very confined space would not have been possible without that support. The project looks fantastic and we are very proud of the finished product.

Thank you Woolworths and Lane Cove Council for the opportunity to play a major role in delivering this long overdue facility.

LANE COVE MARKET SQUARE MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : Mainbrace COMMERCIAL / RETAIL SIZE : 25 700 m2 DEVELOPER : Woolworths Limited + Lane Cove Council PROJECT END VALUE : $35 Million PARKING : 330 car spaces COMPLETION : Nov 2009 ARCHITECTS : BN Group Pty Ltd SURVEYOR : CMS Surveyors

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All in a days work at BN GROUP ane Cove Market Square was a major challenge due to diverse elements from difficult site conditions with an unorthodox site plan through to local council and community concerns. Also failed attempts by previous developers, had the effect of having an LEP amended to further burden the site. The project even went to the Supreme Court, where BN acted as an expert witness. By appreciating local character, commercial relationship and operations of a major supermarket with associated retail relating to the existing Lane Cove Mall, BN was able to unlock the sites potential for all parties.

Due to the multi-level nature of the Centre and the mixed-use building program, balancing and coordinating various access, servicing and vehicular requirements for major users was a challenge. With a difficult sloping site, surrounding residential, retail businesses, together with the second largest primary school in the state, BN’s response provided an opportunity that gave Lane Cove Council a new car park, bigger Library and Woolworths. The community has more shops, easy and convenient parking and an improvement in the overall character of Lane Cove village.

The brief was to integrate the site with existing educational, civic and commercial elements, providing a new focus for public and community facilities, through a safe and pleasant pedestrian-focused environment – whilst also acting as a regeneration initiative for the Lane Cove village.

One of the biggest project successes is the urban integration into the village environment of a ‘big box’ retailer whilst retaining the Lane Cove village character – a significant step forward in the sustainability of existing town and village centres through retail–led regeneration.

The heritage library, an important civic element in Lane Cove, was another key element in underpinning this urban response. Project resolution came with the movement of the Supermarket one level below the primary retail level of the existing Plaza. This enabled the extension of the existing library on one level along with the creation of additional retail space and potential of a new piazza relating to the Library entry.

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Counsulting expertise &H Consulting Engineers P/L are providing expertise for the exciting new Lane Cove Market Square project, involving a new Woolworths Supermarket, Carpark, Extended Library, Specialty Shops, and gymnasium, between Lane Cove's Austin Street and the Plaza, with three levels of 318 undercover public parking spaces. Access to the carpark from Sera Street and Austin Street, allows residents into Lane Cove centre.

The project required extensive shoring, to a depth of 13m. This had to be designed to safely withstand surcharge pressures from neighbouring buildings, typically masonry construction, built on the boundaries, and sensitive to ground movements.

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especially challenging in loading dock areas requiring transfers and column free spans of up to 12m.

Detailed dynamic analysis ensured vibrations from the gym were not transmitted to tenancies within the building .

The external architecture is a combination of various building materials in challenging geometric shapes. Considerable time was spent with the architect in developing structural designs to be buildable and economical and deliver the architectural intent of the design.

H&H, formed in 1985, with a track record of thousands of successful projects, are proud to be part of this project.

HENRY & HYMAS Level 5, 79 Victoria Avenue Chatswood NSW 2067 contact: Ray Kusturin Director t. 02 9417 8400 f. 02 9417 8337 m. 0414 789 037 www.henryandhymas.com.au NSW PROJECT FEATURE LANE COVE MARKET SQUARE

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MEDIA HOUSE MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : Grocon CLIENT : Fairfax Media Holdings PROJECT END VALUE : $110 Million HEIGHT : 10 Levels COMPLETION : November 2009 ARCHITECTS : Bates Smart

Grocon Deliver Media House rocon signed off on 2009 by continuing their reputation for construction innovation, with the completion of the $110m Media House Building at the Gateway to the Docklands on the corner of Spencer and Collins Streets in Melbourne.

The Bates Smart designed low-rise linear form building is the new head office for Fairfax Media and the architects have reflected on the linear flows of information within the building with an assembly of long, horizontal forms.

Grocon juggled the multiple roles as Building Owner, Developer, D&C Builder and Fitout Head Contractor on the project as well as completing a Rail Development Agreement to design and construct a deck over the railway line. As Fairfax Media’s Head contractor, Grocon managed the fully integrated fitout for The Age, Financial Review, 3AW and Magic FM radio studios.

The 7 level, 16,500m² NLA commercial office building project included secure car parking on the deck and adjacent land, a public plaza and paving upgrades and has been awarded a 4.5 NABERS rating, 5-star Green Star Design (Version 2) Rating with the 5-Star As Built currently being collated.

The entire project was innovative in that Grocon, with the assistance of Winward Structures, redesigned the deck over rail to decrease the rail occupations from in excess of 340 occupation hours to 116 occupation hours. This involved innovative piling techniques, crash wall construction and deck construction including maximum beam lifts of 71.6 tonne using and MD2200 Potain Tower Crane powered

by Green Energy.

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Grocon’s commitment to commissioning, fine tuning and management programs such as ISO14001 and working closely with the tenant to complete the wholly integrated fitout were significant drivers in the extensive range of Green Star and Sustainability initiatives incorporated into the building.

Double glazing is used throughout the curtain walls, sustainable timber (FSC accredited and Post-Consumer) feature in the upper ground exhibition and gallery space, use of PVC was minimised throughout while steel and concrete with a recycled content was used extensively.

60,000 litre rainwater capture tanks located underneath the plaza will provide at least 90% of the irrigation water demand for the landscaping which includes at least 50% native Victorian plants.

Other initiatives include Ewater Systems (ROX electrolyzed water systems), minimum car parking spaces, adequate bicycle facilities and high ventilation rates.

Grocon also provided recycling facilities, including a minimum of 93% construction waste recycled during construction and the tenants have made a commitment to reduced energy and water consumption through sub-metering.

The project was an exciting one for Grocon due to the challenges involved in building over the rail lines opposite Southern Cross Station.

The company scheduled most of this work to be carried out between midnight and 4am so as not to disrupt commuter activity.

The company and the project team in particular are extremely proud of the building not only for its green ratings but most significantly because the entire 700,000 man hours of the project were completed without sustaining a lost time injury. Grocon credit much of this success to the use of their own in-house Lubecca Formwork Systems for Core, Deck and Perimeter construction.

Renown for delivering bold buildings, Grocon is currently constructing a diverse range of projects including Melbourne’s Rectangular Stadium; Common Ground, a facility in Victoria for the chronically homeless and low income earners; Civic Place in Sydney’s Parramatta and Soul, the company’s first project in Queensland which is due for completion in 2011.

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ompared with a typical glass box office building, the façade of the $110m Media House Building at the Gateway to the Docklands is highly dynamic and articulated.

Design elements, when coupled with the building’s 5 Star Green Star target, presented Meinhardt Façade Technology with significant design and fabrication challenges.

Meinhardt Façade Technology (MFT) were the facade consultants for the builder, Grocon as well as undertaking a facade engineering design role for sub-contractor, Material Fabrications.

The scope of the works included all facade elements of the building, consultancy services to Grocon, site QA control and sub-contractor documentation design review. In addition, MFT provided the full range of engineering services including independent engineering review and design certification for the facade sub-contractor.

A key feature of the project is the incorporation of high performance glazing on the 7 level commercial building, to assist in achieving the 5 Star Green Star rating.

To achieve the highly innovative and bold design vision for the project, MFT applied their specialised skills in regards to the engineering design on the curtain wall with sunshade device, projecting (eyebrow) aluminium composite cladding profiles, strip windows, ground floor podium areas and skylights.

Leading the way in delivering dynamic, creative, cost-effective solutions and driven to not only meet but exceed client needs and requirements, MFT undertook a lead role in managing the facade sub-contractors design team which was based in China.

The MFT team travelled to China to inspect the factory facilities where manufacturing of facade components were undertaken, to provide support and guidance, ensuring that Australian Standards were met and witnessing and reviewing the mock-up test.

Pushing the boundaries of structural engineering and constructability, MFT also undertook the custom design and engineering of the unique ground floor podium glazing wall. Unique, due to the fact that the wall is a 9 metre high single span.

But a challenge well within the capabilities of a company, whose façades enhance the skyline of many major cities and include The Center in Hong Kong, the Changi Glass Atriums at Singapore Airport, Rialto, Nauru House and Eureka Tower in Melbourne.

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Meinhardt Facade Technology have a team of staff, specialising in facade design and engineering, materials specification and testing, facade construction and maintenance, remedial facade consulting and BMU consulting.

The company provides a range of services for airport design and engineering; building maintenance; glass wall design and engineering; precast and glass reinforced concrete; shopfronts and interiors; stone cladding design and engineering; as well as tall building façade technology.

They are also currently working on refurbishment of 223 William Street, Melbourne; the Myer Redevelopment in Melbourne; 400 George Street, Brisbane; RMIT Hub Design, Melbourne; RMIT SAB Building, Melbourne; The Banks Apartment development in Melbourne; UoQ - Oral Heath Centre and King George Central both in Brisbane.

Renowned for creating lasting, aesthetically pleasing and cost-effective façades Meinhardt Façade Technology, is a division of the Meinhardt Group, which since 1955 has led the way in delivering dynamic, creative, cost-effective solutions.

The company is highly regarded for utilising the latest technology, employing the best available talent and adopting the most effective management techniques. A reputation which is further enhanced as they ‘face the media’ on their latest, outstanding achievement, Media House.

Meinhardt Façade Technology Pty Ltd Level 12, 501 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000 contact: Tony Alvaro t. 03 8676 1200 f. 03 8676 1201 e. mfacade@meinhardtgroup.com www.mfacade.com WWW.ANCR.COM.AU

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Miller Insure Media House ndependent insurance broking firm, Miller and Associates, has enjoyed a long association with Grocon Constructions and were appointed to place the insurance programme for the Media House project in Docklands in Melbourne.

Miller provided insurance services in regard to construction, delayed start-up, public liability and professional indemnity on the $110m project.

The project involved challenges for both contractors and Miller and Associates, as the construction was carried out over the rail lines opposite Southern Cross Station. However, with core industry experience based extensively in construction insurance, Miller was able to provide insurance solutions to meet the client’s requirements.

Miller and Associates are highly experienced in insuring this type of project, working closely with some of Australia’s leading construction companies including Bilfinger Berger Australia, Abigroup, Baulderstone as well as Grocon.

As an independent company, Miller is ideally positioned to provide solutions which are in the best interests of their clients without potential conflicts of interest. Incorporating a joint venture structure with Miller Insurance Services, one of the largest independently owned brokers in the United Kingdom, Miller and Associates is an Australian company with over 10 years experience and the ability to draw on the resources and global leverage of one of the world’s leading insurance broking firms.

The firm operates in a range of specialist areas, primarily property and construction liability insurance, but they also supply consultation and services in commercial contingency, energy, fund management, marine, fleet, personal accident, political risk, professional and executive liabilities, science and technology.

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With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland and over 50 employees, Miller and Associates provide services to clients throughout Australia and New Zealand. In addition to Media House, the company’s portfolio of projects includes the Eureka Tower and Rectangular Sports Stadium in Melbourne for Grocon, the Western Orbital in Sydney, the Tullamarine Calder Interchange and the Gold Coast Desalination Plant.

MILLER & ASSOCIATES INSURANCE BROKING PTY LIMITED Level 4, 451 Little Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000 t. 03 8622 4600 f. 03 9670 1028 contact: Ian Duthie Level 16, 383 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 t. 02 9262 5555 f. 02 9262 2811 contact: Len Hanning Suite 60, Level 5 320 Adelaide Street Brisbane QLD 4000 t. 07 3374 2022 f. 07 3374 2044 contact: Adam Battista Level 4, 2 Commerce Street Auckland New Zealand 1010 t. +64 9307 3374 f. +64 9307 5229 contact: James Baxter e. info@miller-associates.com.au www.miller-associates.com.au VIC PROJECT FEATURE MEDIA HOUSE 105

OCIETY S APARTMENTS Main Construction Company : Hickory Developments Client : Hamton Pty Ltd Project end Value : $49 million Completion : March 2010 Architects : Plus Architecture Structural Engineer : Robert Bird Group Civil Engineer : CLG Plumbing Design Pty Ltd electrical, mechanical, fire, lift services engineers : ALA Consulting Engineers Quantity Surveyor : Slattery Australia

keeping Up With Society ickory Developments prides itself on being innovative and dynamic, embracing change and not only keeping up with, but exceeding both industry and client expectations.

Society Apartments comprise 3 basement levels of carparks, bike racks, and storage cages, an impressive retail and hotel-style ground floor and 12 upper levels including 242 apartments and commercial space.

Significant growth for this Melbourne-based builder has seen further expansion into the South Australian market, however, the majority of their current projects remain in Melbourne including the Society Apartments in South Yarra.

Society has been designed to cater for a diverse range of lifestyle needs with the ground floor reflecting a hotel-style experience with reception style foyer, a lobby bar, outdoor courtyard, business centre and commercial tenancies.

Working closely with award-winning property developer client, Hamton, Hickory embraced the role as main contractor for this $102m, 16 level, residential and commercial project.

A striking range of contemporary art by Stuart Spence has been purchased for the lobby bar, foyer and common areas throughout the building.

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The mix of studio, 2 bedroom and 1 bedroom apartments feature state-of-the-art inclusions with split system air conditioning in each apartment, intercom with screen, pay TV ready services and high speed internet.

The embedded network for high speed internet was one of the major innovations Hickory installed in the project. The system allows residents to link to an intranet to access unique services within the building and communicate with other residents.

The intranet is considered one of the key tools which will foster the community feel within the building and improve communication between residents, building managers and tenants.

Half of level 10 is a commercial space with Hickory providing a shell and core services in readiness for the tenant fitout while level 12 houses the residents’ lounge, gym and outdoor landscaped area complete with 2 spa pools.

Society Apartments features an energy efficient design with a goal of achieving a 6 star energy rating.

The quality of the property is reflected in the strong pre-completion sales as a result of the developers’ highly effective marketing campaign, with Hamton being awarded two AMI awards for Marketing Excellence for Society Apartments.

Established in Melbourne in 1991 by fourth generation construction professionals, Michael and George Argyrou, Hickory Developments has developed from a Victorian-based family business to a company undertaking major projects in several states.

The company was awarded the ‘2002 Best Contribution to Achieving Sustainable Design Award’ as the first company to incorporate a grey water recycling facility in a building project in the City of Port Phillip.

They have completed well over 100 projects including apartments, commercial, retail and industrial buildings. Their current projects include UBI in Melbourne, Ark in Richmond VIC, the Baju Apartments in Henley Beach SA, the Hiigh Apartments in Prahran VIC, Elm in South Melbourne and Anstey Square in Brunswick VIC. Based on solid family values Hickory Developments prides itself on being innovative and dynamic but most importantly has a strong belief in their social responsibility towards the community and the environment.

Hickory Developments Pty Ltd 101 Cremorne Street Richmond Victoria 3121 t. 03 9429 7411 f. 03 9428 7376 www.hickory.com.au WWW.ANCR.COM.AU

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smooth flow for society he market has been waiting a long time for the technology and advantages that Wastech Engineering has now delivered with the new chute system, Smoothtubes.

Wastech Engineering designed, manufactured and installed the new Smoothubes chute system in the Society Apartments in Melbourne’s South Yarra, bringing new technologies and additional benefits for both the builder and the residents especially in achieving their 6 star green star objective Smoothtubes is a major innovation in the garbage, linen and recycling chute market and is now available for the handling of garbage in multilevel, high density projects. The system delivers a new standard in chute systems that are cleaner, greener and much quieter than traditional steel and cement chutes. Self cleaning and unlikely to block, the system was chosen for the many benefits that it brings to the residents of Society Apartments.

The system is designed and manufactured in Australia by an Australian owned company, Wastech, who were the first to bring the plastic chute to Australia and are now the leaders in this technology.

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a range of services and solutions for every aspect of waste disposal and recycling management.

Services which include consultancy and recommendations for waste management logistics; specific site and specialised waste management solutions; formal, waste management reports; on-site service teams and preventative maintenance contracts. All backed up with a 24/7 maintenance program and breakdown response service.

With a strong history of supply to waste and recycling contractors, commercial builders and other key organisations, Wastech enjoys a reputation for quality which is matched by a willingness to provide waste management solutions across a wide range of major and complex developments.

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on the up relatively young company, commercial metal roofing specialists, KR Constructions are quickly ‘moving up’ with the completion of their work on the Society Apartments in Melbourne’s South Yarra for Hickory Group.

KR Constructions specialises in projects of this nature and with highly experienced employees the company provides a first class service including working closely with specifiers to source to appropriate product, providing high quality workmanship and after sales service.

While KR was formed about two years ago, company principal Kirk Andris has extensive experience and expertise which has been the cornerstone to KR’s early success with landmark buildings such as Society.

The distinctive design, the 6 star green star objective and the overall ‘vertical village’ concept of this 16 levels including, residential and commercial building, presented KR with an exciting project.

KR Constructions installed the metal roofing to the main roof of building and to the canopies on several levels with products to meet the stringent energy rating objectives of the building.

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woven with experience he diverse nature of the Society Apartments in South Yarra was the perfect opportunity for Stahmers Carpets to demonstrate their extensive experience and capabilities and wide range of floor covering options.

Stahmers Carpets supplied and installed product to the diverse areas of this combined residential and commercial development which has been designed to cater for a diverse range of lifestyles with a ground floor reception style foyer, a lobby bar, outdoor courtyard, business centre and commercial tenancies as well as 242 apartments.

Priding themselves on being the oldest floor covering retailer in Australia, established in 1867, Stahmers remain a family owned and run business specialising in the supply and installation of wall to wall carpets as well as vinyl flooring and timber floating floors.

Stahmers are an independent wholesale purchaser, allowing them to offer competitive prices for an extensive range of products from the finest manufacturers including Victorian Carpets, Tuftmaster, Supertuft, Bremworth, Chaparral, Feltex, Godfrey Hirst and Brintons. Stahmers are committed to supplying the right product to suit individual customers’ budget and requirements while providing personal and practical service and advice.

On the Society Apartments project, Stahmers supplied and installed carpets to the apartments and common areas and vinyl to the bars and kitchens with Tuftmaster Degree Russian Blue selected for many areas.

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With over 140 years experience, Stahmers Carpets have experience on a very wide range of projects including apartments, commercial premises both new and refurbished, schools, colleges, clubs and hotels as well as private residences.

Stahmers are currently working on a number of projects. With “Ascot Gardens Apartments” for Galvin Constructions, “Bosch Offices” for Pellicano Builders,and “Pascoe Vale Girls College” for Dura Constructions being a few.

From small beginnings in Creswick in1867, Stahmers Carpets now operate from their purpose built head office, showroom and warehouse complex in Moorabbin, Victoria and retain a highly skilled workforce of project managers, estimators and installers to service both the construction and private market.

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Tiltaway Maximises Society Footprint he Tiltaway Bed System is an ideal concept for ‘gettting more’ from a small footprint and was a highly effective solution when installed in the Society Apartments in South Yarra, Melbourne.

While the wallbed concept has been around for a long time, it is enjoying a resurgence in popularity and with the Tiltaway bed cabinet protruding only 403mm from the wall they provide a very cost effective way of creating extra space or a multipurpose room in houses, apartments and caravans. The light, finger tip operation make them extremely appropriate for granny flats and because they fold away fully made up, including doona and pillows, they are an ‘instant bed’.

On the Society Apartment project, Tiltaway was contracted to supply and install the wallbed system and mattresses and worked closely with the cabinet makers to ensure the highest quality installation was achieved. The company is flexible when clients want to use their own cabinet maker and the Tiltaway team liaise with the client’s cabinet maker, run through the cut list with them, supply the mechanism and install the bed if required.

Tiltaway wallbeds are completely modular with the bed as one unit, and a range of standard or custom cabinetry items can be built to go with the bed.

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With a range of finishes available, these beds not only create an attractive addition to a home or unit, they can add significant value to the investment, with many property investor customers reporting that using the Tiltaway Bed System makes their investment properties easier to rent out, and typically they command a higher rent. Those selling properties report obtaining higher prices when selling.

Tiltaway Beds of Australia have been operating for nearly 10 years, importing wallbed mechanisms from Murphy Beds of Canada which offer state-of-the-art features and come with a 15 year warranty.

Tiltaway Beds PO Box 426 Elsternwick VIC 3185 contact: Chris Stewart t. 0439 807 957 f. 03 9515 5429 e. info@tiltawaybeds.com.au www.tiltawaybeds.com.au VIC PROJECT FEATURE SOCIETY APARTMENTS 111

SPRINGVALE ROAD RAIL SEPARATION Main Construction Company : John Holland Project end Value : $140 million Area : Nunawading, VIC Completion : Early to mid 2010 Architects : Grimshaws EngineerS : KBR and Arup Surveyor : RE & LM Gertzel P/L

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ith thousands of Greater Melbourne’s road and rail commuters passing through their site daily, the Springvale Road Rail Alliance (SRRA) faced an incredible logistics, staging and safety task.

The project’s scope was to remove the at grade Nunawading level Railway Crossing and replace it with a safer six lane road bridge for Springvale Road with trains passing beneath and construct a new Nunawading Station. All this while trains continued to run. The project offered a myriad of design and site challenges, which were solved by the combined skills of some of the industry’s best personnel.

“During the selection workshop process the consortium of John Holland, KBR and Arup proposed a number of design alternatives from the reference design. The alternatives included a central island platform in lieu of two stand alone side platforms. Also, shifting the alignment to the north further away from the live tracks meant more work could be done with trains running. The design changes were driven around performing more work upfront of the main shut, which was locked in over the Christmas break for a period of 5 weeks. Performing more work upfront meant reducing the amount of work to be done in the shut period and thus reducing the shut duration. As a result of the new design and shift in track alignment the shut period was achieved in 9 days. All changes during the life of the project was focused around minimising disruption to the Springvale Road users, rail commuters and the wider general public,” said SRRA General Manager, Joel Allan.

“As the reference design changed significantly designers were under pressure from day one to meet the accelerated construction timeframes. Piling was the first activity to commence, even though the design was only partially completed. The project team knew that if this

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major activity could commence early then all other activities would be brought forward as a result.”

“VicRoads commenced a number of activities prior to awarding the contract which helped with the accelerated programme. In addition a number of approvals were streamlined due to the fact that VicRoads and MTM (formerly Connex) were part of the Alliance team.”

Service authorities involved in the project, Telstra (communications and data), Jemena (lighting), AGL (gas) and Yarra Valley Water (water and sewerage) also accommodated the pace of works by responding efficiently to the required design and construction staging.

One of the features of this project was the need for a highly focused collaborated workforce for the crucial October/November period leading up to the shutdown. Over 140 key suppliers and subcontractors were involved in the SRRA, a large proportion were engaged for this stage. During the peak operations a workforce of over 200 was working around the clock plus numerous plant operators and trucks, over three eight hour shifts.

“The construction of the Springvale Road Bridge was initially proposed to be completed in 3 stages, whilst maintaining 3 lanes in both directions during peak times. This was programmed to be completed over 12 weeks, 4 weeks per stage. It was thought that it would be less disruptive to close Springvale Road completely for a lesser duration. The Alliance undertook extensive network traffic modelling to compare the impact and then proposed to VicRoads to close Springvale Road for 10 days, with approval granted”.

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“Once approval was granted the Alliance explored a number of ways in which to accelerate the works to hand back Springvale Road under the 10 days. One of those ways was to steam cure the top of the bridge deck post placing concrete to reduce the specified curing time. With the assistance of Boral and VicRoads Engineer, Fred Andrews-Phaedonos a mix was designed and trialled with approval granted to strip in 3 days. In addition to other innovative construction techniques, the bridge was constructed, cured and reopened to traffic in 5 days.”

The Alliance solved some other engineering and construction challenges, including constructing bored piles within 3.5m from live running rail, making a vertical cut of 5m adjacent to the live rail, negotiating through unknown services within the rail corridor and handling major service relocations. Furthermore the use of prefabricated station buildings was a major influence on achieving the accelerated programme.

As the site was a major collector point for runoff from Springvale Road, three 50,000 litre tanks were installed to capture site water runoff for reuse during construction. As there was no room for sedimentation ponds, a local sump was constructed which pumped site run off to the tanks, where it was treated with a biodegradable flocculant with the treated water used for road cleaning and dust suppression.

Another environmental management task was the need for removal and remediation of hazardous materials both on the site in the form of asbestos in ballast and in-ground contaminants from a service station which was demolished along with the old Station, itself contaminated with asbestos.

“Nunawading station remained live for the majority of the pre-shut works. The site was required to maintain access to the station at all times which significantly limited the work that could be done. Pedestrian safety was also managed as a high priority as the public effectively walked through our site. A purpose built footbridge accommodated commuters to cross the site from north to south whilst the project excavated beneath,” said Joel.

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A fulltime Community and Stakeholder team undertook a range of consultation and information activities, assisted local businesses and facilitated community and project interaction over the entire programme from design to final completion.

“The project received numerous positive compliments from residents, traders and other stakeholders during the project. Most staff would agree that this was a fantastic project to work on as it set a benchmark, not only for construction, but for the way in which an Alliance model can deliver a complex project successfully. There was a real sense of team work, wanting to get the job done properly and to leave something for the community that will be beneficial,” said Joel.

On Saturday 9th January 2010 the first test train travelled through the station, with the first passenger train running through at 7:16am on Sunday 10th January. The new Nunawading Station was in operation on Monday 11th January with the first passenger train arriving at 4:57am and was officially opened by the Premier of Victoria Mr. John Brumby and other dignitaries later that morning.

Once the trains were on track, the site crews continued to install architectural finishes such as bluestone paving, balustrade glass and cladding. Additional car parking was constructed and close out items addressed. Landscaping is currently underway, with all works due to be complete by June 2010.

The Springvale Road level crossing was the first rail crossing removed as part of the State Government’s $38 billion Victorian Transport Plan, and was jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments.

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DIRT-RELATED DEEDS DONE QUICKLY AND CLEANLY

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hether there’s earth to be shifted, a landfill to cap or drainage infrastructure and leachate ponds to construct, Landmark Contracting have the skills and the equipment to get the dirty work done effectively and efficiently. Springvale Road Rail project called them in for bulk excavation, final trim of sub grade and tunnelling under Springvale Road.

Landmark provided round the clock shifts of men and machinery to complete the work, which was given extremely tight timeframes.

Landmark utilised the following equipment: Hitachi ZX450 Excavator, Volvo EC460 Excavator and 35 tonne A35E Volvo articulated dump trucks, and their skilled operators worked wonders, completing all work on time, injury free and to the high standards required by VIC Roads.

“Landmark Contracting Pty Ltd is highly regarded in the industry as we pride ourselves on completing projects within the set timeframe, within the set budget and always to an extremely high standard. Our equipment is reliable and is operated by fully qualified operators who can work with minimal supervision,” said Landmark’s Managing Director, Sharron O’Donoghue.

Formed in 2001, Landmark brings together the talents and experience of civil engineering and construction veterans, and applies them to a wide range of civil infrastructure projects. Managing Director, Sharron O’Donoghue has 20 years experience in the industry, and heads a team who are focused on providing the most efficient and cost-effective solutions for the sites they encounter.

“Landmark has extensive experience in the construction of landfill cells and landfill caps, which in addition to general earthworks, involves the construction of compacted clay liners under stringent quality control procedures of Level 1 geotechnical supervision and environmental auditor verification. Landmark has undertaken these construction works at some of Victoria’s largest landfills including current on-going works for Transpacific Waste Management Pty. Ltd one of Australia’s largest waste management companies,” said Sharron.

“This experience in the construction of landfill cells and caps also extends into the construction of geosynthetic liners, landfill drainage infrastructure as well as leachate ponds and treatment lagoons. Our ongoing work in the waste industry provides us with vast experience in

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Noel Butcher Photography the handling, transportation and disposal procedures of waste material, as well as a thorough understanding of the needs of clients to comply with environmental management requirements, such as minimising dust, noise and odour throughout the life of the works.”

In addition to landfill cell and capping projects, Landmark has provided all general excavation works for a variety of high profile projects, including bulk excavation and road preparation. They also have expertise in managing environmental issues, with a solid track record in site rehabilitation as well as management of slimes and sludge, contaminated soil removal and remediation.

An example of their recent work in the field is the Fraser Road landfill project for ongoing client, Transpacific Waste Management.

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subgrade stabilisation, construction of the leachate pond’s compacted clay liner system, installation of soil moisture system within clay liner, assisting with geomembrane liner installation works and installation of topsoil, mulch and vegetation layers around outer pond side wall batter slopes.

Dealing with most of a project’s ground-level hazards as they do, Landmark has developed a stringent and effective Occupational Health and Safety policy, which includes safe work method statements and risk assessment procedures, and also undertakes to abide by any site or client specific health and safety procedures.

Landmark has contributed their skills and machinery to other recent major Vic Roads civil construction works, including East Link, Deer Park Bypass and Hallam Bypass.

Having years of experience working in Sand and Rock Quarries carrying out production loading, sand extraction, slimes removal, stripping of overburden and rehabilitation puts Landmark in an excellent position to undertake all aspects of earthworks, including ongoing maintenance works and post-close down site stabilisation for borrow pits and other temporary dump and quarry operations.

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Landmark Contracting Pty Ltd PO Box 630 Black Rock VIC 3193 t. 03 9589 6424 f. 03 9589 7807 VIC PROJECT FEATURE SPRINGVALE ROAD RAIL SEPARATION 115

PHENOMENAL FLEET for SWIFT SHIFTING

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010 started for Fleet Plant Hire with 25,000 m3 of material needing to be carted in 72 hours, starting at midnight January 1 2010. Fleet Plant Hire mustered 105 truck and trailers and 55 tandems (rigid) to shift the excess soil and demolition materials from the Springvale Road Rail project site, working round the clock.

Of the thousands of meters of materials carted from the SRRA site, Fleet Plant Hire achieved a materials recycling rate of approximately 75 per cent: timber and steel from old platforms, bridge concrete and clean fill were all dispersed to appropriate re-uses. In total, over the course of the entire project, roughly 80,000 m3 of earth was excavated of which roughly 50,000 m3 was re-used at the Latham’s Road overpass project, being completed by BMD Constructions.

Fleet Plant Hire provided contract cartage and plant hire services to the project throughout. Their organisational model, as an agency for approximately 1,500 owner operators, means they can assist any job, of any size, for any duration, and their service is on-call 24 hours a day.

“As a young and innovative company, we bring a high level of energy, enthusiasm and professionalism to all projects we are involved in.” said Fleet Plant Hire General Manager, Chris West.

“Our plant available for hire includes but is not limited to bobcats, excavators, dump trucks, backhoes and trucks of all configurations.

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We can remove or supply material, and assist any project which has a shortfall of machines. Springvale Road Rail project was one of the more challenging projects we’ve undertaken, in terms of the time frames, tight access and logistics.”

Chris brings 14 years plant hire experience to the business, and all other staff have particular strengths that allow Fleet Plant Hire to be leaders in their field.

One of the key factors in Fleet's appointment to the S.R.R.A. project was the supply of a Load Volume Scanner to the project. This is a portable scanning system which accurately measures the loose volume of spoil in a truck body without the drivers leaving their cab. This assists drivers to know they are running at legal capacity and the client to know they are running at optimum efficiency. Developed in New Zealand, the Tally Clerk is utilised on other projects Fleet Plant Hire are engaged on.

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rimPile are Victoria’s only pile-trimming, jackhammering, and concrete-breaking service, and they certainly showed their mettle on the Springvale Road Rail Separation project.

pile integrity, and the scabbled finish on the exposed pile face. A water hose connected to the air saw mitigates any dust issues, and the removed concrete is added to general site material disposal facilities.

“The challenge of this project was that there were numerous activities on site all happening simultaneously, and our work was time crucial. We were initially given only six hours to trim back the piles on the deck on Springvale Road,” said TrimPile founder and Director Danny Allen.

TrimPile was established in 2006, and has Principal Director Danny Allen’s 30-plus years in the building and piling industries, coordinating its operations, which include projects across all sectors. The company’s client list includes Thiess John Holland, Hansen Yuncken, Vibropile, Brady Constructions, Fulton Hogan, Pellicano Builders, Fitzgerald Constructions, L.U. Simon, Toorak Formwork and Frankipile as well as many other construction and engineering contractors. Currently, they are at work on Southern Cross Railway Platforms, Pipeline Alliance at Frankston and Werribee, warehouse facilities at Mitcham and a new school building at Albert Park Secondary College.

“Our aim has been to provide clients with a truly professional service.

Honesty, integrity and safe working practices are the norm, not the exception. Even our choice of hammer reflects how ergonomics, combined with expertise, produce the best result. The size of our workforce is tailored to each specific project so that our clients can remain on time and on budget.”

For the Springvale project, six TrimPile workers completed a variety of work at the site, the bulk of it trimming piles for capping beams. There were approximately 60 – 70 piles on the deck, each about 900mm diameter. The trimming process itself starts with an air saw being used to do a cut roughly 30mm deep into the pile at the designated cut-off level. This is used to guide the jackhammers used for removing the excess concrete around the rebar. The skill shows in TrimPile’s ability to leave the reinforcing and remaining concrete undamaged, ensuring WWW.ANCR.COM.AU

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AURORA ON PIRIE

Creating What Matters ith over 80 years of experience within the Australian building and infrastructure industry, Baulderstone were the design and construct contractor of choice for the Aurora on Pirie project in Adelaide.

For this multi-story office building, Baulderstone actioned a raft slab alternative for the construction which ultimately proved to be a time-saving solution for the project. In conjunction with a specialised stressed jointing system devised to reduce time periods between concrete pours, Baulderstone were able to complete the project eight weeks ahead of the scheduled contract completion date.

Each of the 12 levels of strata-tiled offices feature individually controlled air-conditioning, energy efficient sensor lighting and sustainable water usage solutions – assuring a range of premium energy solutions and comfort for future office space occupants. Other premium facilities on offer included; ground floor retail outlets with an on-site cafe, roof top function rooms, a Business Centre, a gymnasium, sauna and steam rooms, as well as a lap pool and spa.

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Priorities for Baulderstone throughout the duration of the strata-title project were safety, program and quality. Baulderstone completed the project with their trademark optimal safety record and the development practically completed defect free.

Baulderstone’s body of work extends throughout Australia and includes; the Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Etihad Stadium, Sydney’s Anzac Bridge, the Adelaide Convention Centre and Brisbane’s Story Bridge among others.

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solid structural reputation

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tructural Systems is one of Australia’s leading providers of specialist engineering, contracting and manufacturing services to the construction and mining sectors. Established in 1959 the company has expanded to include offices throughout Australia, the Middle East and the United Kingdom.

installation of post-tensioning. The components used by Structural Systems on the project were specific to their particular process, which consisted of high tensile strand, galvanised ducts, metal castings, anchor block and wedges and grout to fill the system after the concrete is placed.

An acknowledged leader in the post-tensioning field, Structural Systems has a solid reputation for service, quality and innovation. Providing on-site labour and materials, Structural Systems has assisted in building some of the world’s largest buildings, bridges and dams.

Structural Systems’ industry-leading expertise in post-tensioning is currently being actioned on the Adelaide Desalination Project, World Park, 140 North Terrace and the Walkerville Town Centre.

Specialising in the design and construction, supply and installation of posttensioning works, Structural Systems also offers comprehensive monitoring and testing to full ISO quality standards. The company pride themselves on their exemplary safety record, with the ability to deliver their works within programme and as safely as possible being among their utmost priorities. With an aim to “exceed your expectations”, Structural Systems are committed to the financial success of all their clients projects.

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NATIONAL ICE SPORTS CENTRE MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : Hansen Yuncken COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SIZE : 9 500m2 CLIENT : ING Real Estate Developments PROJECT END VALUE : $58 Million COMPLETION : December 2009 ARCHITECTS : Cox Architects STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Arup

A very cool company ansen Yuncken P/L has been contracted by ING Real Estate Development to design and deliver Australia’s first Dual Ice Rink – NISC IceHouse (National Ice Sports Centre). The NISC, adjacent to Moonee Ponds Creek and harbour town shops at Docklands, Melbourne, forms part of ING Australia’s development of the Waterfront City precinct. The rinks will provide a facility for the public and sports users.

The facility will also include commercial and administration areas as well as limited landscaping. The Olympic Winter Institute of Australia will operate from the Centre. The OWI, an initiative of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), develops elite athletes in winter sports, including ice sports, to Olympic and international levels.

NISC will provide facilities for ticketing, skate hire, purchase, maintenance and storage of ice sports equipment and facilities for patrons, along with café dining, and a licensed public bar, with views. A temporary location for live and recorded television camera filming and commentators, administrative offices and staff facilities for the centre, and a specialist ice sports medical suite are featured.

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A temporary location for live and recorded television camera filming and commentators, administrative offices and staff facilities for the centre, and a specialist ice sports medical suite are part of the design.

The NISC is to be a multipurpose venue providing public recreational ice skating, ice sports competitions, training & coaching and dry-land training all year round. It will provide for the ice sports of Ice Hockey, Short Track, Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Ice Dancing and Curling.

All of the above sports may be played on either of two ice rinks.

The NISC IceHouse will provide for official’s requirements, fixed equipment, and storage space for temporary equipment.

The NISC IceHouse has capacity for two or more whole rink sporting activities to be played simultaneously at the centre, or for a sporting activity to take place on one ice rink while public recreational skating takes place on the other. The support facilities will include dressing rooms and public toilets.

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representing a translucent ‘ice’ layer over a heavier ‘moraine’ base massing. The two elements are separated by a thin blue ‘crevasse’ continuing around the exterior. The rounded corners of the external form soften view lines around the building. The double-height glazed entrance to the building draws focus towards the main opening, sheltered by a cantilevering canopy. Careful positioning of internal elements allows for a direct view path towards the Moonee Ponds Creek from the main entry.

The NISC will provide an exciting and memorable experience to visitors, ensuring return visits and an excellent reputation. Hansen Yuncken is proud to be the head contractor for this very remarkable construct.

The project comprises of 1 Independent structure / building including: Public Use / Commercial / Food & Beverage Site Area – 8000m2 2x Olympic / IIHF sized Ice Rinks Fixed seating for up to 1000 to Rink 1 Rain water harvesting / re-use Service road / Loading Dock Café Other facilities provided within in the building include: Facilities for ticketing of public recreational skating, ice sports sessions and spectator events. Facilities for the hire purchase, maintenance and storage of ice sports equipment. Sufficient area and facilities for patrons to put-on skates, store belongings. Shower and change rooms.

Function spaces will be provided adjacent to each rink to allow for teaching The NISC will accommodate administrative offices and staff facilities for the centre, as well as office accommodation for: Olympic Winter Sports Institute, (OWI) Ice Hockey Victoria Ice Hockey Australia Ice Skating Australia Victorian Ice Racing Association Melbourne Ice. Specialist ice sports medical suite Specialist ice sports training, heath, fitness and recovery facility.

The facility will allow that Rink 2 may operate at times as a function centre for the summer months (November to March) suitable for seated dinner functions of up to 1,800 patrons, or cocktail standing functions of up to 2,300.

The NISC IceHouse is designed to accommodate up to 400 people on each rink in public skate mode with Rink 2 being geared toward ‘entertainment’ with provision of large video screen, light show, audio system for the playing of music etc.

NISC will deliver icesports facilities and services of a high quality contributing to an integrated precinct of higher amenity and architectural quality. Hansen Yuncken have worked closely with the agreed Victorian green design criteria which have been met and passed. For instance, rain water will be collected from roofs and 65,000 litres of stormwater stored in tanks and used for ice making and all toilet flushing water The landmark façade design is separated into horizontal stratums WWW.ANCR.COM.AU

The Olympic Winter Institute of Australia will locate its administration and operate its programs at the Centre. The OWI, an initiative of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), provides coaching to, and develops elite athletes in winter sports, including ice sports, to Olympic and international levels. The AOC and the Australian Sports Commission, and the Australian Institute of Sport provide funding to the OWI.

HANSEN YUNKEN Melbourne Office 25 Huntingdale Road Burwood VIC 3125 t. 03 9831 6500 f. 03 9831 6599 e. melbourne@hansenyuncken.com.au VIC PROJECT FEATURE NATIONAL ICE SPORTS CENTRE 121

QUALITY LANDSCAPE DESIGN ORMium Pty Ltd is an established medium sized Landscape Architectural and Urban Design Practice, based in Melbourne, which evolved from the design practice of Mark McWha Landscape Architects. With affiliate practices in Shanghai and Bangalore, projects are undertaken throughout south-eastern Australia and Asia. Major mixed-use, commercial and streetscape projects are currently being undertaken in Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Dalian and Delhi.

The skills and experience of the practice are well demonstrated by the broad range of successful completed work – www.formium.com.au The Icehouse landscape design has been undertaken by Suresh Shiva, Director. Working closely with ING, Hansen Yuncken, and Cox 122 VIC PROJECT FEATURE NATIONAL ICE SPORTS CENTRE

Architects, the landscape design has been carefully integrated within its Melbourne Docklands urban context, and the indigenous Moonee Ponds riparian creek environs.

FORMIUM PTY LTD Landscape Architects 23 Budd Street Collingwood VIC 3066 t. 03 9416 1755 f. 03 9416 0508 e. mcwha@interdomain.net.au

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EXPERTS AT REDUCING RUBBISH C Bin Hire Founder and Director Don Santalucia has an agenda for the waste industry – to maximise the amount of material recycled, re-used and reclaimed, and minimise what’s simply sent to landfill as rubbish.

For the National Ice project, DC Bin Hire supplied all the waste bins for the removal of building waste, and succeeded in recycling 80 per cent of the 1,500m3 of extraneous materials through their connections in the materials industry. The recycled materials included timber, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, cardboard, plasterboard, plastic, clean fill and concrete.

“The percentage of non-recyclable waste improves as time goes on, at some stage we might get it down to only 10 per cent going to landfill,” said Don Santalucia. “ When we collect the bins from a site, everything is brought to our depot at Campbellfield for sorting by our recycling team. Then it is distributed through the network of contacts we have built up. For Green Star rated jobs, every month with their invoice we will produce an itemisation of all their materials and where they went.

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get even that 10 per cent figure down as far as we can. Every day we are trying harder to refine the recycling, which in turn means we can better assist with landfill management, by reducing our waste contribution.”

DC Bin Hire have been in the waste management business since 1996, and have a fleet of five radio equipped trucks operated by experienced personnel with a sound knowledge of Melbourne’s geography, types of bins and bin locations.

The company has a wide range of waste/recycling/skip bins for hire, ranging in size from a 2.5m3 capacity through to a 25m3 size suitable for major demolition or construction works. As part of their service, they will organise any permits required, and are accredited with numerous councils across both Metropolitan and Greater Melbourne and surrounds. Their office is open for bookings Monday to Saturday, 6am to 4pm, and while at least 24 hours notice is preferred, same day deliveries are possible, as are Sundays by prior arrangement.

DC Bin Hire Pty Ltd 30 Brooklyn Court, Campbellfield VIC p. 03 9357 3139 f. 03 9357 2786 e. sales@dcbinhire.com.au www.dcbinhire.com.au VIC PROJECT FEATURE NATIONAL ICE SPORTS CENTRE 123

Sebastian Engineering Contracts Pty Ltd Sebastian Fabrication Services Pty Ltd Sebastian Erection Services Pty Ltd Sebastian Consulting & Technical Services Pty Ltd Structural Processing Services Pty Ltd Sebastian Engineering Pty Ltd

After 13 years in operation The Sebastian Group has become market leaders in Structural Steelwork as a result of passion, investment in world leading Ficep machinery, coupled with experienced professional staff.

Our 1.1 hectare plant just 45 mins south of Sydney CBD is strategically placed next to the M5 to service clients in NSW as well as interstate/overseas. Equipped with the latest CNC beam, plate & angle line technology coupled with high speed overhead cranes equates to a processing capacity of 900 Tonnes per week.

With in-house 3D modelling using Tekla Structures (X-Steel), experienced fabrication & erection crews, fleet of trucks, cranes and elevated work platforms, we offer a complete package from drafting to the finished erected product.

Recent projects include-

ABI Group ‘Sydney Airport MSCP2’ ADCO ‘Bunning’s Narellan & Hoxton Park’ BER ‘Schools Projects’ 32 school upgrades Bovis Lend Lease ‘Top Ryde Shopping Centre’ Bovis Lend Lease ‘Rouse Hill Town Centre’ John Holland ‘Reliance Rail’ Lysaght DC ‘Latitude East’ Watpac ‘AFTRS’, ATP7’ & ‘Gemini’ Westfield ‘Centerpoint’ Theiss/JH ‘LCT - Pheonix St Bridge’ Worley Parsons ‘OK TEDI’ (Export)

“Sebastian Groups work force, experience, and resources are available for your next project, large or small, simple or complex”.

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SUCCESS IN HIGH PLACES lose Commercial Services (CCS ) operate literally at the top, offering a supply and installation service for metal roofing , wall cladding and Ortech Durrapanel systems.

CCS recently completed the National Ice Sports Centre, a project constructed by Hansen Yuncken which included Kingspan metal roofing , Ortech Durrapanel wall and ceiling systems and Ampelite wonderglass external wall cladding.

The major challenge of this project lay in the fact a building of this nature had not been constructed in Australia before, and there were problematic climate related issues which needed resolving in order

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to maintain a controlled environment. Working closely with H&Y design team, the end result is a major success.

Due to the limited timeframe on this project CCS utilized the state of the art Ortech lifting frame system, which allowed roof bays to be built on the ground and lifted into position. This was not only time effective, but was also a very safe installation method.

Close Commercial Services has also recently completed 6500m2 of roof / Ortech works at Melbourne Airport T2e expansion using a similar system of installation, also with great success.

Close Commercial Services Factory 3 28-32 Silkwood Rise Carrum Downs PO Box 8611 Carrum Downs 3201 t. 03 9770 8416 f. 03 9770 8419 www.closecommercial.com.au

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109 CLARENDON STREET

Main Construction Company : Built Client : First Delta Group Project end Value : $41million Completion : March 2010 Architects : Urban Design Structural Engineer : Rincovitch Building Surveyor : Philip Chun Mechanical/Electrical Consultant : Lincolne Scott

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uilt is the construction company behind a new addition to the Melbourne skyline, 109 Clarendon. Soaring high above the river and the streets below it is a shining beacon with a red stripe that runs the length of the tower. This $41 million residential tower sets a new national benchmark for Built – a 33 level high-rise. Engaged

by First Delta Group to deliver this project, the building comprises 173 apartments with associated car and bicycle parking, amenities and retail tenancies.

As a result of the tight confines of the project site and the location on the busy corner of Clarendon and City Roads, traffic management and work sequencing was paramount in ensuring that works progressed as planned. The site had in place a main loading area on City Road, with a secondary loading point on the opposite side being Hancock Street, this allowed the structure and internal works to be loaded and progress concurrently. The amenities and storing of materials were based on the carpark levels, however due to the limited space coordination of material deliveries had to be controlled to ensure only the necessary materials were delivered and on a need be basis. Access up the floors initially was by means of one hoist and once subcontractor resources increased a second hoist was introduced, again to ensure these resources were servicing the required floors.

The sequence of works revolved around the structured floor cycle which was averaging a 6-day cycle, which meant façade and service trades had to maintain the same durations to ensure works were as close to the underside of the cleared structure floor as possible.

Procurement and detailing of façade and other critical material/ equipment well in advance was critical so that material was ready for installation once areas became available.

one bedroom apartments, 69 one bedroom plus study apartments, and 46 two bedroom apartments.

About Built Built is a dynamic Australian construction, fitout, and refurbishment business and a significant participant in the major property sectors.

Employing a team of more than 250 people across offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth. The success of the privately-owned organisation over its 12 year history is the result of a deliberate organic growth strategy supported by continual reinvestment in the business.

Built’s projects have included the likes of 77 King Street - home to Sydney’s Apple store, the recent upgrade of the Queen Victoria Building and Grosvenor Place’s public domain all in Sydney, Qantas First Class and Chairman’s Lounges in Sydney and Perth; and new flagship Ferrari Maserati Showroom in Waterloo.

Current projects include the major refurbishments of Queensland Newspapers Head Office in Brisbane, 70 King Street on the corner of King and George Streets in the Sydney CBD and the Art Gallery of NSW’s Kaldor Gallery.

Built Level 1/140 Myrtle Street Chippendale NSW 2008 t. 02 8332 4111 f. 02 8332 4199 www.built.com.au

So as to assist in managing the works effectively, the work activities were broken into generally four stages: 1. Structure 2. Façade/services/framing/plaster 3. Finishes trades – ie paint/joinery/tiling/fitoff 4. Defect/corridor/hoist apartments All team members had a critical role and have worked together so that there was a smooth transition between stages and that the project has been delivered to a high quality in a timely manner.

The building consists of a ground floor retail area of 230 square metres, 6 upper levels of car parking for 90 cars, a gymnasium, business centre, lounge and spa pool. While residentially there are 58 126 VIC PROJECT FEATURE 109 CLARENDON STREET

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owerlight have been in operation since 1979, specialising in commercial electrical contracting work. For the 109 Clarendon Street project they worked on the installation of the lighting, power, data, TV, meter panels, switchboards and temporary power for this sizable development of 173 residential apartments, ground floor retail shopping areas and multi-level car parking.

The company specialises in providing electrical contracting services for high-end multi-storey residential developments. The 2500 amp main switchboard for the 109 Clarendon Street project was designed and built in house by Powerlight specifically.

With a total staff of 12 employees, the company has gone back to focusing on commercial electrical contracting, which they see as there expertise, after a brief foray into the area of general switchboard manufacturing.

Other projects that Powerlight are currently involved in is doing the electrical contracting for the 37 luxury apartment development, Bianca Apartments in Port Melbourne, as well as an office warehouse building for Brown and Watson in Knoxfield.

Powerlight Pty Ltd 19 Alex Avenue Moorabbin VIC 3189 t. 03 9555 9966 f. 03 9555 9699 e. stewart@powerlight.com.au www.powerlight.com.au

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masters of urban design

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he architects on the 109 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne project were Urban Design Architects. Their main task was the design and documentation of the development as well as site attendance to resolve the builder’s detail design. The practice was established over 10 years ago by principal Martyn Tribe and now employs 15 people.

Specialising in multi residential unit development they also do work in both the commercial and retail sectors. Their approach focuses on a collaborative process between the design team, client and other relevant authorities to ensure a design outcome that is personalised and relevant to its surroundings.

The commission of 109 Clarendon Street resulted from a re-evaluation of an existing apartment planning permit by Brayshaw Architects.

The building houses 176 apartments with associated car and bicycle parking, amenities and retail tenancies.

Some new materials used in 109 Clarendon included new louvre technology, and the installation of a single staircase. Another unique feature was the fire-engineered solution for improved safety.

The development had a very small site footprint, which presented construction constraints, as well as acoustic issues due to the proximity of the development to the Citylink expressway.

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Some of the other projects that Urban Design Architects are involved with include, The Bank Apartments, Anstey Square, 833 Dandenong Road and 339-345 Toorak Road. Urban Design Architects are proud of the level of repeat business from major developers and investment institutions, which is a testament to their personalised and proactive approach aimed at providing a complete architectural service committed to design excellence. In addition, the practice is committed to ESD principles in the design of their buildings to create a social, economical and environmental balance and efficiency.

Urban Design Architects Pty Ltd 1 Cubitt Street Cremorne VIC 3121 t. 03 9429 5055 f. 03 9429 2255 e. architects@urbandesign.com.au www.urbandesign.com.au

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The Unique Global Signature

The complex includes numerous luxury features including a private 12 berth marina, 20m lap pool and resort pool, gymnasium, residents’ cinema, alfresco entertaining areas, private double-gated community living and full access to the Lakelands Golf Clubhouse, restaurant and amenities.

ith their Signature Waterfront Apartments on the Jack Nicklaus Lakelands Golf Course on the Gold Coast, the Global Management Group has created an enviable and truly unique development.

The property’s position which links to the Nerang River, has access to the Pacific Ocean, presented issues for Global in regard to potential flooding. These issues were addressed in the structural design to ensure that the car parks would not be flooded in a Q100 or Q50 flood event.

A luxury waterfront development positioned on the edge of one of Australia’s top golf courses, with access to both the rivers and the Pacific Ocean and due to the Gold Coast City Council’s exclusive zoning restrictions it will remain the only development of its kind within the Lakelands Golf Course.

The Global Management Group took on the multi-disciplinary role of Development, Project and Construction Managers for the Signature Waterfront Apartments, providing a single point of accountability for the project. The total project value was $52 m.

This high quality luxury apartment complex at Lakelands in the heart of Merrimac, comprises two towers, 1 x 9 storeys and 1 x 8 storeys, housing 69 apartments in a private and secure waterfront & golf front setting.

In designing the towers, architects Burling Brown were acutely aware of the view lines and the sun and shade angles from each tower and angled the buildings to maximise the unique position.

Signature cannot be built out as the zoning restrictions allow only two storey developments on the adjoining properties and a maximum of only 140 residences, including the 69 Signature apartments, on the estate.

The 2, 2 + 1, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments, ranging from 123m² to 366m², feature high quality, contemporary fixtures and fittings including European stainless steel appliances and stone bench tops and are designed with flow through ventilation from front to back to capture the natural breeze and minimise air conditioning use and hence power costs.

The development incorporates a number of environmental initiatives including onsite water storage for reuse in landscaping, energy efficient lighting, native plants and to save on the carbon footprint, Global utilised as many local suppliers and contractors as possible.

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A trademark role, in which the company has proven its success by continually delivering project results within the most stringent time, cost and quality parameters demanded in the construction industry.

To ensure client protection and minimise client risk with building contractors, Global Management has developed a highly sophisticated patented cost control system and a variety of construction contracts.

In addition, Global’s Principals underwrite their performance by being personally involved throughout each development.

This hands-on approach has been proven in over a decade of landmark projects such as Aurora a 69 level apartment tower in Brisbane CBD , The Republic a 35 level office and apartment Tower in Brisbane CBD and Tribeca a 15 level apartment tower at Spring Hill in Brisbane, the redevelopment of the iconic Ballymore for the Queensland Rugby Union

and the new Rugby Quay headquarters for the Queensland Rugby Club in the Brisbane CBD at Riverside.

The Global Group was responsible for the highly successful “On the Beach Apartments”, “On the Bay” and “Pacific Sands” at Bribie Island in Queensland. They are also the developers for the successful “Karmasea” and “Karmawaters” on the Sunshine Coast.

But it was the individual experiences of the principals on multiple projects throughout Australia, Indonesia, Japan, New Guinea, China, Hawaii, Korea and Thailand which originally combined to form Global Management in 1998.

The uniqueness of their Signature development is reflected in the company's own unique passion for each and every project, its flexibility to work within client requirements and its commitment to ensure that quality is never sacrificed for expediency.

MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : Global Construction Management (Qld) Pty Ltd DEVELOPER : DY Group Property + Global Group of Companies PROJECT END VALUE : $52 Million AREA : Merrimac, Qld ARCHITECTS : Burling Brown STRUCTURAL / CIVIL ENGINEER : Martin Cosgrove & Associates LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS : Jeremy Ferrier Landscape Architects

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GLOBAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (QLD) PTY LTD Level 8, 345 Ann Street Brisbane Qld 4000 contact: Barry Jakeman t. 07 3236 9000 f. 07 3236 9499 e. gg@globalmanagement.com.au www.globalmanagement.com.au

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Signature Apartments Project Tower Crane Supplied By B&T Cranes ffering a top range of equipment is essential in all areas of construction especially in crane lifting logistics, but it’s also critical to the contractor’s success by having highly skilled operators and doggers, who can respond to a problem quickly and efficiently.

This skill and professionalism was demonstrated most effectively by B&T Cranes on the Global Group’s Signature Waterfront Apartments project on the Gold Coast.

B&T supplied the tower crane to the project and the unfortunate happened when a hoist motor break down occurred on the job.

However, B&T Cranes immediately swung into action and changed the motor in record time, having the crane operational again within

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a short period of time, causing minimal disruption to site operations, ensuring the overall success of the project.

Along with their professionalism, B&T Cranes’ commitment to service is reinforced by the level of experience of their staff; where both operator and maintenance training is coupled together to ensure the highest level of skill out in the field. Training also includes regular updates from plant manufacturers & workplace health & safety within the industry.

They boast a quality fleet of Tower cranes, Mobile Cranes, Crawler Cranes, Self Erecting Cranes and Tele-handlers, specialising in all areas of commercial & residential projects.

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The company’s well maintained fleet includes; A range of Potain and Cattaneo self-erecting cranes, Zoomlion, FM Gru and Liebherr A-Frame cranes, Franna Mobile (pick n carry) Cranes, Telescopichandlers (Manitou), a TCT 55106G Flat Top, a Cattaneo CM 50S4 Bottom Slewing Crane and a Toa TC 304 Hal and Zoomlion QUY 70 and QUY 100 Crawlers.

B&T Cranes offer fast turnaround times, with the crane used on the Global Group’s Signature job, dismantled, serviced and delivered to their next project at Sandgate for Woollam Construction within weeks.

It is their commitment to quality & service which has earned B&Ts their reputation as an industry leader. Well Done B&Ts!

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urf City Cranes commenced operations in January 2006 with the purchase of a Tadano TR 200M-4 Rough Terrain Crane. Jon Morrish decided it was time to test his business skills with the numerous building developments on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

The first 20T rough terrain was perfect for providing access to steep building sites and up to 5 storey walk-ups. “Being an owner operator inspires you to provide a better level of commitment, ensure customer satisfaction and provide fast, efficient service to all projects�, says Jon Morrish.

Surf City Cranes has grown over the past 4 years and they now have a fleet of cranes covering sites from Brisbane to Northern NSW. They currently have 1 x Manitou, 5 x 20T Rough Terrain cranes, 1 x 25/30T truck mount crane and 1 x 50T truck crane (pictured). All cranes are fully compliant to AS standards and are very well maintained. PC Cranes and Equipment have certainly helped Surf City Cranes with supplying cranes, spare parts, providing inspections, painting and general trouble shooting. “Paul Collard is an expert in the industry and his preventative maintenance on our machines has kept us free from breakdowns and lost time� says Jon. All staff have an average of 10 years experience in construction and their fantastic safety record speaks for itself with no lost time for injury or insurance claims. “We respect the high risk industry that we operate in and take precautions to keep our outstanding achievements intact and protect our staff. Our rough terrain cranes are perfect for the wet seasons, enabling the cranes to move around muddy sites with ease. We expanded our fleet to ensure that we could supply the various crane requirements for our customers, again to service our customer needs�, says Jon Morrish.

Surf City Cranes has been efficiently supplying many companies such as Condev, Adco, Glenzeil, Gemvale, Civic and many more, with their success coming from numerous factors such as quality personnel, great service and a willing to assist attitude. Their close association with the Site Managers and ability to work fast and efficiently ensures customers keep asking them back. Their mottos “We’re the Best at What we Do and Exceptional Service everytime� certainly applies.

Surf City Cranes were proud to work on ‘Signature Waterfront Apartments and be associated with Global Management on such an outstanding development. “We congratulate them on a well managed project�.

SURF CITY CRANES we’re the best at what we do

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Driven by the new website, www.alltypewelding.com.au, the rebranding reaffirms Alltypeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position as a major operator in the steel fabrication industry.

With over 25 years experience, Alltype Welding remain a family operated business consisting of over 50 employees including managers, draftsmen, boiler makers, welders, sand blasters, painters, truck drivers, machinery operators, crane operators, riggers and dogmen - a big team which provides big results.

Alltype Welding offer a complete service including steel detailing, fabrication, abrasive blasting, protective coatings, transport and erection. The cornerstone of their operation is a large 8,000m2 indoor workshop at their factory in Stapylton Queensland which is complete with 7 overhead cranes with a lifting capacity of up to 20 tonnes, fabrication bays, indoor sand blasting facilities with a floor capacity of 25 tonne, indoor painting facilities and 10,000m2 of hard stand lay down and storage space.

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Alltype utilised a range of their services on the Signature project, with their TOA 2.9t â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;spiderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; crane assisting with the erection of the steel to ensure a fast and efficient installation.

Alltype Welding are currently working on a number of other significant projects including areas 30, 40 and 50 of the Cameby Downs Coal Project Stage 1 (400t) and several new attractions for Dreamworld Theme Park.

With their firm foundations and vast experience, Alltype Welding continue their strong commitment to the advancement of the fabrication and erection of structural steel industry with their company representatives active on numerous committees to help to develop costing and safer work procedures and practices both for Alltype and the industry.

ALLTYPE WELDING 55 Christensen Road Stapylton QLD 4207 t. 07 3807 1820 f. 07 3287 5423 e. info@alltypewelding.com.au www.alltypewelding.com.au QLD PROJECT FEATURE SIGNATURE WATERFRONT 135

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Shutterflex Enhances Signature rom Breakfast Point to Airlie Beach and Darwin and now the unique Signature Waterfront Apartments, Shutterflex products are enhancing the aesthetics of luxury developments throughout Australia.

Refined to suit the climate, the engineered design and durability of Shutterflex aluminium screens and shutters are proving the perfect solution for coastal locations, contributing to the sustainable design of the building and providing control over the environment.

Shutterflex operates a local manufacturing facility in Brisbane, which allows them to respond quickly to changes in design and specification.

On the Signature apartments, Shutterflex provided both engineering and project management experience, working closely with the Global Group to design and supply products that matched architect Burling Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision.

The fixed 90mm wave blade screens provide concealment of the air conditioning units while creating an appealing exterior feature.

Installed to give the impression of one continuous screen, the aluminium grating screens to the perimeter of the basement are custom designed, 75mm x 3mm flat bar grating, which provide the distinctive appearance of depth and perspective.

Shutterflex products carry engineering certification and are designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the Australian coastlines.

The company recently installed shutters in Darwin which were strengthened even further to comply with the rigorous wind loads required in the Northern Territory and are currently working closely with builders on a number of exciting new developments throughout Australia.

Shutterflex manufactured and installed a package of products, including shutters on the balconies, wave blade screens on the air conditioning units and grating screens to the perimeter of the basement.

The Shutterflex 90 mm Adjustable Wave Blade Federation Shutters in a Duratec Eternity Silver Kinetic were installed on the balconies in a sliding configuration on a number of building faces for sun control. The design allows the shutters to be opened, closed and moved along the track, contributing to the sustainable design of the building. The bottom track on the podium level was fitted with the top of the track running parallel and level with the fall in the tiles.

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SHUTTERFLEX PO Box 681 Sumner Park Qld 4074 contact: Peter Ryan t. 07 3279 1162 f. 07 3376 7853 e. p.ryan@shutterflex.com.au www.shutterflex.com.au QLD PROJECT FEATURE SIGNATURE WATERFRONT 137

WESLEY HOSPITAL EAST WING MANAGING CONTRACTOR : Baulderstone PROJECT MANAGER : Aurecon CLIENT : The Uniting Health Care Group PROJECT END VALUE : $102 Million HEIGHT : Nine Levels COMPLETION : March 2010 ARCHITECTS : PDT Architects CIVIL / STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Cardno Alexander Browne SURVEYOr/Quantity Surveyor : Davis Langdon

new wing takes flight he managing contractor on the design and construction of the Wesley Hospital East Wing, Baulderstone has been a trusted name in Australian building and infrastructure for over 80 years. Created from the union of two trusted names in Australian construction, MR Hornibrook, and AW Baulderstone, today the company also benefits from the expertise of their parent company, Bilfinger Berger, a global giant in both construction and infrastructure development. Today, Baulderstone is one of the largest building and engineering companies in Australia, employing over 1200 people across the country, with turnover in excess of $1.5 billion.

Baulderstone’s development of the Wesley Hospital East Wing focused on the design and construction of this new nine-story complex comprising a new day surgery and coronary care unit as well as the refurbishment of the main hospital’s Ward B. The East Wing complex houses a day surgery floor of 42 beds, along with 120 acute care beds over four floors, as well as two floors of cardiac-vascular beds, doubling the current capacity of 58 beds, as wll as a new coronary care unit. The value of the contract for both stages was $102 million.

The company in its various guises has been integral in the construction of iconic buildings of local and worldwide significance including the UNESCO heritage-listed Sydney Opera House, Sydney's Anzac Bridge, Brisbane's Story Bridge, Melbourne's Etihad Stadium and Adelaide's Convention Centre. In addition to these well known buildings, Baulderstone have been integral in the construction of many types of infrastructures, and whether it is a road, bridge, power station, hospital or hotel, an airport or office park, their mission is to provide sustainable solutions that deliver more.

Baulderstone’s commitment to sustainability is evident in some of the following construction and workplace practices, including renewable 138 QLD PROJECT FEATURE WESLEY HOSPITAL - EAST WING

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energy use, water conservation, use of sustainable materials, protection of sensitive habitat areas, reducing paper usage, lower electricity consumption, video conferencing and educating the company’s staff on 'greener' living practices in their own homes. They have been members of the Green Building Council of Australia since 2005 and were pioneers in building the first "Green" building in the country, the Henry Deane Building in Sydney’s CBD, which was the first building to achieve 4.5 star SEDA for base building and 5 star SEDA for fit-out.

In 2007, the Combined Squadron Headquarters base at RAAF Richmond was the Commonwealth Government's Five Star Green Star building. This building received two prestigious industry awards for Baulderstone: the NSW Master Builders' Association's award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and the national 'Environment and Energy Efficiency Building Award - National Commercial Project Valued Over $10 million'.

The company regards the environment and sustainability issues as integral elements of their business, and are committed to best practice environmental management in all aspects of their operations. This matches the company’s 'here-to-stay' business objectives and a long-term vision for the protection, management and sustainable utilisation of the environment.

Baulderstone is widely recognised for the quality and service excellence of their construction projects, founded on a proud history of hard work, commitment and innovation. Their adaptable and responsive approach to project planning and delivery encourages innovative problem solving. This is reflected in a strong commitment to partnerships and alliances and in the ability to identify innovative ways to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Now in the 21st century, with a renewed focus and revitalised brand, Baulderstone is acknowledged as one of Australia's leading construction companies - one that continues to play a vitally important role in the nation's development.

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precision in Planning he planning consultants for the Wesley Hospital East-Wing development were Buckley Vann Town Planning Consultants.

Operating in Brisbane and greater Queensland since 1992, the company has grown to a staff of 24, consisting of 19 planners and five support staff, with offices in Brisbane and Hervey Bay. Buckley Vann provide a range of town planning services that assist in providing insight and knowledge to projects in both the public and private sectors, for clients large and small. Their specific role for the East Wing project involved the co-ordination, management and issuing of development (planning) approval for the project, as well undertaking associated community consultation. Having a long standing relationship with The Wesley Hospital, through providing master planning and statutory planning advice and assistance, combined with their other hospital planning and development experience, made Buckley Vann the ideal choice to consult on the development.

The Wesley Hospital is located in an area not far from Brisbane city, but dominated by single detached dwellings, in the traditional timber style, as well as more recent medium density apartment developments.

Due to this, one of the crucial elements of the project was the ability to manage the community’s expectations and sensitivity to any further development of the site, as well as the associated traffic and visual amenity changes. As the hospital site is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register, the East Wing project would visually impact on the 140 QLD PROJECT FEATURE WESLEY HOSPITAL - EAST WING

heritage listed Moorlands House. Critical to a successful development approval, Buckley Vann was also responsible for negotiations with the relevant heritage authorities.

Buckley Vann has been involved in master planning projects for two of the State’s largest private hospitals - The Wesley Private Hospital at Auchenflower and Greenslopes Private Hospital. These master planning exercises have involved developing centre concept plans for endorsement by the hospital client and Brisbane City Council. Major redevelopment projects requiring development applications to the Council have also been coordinated by Buckley Vann as part of, or subsequent to, these master plan projects.

For further information about how we can assist you in hospital or other planning matters, please call Liza Valks (Director) or Kristy Albrecht (Senior Planner) in the Brisbane office.

Buckley Vann – Town Planning Consultants Brisbane Office Ground Floor, 140 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006 t. 07 3852 1822 Hervey Bay Office Suite 1, 19A Main St Pialba, QLD 4655 t. 07 4194 5888 www.buckvann.com.au AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION REVIEW

ARC’s New Brisbane Facility

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f you could build one of Australia’s safest and most efficient rebar processing plants, where would you start? For the Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC – formerly Smorgon Steel Reinforcing), their new reo bar processing facility at Pinkenba started with a factory visit in 2004 to SCR Riesa in Germany, because of its reputation as one of the most innovative rebar shops in Europe.

material handling equipment affect overall logistics and site movement.

Four years later, in a culmination of innovative thinking, ingenuity, and uncompromising commitment to staff safety, the new Pinkenba facility was finally completed in 2009.

Not only is the site efficient in terms of production and product flow, it is optimally located for more efficient transport and distribution. Being 5 minutes from the new Gateway Motorway and 15 minutes from the inner city precinct, the location allows ARC quick truck turnaround times from most construction sites in the greater Brisbane; Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast areas.

A far cry from ARC’s previous bar processing plant located at Geebung, the new site is a perfect example of how ARC go to extraordinary lengths to maintain world benchmark levels of safety, efficiency and customer service.

With this criteria firmly established, STEMA/PEDAX was selected as a supplier of major bar processing equipment due to their knowledge, experience and capability world wide.

To meet the requirements of the Australian Standard for Safeguarding of Machinery, the technical specification provided to STEMA/PEDAX included the requirement to deliver an extensive and technically challenging fully integrated safety system, world class in its design.

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The solution was the combined use of one way traffic flow; segregated activity areas; live traffic cameras, pedestrian lock out systems and exclusion zones for the safe loading and unloading of materials to prevent risk of human crush injuries.

Today, the Pinkenba site represents a state of the art facility regarded as the finest in Australia, perhaps the Southern hemisphere, and an outstanding example of ARC’s commitment to go to extraordinary lengths to look after its people and its customers.

ARC-The Australian Reinforcing Company 30 Main Beach Road Pinkenba QLD 4008 p. 07 3000 0900 m. 0418 196 975 e. harrisd@arcreo.com.au www.arcreo.com.au QLD PROJECT FEATURE WESLEY HOSPITAL - EAST WING 141

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GLASS façadeS he Wesley Hospital East Wing project is a nine storey complex which includes a new day surgery and coronary care unit. The building includes the construction of a day surgery floor of 42 beds along with 120 acute care beds over 4 floors. The new building will also accommodate 2 floors of cardiac vascular beds as well as a new coronary care unit. The building, designed by PDT architects and constructed by Baulderstone is now complete.

The façade package for the building was awarded to G. James Glass and Aluminium in 2008. The scope of works for G. James encompassed providing the design, fabrication, and installation of the building façade, using both standard and customised products. This included the supply and installation of the external glazing, curtain walling, window walling, punched windows, automatic door systems and entrances, feature scarf and curtain wall corner in Alpolic cladding, internal jockey sashes with integral Venetian blinds and a customised strong-back window walling system. To achieve the architectural specific requirements, G. James Glass and Aluminium designed and engineered the systems uniquely for this project. This included horizontal sun shading devices connected to the façade, which were factory assembled and then site fixed to the façade panels prior to the installation. The majority of the facade was fabricated using pre-determined sizes - a practice which allows longer lead times for certain essential components, eg. the glass units.

The most prominent features of the façade would be the strong back feature beams that followed the slab edges, creating a characteristic recess detail to the otherwise flat curtain walling. This strong back system was installed first, and provided a spine for the windows that infilled the floors later on. The Alpolic detailing at the east elevation and the scarf on the north elevation have also provided texture to the design.

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and constructive assistance from them as well as the client and architects during any developmental or site installation issues.

We thank Baulderstone for supporting our involvement in this project, our installation contractor and, importantly, all the staff at G. James involved in design, project management, factory production and site supervision.

G. James Glass & Aluminium is an Australian based manufacturer of building façade products and part of the G. James Group which directly employs approx. 2,500 staff. The company is fully integrated with its own in-house aluminium extrusion production and glass processing capabilities. These two important aspects enable a high level of control over the main supply chains. G. James has nearly 30 years experience in construction of large commercial façades and has continually demonstrated it's expertise by meeting the ever challenging design aspirations of both the client and architect.

Window and door products and facade solutions from G. James Glass and Aluminium suit high-rise, office and apartment buildings, shopping centres, hospitals, industrial complexes and hotels. The commercial division also specialises in re-cladding and refurbishing existing windows, façades and curtain wall systems, as well as bi-fold and multi stacking door systems and balustrading. The company combines its own in-house design office and engineering services, with a comprehensive, highly skilled manufacturing and contracting operation.

G.JAMES GLASS & ALUMINIUM PTY LTD 1007 Kingsford Smith Drive Eagle Farm QLD 4009 t. 07 3877 2705 f. 07 3877 2799 e. commercial@gjames.com.au www.gjames.com.au QLD PROJECT FEATURE WESLEY HOSPITAL - EAST WING 143

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY HINDMARSH’S higher learning Main Construction Company : Hindmarsh Client : Griffith University Project end Value : 26.6 Million Completion : Early 2010 Architects : Deicke Richards Structural & Civil Engineer : Meinhardt Surveyor : Bennett & Bennett

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he new Science and Engineering Building creates an impressive gateway into the eastern end of the Griffith University Gold Coast campus with a frontage on Parklands Drive and a highly distinctive and stylised design.

Opened in 1975, Griffith University is regarded as one of Australia's most innovative tertiary institutions and one of the most influential universities in the Asia-Pacific region. Griffith’s Gold Coast Campus, one of five within the university, boasts state-of-the-art facilities with the Griffith University Planning, Design and Construction Division, responsible for delivering new capital works and refurbishment and alteration to existing facilities.

Built by Hindmarsh Construction under a Design and Construct/ Managing Contractor contract, the $26.6m G39 project comprises two 4 storey buildings with a total GFA of 7,900m² and connection by an outdoor foyer.

The building, known as the School of Science and Engineering, will house the Executive, Academic and General staff for the School of Engineering, School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences. It will also house the Headquarters and Shopfront for the National Climate Change and Adaption Research Facilities. One major variation was the conversion of 900m2 from a commercial space to the School of

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Architecture, which Hindmarsh successfully completed within the same project timeframe.

The facilities include two teaching labs and one research laboratory for Biomolecular Sciences; three electronics teaching labs, two mechatronics labs and one materials lab for Electrical Engineering and a large open planned design studio, exhibition space and tutorial rooms for the new School of Architecture. A new 150 seat lecture theatre, 6 seminar rooms and two new computer labs have also been included in the project.

The Deicke Richards design – distinctive and striking while blending well with the surrounding environment, symbolically reflects the purpose, ideals, commitment and vision of the academic disciplines the building will house. The outdoor foyer creates a cool, naturally ventilated space for students and visitors to pass through.

The Queensland division of Hindmarsh Construction was responsible for the works, continuing the company’s long-standing tradition in quality projects across Australia.

Over 30 years, Hindmarsh has completed many landmark buildings across Australia, with total project value exceeding $1 billion. A leader in delivering special purpose institutional facilities, Hindmarsh is

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currently working on over $600m worth of special projects across Australia, including College of Science at Australian National University ($240M) and South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)($200m).

Other signature buildings constructed by Hindmarsh include: Santos and IAG corporate headquarters Adelaide, John Curtin School of Medical Research ANU Canberra, University of Western Sydney Medical School Sydney, Queensland Swimming and Aquatic Centre Brisbane and the Waterfront Carpark Darwin.

Hindmarsh has built its reputation on achieving exceptional standards throughout Australia and overseas. The new Science and Engineering Building exemplify Hindmarshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to quality. Its collaborative, proactive and effective management sets new standards of accountability and collaboration.

Hindmarsh Level 1, Unit 9/10 Hudson Road Albion QLD 4010 t. 07 3259 2000 f. 07 3256 2384 e. charlotte.waddy@hindmarsh.com.au www.hindmarsh.com.au contact: Charlotte Waddy

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towering above the rest C

ooling Tower Sales and Service Pty Ltd is a provider of quality Cooling Towers, Evaporative Condensor & Fluid Coolers and congratulates their associate business, Lin-Eng and the main builder, Hindmarsh, on the successful completion of the impressive Science and Engineering Building at Griffith University, Gold Coast.

Cooling Tower Sales and Service Pty Ltd is an 100% Australian owned Company. This Company has been servicing the industry for over 30 years and provides a one stop Cooling Tower operation for developers, builders and building owners.

The company specialises in heat transfer products from Cooling Towers to Evaporative Condensors and Fluid Coolers and provides installation services, replacement parts and on going maintenance services.

As the Queensland, Northern Territory and Pacific Island representative for Aqua Cool and Evapco products, Cooling Tower Sales & Service Pty Ltd offers the highest quality products, cutting edge technology and highly experienced service. They represent the full range of Evapco equipment including the steel/stainless steel Cooling Towers, Industrial Fluid Coolers, Evaporative Condensors and Ice Tanks.

With the benefit of the full backup service of associate engineering company Lin-Eng, Cooling Tower Sales & Service Pty Ltd offers a total package covering supply and installations of Cooling Towers. Packages which can include service platforms, safety access ladders and fan cylinder handrails complete with engineering designs with certified and signed off documentation to meet the relevant Australian standards.

The Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services extend beyond new installations to include refurbishments and retrofits on all makes and models as well as replacement parts for all makes and models including Aqua Cool Towers, BAC, Muller, Marley, Shinwa, Cool Boy, Super Chill/Sulzer and Temcel.

With such an impressive range of products and services and extensive experience, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little wonder that Cooling Tower Sales & Service Pty Ltd have installed units on many major projects throughout northern Australia.

Projects including Griffith University, Brisbane Campus, QUT Building, Royal Brisbane Hospital, many Apartment and commercial buildings throughout the Brisbane QBD and the Gold Coast, including many industrial sites. Orrcon Steel, Mount Isa Mines, ERA in the Northern Territory.

We set a high standard in this industry and pride ourselves with professionalism and quality.

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ow many ladders does it take to change a light bulb in the lecture theatres of Griffith University’s Gold Coast Campus G39 building? None. Because Lin-Eng fabricated and installed their innovative light beams as part of this recent Hindmarsh construction project. Lin-Eng’s intelligent design solution is a structural steel beam supported by stainless steel wire cables, capable of being lowered to floor level for maintenance, as the cables are run through a winch powered by an electric motor, and the whole controlled electronically.

building structural steel platforms, ladders and handrails in the middle of the street.

“We have a close relationship with many air-conditioning contractors, and specialise in the design and fabrication of platforms, ladders and hand rails for the installation of cooling towers and air conditioning systems.”

“For a site like a lecture theatre with sloping floors and rows of inbuilt seating, this is both a major safety advance and saves time, as no seats need be removed to make way for ladders whenever light bulbs need changing,” explained Lin-Eng Owner/Director Lindsay Mauger.

Recent installations including multiple shopping centres across South East Queensland for Centro and Westfield, the Land Centre, for QUT and many power stations, sugar mills and mining operations - a crew is currently on-site at Ranger Mine in Kakadu. Lin-Eng are pre-qualified for Government projects, with a comprehensive management plan covering Quality and OH&S.

“There were four (4) light beams ranging from 11m to 8 m fabricated and installed, all independently engineer certified to the applicable lifting beam standards. We also undertook quality testing of the wire cable with the supplier’s NATA calibrated test machine. The biggest site challenge was the need to tightly co-ordinate installation with other trades.”

With 30 years of experience, and substantial workshop and machine shop facilities, equipped with 14 trade qualified fitters and turners, boilermakers, sheet metal fabricators, pipe fitters/plumbers, Lin-Eng are experts at turning bright ideas into solid steel.

“Our light beams have been in demand, we have designed, fabricated and installed them for many projects, including the lecture theatres in the PA Hospital’s new teaching wing.”

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impressive joinery A proudly Australian owned manufacturer of high quality joinery, City Joiners are proud to add the new Science and Engineering Building at Griffith University Gold Coast campus to their impressive portfolio of projects.

Known for their high quality specialty work the Tooowoomba-based company manufactured and installed a range of joinery components on the project including the stainless steel units, leather seats, timber seats, reception, shelving, bookcases and chemical laboratories.

City Joiners have an extensive project and trading history with operations commencing in 1938 for specialty work on multi-million dollar projects in areas as diverse as health, education, government, entertainment, golf and RSL clubs, hotels and luxury homes throughout Queensland.

Recent projects including the Wesley Hospital and Gatton Veterinary Science facililty reinforce City Joiners’ reputation as a reliable contractor that you can count on to complete projects on time and on budget.

City Joiners Pty Ltd PO Box 25 Toowoomba QLD 4350 t. 07 4632 1755 f. 07 4638 5558 e. cityjoiners@bigpond.com contact: Keith Smith

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ABIGROUP SERVES JUSTICE

Main Construction Company : Abigroup Client : Project Services, Queensland Government Project end Value : $93 Million Completion : October 2009 Architects : AB+M Cox Rayner Structural Engineer : Robert Bird Group Quantity Surveyor : Steele Wrobel

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ustice has a striking new look at Ipswich, with the opening of a new five ltevel Magistrates Court and 24 hour Police Station and Watch House built by Abigroup. The $93 million D&C project is an outstanding architectural resolution of a set of complex and quite specific needs, housing 12 District and Magistrates Courts and built for a 4.5 Star Green Star As Built rating.

Many practical factors had to be considered in the design process, such as how to interface the Police Station and Watch House with the Court, in order to facilitate proceedings and maximise security, while at the same time giving the station independence to suit its 24 hour a day operations.

Technology is one of the new building’s main features. Closed Circuit Television and Video Conferencing facilities have been included. The video-conferencing technology will bring a much improved experience for vulnerable witnesses, who will no longer have to be present in the courtroom to give evidence. Witnesses in remote locations will also be able to use the technology to participate in trials.

Ipswich’s new Courthouse is a far cry from the forbidding bastions of the past. Extensive use of high performance glazing in the facade, in addition to light wells and skylights, creates a naturally bright interior.

This is echoed and amplified by the extensive use of timber panelling throughout. This high quality wall panelling was manufactured offsite to maintain program and quality.

There are artistic engravings with a Murri theme near the Court Entrance, and another practicality which had to be catered for in the structural design and fit out was the inclusion of a specifically Murri Court, designed to address Indigenous needs in this context.

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The new Courthouse has been constructed on the site of a former TAFE College, and in another aesthetic touch, relics such as ceramic bottles and laboratory dishes feature in a backlit display case within the new administrative area.

Abigroup commenced on site late July 2007, and had the structure complete by the following November, the roof completed in February 2009 and practical completion accomplished by mid November 2009.

Up to 20 Abigroup staff were on site throughout, working alongside more than 40 sub contractors throughout the works program. Peak daily labour was an estimated 230 workers on site.

“The big challenge with this project was the program. Very complex floor levels made precise programming difficult,” said Abigroup Site Manager Simon Shannon.

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“The facade required the integration of off form concrete, precast concrete, steel edge beams, glass walls, zinc panelling, limestone cladding and timber blade fins. The services were also complex, involving the integration of high level security systems for Police Station, Watch House and Court House. Also, being an inner city site, there were Site Restrictions on craneage and deliveries.”

Abigroup have constructed some of Australia’s biggest budget civil infrastructure and construction projects, including the M2, M7, and more Sydney Olympic venues than any other contractor. They combine extensive engineering expertise and substantial construction knowledge, offering clients a full service from the earliest stages of financing, approvals, planning and design through to construction, integrated fit-out and commissioning. Their expertise includes a results-driven understanding of ecologically sustainable development, whole-of-life analysis, project management and quality assurance.

Having a highly collaborative approach is an asset for projects which serve critical community needs and embody high degrees of complexity, such as the new Ipswich Courthouse. Another current Abigroup project of vast complexity is the Princess Alexandra Hospital Emergency Department Expansion.

This $105 million project involves constructing an Emergency and trauma management department including overnight observation wards, Mental health emergency care ward, CAT Scanner and PET Scanner; a helideck complete with integrated fire fighting system retrofitted to the existing hospital rooftop area and hotlift from the new emergency department to the rooftop helideck ; and new Oncology facilities, including three new 18MV bunkers for nuclear medicine.

Abigroup have extensive health sector experience. They designed, constructed, refurbished and commissioned the new Mater Hospital redevelopment at Newcastle, and as a member of the Novacare Consortium will contribute their skills to maintaining the facilities for 25 years under a Public Private Partnership agreement with NSW Health.

Their abilities will truly be put to the challenge in the coming months with the recent awarding of a $1.2 billion contract from the Queensland Government to construct the new Queensland Children’s Hospital.

Abigroup Limited & Abigroup Contractors Head Office 924 Pacific Highway Gordon NSW 2072 t. 02 9499 0999 f. 02 9499 8822 Queensland Office Abigroup Contractors (Northern Region) Abigroup House Stanley Street Plaza South Bank QLD 4101 t. 07 3020 8200 f. 07 3020 8350 WWW.ANCR.COM.AU

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PUTTING A FINE FACE ON JUSTICE M ore than half a century of experience, and terrific troubleshooting skills, went into the façade McLay Industries gave the new Ipswich Courthouse.

McLay Industries supplied, installed, and glazed the exterior of the façade to the Courthouse, Watch House and Police Station, along with automatic, sliding and hinged doors. Their scope also included the design, supply and installation of steel columns supporting a pointfixed glass wall.

As a progressive manufacturer, there was extensive use of Green materials, such as all low E glass throughout. Their aluminium frame series was utilised extensively – 419 150mm Flushline 100 Flushline, 50 Series Windows, 275 Series Doors, 889 Sliding Door System, Dorma Stacking and automatic Door Systems. All the company’s aluminium scrap from manufacturing is recycled. Finishes supplied for the Courthouse were Evershield “Dark Bronze Burnt Sienna” 20UM Anodised and for the Police Station and Watchouse, Evershield “Matt Natural Platinum” 20UM Anodised.

“Design was developed over months preceding the tender stage, so once we were awarded the project we were already at the stage where economies and efficiencies had been designed into the project,” said Managing Director Robert McLay. There were several challenges. There was up to 430kg in one sheet of glass 4.5metres wide in the Forecourt, which took an 80 ton crane to place. Sequencing was vital and often a challenge, with access being limited once the glass was in place. Access was largely from the exterior of the Forecourt with Scissor and Boom lifts.

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Being custom work, no two pieces of glass were the same size – so on site surveyors were needed to measure the placement of the glass in the Forecourt. Everything was measured on site. Another design challenge was interfacing with the external curtain wall. The final layout of the facade glass required input from structural engineers because of the architect’s requirements and the weight of some of the glass.

To asatisfy the acoustic performance requirements, double glazing was required in both the Children’s and the Murri Courts.

“McLay Industries stands as a leader in the supply and installation of Façade Systems. To add to our list of successful projects underway and recently completed works, we have our history as a family business since 1952. McLay Industries are committed to delivering a high quality finished product, every time, regardless of the size or scope of the Project. We are committed to looking at ways to improve and become more effective as projects grow and the scope changes,” said Robert.

McLay Industries are a fully integrated operation, with a large in-house team of estimators, a full drafting office and an engineer on staff. On site at their factories, both in Brisbane and in Perth, they have skilled tradesmen and full fabrication and powder coating facilities. This combined expertise has been utilized on projects throughout South East Queensland and in Western Australia.

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BEATING THE RAIN

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B Waterproofing’s work at the Ipswich Court House has certainly passed the weather test, since completion the region has had some of the wettest days on record. During construction itself, some serious drenchings made providing all waterproofing for the structure, including basements, below ground levels, balconies, roofing, internal wet areas and planter boxes, a real damp-defying endeavour.

“The heavy weather was a challenge which affected our schedules, but it reaches a point where it just has to be worked around. The stage where we were getting the structure out of the ground was the hardest,” said QB Waterproofing Manager, Paul Harris.

“The end result is very good. Everyone worked together to bring the project to completion successfully.”

As the works program involved concurrent staging, with multiple trades on site at once, QB Waterproofing’s crew needed to co-ordinate closely with both the Head Contractors and other sub-contractors to perform their work. A variety of Tremco waterproofing products were utilised, from torch on membranes to a wide range of liquid membranes. All of the products were low VOC to comply with the project’s Green Star requirements.

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confined (and often wet) spaces, and operating in trenches next to walls, there were no LTIs. Safety consciousness, in depth product knowledge and decades of construction industry experience are core company strengths. All work meets the Certified Standard AS-3640/2004, and the company is BSA licensed. Since commencing operations four years ago, QB Waterproofing have undertaken other significant projects in the Greater Brisbane area, including ADCO’s 10 storey CDOP commercial office development and the Water’s Edge Apartments at Cleveland.

“We aren’t the biggest waterproofing company in the industry, but what we offer is total waterproofing systems rather than just products.

We can design the systems to suit the particular job, rather than just install a generic product, and we have excellent technical backup from our suppliers,” said Paul.

QB Waterproofing Pty Ltd PO Box 9355 Wynnum Plaza QLD 4178 t. 07 3348 7442 f. 07 3348 2350 e. qbwaterproofing@bigpond.com QLD PROJECT FEATURE IPSWICH COURTHOUSE 153

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ueensland Health has continued the upgrading of Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane with the next stage, the Emergency Department Expansion Project, currently underway.

The $101 million project was awarded to managing contractor, Abigroup and involves three stages: stage 1 was the construction of a new rooftop helipad, stage 2 is the expansion to the Emergency Department and Medical Assessment and Planning Unit and stage 3, new radiation oncology bunkers and PET scanner which is due for completion in January 2011.

The $101m development on the south-east corner of the hospital, will triple the size of the existing emergency department with 41,000m² of new space and 800m² of upgraded space.

The new state-of-the-art helipad, located on the south-east corner of the main hospital building, includes an aluminium helideck complete with integrated fire fighting system retrofitted to the existing hospital rooftop area and a “hot lift” from the roof directly to the new Emergency Department’s resuscitation room to allow timely transfers for critically ill patients.

The helipad was built off-site and shipped to Brisbane for assembly and installation on-site. In order to install the hot lift and future lift core footings, demolition of the existing suspended slab was required.

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facilities. The acute treatment bays increase from 12 to 25, sub acute bays from 4 to 8, resuscitation rooms from 4 to 5 and the observation unit from 6 to 8.

The expansion also has provision for a CT scanner connected to the resuscitation rooms, allied health and fast-track treatment areas, mental health emergency assessment unit and decontamination and disaster response facilities.

This stage of the hospital upgrade also includes a new Medical Assessment and Planning Unit with 30 extra acute inpatient beds including 10 single rooms.

The building structure is concrete columns and suspended slabs on bored pier foundations and the earthworks involved a cut for the building pads and fill for the perimeter access road.

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PAH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : Abigroup PROJECT END VALUE : $101 Million AREA : Buranda, Qld ARCHITECTS : Woods Baggot STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Arup SURVEYORS : DTS SERVICES ENGINEER : GHD QUANTITY SURVEYOR : WT Partnership

Stage 3 of the project involves the expansion of the existing Oncology Department with the construction of three additional 18MV bunkers and associated patient, staff and service areas. The expansion is in response to a significant growth in demand for radiation oncology treatment.

As Managing Contractor, Abigroup faces the challenge of coordinating works while the main hospital and existing facilities and services remain operational with easy access for patients and staff.

Parts of the design were continually being developed during the works, with Abigroup involving all sub-contractors in extensive ‘on the job’ planning under a strict safety policy.

Abigroup commenced work on the project in 2009 with completion due at various stages throughout 2010.

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As a top-tier contractor Abigroup has the proven capability to complete the most demanding of projects and is clearly differentiated by their hands-on approach.

Abigroup employs its own teams and boasts the largest blue collar workforce in the construction industry providing clients with significant benefits in quality, delivery, cost and timing.

Abigroup House Stanley Street Plaza South Bank QLD 4101 t. 07 3020 8200 www.abigroup.com.au QLD PROJECT FEATURE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL 155

Lack Group SUPPLIES TRADES & LABOUR for PA Hospital he expert services provided by specialist labour hire company, the Lack Group, have been proven to save developers and builders valuable time and resources in securing the most suitable labour for projects of all sizes.

A family owned company, the Lack Group specialises in labour hire, traffic control management & training services for both the private and public sectors for the building and construction industry.

in place a close-knit team of key personnel to successfully deliver client requirements at competitive rates.

The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interactive website streamlines the job search process and enables sourcing the best candidates from throughout Australia to suit the project.

To support clients fully, the Lack Group of companies provide 24-hours per day, 7 days a week service and support.

With 30 years of combined experience and exemplary professionalism, the Lack Group was contracted to supply trades, labour and training to the main contractors on the $101m Princess Alexandra Hospital Upgrade project in Brisbane.

The Lack Group are also currently contracted to provide services to the Ipswich Law Courts project, the Edge refurbishment and the QPAC refurbishment.

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a very Active participant

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ith Active Steel operational in Queensland for well over a year, they have already completed a range of high quality projects and now add the Princess Alexandra Hospital upgrade to their growing list of credits.

Working closely with main contractor, Abigroup, Active Steel were contracted to supply reinforcing steel to the project and provided scheduling, cutting, bending, tagging and delivery services to the $101m hospital redevelopment.

To meet the challenges of the short lead times, Active Steel had an experienced scheduler on the project, working on a daily basis with Abigroup to prioritise the work to meet the deadlines.

A privately owned, independent Australian company, Active Steel has been providing quality steel reinforcement products and services to the building and construction industry as well as major infrastructure, industrial and residential projects throughout NSW since 1995 and their recent move north allows them to supply jobs in all parts of Queensland To serve the Queensland market, Active Steel has opened a cage fabrication facility in Brisbane to prefabricate all reinforcing cages with an automated pile cage fabricating machine. This further expands the company’s modern manufacturing facilities which are equipped with the most up to date machinery from Europe.

Active Steel offer an extensive range of services and products including full reinforcement detailing services; bending, cutting & delivery of reinforcement bar and mesh to site; manufacturing of square & rectangular mesh in standard sheets; manufacturing of engineered mesh; manufacturing of pile cages & off site prefabrication of columns, beams etc; supply of swimming pool steel; transport from utes to semi trailers with hi-ab’s as well as a full range of accessories for the tying & placement of reinforcement steel.

The company’s portfolio of projects includes Mount Olivet Hospital for Watpac, Wyaralong Dam and GWH upgrade for Fulton Hogan, Blowering Dam for MacMahons, K2RQ rail duplication for Leightons, Sydney Water HQ for Multiplex and The ARK North Sydney for Thiess.

48 Leland Street Penrith NSW 2750 t. 02 4732 3422 f. 02 4732 3612 www.activesteel.com.au 44 Magnesium Drive Crestmead QLD 4132 t. 07 3803 7304 f. 07 3803 7194

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ECB Partner Up for PAH Emergency ueensland-based contractor, ECB Scaffolding, partnered with Boral Formwork and Scaffold to successfully supply and erect scaffold for both the emergency department extension and the installation of the helideck on the Princess Alexandra Hospital Redevelopment in Brisbane.

Providing 41,000m² of new space and 800m² of upgraded space, the $88m development will triple the size of the existing emergency department at the hospital.

ECB used a combination of cuplok scaffold and layher beams with the helideck the main feature of the company’s scope of works on the project.

ECB prides itself on formulating the safest, least expensive but most effective scaffold package to suit the individual needs of each customer on each project.

They are constantly working with companies such as Abigroup on developing innovative solutions to difficult projects while raising the level of safety awareness and incorporating a ‘better safe than sorry’ attitude within the industry.

ECB was formed two years ago by Scott Wallace and Campbell Beattie both former site supervisors for Blackadder Scaffolding Qld and currently they employ 30 to 60 scaffolders depending on project requirements.

The major challenge was to develop a successful plan to approach the project. A plan that didn’t just suit the scaffolding company’s capabilities but actually achieved the client’s requirements. Where other scaffolding companies had struggled with this challenge, ECB succeeded.

ECB’s directors, Campbell Beattie and Scott Wallace had experience on similar projects, having been heavily involved with Abigroup on the construction of the helideck on the Mater Mothers Hospital. They applied this invaluable experience to the Princess Alexandra Hospital and achieved the successful result by using a product called Layher Beams.

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PAH Emergency for Admiral n impressive 20 year performance record and the flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements, were critical issues in Brisbane-based Admiral Concreting being awarded the contract for the Princess Alexandra Hospital Emergency Department Upgrade Project.

Contracted by main builder, Abigroup, Admiral increased the scope of their operations from concrete place only to detailed excavation and concrete place on this extremely significant project.

The $88m development will triple the size of the existing emergency department with 41,000m² of new space and 800m² of upgraded space.

The scope of works included carrying out the set-out, detail excavation and concrete place of the footings as well as concrete placement to all vertical and horizontal elements of the structure.

Due to the design being developed during the works, Admiral worked closely with Abigroup on all issues, especially in overcoming the major challenge of maintaining the programme under a strict safety policy, which required extensive ‘on the job’ forward planning.

The project further strengthens Admiral’s reputation for diversity which has been built on the successful completion of a wide range of projects from housing estates to complex high rise and industrial developments throughout south-east Queensland.

Admiral is renowned for embracing new technologies, maintaining a highly skilled team and fleet of machinery and equipment from their own warehouse complex in Geebung in Brisbane, but most significantly for their ability to develop and implement a clear and concise organisational programme for each project.

The building structure is concrete columns and suspended slabs on bored pier foundations with earth works involving a cut for building pads and fill for the perimeter access road. Demolition of the existing suspended slab was required to install a Helideck hot lift, future lift core footings and to complete the level 1 suspended slab.

Admiral Concreting was the contractor for Detail Excavation and Concrete Place and because of the size of the project and type of work involved, they engaged a full time project manager to administer the works under a very high safety standard.

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Quantity Surveyors and Construction Cost Consultants W T Partnership is proud to be involved with the Princess Alexandra Hospital redevelopment and expansion, a major and important project for Queensland Health. Our involvement commenced at initial concept followed by budget estimation and cost planning, value management, negotiation and recommendation of guaranteed contract sum, audit on tenders received, assessment and certification of progress claims and variations.

WT Partnership is a long established award winning international practice of property and construction consultants. We commenced business in Australia in Adelaide and Melbourne in 1949. Our Brisbane office was established in 1981 and we opened our Gold Coast office in 1987. We provide consultancy services on a wide range of projects worldwide, drawing on the resources of 1000 staff operating from 47 offices located throughout the United Kingdom, Mainland Europe, South East Asia and Australasia. Last year, we celebrated 60 years in business in Australia.

The WT Partnership experience and excellence in providing project control and cost management services for clients from both the private and public sectors has resulted in, and continues to result in, commissions for some of the largest and highest profile construction projects in Australia and around the world. In addition to the Princess Alexandra Hospital, major hospital projects on which we have provided quantity surveying services include the recently completed Auburn Hospital, the Royal Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Melbourne, the current Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, Logan Hospital, Redlands Hospital, Pindara Hospital Extensions, Pacific Private Clinic, Gold Coast Southport Hospital and Ipswich Hospital Stages 1, 2 and 3. We were

also the quantity surveyor for the design, development and delivery of the Comprehensive Cancer Research Institute for the Qld Institute of Medical Research at the Royal Brisbane Hospital complex.

WT Partnership safeguards the financial interests of clients by providing a full range of construction cost management services including estimating and cost planning, cash flow forecasting, contractual and tender procurement advice, tender documentation, contract administration, progress valuations, claims and variation analyses, preparation of financial/final account statements and audits, depreciation schedules, asset registers and facilities management.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about partnerships in action, working through each phase of the development process giving professional, timely and considered advice on all aspects of project cost, value and risk; this is the WT Partnership difference.

WT PARTNERSHIP Level 5, 108 Wickham Street Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 t. 07 3839 8777 f. 07 3832 4850 e. brisbane@wtpartnership.com.au www.wtpartnership.com.au

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RIGged for SUCCESS

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ulherin Rigging & Cranes (Aust) Pty Ltd (MRCA) is a privately owned company that has been involved in the construction industry for 14 years and has established a reputation for innovative Rigging Solutions. MRCA’s motto is “Your Safer Rigging Solutions” and MRCA was awarded the Helideck erection contract with Abigroup in Australia after its successful completion of the helipad at the Mater Hospital Site in 2008. A close working relationship between MRCA and Abigroup and the Helideck supplier (Aluminium Offshore Pte Ltd) ensured that the project was completed on time and on budget. Aluminium Offshore’s General Manager, Dr Wu Yunling says, “MRCA is our preferred Helideck erector in Australia.”

MRCA management undertook a trip to China to QA measure and inspect tolerances and develop a marking system for the items. Site Supervisor Tim Munster says, “We were involved in the delivery and storage of the items in our yard. The pieces were sorted into the pre-marked bundles before being taken to site for building into modules. The modules were carefully built to a tight tolerance so that the Tower crane capacity would not be compromised and the installation time minimised.” Project Supervisor Chris Vanderlaan says, “A challenging aspect of the project was the decking. We had to design and have fabricated specialised Aluminium brackets to install the decking planks. We also designed a handrail on wheels to eliminate exposure to live edges. Price does play a part on projects such as these but safety, reliability, professionalism, quality along with the ability to co-operate effectively with other contractors are all vital too.”

MRCA is currently working on some of the large Queensland Government infrastructure projects such as the Hinze Dam bridge lift, the Clem7 NSBT tunnel canopies, the Gateway Bridge Upgrade and the Gatton Women’s Correctional Centre.

Mulherin Rigging & Cranes Pty Ltd PO Box 693 Oxenford QLD 4210 t. 07 5529 7716 f. 07 5529 7776 e. admin@mulrig.com.au www.mulrig.com.au

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AMC FLOATING DOCK strategy for success Main Construction Company : Strategic Marine Pty Ltd Developer / Client : Western Australian Land Authority Project Manager : Kalevi Savolainen Project end Value : $63million Completion : July 2009 Architects : Clark and Stanfield (UK) Engineer (Structural / Civil) : Clark and Stanfield (UK) Surveyor : Bureau Veritas

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he world’s most technologically advanced floating dry dock; a 99m long by 53m wide structure capable of providing the land transfer of vessels up to 3,500 tonnes and able to lift 12,000 tonne vessels out of the water for service and maintenance work; the injection of billions of dollars into Western Australia’s economy....sound ambitious?

Fortunately dynamic Western Australian shipbuilder Strategic Marine were awarded the contract to build the Floating Dock at the Australian Marine Complex (AMC) at Henderson, south of Perth, so ambitions can be well and truly met.

Strategic Marine is an innovative Australian-owned shipbuilding company with an international outlook and a rapidly growing reputation for producing quality, high performance vessels for markets across the globe. In 2006-08, Strategic Marine consolidated its position as a global shipbuilder by winning 125 new orders worth over US$230million. Less than a decade after its incorporation, the company has established shipyards in Western Australia, Singapore, Vietnam and Mexico - employing over 1,600 staff.

Strategic Marine constructed the base pontoon for the AMC Floating Dock at their 135,000m² Vietnamese facility at Dong Xuyen Industrial Zone. The dock base was then lifted aboard the Dockwise submersible vessel MV Teal for its 16-day journey to the AMC’s Common User (CUP) facility at Henderson, with the Teal submerging to float off the structure before it was towed into the facility by three tugs.

A project team of over 20 technicians, engineers and contractors at Strategic Marine’s yard at Henderson were well-prepared for the 840 tonnes of superstructure to be fitted onto the dock’s base at the AMC. Project Manager Kalevi Savolainen said his team had two months to install the superstructure – the touchscreen computer equipment, generators, fuel tanks, topsides, side walls and cranes. “After that, we had about four months to ensure that all of the machinery functioned properly and that the computer system worked perfectly,” said Mr Savolainen.“We had one month to get the dock fully functioning before handover in late 2009, so this last month was spent practicing, driving it up and down and moving it about the place,” he said. “For the whole project, we’ve been on schedule, and that is the highest priority,” he said.

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When the $63million dock was formally commissioned into service to the AMC in late 2009, it achieved a global â&#x20AC;&#x153;firstâ&#x20AC;? with a newly developed digital memory to give it a fully automated capability.

Developed by Californian company IDAC West, this smart technology will allow the AMC to bid for a range of major construction and repair projects across the marine, defence and resources sectors, which is expected to inject billions of dollars into the WA economy over the next 25 years.

Strategic Marine, which was founded only seven years ago, has rapidly evolved into a global shipbuilding player. Over this time the company has developed a speciality in aluminium vessels, producing more than 330 quality craft, including government high-speed patrol boats for numerous governments, offshore oilfield service vessels and commercial/fishing boats. Recently, the capabilities of its Vietnamese yard have seen the shipbuilder branch into the construction of larger steel vessels.

Strategic Marineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing portfolio now positions the company to offer larger, purpose-designed steel vessels such as the two 143m Dive Support Vessels ordered recently by Singapore company Marfield Limited. Strategic Marine also offers maritime solutions to clients, including refit and repair, project and finance, management, and training and logistics services. The company is committed to continuing their strategy of expanding further into global markets as new business opportunities arise.

Strategic Marine has won a slew of industry and business awards this year, with its chairman and founder Mark Newbold recently receiving the Ernst & Young Australian Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Products Category with the company also winning the Australian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam Business Excellence Award.

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heavyweights of shipyard servicing B AE Systems Australia was contracted by AMC Management Ltd of the Common User Facility (CUF) part of the Australian Marine Complex (AMC) to provide Shipyard Services for the Floating Dry Dock. The Company was selected primarily for its experience in docking naval, paramilitary and commercial vessels over many years.

The 99 metre by 53 metre dry dock, officially launched in February, can lift vessels weighing up to 12,000 tonnes out of the water and facilitate water-to-land transfer of vessels up to 3,500 tonnes. The dry dock can be raised out of the water with a vessel in approximately 1.5 hours.

BAE Systems personnel include the Dock master to supervise dockings and transfers, a crew to man capstans, handle haul-in lines and other equipments used to safely dock a vessel. Other tasks include setting up the roadway, cradles and blocks to prepare the dock for vessel dockings. The docking team of up to 10 personnel dependent upon the size of the vessel will handle the mooring and manoeuvring lines for dock and will connect/disconnect the operational services when the vessel is in its lay-up position.

BAE Systemsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comprehensive maritime capability offers customers engineering and planning for dockings and stability calculations, and revision and modifications to suit the floating dock and transfer configuration. If required, BAE Systems can prepare project specific plans for a docking evolution; liaise with the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designer, naval architects, Classification Societies and surveyors.

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up to 80 metres in length. It is recognised as the largest ship repairer and maintainer in Western Australia and has also undertaken heavy fabrication work for oil and gas and resource sector clients.

The System Operations Unit is specifically structured to meet customer requirements for “turn-key” communication systems and has a proven track record of designing, assembling, installing and providing support services.

Certified by Lloyds Register against ISO 9001, the Henderson facility is operated by a highly trained workforce with global reach-back to specialist services located throughout the world at other BAE Systems sites.

The AMC floating dock is the most technologically advanced in the world and together with BAE Systems’ own shiplift, (capable of lifting 8,000 tonnes) these adjoining facilities offers customers a much larger capability, increased capacity and a wider range of services.

BAE Systems is Australia’s largest defence company and offers the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and security customers total capability across the aerospace, land, maritime and joint domains.

The company combines key skills in engineering and systems integration and employs more than 6,000 people who support customers at 70 locations. From its Henderson base in WA, BAE Systems is focused on providing services to the naval, commercial maritime, and oil and gas sectors.

BAE Systems Australia 42 Quill Way Henderson WA 6166 t. 08 9437 0236 f. 08 9437 0288 m. 0417 310 063 e. roger.coleman@baesystems.com contact: Roger Coleman

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for the best fitting coat W ith an impressive reputation over a 30 year period, Contract Marine Coatings (CMC) once again proved their expertise in overcoming major challenges while working on the Floating Dock project at the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson, WA. A WA owned and operated company, CMC specialise in the surface preparation and application of Marine and Industrial Protective Coatings through 3 operating Divisions: Commercial and Industrial, Defence and Marine and Architectural.

CMC have been involved in the Floating Dock project for over 12 months, with an intense period from April 09 to November 09 operating 2 shifts of approximately 10 people per shift, night and day, utilising 4 Blasting units. The scope of work involved providing Abrasive Blasting along the weld seams and application paint coatings to specification.

CMC operates facilities at Henderson WA, which includes a 1600m² workshop facility with a 5 ton overhead crane, as well as blast room, paint booth plus a 3000m2 Blast Block facility at Naval Base WA to accommodate large structures. CMC are able to work on-site with 8 mobile blasting plants, maintenance vehicles and extensive support services for environment, access and containment issues.

CMC’s flexibility to adapt to evolving work conditions has led to their outstanding project portfolio which includes MT Cape Arid, Narrows Rail Bridge, Divex Deep Dive Chambers, HMAS Anzac Class Patrol Vessels and refits to HMAS Frigates in both Perth and Sydney.

Humidity in the tanks, buffeting from high winds and the issues of ventilation and scaffolding restraints presented the CMC team with interesting challenges to overcome on the project.

The primary work involved the blasting and painting in the perimeter welds of the Ballast Tanks; the secondary work involving blasting and painting the internal side walls of the of the Ballast Tanks and continuing work in assisting with maintenance coatings.

All well within CMC’s capabilities, which include abrasive blasting and industrial coatings; architectural and steel furniture; hull fairing and painting of vessels; preparation and painting of vessels; project management and project encapsulation.

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ased in Henderson, on Western Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prominent commercial coastline, Phillips Engineering is a steel fabrication and general engineering business with a strong team and a firm management structure.

The original company was established in 1964 and was subsequently sold in March 2001 to KEP Management Services Pty Ltd. The company have developed an excellent reputation for efficiency, reliability, quality and workmanship. They proudly run two large workshops which are used for structural steelwork, platework, equipment fabrication and repair, ably servicing the mining and mineral processing, oil and gas, petrochemicals, grain handling, water treatment plants and marine maintenance. Phillips Engineering provides a range of fabrication services including project management and procurement, fabrication, N.D.T. inspection and certification, protective coating, transportation and maintenance.

The AMC Floating Dry Dock project for the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson, Western Australia has given Phillips Engineering the opportunity to construct a large portion of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most technologically advanced dry dock system. Phillips constructed and installed six topside modules measuring 35m long by 4.5 metres wide and 5.9 metres high, the complete Control House incorporating the Dockmasters office, access gangway and gear driven flying gangways and numerous other associated items. The modules were constructed, painted and transported on a multi-wheel platform trailer from one of their two workshops to the Australian Marine Complex, where two crawler cranes walked the load onto the wharf for fitment.

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The main challenge for this experienced company was working from the wharf to the Dock floating on water, but all obstacles were overcome with the interaction of strict planning and the latest digital laser technology.

Versatile and spirited, Phillips Engineering has a highly experienced team who enjoy working on any job, whether large or small, and look forward to all future complex challenges.

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rom the hydraulic system design and manufacture, to installation and the repair and servicing of complete hydraulic systems, Fremantle Hydraulics offer an end-to-end hydraulic service for the marine and industrial hydraulic industry.

Fremantle Hydraulics provide services for both simple and complex hydraulic applications on or off-site to the marine industry and are currently contracted to work on the impressive Floating Dock at the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson, WA. As the Hydraulic Sales, Services and Installation contractor, the company supplied and installed the Hydraulic Grounding Support System on the Floating Dock which included the supply 4 x 500tonne hydraulic cylinders, 1 x electric hydraulic power unit as well as installation and commissioning services.

From their fully equipped Fremantle based workshop the company is well-equipped to over see all aspects of major projects including the design, assembly, components and onsite installation procedures as well as repair, overhaul and testing of the hydraulic components associated with deck cranes and steering systems for tug and supply vessels.

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computer aided design and manufacturing technologies, to ensure the highest precision and simplest design configuration is achieved.

The company also developed their on-site ‘Nutcracker’ which provides efficient automated hydraulic component dismantling and assembly of large hydraulic cylinders; to ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum.

The Fremantle Hydraulics project list is as impressive as their credentials, and the Total AMS Jack Up barge, the Gorgon Project, the 15m Mackenzie Tugs, work for Industrial & Marine Winch Hire, Viking Moorings offshore BHP project, Mermaid Maine Australia and hydraulic services and repairs for Australian and world wide Offshore companies such as Van Oord, Boskalis Australia, Marine & Civil and the Royal Australian Navy.

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JOONDALUP APARTMENTS

MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : Diploma Constructions CLIENT : Diploma Properties PROJECT END VALUE : $45m for Gateway North and South only COMPLETION : December 2009 ARCHITECTS : Cameron Grisholm Nicol STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Woods and Grieves GEOTECHNICAL : Coffey Geotechnical

WHERE A DIPLOMA COUNTS s the developer of Joondalup Apartments, the Diploma Group have seen their profile increasing over the past 3 decades. As an integrated property development, construction and facilities management company, the Diploma Group has been responsible for developing some of Western Australia’s largest premium commercial and residential projects.

Joondalup Apartments in the heart of Joondalup’s education precinct, offers designer living spaces with luxury amenities in a sought-after location, close to cinemas, cafes, shops and transport. The Joondalup development consists of 4 buildings on a green field site, located in the heart of the education precinct at Joondalup. The project consists of 187 apartments over 3 to 6 storeys, and 5 commercial units. While the secured development features a central swimming pool and gymnasium, landscaped BBQ area, including parking at ground and basement levels.

Operating since 1976, the Diploma Group has grown from a boutique residential construction company into a substantial listed entity. Now employing over 100 the company manages a large portfolio of properties which currently expanding into new and domestic markets. With the head-office based in Perth, they now have interests in Sydney N.S.W. and in the United Arab Emirates.

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Careful planning and an accelerated program of works enabled construction of Joondalup Apartments North to be complete six months ahead of its original schedule. Construction started in September 2008 and progressed rapidly at the client’s request.

Extreme care was required to co-ordinate a workforce of up to 170 subcontractor, with considerable movement of materials. Naturally, safety always remained the top priority and the project was completed without compromising its excellent safety record.

The accelerated program for the construction of the apartments meant that additional resources were required. This provided a challenge, as it was harder to coordinate finding the right subcontractors who can produce the additional resources at short notice. Fortunately the Project Manager, Richard Tribe had an extensive background covering various aspects of development construction. As Richard explains, “due to having a strong management team and subcontractors that were highly experienced this all contributed significantly to the accelerated program.”

Project co-ordination was run to a very tight program. Due to the synergy of having one project manager overseeing the project team from the start to finish, this gave a more complete overview of the project. The team was therefore able to achieve some development targets that they were extremely proud of through the project being completed in such a reduced time.

One of the main project challenges was finishing the development ahead of schedule, while also keeping defects to a minimum, which resulted in the project being one of high specifications, making the eventual purchases experience more favourable. There were also some challenges with inclement weather as internal fit out commenced before closure of building during the winter months.

The Diploma Group has introduced an innovative technology brought in from overseas. This reusable multi-storey system dramatically reduces floor cycle time and cranage by maintaining the same dimensional setout for the stair and lift cores. The Diploma project team sourced a suitable European tunnel formwork system, adapted its design to suit local safety requirements and imported the completed system.

Some of the other current projects undertaken by the Diploma Group in Perth include Zenith City Centro Apartments, Eleven 78, the Peak and Rise Apartments, as well as Durack 2, a five level commercial building, which is the first six star Greenstar building delivered in Western Australia. The Diploma Group has reached a point where they see the company having an area of expertise in developing inner city product, not just residential but commercial as well, working well in tight situations with challenging requirements.

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supplying specialised frames he window and doorframes, as well as the glazing for Joondalup Apartments were supplied and installed by Access Aluminium Australia. The company has been specialising in these products for 2 years, and now employs 14 people, with 6 of these engaged in the Joondalup Apartments project.

These unique products of Italian design from the Aluk Group Spa, were used for the first time in Australia on this project. The frames of these window and doors are a more robust commercial style, with heavier frames than those supplied in Australia, making them stronger and therefore longer lasting. The heavy frames mean that when the user is opening and closing the windows, for example, they can feel the improved quality of the product, due to the smoother glide of the roller system. Even though these products were imported from Italy, Access Aluminium designed the system, consulting with the builder, therefore minimising any potential installation issues. Since most of the profile sizes for the frames were the same as those used locally, there were no problems encountered during the installation process.

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Additional projects that Access Aluminium are currently working on are the Zenith, Rise, and Sky Apartments, which area all Diploma Group developments, as well as the Hammond Road Regional Sport and Recreation Centre in Cockburn, WA.

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Pipeline Hydraulics has recently completed work on the Joondalup Apartments for Diploma Developments, who they have been involved with on a number of previous projects. Tim Swift comments “Once again we are happy to be working with Richard Tribe and his management team on this project, and as with all the projects we undertake for them we have been able to identify potential savings with the original hydraulic designs and then work with the consultants to make them more economical.

Operating with 4 office staff and 32 site personnel (tradespersons), Pipeline Hydraulics pride themselves on providing the best possible plumbing designs and installations, and maintaining long and supportive relationships with their client base, which includes builders, developers, building owners, architects and contracting services. We are also proud to be the winners of the Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association/ Plumbing Licensing Board.“Construction Plumbing Business of 2009”. This defines us as being the number one Commercial Plumbing Contractor in WA.

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Differentiating itself from most other plumbing contractors, Pipeline Hydraulics has its own in-house consulting and design team. This allows the company to provide clients with a multifaceted service, saving them money on hydraulic design components.

Managing Director of Pipeline Hydraulics Tim Swift believes, “our niche market focus is on those projects that our opposition may find too difficult or unusual. We operate the contracting side of the business using a computerised job cost tracking system, which allows us to be totally confident of the bottom line cost on any project we provide quotations or budgets for.”

apartments, marinas complexes in both Mindarie Keys and Hillarys, as well as various Coles Supermarkets.

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Distinctive bathrooms he Joondalup Apartments were fitted out with glass splashbacks, semi-frameless shower screens, and frameless mirrors by Distinctive Showerscreens, a family owned and operated business headed up by Graham Byrnes.

Although the business in its current form has only been operating for 3 years, it has grown from the experience of over 28 years in the manufacture and installation of frameless and framed shower screens. With 6 employees, 3 of whom worked on the Joondalup Apartments project, they specialise in frameless showerscreens, glass splashbacks and painted glass wall claddings, and pool fences.

One of the differentiating aspects of the business is that they have recently completed a unique showroom that you won’t find anywhere else in Australia, with 9 complete bathrooms, consisting of a mixture of glass walls, glass tiles, frameless screens, semi-frameless screens, and Hansa tapware.

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glow in the dark walls, patterned walls, and water features, all situated in real bathroom settings. A lot of new ideas are represented, showing people the different ways that they can use glass, to their advantage as far as aesthetics are concerned. This is a spectacular showroom where you can view our products in their own environment and no longer just visualise how they will look in your home. These designs are both individual and innovative.”

Distinctive Showerscreens are currently working on supplying and installing their range of glass products for some new homes in Eagle Bay, an up-market holiday area south of Perth.

DISTINCTIVE SHOWERSCREENS 3/75 Excellence Drive Wangara WA 6065 t. 08 9303 4800 f. 08 9303 4922 e. grahambyrnes@distinctiveshowerscreens.com www.distinctiveshowerscreens.com WA PROJECT FEATURE JOONDALUP APARTMENTS 175

MUCHEA LIVESTOCK

Australia’s largest dual-species stock handling facility

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onstructing Australia’s largest dual-species stock handling facility at Muchea was the kind of project Cooper & Oxley Builders excel at. The Muchea Livestock Selling Centre (MLSC) exemplifies best practice design and construction, from the extensive roofing to the stock accommodation below. The buildings and pens incorporate the latest animal welfare guidelines, the best in human occupational health and safety measures and significant environmental initiatives.

The Muchea facility replaces the Midlands saleyards, which after almost a century of use had become dilapidated and hazardous for workers, and were not able to meet the needs of the 21st century stock trade. There had been a decade of lobbying by the Western Australian Farmers Federation for their replacement.

The Western Australian State Government announced a funding package of $54.4 million in 2008, which included monies for purchase of the site, environmental and conservation works approval, Chittering Shire planning approval, earthworks (including five dams), road upgrades and the construction of the facility.

The Livestock Selling Centre itself occupies 5.2 ha of the 303 ha Muchea site. It is envisaged by the government, and the Western Australian Meat Industries Association who owns the site, that further livestock related industries will eventually locate them there and form part of a new employment node.

According to media statements by the WA Agriculture Minister, Tony Redman, the MLSC aims to be most efficient facility of its kind in Australia.

Cooper & Oxley’s construction tasks included constructing the centre’s light steel frame, saw tooth roofing for the entire sales complex, constructing cattle and sheep pens, cattle drafts, 32 ramps, an 8 bay truck wash, a canteen and internal office buildings. There are walkways throughout the facility, including a separate public walkway, and there are amenities for both staff and users. It’s worlds away from the dust and post-and-rail yards of the old days.

The complex is due to commence trading in January 2010 – only 13 months from commencement of contract in December 2008, a testament to the speed with which Cooper & Oxley can undertake and accomplish a task.

On the water management front, the MLSC is ahead of the pack.

It will be Australia’s first major stock sales centre which is fully self-sufficient for water, with the catchment potential of the roofing fully utilised for rainwater harvesting. There is a 35,239KL capacity clean water dam.

Another environmental measure is best-practice treatment of all wastewater from the centre via a series of lined effluent ponds holding up to 150,000 KL so that all site water can be recycled on site The grey water dam capacity is 64,794KL. Rigorous DEC Works approval conditions applied to the project, which Cooper & Oxley successfully complied with, and extensive modelling and testing was undertaken to ensure that the facility’s operation has minimum impact on the surrounding environment. Large areas of bushland on the site were fenced to protect them from stock, and extensive tree planting is planned.

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Design and construction also focused on occupational health and safety for staff and users. Key stock handling areas have been designed to minimise human contact with stock, in addition, any dogs brought on site must be muzzled at all times, and smoking is banned.

The full roofing of the facility adds to health and safety for both animals and people, by eliminating exposure to the elements.

Standing in hot sun is not only bad for users and workers, it can lead to increased animal stress. Interior lighting is being provided by a system designed to industry standards.

As a major point for trans-shipment aggregation of export cattle and sheep, as well as a central point for domestic sales, it has been built to handle sales of up to 3,200 head of cattle, 30,000 head of sheep and up to 1,000 head of veal. Annually, it is expected to handle around a million sheep and 120,000 cattle.

The WAMIA has developed new codes for animal treatment which have been given form at the MLSC. The measures include water to all pens except the sheep sale pens, feeding pens for both cattle and sheep, soft flooring of sawdust or woodchips over compacted clay in all areas except stock drafts and sheep selling pens. The drafts have been constructed to maximise stock flow and eliminate bruising, and there are hospital pens for any animals which require supervision or care on arrival. Other aspects of the code which relate to treatment of stock by workers and users will form part of the centre’s operational induction and ongoing management.

The Centre sits on a level 16 ha pad, and has an 8.63 ha hardstand area for loading and unloading of stock trucks, car and truck parking and a truck depot. This area also has the maintenance compound, workshop and waste management working area.

As part of the wider site vision, a traffic management plan has been developed, and induction programs for the centre’s operations are ready to put in place.

It’s another major milestone for Cooper & Oxley, who have been part of Western Australia’s ongoing development since 1952, when the company was formed in Northam by Tom Oxley and Bob Cooper. In 1973, the company opened offices in Subiaco, and completed major metropolitan projects including Perth Children’s Court, refurbishment of the Perth Mint, the West Australian Newspaper printing plant at Herdsman Park, the WA College of Advanced Education, the Midvale Velodrome, the 100 unit Homeswest development in Bennet St East Perth and the five level Silverton Apartments in Mount Street Perth.

More recently, they have consolidated their reputation for being able to complete projects across the development spectrum, constructing the new state-of-the-art Ellenbrook Secondary College, Kwinana Aquatic Centre, Joondalup Aquatic Centre, Alinta Gas Stations CS6 and CS9, Midland Library, Kalgoorlie Boulder Racing Club Grandstand, Bandyup Women’s Prison, Cambridge Library, the Adolescent Centre at Stoneville and a security upgrade for Canning Prison.

They won the Heritage Council Conservation Commendation from the Australian Institute of Architects for their recent work with Spowers Architects on the refurbishment and upgrade of the Western Australian Parliament House.

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This job entailed constructing a new three story wing with offices, meeting rooms and alfresco dining facilities for staff, enclosing an existing courtyard to create more offices, renovating the gymnasium and wet areas and remodelling the kitchen exhaust system. Working on a building of such major public importance, utilising many heritage materials such as Jarrah and stone, and ensuring the new additions worked in with the existing structure made an excellent showcase for the skills Cooper & Oxley have developed over five decades in the trade. They also performed their task in a way which minimised disruption to the working Parliament on site, which required careful organisation of construction timetabling, great care for public safety and excellent logistics.

Another award-winning project was the Challenger TAFE Maritime Centre designed by Cox Howlett and Bailey Woodland, which won the Architecture Australia Colourbond Steel Award in 2006.

Located within the Fremantle Port Authority, the Centre was designed as three double storey connecting shed forms, to echo the setting and the maritime style. A pre-cast concrete tilyt-up panel system forms the bones, with Colourbond stainless steel cladding as the external surface. A saw tooth roof of Colourbond acts as a connection between the separate buildings.

Whatever the project, Cooper & Oxley have well and truly demonstrated they can meet a clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expectations on time, and on budget, while adding significantly to the built environment in Western Australia.

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Installation Quality lan Jones Electrical was established in 1986 and specialises in commercial and industrial electrical contracting. Since its beginning the company has now grown to include twenty employees due to the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation for quality installation and service, which has resulted in a steady increase of business over the years.

The company are now utilising their specialised skills on the Rio Tinto Remote Operations Centre among a variety of other smallerscale projects.

For the Muchea Livestock Centre, Alan Jones Electrical provided electrical installation, communications and control services.

Experienced site foreman, Paul Cusworth ensured all work on the project was delivered on time and in full and that the Alan Jones Electrical renowned dedication to safety and premium installation practises were upheld at all times through out the duration of the Muchea Livestock Centre project.

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Wallis Water, Water Everywhere allis Water, part of the Wallis Group, has ‘triumphed through innovation’ at Western Australia’s flagship livestock infrastructure project, the Muchea Livestock Saleyard.

The company’s access to, and understanding of, specialist technologies has resulted in the successful completion of many major infrastructure projects in areas with significant environmental constraints.

By its very nature, an agricultural industrial development of both large scope and scale, Muchea required an innovative approach to the provision, use and management of the most valuable of resources, water. An approach which required commitment to both design and implementation. An approach, which was delivered by specialist service provider, Wallis Water.

Projects which included nutrient, heavy metal and hydrocarbon removal for storm water flows, high density greywater and blackwater reuse projects and Integrated Water Cycle Management designs for cluster residential and industrial projects. Projects which the Wallis Group have demonstrated to be well within their capabilities.

Wallis Water provided not only extensive knowledge of the complex regulatory requirements and technologies available but also the range of skills and experience to see the project to completion.

The Wallis Group designed and implemented water management technologies and processes at Muchea that have resulted in a net reduction in potable demand in excess of 75%.

This outcome has significantly reduced the total footprint for water assets (bulk water storage) by matching supply more closely with demand and has provided water security for the development into the future through on-going technical support and maintenance services.

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With offices in Perth and Sydney and operations in all states of Australia, the Wallis Group have proven they have the answers to water management issues on major development projects.

WALLIS GROUP 2/13 Emolacement Crs, Hamilton Hill WA 6163 Contact: Stuart Crockart t. 08 9335 1600 f. 08 9335 1606 e. stuartc@walliswater.com.au www.walliswater.com.au WA PROJECT FEATURE MUCHEA LIVESTOCK CENTRE 181

Quality and Durability aving been in the rotational moulding business since the early 1990s, Rapid Plastics (WA) offer an extensive range of polyethylene products to suit each of their clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual needs.

Rapid Plastics (WA) recently obtained certification of the international quality management standard ISO9001:2008, ensuring clients of quality, value and the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to improvement.

The company caters for the agricultural, horticultural, industrial and domestic markets and offer free delivery up to distances of 800kms, although some conditions do apply.

Rapid Plastics (WA) are currently supplying their exclusive Poly design tanks to mine sites as well as an assortment of other industrial applications.

Specialising in water storage tanks, underground storage tanks, liquid cartage tanks, stock troughs and tubs, aquaculture tubs, cup and saucer tank troughs, fire fighter units and trailers, chemical spray tanks, diesel transport units, Rapid Plastics (WA) delivers in terms of durability, range and quality. All products are manufactured from the highest food-grade material and are fully UV resistant.

For the Muchea Live Stock project, Rapid Plastics (WA) manufactured stock troughs for the livestock handling yards by using their specialised rotational moulding process. With a brief to provide a stock trough with was resilient, lightweight and economical in price, Rapid Plastics met the project specifications on time and with their trademark superior service.

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Strong as Steel etro Lintels specialises in the fabrication and erection of structural steel. Boasting a dedicated team, Metro Lintels has a combined total of over 100 years experience within in the construction industry.

For the Muchea Livestock Centre, Metro Lintels supplied and erected all structural steel components. Galvanised treatment was required for all steel, with special care taken within the checking process due to the acidity of the soil and buildings in use for the project. A Z450 higher treatment grade purlin material was used, which was sourced from the eastern sates with the entire amount of coil required sent to WA to ensure the tight program was accomplished. All purlins were specially rolled with down turned lips on the flanges to prevent corrosion in the specific project environment.

Metro Lintels were able to detail, fabricate, treat, deliver and erect the Muchea project with a period of four months.

As a testament to their high-quality workmanship, Metro Lintels have received a number of Master Building Association awards over the last few years for their excellence within the commercial construction, mining and rural business sectors. The company were proudly awarded the Master Builder’s Association ‘Award in Excellence in Structural Steel’ in 2006 and 2008 for their specialist work in turning architects visions into reality.

For further information on Metro Lintels products and services – visit their Website at www.metrolintels.webnode.com

Equipment used for the centre included Tipo D8, PCS Plasma and Ficep Beamline, which was equipped with a state-of-the-art robotic drilling arm that holds iscar high-speed intercooling drill bits capable of running up to 1800 rpm. All shop detailing was also carried out by Metro Lintels own in-house detailing department.

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MARSH CIVIL partners Construction he ability and experience of Marsh Civil to project manage and construct a wide range of civil servicing and infrastructure projects within Western Australia has been highlighted with the contractor’s work on the new Livestock Centre at Muchea in Western Australia.

A world class facility, the Muchea project clearly demonstrates Marsh Civil’s capability to work ‘in partnership’ to deliver high profile projects safely and to a high standard.

Marsh Civil was awarded the civil stormwater drainage works package for the Muchea Project with the scope of the works including the installation of stormwater drainage pipe (sizes 300dia -1800dia), trenching and backfill (to 6m depth) and the installation of a number of Gross Pollutant Traps.

The completion of the works involved overcoming a number of challenges including the shortage of concrete pipe, the clay conditions, a short timeframe and the coordination of works around other subcontractors.

With their philosophy of excellence in management and technology, Marsh Civil overcame these issues by adopting innovative techniques such as the utilisation of ribloc drainage pipes in lieu of heavier concrete pipes. The advantages of this type of pipe include ease of transport, lighter weight and hence easier to move resulting in reduced worker fatigue, exposure to injuries and quicker installation times.

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Environmental Site Remediation, Geotechnical Site Remediation, Demolition, Subdivisional Works, Earthworks, Retaining Walls, Sewerage Reticulation, Stormwater Drainage, Roadworks, Water and Gas Reticulation, Power and Telstra Installation, Masonry Infill Fencing, Landscaping & Structures and mining infrastructure services installations for the WA mining sector.

Marsh Civil operates from a state-of-the-art administration complex situated in Maddington and prides itself on an extremely stable and loyal workforce with third party accredited Quality, Environmental and OH&S systems to Australian Standards.

The company is currently working on a range of projects including The Glades Estate Byford for LWP, the Jindowie Estate Yanchep for Australand, Reflections Estate, Secret Harbour for Carcione Group and BHP NPI Yandi RGP5 Industrial Services in partnership with Kerman Contracting

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STEEL FOR CATTLE, CATERPILLARS AND COMMERCE hether they are fabricating access ladders for 400 tonne Caterpillar and Terex dump trucks for mines at Karratha in Western Australia, or making balustrades for an office, Conquest Engineering and Supplies apply superior steel fabrication skills and deliver top class results. They fabricated and installed all of the balustrades for the offices and truck wash bay at the new Muchea Stock Handling Facility, along with the frames for the air conditioning throughout the facility, welding for 158 cattle watering troughs and design and fabrication of the emergency shower in the truck wash bay chemical shed.

Conquest worked from the architects designs to produce detailed shop drawings using their 3D design software, then fabricated the 93m of office area balustrades and 140m of truck wash bay balustrades from hot dip galvanised mild steel. The project offered challenges at both design and install ends – with the Muchea facility a public place, often crowded with multiple trades simultaneously, all steel work had to meet strict standards of safety and quality. In addition, as part of meeting RSPCA guidelines for animal treatment, all the cattle troughs and structural steel elements around stock areas had to be a bruise-free design. Installation, including onsite MIG welding, which was complicated by the site’s lack of mains power, with generators used to supply electricity for works.

Conquest’s workshop on the Great Northern Highway is ideally situated for their ongoing work for clients such as Westrac, as this is the main route to the booming mining region. Conquest fabricated the handrails and access ladders for Westrac’s 777 series water trucks, which are constantly in operation across numerous mine sites. Other WWW.ANCR.COM.AU

mining sector work has included fabricating the access ladder for the Terex RH400 face shovel used for open cutting; and supplying the tipping bins into the Pluto project. Currently, they are engaged in work for Woodside Resources, designing and fabricating the floor trolleys and 15 picking ladders for Rankin Two Platform. This is a testament to the quality of their work, as Woodside requires all suppliers meet the AS 9001 Quality standard.

Other areas of expertise include the manufacture of slashers and remote controlled, hydraulically driven feeder bins for primary producers. They recently completed balustrading and handrails for three major shopping centres projects by Doric at Joondalup, Rockingham and Armadale; and undertake regular work in conjunction with allied company Artex Enterprises supplying steel elements for a range of projects including commercial facades.

Essentially, if a thing needs to be made from steel, this family owned company can do it.

Conquest Engineering and Supplies Pty Ltd PO Box 487 Morley BC Western Australia 6943 t. 1800 228 685 f. 1800 429 642 e. sales@conquestgroup.com.au WA PROJECT FEATURE MUCHEA LIVESTOCK CENTRE 185

CLAREMONT QUARTER FASHION HUB GETS remodelled

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fter a century of being a fashion hub for Perth, Claremont is having a full makeover, with construction of a new retail and residential precinct by Brookfield Multiplex. The two stage project is an assignment of just over four years duration, with the first stage complete in 2009 and stage 2 due for completion in April 2011.

Each stage comprises both a retail and residential component. The stage 1 retail development consists of approximately 40 speciality stores, commercial offices and a Coles supermarket. The existing centre remained trading during the construction of stage 1, and once Coles moved to the newly built store in March 2009, the old centre was demolished. Stage 2 retail is currently under construction with a handover date of late November 2010 anticipated. It consists of approximately 80 speciality stores, restaurants/bars and a David Jones department store, as well as a Town Square and central lane to encourage flow-through between the adjacent town centre and railway station. Additionally, 1,400 car parking spaces are being created for Claremont Quarterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clientele.

The residential component consists of two residential blocks built above the retail. Block A in stage 1 consists of 48 apartments, and Block B in stage 2 will consist of 29 apartments. Both blocks offer apartments ranging from 1 bed to 3 bed, plus penthouse apartments, and a landscape pool deck area on Block A level 4 and Block B level 5.

Both blocks also have storage and undercover parking.

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“The project has been constructed bottom up from -1 x basement level.

The site was sheet piled along the extent of the property boundary to allow for basement excavation and construction – approximately 800 linear metres of sheet piles were installed and 55,000 cubic metres of soil removed. Two hammer head tower cranes have been in use throughout both stages, working at three different locations,” said Brookfield Multiplex Project Manager, John Casey.

“The seven level structure above is conventional reinforced concrete columns and cores with post tensioned slabs. A total of 120 slabs will be poured with a total volume of 40,000 cubic metres of concrete, 4000 tonnes of reinforcement and 500 tonnes (or 650,000 lineal metres) of post tensioning strand being used. The retail facades are predominantly brickwork/render, glazing and architectural louvers with a mix of solid, glass and canvas awnings. The retail roof features a 150 metre long by 11 metre wide glazed skylight. The residential blocks structurally are the same as retail, externally brickwork/render and glazing with metal deck roof. Internally they are of a high end finish.“ The location of the site being adjacent to operational properties and roads created some issues, especially as the project was designed with facades hard up on all boundaries. Brookfield Multiplex undertook extensive negotiations with adjoining land owners and local authorities, maintained extensive site management and utilised some innovative construction methods as well as providing relocation of public assets such as high voltage overhead power in order to build the facades peaceably and effectively.

Managing the needs, including safety, of shoppers and retailers has providing ongoing challenges.

“In stage 1 we had to construct with minimal impact on the existing shopping centre, this involved a lot of disruptive works being undertaken out of normal trading hours in consultation with the shopping centre management. In stage 2 we face the issue of joining the two stages together which will involve a lot of out of hours works,” said John Casey.

Main CONTRACTOR : Brookfield Multiplex Client : Brookfield Multiplex and Hawaiian Project end Value : $340 Million Parking : 1,494 car spaces Completion : Stage 1 - March 2009, Stage 2 - 2011 Architects : James Christou & Partners Surveyor : Spectrum

“Construction of residential apartments over an operating shopping centre was a logistics challenge in stage 1 and will prove the same in stage 2. We were and will be still building the residential towers following the handover and trade of the retail component below. It requires careful planning and supervision to ensure everything runs smoothly.

“The client response to stage 1 has been extremely positive. The retail component has traded very successfully with Coles breaking sales records in the opening few months of trade. Our relationship with the adjoining businesses and local authority is very good and we regularly receive positive feedback about how the project is progressing.”

Brookfield Multiplex have to date inducted 2,300 personnel on the job, and expect to have inducted approximately 3,000 by the completion of stage 2. Retail trade in the Perth suburb has a history stretching back to the start of the twentieth century, and the new Claremont Quarter is built on the area’s reputation for being a stylish place to live, work, shop and be entertained.

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cting as Independent Project Managers for Brookfield Multiplex’s Claremont Quarter project provided Johnson Group (WA) with some interesting challenges. One of the biggest was managing robotic boring of the main sewer line connection at a depth of 13 metres through limestone, with a working shopping centre and commercial offices continuing to trade around the site.

JGWA’s task also included project management and coordination of the demolition works, an archaeological investigation and followup dig, external services infrastructure works, diversion of main stormwater lines and roads, excavation and construction of a concrete underground sump with a 3000cubic meter capacity for stormwater catchment, within 6m of an operating railway line,and liaison with Main Roads and Traffic, Council, the Water Corporation, the Western Australian Rail Authority, the EPA and adjoining residents throughout.

All up, from demolition through to construction of the sump it was a ten month assignment.

“In terms of the archaeological dig, a number of the old building’s foundations were discovered dating back to the first settlement at Claremont.”

“The robotic sewer works were one of the more challenging things.

It involved robotic boring under existing buildings and under main roads, with a final connection to an in operation ministers sewer line at a depth of 11 metres which services an existing shopping centre, commercial offices and surrounding neighbourhood.”

“There were numerous issues regarding the public in adjoining areas including offices and retailers and passers by.”

The stormwater sump is a unique construction built in a constrained area between a railway line and private housing. JGWA had to ensure

RISING TO CHALLENGES FROM ABOVE AND BELOW the method of construction, involving drilling and immersing steel columns in liquid concrete, forming diaphram walls, thereby minimising traffic disruption, trains, cyclists, vehicles or residents. A beautification process was carried out post-construction which has added a green space.

JGWA offer specialist development and project management services including feasibility studies, development and project management, design management, construction management, tenancy coordination and management, cost control management, contract advice, contract administration and time management. They are affiliated with BurnsBridge Sweett, part of the Cyril Sweett group, a global advisory, project management and cost consultancy practice, with offices up the east coast of Australia, SE Asia, Middle East, continental Europe and the UK. Other major assignments currently include providing Development and Project Management services for ISPT’s, Enex 100 St George’s Terrace $220m Commercial & Retail development, Perth; Project Manager for Colonial First State Global Asset Management 1-5 Mill St and 197 St Georges Terrace Perth; Department of Building Management Works $23M TAFE Training Centres WA; $19M Australian Headquarters for Terex Mining Australia at Perth International Airport.

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deep GREEN WITH ENVY

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eople will be enjoying the work created by Deep Green Landscaping at Claremont Quarter for a very long time, given the lifespan of materials like granite. Deep Green provided project management and landscape construction services for all the external areas of the retail precinct and internal residential pool areas for stages one and two of the Quarter’s redevelopment.

This included the creation of a granite-paved village square in the retail area of Stage two, which is shaded with transplanted mature London Plane trees.

“The village square will be a focal point,” said Deep Green Director, Julian Rose.

“The aim is to make it possible for people to participate in a community feel and interact with each other as they shop, eat and drink their way through all the Quarter has to offer. The area is open to all the public so they can come and relax in village square environment. For the other external areas, we worked closely with the council to blend existing paving with new paving. The footpaths are brick paved, which is the same colour as the earth, so it hides dust. Along the footpaths are large liquid amber trees. All the trees including those in the square are installed with drip lines to minimise water use. For the residential pool areas, we have created a resort style feel, with cycads, hibiscus and frangipani trees surrounding large hard wood pergolas.”

Deep Green crews worked on the project over five years, including engaging in a two year design, planning and approvals phase with

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Multiplex. In addition to the major hard landscaping tasks, they constructed kerbs, steps, ramps, decking and external pergolas, and also sourced and installed furniture, pots and planters, all stocked with climate-hardy species.

Other major projects landscaped by Deep Green include The Point in Mandurah, The Esplanade Apartments in Nedlands, Raffles Hotel in South Perth, The Burswood Peninsula project, and 140 William Street and Bishop’s See in the Perth CDB. “We specialise in project management of all external spaces for major commercial builders. Our work allows the builders to get on with what they do best. We have the knowledge to maximise efficiency, and can ensure the design for a project’s external spaces is buildable by getting involved with the builder during the design process,” said Julian.

Deep Green Landscaping 23 Colray Avenue Osborne Park WA 6017 t. 08 9242 2299 f. 08 9242 2229 www.deepgreenlandscaping.com.au WA PROJECT FEATURE CLAREMONT QUARTER 189

Making a place • Fully enclosed building area: 42,000m² • Partially enclosed: 60,000m² • Facilities: 2 majors, 3 mini majors + 121 shops + commercial tenancies, 79 apartments, 1,450 car bays

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n the streets of Claremont, the rebirth of Claremont Village is emerging. Occupying pride of place, Claremont Quarter is a mixed use commercial residential project in the fashion centre of Perth’s thriving western suburbs.

Said James Christou, Lead Architect, “We were passionate about building on the charm and character of Claremont’s haunts, alleyways and diverse centres of activity. We saw the importance of using the opportunity to make a place.

“We set out to nurture and augment everything people know and love, to deliver the greatest benefit for everyone from residents to businesses to shoppers to visitors.”

A central square and laneway, both free of traffic, will create a vibrant village centre as a focal point at the heart of Claremont, fusing together its fragments. This precinct is currently under construction.

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Claremont Quarter is in itself a harmonius grouping of diverse segments united through a common theme. With a natural placing of retail, residential, dining, entertainment, office and parking areas with open pedestrian thoroughfares, it is an all-encompassing destination in its own right.

Stage 1 was completed in 2009 and reveals the western segment. When Stage 2 is completed, and with some modifications to the West End and rationalisation of tenancies fronting St Quentins Avenue, greater connection will occur with the streetscape.

James Christou + Partners Architects worked in conjunction with Hassell Architects and Multiplex Living on design and development.

The brief required a retail component delivering a high quality contemporary urban experience within the Claremont context, drawing the community for the atmosphere and experience – for recreation, convenience, shopping and dining.

The traditional boutique style of Claremont has been preserved.

The new streetscapes are vertically articulated through façades and parapets. The retail development uses strong linear forms broken into smaller built form modules. The majors and mini majors present as individual 'shops' in the streetscape and are integrated with the overall development by the smaller relevant precinct shopping outlets consisting of specialties – fashion, food and others. Individual visual elements present signage opportunities and optimal product display.

Pedestrian flow and presentation of sight lines have been maintained.

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Through a blend of styles, forms and variety, the streetscape appears to have evolved over time while maintaining a sense of consistency.

The residential component has been visually separated through solid construction techniques, natural materials and façade modulation, evoking a private and exclusive sanctuary. The Claremont Quarter Residences are discreetly placed well back from the street, out of the public eye, rising above the retail areas from the fourth to seventh floors and making minimal impact overall.

Residents have secure entry through street lobbies and a private deck carpark. They live in complete privacy, in spacious rooms with large windows, peaceful views, and concealed outdoor entertaining, with keycard security and all of Claremont on their doorstep – boutiques, everyday shopping needs, services, cafés, entertainment, and train station.

Every apartment is unique, with centrally located private balconies, vast patios, or opening directly to the private pool and lush garden.

Transitions from internal spaces to large external balconies are blurred and create a sense of contemporary classicism. All living rooms and bedrooms are bright, airy and look out at the vista: perhaps a magnificent view across Freshwater Bay, out to Lake Claremont, or to the city and distant hills, with the Claremont streets below and the greenscapes of suburban trees all around.

The apartments were marketed in two stages and sold promptly off the plan.

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The development is designed as an integrated commercial development creating an active urban village where people work, shop, live, and are entertained within the locality of the Town Centre.

Months before completion of Stage 2, the image and success of Claremont Quarter has been influenced substantially through the energy created by the retail offer. The residential component provides an element of contemporary community and has added considerably to vitality and activity.

Overall Claremont Quarter delivers a quality civic amenity to the locality while balancing commercial objectives by incorporating a village square as a nodal point, linked by articulated street frontages and pedestrian orientated laneway shopping. The result is an urban environment of well transitioned internal and external spatial events stimulating pedestrian and shopper awareness and enjoyment.

For further information see www.jcpa.com.au

JAMES CHRISTOU + PARTNERS ARCHITECTS 12 Gugeri Street Claremont WA 6010 t. 08 9321 4077 f. 08 9324 1248 e. jcpa@christou.com.au www.jcpa.com.au

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raising the bar using green materials

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est Bar contributed something very special to the Claremont Quarter redevelopment: the only concrete reinforcing steel made 98 per cent from scrap and carrying a two Green Star rating. Best Bar scheduled and fabricated all the concrete reinforcement for the project, including outdoor areas, retail precincts and residential apartments for both stages one and two.

Their purpose built 8,000m2 facility with state of the art equipment and experienced workforce worked over 12 months cutting and bending steel to match the engineering specifications, while maintaining the production capacity to service other major projects concurrently. Their current project list, for example, also includes City Square, Century City, RGP5 and Raine Square.

“Our own scheduling team look at the engineers’ drawings and organise the schedules to cut and bend to meet the construction time frames,” said Best Bar’s WA State Manager Daryl Brooks.

“We have the largest production capacity of all the reinforcing suppliers in Western Australia. We employ all our own people, including for workshop and machinery maintenance, and with sister companies in every state, we can supply any project, anywhere in Australia. Our speciality is supplying high rise developments and the mining sector.

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“Our steel for Claremont Quarter came from our steel mill in Singapore, which is the only steel company supplying Australia, that can supply steel with the Two Green Star rating.”

Best Bar were founded in 1995, and the founders still direct the company’s progress as one of the leading steel reinforcement suppliers in Australia, with branches in Rockingham (WA), Port Hedland, Darwin, Adelaide, Truganina (Vic), also Dandenong and Bendigo. In 2000 the Directors of Best Bar forged a partnership with NatSteel, providers of steel to the Asia Pacific region for over four decades.

NatSteel have recently been acquired by India’s Tata Iron and Steel, rated the best steel company in the world by World Steel Dynamics Inc USA in 2005. This alliance gives Best Bar the ability to draw on international knowledge in providing their clients with the very best quality, service and advice.

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.I.S. Building Services prevent slipups. They installed all the epoxy floor coatings for the wet areas of the Claremont Quarter project, including retail areas, commercial areas and public areas.

Their total project area of 652m2 of floor and approximately 400 lineal metres of coving included Bakery, meat prep, Deli, Seafood, cake room, coolrooms, back of store stock area, plant room, electrical switch room, multi level car park lift entries, and multi level carpark mall entries.

BASF Mastertop 1220 was initially specified and was applicated to manufactures specification to achieve an excellent non skid, hard wearing finish to some of the areas.

When H.I.S. Building services were enlisted to provide solutions to some of the more problematic non resilient flooring applications during the project, H.I.S’s own product, rapid curing Aralux PMA resin was used.

“The project lifespan of Aralux is 10-15 years, and it meets AQIS standards” said H.I.S Project Manager Glen Simpson.

REDUCE the WET FLOOR’S ‘WHOOPS!’ FACTOR

H.I.S. Building Services U2/21 Durham Road Bayswater WA 6053 t. 08 94731088 f. 08 94731099 m. 0417956386 e. info@hisind.com.au www.hisind.com.au

“In addition to having fast cure capabilities, it can be used in a high build application. For example, coolrooms, freezers, etc can be regraded using rapid curing Aralux flooring system from 100mm+ thick down to 5mm around floor wastes/drains. In most instances if the work is completed out of hours, the coolroom is completely “cured” and ready for use the next morning.

“VOC of the Aralux system is less than 5% (5g/L). This emission is only evident during the "uncured" phase of the system application.

Due to the rapid cure of Aralux, the odour emissions period is significantly reduced.”

Over their twenty year history, HIS have pursued ongoing R&D. Their range of manufactured floor coatings includes paint flake systems, colored quartz and decorative systems through to heavy duty high performance systems which may incorporate fine textured to coarse carborundum broadcast nonskid finishes. Due to their experience and expertise, they are often contacted at the design stage of projects to offer advice on flooring options.

Their floors are worked on and walked on across the nation in the Mining industry, food and beverage outlets, supermarkets, seafood processors and retailers, poultry processors and retailers, small goods manufacturers, abattoirs, wineries, breweries, commercial kitchens, hotels, bars, restaurants, prisons, toilets, showers, and anywhere else floors might get wet.

As with any significant outcome, the key to achieving excellence is in the preparation, and this is where H.I.S. Building Services wide range of floor preparation equipment ranging from HTC diamond floor grinder, scabbling/scarifying machines, captive shot blaster, and numerous other pieces of “specialised” equipment are utilised.

Recent major projects for HIS include Trackside Bakery Perth, V+V Walsh Meat Processors Bunbury, Fletcher International Albany, Woolworths Newman, ESS Kangaroo Hill Dampier for Rio Tinto, Ingham’s Enterprises Osborne Park, The Red Herring restaurant East Fremantle, and Kailis Bros Leederville. They have also completed a number of offshore projects, including Singapore-Kranji camp military establishment (approx 46,000m2); Carnault Mettlebox can manufactures, Tuas, Singapore; Ashanti Gold, Geita in Tanzania and Mulaut Abattoir in Brunei.

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REID HIGHWAY Main Construction Company : Macmahon Client : Main Roads WA Project end Value : $78 Million Size : 4-lane. 2.6km dual carriageway. 220m bridge Completion : March 2010

SILT, SNAKES AND SURPRISES acmahon’s Reid Highway undertaking belongs in the annals of daring construction deeds. Things were done that had never been tried in WA before, with a successful outcome produced to budget and with no LTIs despite a myriad of challenges.

Working in partnership with MRWA, Macmahon had a design and construct contract to build a 2.6 kilometre, four-lane, controlled access dual carriageway between West Swan Road and Great Northern Highway, a 220 metre bridge, an underpass for a local road to maintain community access and several smaller bridges and a major intersection - without impacting upon the traffic flow.

A crew of 50 Macmahon staff made up of Engineers , Construction Supervisors and Surveyors, as well as Safety, Environmental and Community Relations personnel worked from August 2008 up until April 2010 on the project. The new road was formally opened at the end of February 2010, with subsequent works including salvage demolition of the old timber bridge, with the timbers going to City of Swan for local community projects, and erection of a noise wall.

“In terms of the main bridge, most of the challenges stemmed from the relatively unpredictable ground conditions on the Swan River flood plain,” said Macmahon Project Manager, Phil Barker.

“Firstly Deep Soil/Cement Mixing works were undertaken to stiffen the ground that the abutments sit on. This is a relatively new method of construction and after it was chosen it had to get underway as quickly as possible to meet program. This meant trying to refine the methodology while also accelerating ahead with production. After completing the works, huge mounds of earth were loaded on top and the settlements measured. This settlement measurements confirmed beyond any doubt that the method was a spectacular success.

Because of the long lead times to procure piles, decisions had to be made early, without the luxury of a full design analysis. We chose 24m long octagonal prestressed concrete piles. The unpredictable refusal depths of individual piles created many challenges for the design and construction team. Modifications were required to many of the piles to ensure correct finish levels, due to the variable bearing depths. Piling in the river was even more challenging than on land. Apart from the obvious difficulty of the location, decisions had to be made far in advance because once the piles are driven below water level options become very limited. It seemed that some of the variability we had on the land had evened out, because fortunately the river piles all reached refusal at the precise depth that was predicted, so that no extensions or reworks were required at all.

To save on transport, 42 bridge beams 33m long weighing 100 tonne each were manufactured on site in two purpose built casting bays. To lift them into position, hardstand taxiways had to first be constructed for the cranes due to boggy ground conditions.

“A massive challenge for the Roadworks team was to completely rebuild all of the pavements and install new traffic signals at the extremely busy

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Great Northern Highway Intersection. To make things more interesting this area is a minefield of new, old, redundant and unknown services.

A temporary roundabout was devised as a way of gaining access to the most difficult part of the works without having any impact on traffic flow,” said Phil.

“The use of Full Depth Asphalt Pavement is a revolutionary change for Perth road construction. As this project is a Design and Construct contract, there were many design issues that had to be worked through while production continued.”

Other aspects to the site which required special attention were acid sulphate soils and silt posing a risk to the Swan River. An acid sulphate mitigation plan, dewatering plan which incorporated treatment of effluent and use of a silt curtain for river works solved these problems and protected the environment. Likewise, the community required protecting from the risk posed by open excavations, so hard barriers were used instead of orange fencing.

Protecting the 150 or so Macmahon, MRWA and subcontractor staff present on any given day included additional measures: a snake awareness program and training of on-site snake handlers; induction information on the large number of underground services cables, these necessitated the training of a dedicated cable location crew; an exclusion zone for stressing of bridge cables and installation of end covers in event of cable failure; and installation of crane mats for the 250 T crane lifting and carrying loads up to 109 T. Throughout the project, the community were kept both informed and involved. Macmahon’s drive to benefit to the community was exemplified during clearing, with selected timbers gifted to the local Woodturners Association.

for Main Roads WA: the Port Access Road project at Bunbury undertaken simultaneously with work on the Reid Highway project and the Mitchell Freeway Extension. With a company CV stretching back to 1963, and over 3,000 staff across offices in Perth, New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory and South East Asia, Macmahon can tackle anything in the transport, water, rail and mining sectors.

Macmahon Contractors Pty Ltd PO Box 198 Cannington, WA, 6987 Level 3, 27-31 Troode Street, West Perth, WA, 6005 t. (08) 9232 1000 f. (08) 9232 1001 www.macmahon.com.au

Macmahon are entering the project’s environmental aspects in the Case Earth Awards run by the Civil Contractors Federation, and are also entering it for the WA Engineering Excellence Awards in the areas of Management of Engineering, and Infrastructure and Building. Previously they have been Winner – Engineers Australia - Management of Engineering category in 2008; Winner – IAP2 Australasia 2007 Core Values Award –public participation enhanced decision making; and Highly Commended - Public Relations Institute of Australia – Community Relations.

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Bridge over treated waters efore work commenced on the Reid Highway project, intelligent solutions had to be found for a number of environmental challenges on site. Aurecon provided environmental science and water engineering expertise during the planning stage, providing the project team with Environmental Management Plans for Stormwater, Acid Sulphate Soils and Dewatering in order to protect the project area’s significant environment values.

to developing the Approval Documents to satisfy approval conditions set out by various statutory bodies prior to construction works commencing. This involved consultations with the relevant bodies, resulting in preparation of permits for Geotechnical Works by the Swan River, Construction of the bridge over the Swan River and demolition of the existing bridge, Geotechnical Works by Jane Brook and Bridge Widening over Jane Brook.

“The primary challenge for this project was due to the high risk Acid Sulphate Soils area where the bridge was installed. As pylons were required to be installed as part of the bridge support system, the resulting excavations required the excavation of ASS and extraction of acidic groundwater. Both these required extensive treatment by innovative methods to meet the requirements of the regulatory guidelines,” explained Aurecon Executive, Jeff Barham.

“Aurecon’s Community Development and Infrastructure group has extensive experience in the environmental assessment of major infrastructure projects across the power, transport, mining and industrial sectors. A significant transport group exists in the company’s Western Australian operations, supported by substantial global resources,” said Jeff Barham.

“Treating the soil involved mixing it with lime on a prepared limestone pad until neutral acidity levels were achieved. Similarly the dewatering effluent was treated in a lime dosing machine and then allowed to aerate.

“Stormwater management measures aimed to maximise sustainability initiatives. Where possible, vegetated swales were incorporated into the design in order to maximise infiltration and remove pollutants prior to runoff entering stormwater basins. Conveyance of stormwater through existing vegetated surfaces was also favoured above conveyance in newly constructed drains.”

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team work ew road and bridges for the Reid Highway Extension also meant new electrical work, a job carried out jointly by Thiess Services and JKA Excavations on behalf of Western Power.Thiess Services did all the associated electrical work related to the extension. This included both Underground and Overhead construction on behalf of Western Power, and involved four main stages, tackled over four months.

Overall, the works encompassed removing existing overhead power lines within the project area and installation of underground cable, along with installation of cables inside the new Reid Highway Bridge.

One of the challenges involved the logistics of needing to cut power in order to safely perform works.

“There were large outages that had to be completed during the night to lessen impact on Western Power customers and traffic flow on the Great Northern Highway,” said Thiess Services Project Co-Ordinator, Roy (Roedolf) Shipman“ We used existing techniques on this job, but this involves well trained and experienced operators and crews. The work went through some Aboriginal Heritage areas, so special care had to be taken when working in these areas.”

Thiess Services have a couple of hundred highly competent staff working on projects around Western Australia which range from Underground network construction and upgrades to overhead construction and maintenance. They are undertaking further contributions to WA’s civil works, with electrical works on the Great Northern Highway, Wanneroo Road extensions.The company’s ‘Can Do’ attitude is coupled with excellent tools for the job, in the form of well maintained and up to date machinery.

For the cable laying and other electrical infrastructure, JKA Excavation supplied their experience and technology. JKA laid the project’s underground cable by directional drilling and trenching, and did the installation of RMU and Transformers, a three month task involving a dozen JKA staff.

This part of the works also needed to carefully avoid impacts on the Aboriginal heritage site, in addition to working amidst high traffic volumes and digging into ground already host to old and often uncharted existing services. JKA’s high focus on safety, and commitment to doing the job right, first time, overcame these challenges.To achieve the best possible environmental standards on the project, all drilling fluids that were used were bio degradable. In addition, using directional drills saves on trenching and has a smaller environmental footprint.

Experience, reliability and quality of workmanship are company hallmarks. Their working capital includes four directional drills, eight excavators, sixteen trucks and bobcats, utilized effectively for multiple concurrent projects, including LV/HV linework, street light connections, feeder cables, and pit and pipe installs. JKA were a part of the Tenix Power Alliance venture, completing hundreds of pole to pillar, and the Henry ST substation took their drills through the center of Fremantle.

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Thiess Services Pty Ltd 14 Aitken Way Kewdale WA 6105 t. 61 8 9441 3015 f. 61 8 9353 2145 e. sjose@thiess-services.com.au www.thiess-services.com.au JKA EXCAVATIONS 2000 PTY LTD 42 Lancaster Drive Wangara WA t. 08 9409 1288 f. 08 9409 1990 e. reception@jkaexcavations.com.au www.jkaexcvations.com.au WA PROJECT FEATURE REID HIGHWAY 197

home sweet home hen Adelaide Zoo announced it had special new black and white residents on the way from China, it embarked on the greatest infrastructure changes in the Zoo’s 130-year history in order to accommodate them. “It will change everything,” said Adelaide Zoo CEO, Professor Chris West. He was right.

In order to house The Giant Pandas, Adelaide Zoo required: a specific Giant Panda enclosure, holding rooms, a conservation centre; a new perimeter fence, extensive landscaping and a new entrance precinct to manage the thousands of visitors who would be drawn from all over Australia to see these remarkable endangered species. Following a competitive tender, national property and construction company, Hindmarsh, was appointed Managing Contractor.

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One of the primary aims of The Giant Panda exhibit was to convey an understanding of both the natural habitat of The Giant Panda and the current context of research and conservation efforts which are strongly associated with the Wolong sanctuary, a protected area in Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province, China.

The project works had many complexities including: an extremely tight timetable, restricted building noise in consideration of the other zoo inhabitants, protection of heritage listed trees, shielding the work from public view and re-creating the bamboo forest of the Sichuan province against the backdrop of Adelaide’s extreme weather.

Hindmarsh went to extraordinary lengths to make sure that the project was delivered ahead of time, on budget and that it exceeded all expectations. The Giant Pandas had to be comfortable in their new homes roaming around happily – and also hopefully able to produce offspring during their 10-year stay. Visitors had to feel welcome and experience a new frontier in animal conservation, research and education about world wildlife.

The Giant Panda enclosure required water-chilled rocks which could be cooled to 12 degrees Celsius, waterfalls, pools and water misters to keep The Pandas cool, plus over 5000 plants and 900 tonnes of rock in the exhibit on which The Pandas could climb. Several well-established trees were sourced from around Australia for the enclosure.

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Facilities behind the displays included research laboratories where keepers can easily rotate the animals, weigh them and monitor their diets. The centre of the undercover enclosure includes a glass-fronted 'looking glass' style passage allowing public view.

The enclosure had to be completed in a little over a year. The deadline was absolute. Experts from China assessed progress. Before The Pandas arrived, the Chinese delegation required changes to the bamboo ceilings and new viewing screens. It also insisted that additional security measures be added to ensure The Pandas’ security.

The recently opened entrance building had its own construction complexities. A concrete structure providing high thermal mass to reduce heat gain in summer and to capture, store and return heat in winter, it includes a range of administrative and public functions including: a 125-seat café, 150m2 retail space and visitor services.

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Main Construction Company : Hindmarsh Client : Zoos South Australia Completion : Jan 2010 Architects : Hassel Civil/Structural Engineer : Wallbridge and Gilbert Quantity Surveyor : Rider Levett Bucknell

110- seat theatrette and raked insulated glazing overlooking Botanic Park. An international standard quarantine and vermin proof fence had to be maintained around the perimeter of The Zoo throughout all construction.

The new facilities, including the relocated entrance, the building of new retail and conference facilities and outer perimeter fence returned approximately 2000m2 of previously alienated park land for public use.

Royal Zoological Society of South Australia President Heather Caddick praised Hindmarsh’s commitment and delivery. It took an enormous amount of talented and committed human energy to deliver the final works.

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commitment to quality. Its collaborative, proactive and effective management sets new standards of accountability and collaboration.

South Australian Premier Mike Rann MP officially opened the new Adelaide Zoo front entrance in February 2010 and said he’s delighted that more than 100 000 people have visited the Adelaide Zoo since the unveiling of its high profile residents, Wang Wang and Funi, to the public just eight weeks ago.

A fantastic result.

Hindmarsh 57 Wyatt Street Adelaide SA 5000 t. 08 8228 4188 f. 08 8228 4199 e. charlotte.waddy@hindmarsh.com.au www.hindmarsh.com.au SA PROJECT FEATURE ADELAIDE ZOO 199

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standing on solid ground ttention to detail has gained I & S Psarras Concrete a solid reputation in the industry, and a job for John Hindmarsh, constructing the exposed aggregate paths for the Adelaide Zoo’s new Giant Panda Exhibit.

I & S Psarras specialise in finishing concrete and working with exposed aggregate concrete, in addition to coloured concrete, exposed aggregate with seeded pebbles and exposed aggregate recycled concrete. Their crew is meticulous in their approach when forming up curves around trees and bends or achieving the straightest possible lines along paths and edges. “This project was a tremendous opportunity for us, both for the unique nature of the Giant Panda Exhibit and as a lasting, very public, showcase of our skills,” said Company Director, Soula Psarras.

“Some of the paths had seeded pebbles in them as a design feature, which was something quite new and different. While the work was straightforward, the challenge was the many curves and bends the concrete path had to take around rocks, plants, trees, and other ornamental and practical features the architects had designed.

“The work had strict schedules, as everything had to be complete before the Giant Panda’s arrival date. We were helped in achieving this by working with another company, M&I Concrete Constructions. They worked with us on the edging and the concreting. We have worked on other large projects with them, and find that co-operating in this way WWW.ANCR.COM.AU

allows us to stay a small company focused on maintaining high quality, while undertaking major projects.”

I & S Psarras began operations in 2000, building on Iov Psarras’ 23 years experience in the concreting industry. In a decade, the company’s track record on projects such as Moana Foreshore Development, upgrading the footpaths for Onkaparinga Council, constructing Lochiel Park and Bluestone Estate’s paths, and their demonstrated commitment to the best finish and timely completion has brought a growing number of assignments from architects, builders and landscape companies on projects ranging from single driveways to whole subdivisions. Their specialty, exposed aggregate, can be emplaced in a diversity of textures, colours and finishes which complement any building’s architectural style and setting.

Current projects include paths, driveways and reserves for the Noarlunga Affordable Housing Demonstration Project for SA’s Department of Family and Community; Munno Para-East Parkway and Andrews Farm.

I & S Psarras Concrete P/L 14 Milton Avenue Tranmere SA 5073 p. 0414 900 240 f. 08 8364 1649 e. ipsarras@bigpond.net.au SA PROJECT FEATURE ADELAIDE ZOO 201

natural FLAIR oodform Architectural know timber so well, they were able to supply $200,000 worth of custom cut, dried and fabricated timber products to the Adelaide Zoo project utilizing architects’ plans and engineering specifications alone. Their expertise not only created an outstanding result, it also saved the project’s main Contractor, Hindmarsh, time and money.

Woodform are specialists in the manufacture and supply of unique solid timber building products including facades, decking, screening and flooring, all with concealed fixing. For the Adelaide Zoo project, they worked collaboratively with the architect and project managers to ensure the right products arrived on site for the new entrance building, extensive landscaping works and the Panda Enclosure. The designs called 202 SA PROJECT FEATURE ADELAIDE ZOO

for expert timber work such as vertical mullions in glass facades, and a vertical timber blade façade, in addition to extensive numbers of bollards, handrails, benches, arbors and many lineal metres of decking. All needed to be manufactured in varying earthy shades of Native timber.

“The Architect sought a consistent timber theme throughout the project, with a range of aspects specified in Spotted Gum, which is a dark brown species with a class 1 above ground durability rating,” explained Woodform Project Supervisor Jeremy Napier.

“The Spotted Gum was used for a range of applications including the unique blade façade, the vertical batten façade on the west elevation, joinery mullions, vertical tongue and groove cladding on the Panda enclosure, bollards for lighting, handrails, a pedestrian bridge and two decks. Assistance was provided to the architect in specification so that he could achieve the desired appearance in a durable manner.

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“The click on batten façade utilized on the west elevation of the entrance building is an example of Woodform’s innovative concealed fixing. The architect’s product of choice here was the Concept Click batten screening system.

“All the timber was packaged, shrink wrapped and labeled, cross referenced to the tender so that post delivery timber management was an easy task for Hindmarsh.”

Hindmarsh were entirely delighted with the results of Woodform’s labours. Michael Foreman, project manager for Hindmarsh, said he believed engaging Woodform in the initial stages led to design improvements and cost savings.

Woodform are a family business located in Bendigo, Victoria, with an efficient transport network which allows them to supply projects nation-wide. They are dedicated to quality, with a system of crosschecks throughout the manufacturing and dispatch process. All their timber is precision machined to a furniture-grade finish, generally suitable for immediate application of surface finishes without the need for further sanding.

“A detailed schedule was prepared from the plans for all timber aspects and possible cost savings discussed with the project manager prior to the submission of the final tender.”

Woodform design, manufacture and supply unique products directly to building projects. Their care for quality extends right back to the timber source, with all timber sourced off the log from mills, and kiln dried and machined in-house into their own range of product and custom solutions for specific projects, such as Adelaide Zoo. “The timber blade façade on the north elevation of the entrance gateway building is an example of this. The timber was specified as a custom chamfered profile of specific cross-section and length.

This had to be milled specially, kiln-dried and profiled to suit.

The result is a no compromise solution which exactly matches specification,” said Jeremy.

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As a company which relies on future timber supplies, Woodform are committed to supporting environmentally sustainable forest stewardship, and source their timber only from selected reputable sources.

Other projects which feature Woodform Architectural’s products are Waterfront City at Docklands Melbourne, Seaford Life Saving Club at Port Phillip Bay, the The Rathdowne apartment building in Carlton Melbourne and The Gateway building at Circular Quay Sydney.

Woodform Architectural 9 Gray Street PO BOX 1323 Kangaroo Flat Victoria 3555 t. 1800 008 828 f. 03 5447 1166 e. jeremy@woodformarchitectural.com.au www.woodformarchitectural.com.au SA PROJECT FEATURE ADELAIDE ZOO 203

Marvellous metal rom shipyard metalwork to the new perimeter fence for Adelaide Zoo, Tri-Metal Engineering have been applying their skills in metal fabrication to major projects across the construction, civil, manufacturing and mining sectors for the last 20 years. For their recent Zoo commission, in addition to fabricating and installing the fence, Tri-Metal fabricated and installed the new gates for both main entry and service entries.

The task was completed over 10 months. Site surveys and detailed measurements were taken, and the existing fence progressively removed. Tri-Metal fabricated and installed solid temporary fencing to maintain security and safety of the Zoo while works were in progress.

Site welding was kept to a minimum, with temporary welding shields erected on site to protect the public when needed.

In addition to a substantial workshop capable of handling beams up to 15 metres long, and facilities to lift steel up to 10 tonnes, Tri-Metal have their own truck cranes, an invaluable asset in performing work to tight schedules. Their workshop is equipped with AUTOCAD Drafting, Maching Centres, vertical & horizontal borers, mills, through to lathes, and the company’s staff of 70 includes boilermakers, sheetmetal and stainless steel workers with a number of apprentices. Up to 30 staff contributed to the drafting, fabrication and installation for Adelaide Zoo. “Our skills base allows Tri-Metal to provide cost-effective solutions in mild, aluminium structural and stainless steel. The company’s aim is to provide our customers with a solution that best meets budget, 204 SA PROJECT FEATURE ADELAIDE ZOO

scheduling and quality requirements. This meant that we were able to provide the Zoo with the perimeter fence and gates that they required,” said Tri-Metal Operations Manager Dominic Fazzalari. “Our ability to operate in a confined work area, with the general public and animals close by as well as the need to be installing a finished product were key constraints in completing the task.

“Quality is one of the key elements in the company’s success and growth, with ISO accreditation ISO9001 now being the cornerstone.

Our other key element is ongoing training of staff. This is based on ensuring we have a number of apprentices at various stages, and an ongoing commitment with additional training in all areas the company works in. We can provide Green Star steel products, and the company strives for minimum harm policies. This covers recycling of scrap steel, oils and solubles, paper & cardboard, water retention, through to introducing the use of energy efficient welders & tools.”

Other metalwork projects Tri-Metal is currently engaged on are the Altitude Apartments for Brookfield Multiplex, ASC Shipyard for Hansen Yuncken (all Green Star steel) and HNA at Edinburgh RAAF Base for Baulderstone.

Tri-Metal Engineering Pty Ltd 29 Ceafield Road Para Hills West SA 5096 p. 08 8258 6563 f. 08 8258 2971 e. admin@trimetal.com.au http://trimetal.com.au AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION REVIEW

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BY EXCELLENCE anuele Engineers Pty Ltd’s work on the Adelaide Zoo proves they can do anything with steel. They handled all the structural steel needs for the Envirodome, new entry building and Giant Pandas Exhibit, from shop detailed drawings, to fabrication and surface treatment, then site installation. Twenty five workers including a project manager, drafters, boilermakers and site erectors dedicated five months to the job.

“The geometry of the project in general incorporated very complex aspects. There was very little that connected at 90 degree angles, everything was angular, with pieces mating in complex configurations,” explained Manuele Engineers Director, Vince Manuele.

“Our steelwork interacted closely with many other trades. There are a large number of heavy timber vertical elements connecting to the steel framing. Overall, we had to ensure we worked within tight tolerances required by the other building materials. The end result is stunning.

“An added difficulty was that the date the Pandas were arriving was fixed, so all problems, changes and design development had to be resolved within the given time. “ All steel used for the project was Australian steel.

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issues as we have instant access to the supplier,” said Vince.

Manuele Engineers are a second generation family business in operation since 1967, and pride themselves on having a high level of technical ability combining human expertise with the latest technology. Their skills are backed by full third party Quality Assurance Accreditation to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000. In November this year they will relocate to a brand new purpose-built facility adjoining Adelaide Airport, with a height and floor plate giving unlimited scope for the business.

Other major projects recently completed include the Goyder Pavilion at the Royal Showgrounds in Adelaide. This project had unique delivery methods in that Manuele Engineers were engaged before the builder, on the strength of their ability to work with the consultant team through the design development phase. Another outstanding project for the firm was fabricating and installing all the structural steel for the multi-award winning Six Star Green Star SA Water HQ. Currently, they are engaged on the new Western Grandstand at Adelaide Oval, a heavy engineering project challenging both for its scale and complexity.

Manuele Engineers Pty Ltd 16 Drury Terrace Clovelly Park SA 5042 Phone: 08 8374 1680 Fax: 08 8374 1685 www.manueleengineers.com.au SA PROJECT FEATURE ADELAIDE ZOO 205

MATERIALS DESIGN PERFORMANCE oos are all about protecting the environment, and so is the company behind the new custom-made blinds at Adelaide Zoo. Verosol products have the highest Green credentials, including GECA accreditation, GBCA affiliation, Ecospecifier and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification.

Verosol manufactured and installed 15 sunscreen roller blinds for the Panda Viewing Pavilion, also a remote control projection screen, including head box and side channels. Verosol products were installed in the Conservation Centre and Theatre. The Gateway Entrance and Conference Facility now features 45 motorised twin multi-link roller blind systems – a total of 80 blinds - controlled by Dynalite BMS and wireless remote.

“The twin roller blind consisting of two blinds mounted on one bracket will allow for glare control, from the screen roller blind as well as room darkening from the blockout fabric for audio visual presentations.

“The specifications were for Somfy 50mm motors, fabric Veroscreen Charcoal Sable and Trezzini Blockout Pinto.

more thought to meet the designers brief, however it is product knowledge that makes each element unique. stated Glenn Chambers, Verosol Commercial Account Manager.

This points to another reason Verosol products are a sound choice: every component is of the highest quality and delivers long-term performance. The unique metallised fabrics have a demonstrated ability to reduce thermal loads, leading to significant ongoing energy cost savings. The Somfy motors are manufactured in France and they are used because they are ‘the best motors in the world’, according to Verosol SA State manager, Colin Huxtable.

“Across all sectors, from ordinary homes to multi-million dollar developments globally , Verosol is helping cut back carbon emissions and provide cool and shade for our warming planet.

Their products have been used in many of Adelaide’s leading 5 Star Green Star projects, including Citi Central, Tower 1&2, Santos House, Admiral House, Techport Hub, Air Warfare Destroyer Systems Ctr, and are available nationwide through specialist retailers and commercial dealers.

All blinds have been designed for fitting into Mdf pelmets, recessed for concealment.

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paving the way delaide Zoo is not only a showplace for all kinds of animals, it is also a showcase of just about every way of laying paving. Master Paving spent six months supplying and laying granite, cobblestones, Urbanstone and brick throughout the zoo, from the entry to the new exhibits.

Their works included 250Lm of granite edging; 130m2 of muffin top cobblestones in a circular pattern mortared on a sand cement mortar bed; 2,800m2 of UrbanStone pavers 600x300x60mm ‘Black Pearl’ in a honed finish, all hand laid due to the sizes changing on different levels of the falls to garden beds and swales; and UrbanStone in 300x200x70mm size with a honed finish for 400m2 of trafficable areas.

“There was a lot of cutting, a lot of curved and wavy lines and we did a bit of everything on this project, from traditional paving to glue down on concrete,” said Master Paving Commercial Representative, Troy Carrigan.

“Up on the Terrace Level One, we laid pavers on VersiPave pedestals over the concrete slab, which elevates the paving above the slab allowing for drainage under the paving. The VersiPave is made from 100 per cent recycled plastic. It produces a level paved surface on a slope, with no need for grout and excellent drainage through the 2-3mm joint gap.”

A core team of three worked on the project throughout, and when work needed to speed up, the crew was bolstered. Master Paving have access to fifteen crews, so can handle projects of any scope; simultaneously with the Zoo project, they were at work on AAMI Stadium. They recently invested in a mechanical laying machine, capable of rapidly and safely laying large areas of paving for major WWW.ANCR.COM.AU

projects either in South Australia or further afield.

“Adelaide does the most paving of any city in Australia. Because of our reactive Bay of Biscay clay soils pavers are best suited, so more councils and Engineers are moving towards paving. Paving is far superior for life of the product to concrete and asphalt. King William Road has a 2.5 km paved stretch still in peak condition after 20+ years of service,” said Troy Master Paving have over25 years experience and access to all the latest Green rated products. Their talents extend to all hard landscaping features, Permeable Pavements, retaining walls including sleeper walls and segmented block walls, with reliable engineering expertise at hand for challenging projects.

Master Paving Pty Ltd Lot 1 Main North Rd Kudla SA 5115 p. 1800 062 228 f. 08 8522 6505 e. sales@masterpaving.com.au www.masterpaving.com.au SA PROJECT FEATURE ADELAIDE ZOO 207

grass is always greener delaide Zoo’s new Giant Panda Arena is partly alive, with rooftop gardens and vertical gardens (Fytowall) provided by Fytogreen.

Fytowall is an Australian-designed modular vertical garden system: low-maintenance, sustainable, water efficient and suitable for all sizes.

The Giant Panda Arena Fytowalls were established offsite, to provide instant foliage once installed. The exterior wall features native grasses, which are robust and low maintenance. The internal Fytowalls, wrap around a staircase have a wide range of ferns and indoor plants. With a total of around 185m2 the Fytowalls has around 20-25 different species and over 4600 plants. Fytogreen provides a complete service from design to installation, on going maintenance and/or support for the Zoo’s own onsite maintenance team.

“Since vertical gardens are new to the building industry we worked closely with Hindmarsh to ensure the Fytowall fits into the building as per Hassell Architect’s designs. With all our projects we provide a consultative service with shop drawings to ensure a smooth installation.

All vertical gardens need daily watering and power for the control box to operate timers. Fytogreen have systems to enure all is operating constantly, so we can keep all the plants happy all the time.” explained Fytogreen’s Stuart Tyler.

Fytogreen also manufactures and installs extensive roof gardens, which cover a broad area not intended for public access, and provide growing media for standard intensive roof gardens. The Envirodome at Adelaide Zoo has both, 500m2 of native grasses on a 100mm deep profile and the intensive roof garden hosts tents permanently pitched 208 SA PROJECT FEATURE ADELAIDE ZOO

on it for overnight stays by school groups.

Fytogreen (Australia) began business in 2002, supplying lightweight soils and growing mediums for intensive roof gardens, planter boxes and water saving soil amendments for landscaping contractors. In 2005 they began an on going research programme of vertical gardens, and developed the Fytowall system.

Since their first installation in 2007, the company has completed over 900m2 of vertical gardens in most of Australian state capitals and overseas in Europe, Dubai, and USA. “There is a lot of research to be done into how Fytowalls can provide benefits for sustainable building practice including insulation and reducing reflective heat, light and noise. At ANZ Docklands there is 160m2 of vertical garden above the airconditioning intakes, and we know the air passing through the garden is cooled by up to 10 degrees on days above 35 degrees. This will assist in reducing the energy costs for running the air conditioning, we are yet to know by how much,” said Stuart.

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haden cool' n rocks ince Haden Engineering began operations in Australia over 40 years ago they have designed, installed and maintained leading edge air conditioning systems in a diverse range of buildings, from The Port Hedland Hospital in WA to the Greenstar rated Australian Taxation Office in Canberra. But as projects go, keeping pandas cool rates up there with chilling sharks as one of the more peculiar projects Haden Engineering have had the opportunity to work on.“The South Australian climate is much hotter than the pandas’ natural environment, so great effort has gone into ensuring they will not suffer from the hot, dry conditions”, explains Mark Stevenson of Haden’s Adelaide operation. “To accommodate this, we have cooled the enclosure in two ways: an air handling unit services the day rooms while the actual enclosure is cooled using five large, chilled rocks spread around the periphery of the area.”

While the rocks may look like they’re natural they are actually moulded from glass reinforced concrete. Inside each rock is a copper coil supplied with water chilled at 6 degrees and a temperature sensor which is used to maintain the temperature to approximately 10 degrees. This provides a constant source of cooling and will allow the pandas to move freely from the air-conditioned enclosed space of the day rooms to the outdoors enclosure in relative comfort. And when the heat is really on, they can lounge about on the rocks to cool down.

Haden’s engineering team are accustomed to working on complex and diverse briefs, keeping sharks cool with chilled water in Sea World’s Shark Bay installation, and maintaining the HVAC systems for the Australian Antarctic Division’s laboratories and krill tanks.

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While Haden’s current projects may be a little more mainstream, they are at the cutting edge of sustainable solutions, including the Port Hedland Hospital Regional Resource Centre, William McCormack Building (Cairns), 420 George St (Sydney) and Macquarie University’s C3 (Library). Haden’s in-house BMS capabilities provide customers with a one-stop shop for improving the energy efficiency of their installations.

With over 37 branches across Australia, Haden continues to be Australia’s leading provider of non-residential air conditioning maintenance services.

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form to succeed reating curves out of straight lines with a high quality finish, in concrete, is a big ask. Mitcon Formwork (part of the Mitolo Corporation) answered the challenge at Adelaide Zoo, during the process of constructing the concrete structure for the new Panda Pavilion and Panda Day Room, Entrance building and hard landscaping features including water features, a pond, walkway and bridges. Mitcon also constructed the core shafts, including stair shafts, using Startec Formwork Systems supplied by Novatec Construction Systems Upstand walls, including the perimeter Entrance Wall, comprised class 2 off form concrete walls and columns which took approximately 5000 square metres of formwork. A crew of fifteen Mitcon workers were onsite from February to December 2009, and put 10,000 manhours into the job.

Along with the curves in the structure, the raking floor was another tricky aspect. Mitcon’s experience, built up over a quarter of a century in the trade and coupled with leading formwork technology, resolved these challenges.

Founded in a partnership between two brothers, Paul and Mimmo Mitolo, the company’s established reputation for delivering construction concreting packages, on or ahead of schedule, is matched by an exemplary safety record.

Mitcon pre-fabricate as much as possible at their St Agnes workshop to reduce noise, waste and additional manpower on site. They take special pride in their ability to perform hard construction tasks in sensitive areas, while ensuring the safety of those both on and around the site, be they humans or rare and exotic animals.

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shifts a project requires day or night, Mitcon are capable of servicing projects Australia wide.

“Our connection with Novatec Construction Systems commenced 10yrs ago, allowing us to take advantage of new technologies that would make formwork safer and more efficient using less labour. This improved our abilities in project delivery,” said Paul Mitolo.

“Novatec Constructions Systems have commenced the hiring of this equipment in South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and of late, in Western Australia, with the growth of the mining industry.”

Some of the recent South Australian projects given form by Mitcon include Adelaide Airport for Hansen Yucken, City Central Tower (Early Works/Superstructure) for Baulderstone; Port River Bascule and Roadbridge for Abigroup; Tivoli Hotel in Adelaide, for Built Environs; Flinders Medical Centre Redevelopment, Hallet Cove Shopping centre, for Hansen Yuncken; Adelaide University – New Engineering Building, for John Hindmarsh, and Bay Junction Shopping Centre for Marshall & Brougham

MITOLO CORPORATION PTY LTD MITCON FORMWORK NOVATEC CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS 184 Smart Road St Agnes SA 5097 t. 08 8265 9999 f. 08 8265 9911 contact. Paul Mitolo e. construction@mitcon.com.au

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SCORing A CHORUS hile working on the Adelaide Zoo project, P.G. Enterprises were very careful not to disturb the animals. Some of the animals though, were more than happy to disturb the workers.

“There were some birds which were very good imitators,” said PGE’s Managing Director Peter Little. “When workmen went on their breaks, they thought they heard the equipment running, so they would go and investigate. It would actually be the birds in the cage next door, imitating all the construction noises.”

The Zoo project included the new panda enclosure and the front entrance upgrade and extension. PGE carried out demolition, tree removal and earthworks. This included demolishing existing retaining walls, shed, and concrete hardstand to the fence line along the River Torrens; and demolition of existing walls, bitumen paving, gates, turnstiles and other elements of the service entrance. PGE also arranged removal of selected trees, undertaking the removal of root balls and backfilling of voids, along with protection of trees being retained.

PGE did not just demolish, they also created mini mountains, water features and moats for Funi and Wong Wong, SA’s two new panda residents. “This was interesting work” said Peter Little “to witness a flat area of ground transformed into a mountain side complete with forest, running streams, and of course bamboo”.

Other works undertaken by PGE crews included new retaining walls around the Zoo perimeter and providing Gabion walls. More mundane but necessary tasks included preparation and compacted base course under block and concrete paving, excavation and provision of base course and backfilling.

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The works program was undertaken over 12 months by up to three PGE crews at a time. Being a company which prides itself on a loyal, close knit team was an advantage on the congested site where numerous trades had to work around each other, without endangering patrons of the Zoo, which remained open throughout.

During the first 8 months of the Zoo project, PGE were also completing construction works at Hallet Cove Shopping Centre, in addition to commencing works at Flinders Medical Centre and University and numerous BER projects. PGE have been certified with DTEI since 2006 in recognition of their high level of competency in the core aspects of Integrated Management Systems, Environmental Control, Strict OH&S criteria and Quality Assurance. They have Pre-Qualification Registration status to Category 2, which allows them to tender on large Government projects.

PGE were winners of the Safework SA Best Workplace Health and Safety Practices in Small Business in 2009.

After three decades providing South Australian projects with their civil engineering expertise, PGE have earned an enviable reputation for excellence, undertaking a range of work which is in a class of its own. Whether it is bulk excavations, close work in or under buildings, or working alongside exotic animals, PGE have what it takes to accomplish project goals.

P.G Enterprises Pty Ltd PO Box 369 Blackwood SA 5051 t. 08 8278 7979 f. 08 8370 2950 e. civilworks@pgenterprises.com.au SA PROJECT FEATURE ADELAIDE ZOO 211

The perfect fit

it out for Australia’s most famous foreign bears, the Giant Pandas at Adelaide Zoo, was one of the latest achievements for John Arnold Shopfitters. They specialise in all aspects of shopfitting for the retail sector, as well as commercial fitouts from time to time and can now add Zoological facility to their project list, having installed all the bamboo to the Day Room 1 and 2 ceilings. They also installed the ceiling for the public area, sliding screens and circular columns.

All 14 of the company’s staff worked on the project, which was completed on time, and without difficulty. John Arnold Shopfitters tradesmen are highly experienced not only in ceiling installation but also carpet, floor tiles, painting, electrical, plumbing, joinery and glass.

“We do shop fitting Australia-wide, and all types of joinery. Our skills are unlimited and we travel anywhere,” said Company Founder and Managing Director, John Arnold.

Other showcases of their skills are Leading Edge Jewellers at Mount Barker, Wendys, Brock Harcourt Offices, Swiss Glory at Burnside, Diamond Cameras at Tea Tree Plaza and Radio Rentals at West Lakes and Mount Gambier.

John Arnold Shopfitters Pty Ltd 14-16 Regent Street Melrose Park SA 5039 p. 08 8277 8622 f. 08 8277 3765 e. jashopfitters@internode.on.net

SIGN LANGUAGE PTION [a] is the first choice for any project wanting distinctive, award-winning custom signage. This Adelaide-based company has manufactured and installed graphic products for all manner of projects, including most recently the new entry to the Giant Panda’s exhibit at Adelaide Zoo. This was not the first commission OPTION [a] has completed for the Zoo, one of the company’s many long term clients. Some other long term repeat customers include Hansen Yuncken, Built Environs, Baulderstone, Hindmarsh, Hassell, Woods Bagot, MPH, Woodhead, Hardy Milazzo, Walter Brooke, Coffey Projects, Schiavello and ISIS. No assignment is too vast, as proven in 2008 when extensive signage was completed for Ilkurlka, within the 55,000 km2 Spinifex Aboriginal Lands National Park in Western Australia. It is also interpretative signage

by OPTION [a] which guides tourists around the base of Uluru in Kata Tjuta National Park. Adelaide’s Botanic Gardens, the River Torrens/ Riverbank Promenade, Wilpena Pound Resort, Adelaide Oval and the Roma Mitchell Performing Arts Centre also feature their handiwork.

OPTION [a] can provide full signage fit outs for any type of project, from the corporate identity at the top of a building, to the exit signs, as they did for SA Water, Network 10, and many other total fit-out projects.

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With a team of dedicated specialists, OPTION [a] is devoted to providing versatility in product and services to national and multi-national corporations, Government departments, architects and construction companies, particularly in the area of design and construct type signage projects, where working to a budget is extremely important.

“We appreciate good design” said Director, Don Prime.

OPTION [a] PTY LTD 151 Goodwood Road, Goodwood, SA 5034. p. 08 8373 3502

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Big Brother meets giant panda ike true stars, the Giant Pandas at Adelaide Zoo will have their every move monitored for adoring crowds by leading-edge AV technology, supplied and installed by AV Central South Australia, SA’s only Sony dealer for professional and broadcast products, and the State’s leading audio-visual integrator.

AV Central’s contribution to the Adelaide Zoo begins at the front entrance, with a digital signage system comprising large LCD displays and for the forecourt, audio systems installed in the posts which broadcast soundscapes. AV Central also installed a Public address (PA) system in the front entrance area, and LCD projectors, screens, microphones, PA and AMX control system in the new Conference Centre. In the Zoo’s new Conservation centre, AV Central installed a PA system and digital signage for the multipurpose area, and a High Definition projector, AMX control system and an induction loop to ensure audio is accessible for the hearing impaired in the theatre.

“Everything has been designed to be as flexible as possible, and easy to use for non-technical staff,” said AV Central’s David Chatfield.

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coverage. The AMX control system AV Central installed as part of the package has a touch screen which makes controlling the PA and selecting audio zones easy.

AV Central South Australia is an independently owned and operated South Australian company, which began operations in 1987. They are leaders in the Audio Visual field, both in terms of the size of jobs undertaken and the quality of their work, specialising in Audio Visual System design and integration, Digital Signage Solutions, Videoconferencing, Video and Audio Production equipment.

Other major projects they have applied their expertise to include the University of Adelaide’s new Engineering Building, installing a Comprehensive AV System across 7 levels, a complete Audio Visual fit out for SANTOS at their Flinders Street headquarters and the Public Address system at Adelaide Airport. They are also supplying and installing a Complete AV System for five conference rooms incorporating digital signage, public address, projection and control system for the Crowne Plaza Hotel, currently under construction.

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WORK EVERYONE WALKS THROUGH hen architects want specific doors, Woodpend Projects provide and install them. For the Adelaide Zoo project, doors were required to be installed in areas including the Panda Enclosure, Zoo Shop and Café, Ticketing area, Convention Centre Level 1 and the Conservation Theatre.

“Clearly the concept of keeping the doors as part of the wall was the biggest challenge. The Architect wanted to achieve clean lines throughout the job, so that most doors were installed as a concealed pivot system, aligned with the outside wall face,” said Woodpend Project Manager, Damian Ryan.

“The timber doors were sought from a door manufacturer which produced a door with concealed or reversed edge strips to give a clean smooth surface, with no joining definitions to the face of the doors.”

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In-house, Woodpend undertook the joinery of the Full Glass Timber Doors, special Veneer facings and the routered faces, as per the architect's specifications and design. All timber used was FSC certified.

With over twenty years hardware and door manufacturing experience, Woodpend can supply and install metal clad, timber and fire rated doors; timber and pressed metal frames; door related hardware items; and also have Locksmiths and Carpenters providing Master Key Systems and Door and hardware installation. They can handle numerous projects concurrently, providing Project Management, Administration, Procurement and Tracking, Site Management and coordination, complete with Site Installation.

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A CLEAR VIEW AT THE ZOO reating the perfect home for the Giant Pandas at Adelaide Zoo sent Architects Hassell around the world gathering inspiration.

When it came time to design and construct the bamboo forest environment, they were able to find the ideal specialized glazing materials right here in Australia, manufactured by Viridian.

“Glass was integral to the design. The need for clear sight lines ruled out materials such as mesh and timber. It was also imperative that the design and materials provided adequate security,” said Hassell Architect, Timothy Horton.

Construction Glazing undertook the glazing, making extensive use of Viridian’s products: Point fixed Low E Toughened laminated insulating glass units for the Panda Day Rooms; 12mm toughened glass for the outdoor viewing screens areas; 17.52mm clear toughened laminated glass for the viewing pavilion; and ComfortPlus Low E laminated glass for the Entrance Building.

“We had worked on the Zoo’s tiger and orangutan exhibits a few years previous so we had some idea of the type of things that needed to be considered,” says Construction Glazing’s Marc Kovacic. “Our involvement began at the design stage of the process and we were able to offer advice on glazing methodology and what glass types would provide the best outcome.”

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of glass in the final design specifications. The design team also needed to address condensation, thermal and acoustic needs, and it was determined that Viridian Low E toughened laminated insulating glass units were best suited to balance all of the requirements.

“The Viridian Point Fixed IGU’s best suited the architects’ brief utilising a less obtrusive structural glazing system than the traditional glazed framing techniques, with the thermal performance that an IGU provides,” said Viridian Spokesman Steve Ketzer.

Viridian is certified to Environmental Standard ISO 14001, and was the first manufacturer to sign a sustainability covenant with the EPA. This signals their commitment to green manufacturing processes, and ongoing development and support for products that make buildings more energy efficient, such as the Low E glazing for the Adelaide Zoo. Clearly, Viridian glazing products look to the future of everyone’s habitat.

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WAVE AND EDGE Main Construction Company : Hansen Yuncken Client : Adabco Pty Ltd + Edge Developments (SA) Pty Ltd Project end Value : $43 Million Completion : November 2009 Architects : Jackman Parken Evans (JPE) Structural Engineer : SABECT Consulting Engineers

creating a Cutting Edge wave hen two separate projects are being constructed side by side, it certainly makes things run more smoothly when one very skilled contractor is handling both. Adelaide’s $43 million Wave and Edge project is another example of the skills of Hansen Yuncken, an eleven level commercial office tower, with 8 levels of office space, 2 and half levels of parking and a ground floor tenancy and a second 12 level tower of five floors of premium office space and three levels of luxury apartments, 2 levels of parking and a ground floor retail facilities.

Work commenced in April 2008 with the demolition of two cottages and a two storey office building, and Hansen Yuncken achieved a recycling rate of over 95 per cent for all materials from both sites.

In order to manage the construction works, a staggered works program was used in completing alternate floors of each development in sequence. This resulted in a severe lack of laydown space. As there was very little room on the site perimeters, a bridge over the adjacent laneway was used to expedite the transfer of materials from Wave to Edge. Overall, materials used in the project included 4000M3 of concrete for the Edge, 3000m3 for the Wave; 400T of steel for the Edge, 420T for the Wave. The Edge External façade incorporates 2555m2 of glass and 500m2 of GRC, the 216 SA PROJECT FEATURE WAVE & EDGE

Wave’s External Facade comprises 2000m2 of glass and 900m2 of GRC. With a double lift shaft to construct for The Edge and two lift shafts for The Wave, setting up the necessary formwork in the limited space was a challenge, according to Hansen Yuncken Project Manager, Ben Tolley.

“This was a very complex multistorey construction, very customised, and required extremely efficient approach to movement of materials and utilisation resources. For Hansen Yuncken, it has been an opportunity to display what the company can do in terms of managing time and costs in a complex project. It was a chance to display the high level quality work that Hansen Yuncken is renowned for via the construction of 4 luxury penthouses and one grand penthouse.

The Wave and Edge is a real jewel of a project” said Ben. Both structures were post tensioned in-situ concrete. The Edge comprises of both double and single glazed units, coloured pre-cast panels and a GRC façade, and a high performance mechanical system.

The Edge has achieved a Five Star Green Star Commercial Design rating, and incorporates low VOC paints, floor coverings and finishes including motorised blinds.

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“The Wave incorporates a curved eastern face, which is constructed from customised GRC panels, in which double glazed units are installed. In addition the East, West and Southern protrusion are clad in a high performance curtain wall system, whilst the West façade primarily constitutes of a GRC mechanical plenum and coloured precast panels.

“The Eastern face is a real highlight of the project, accompanied with the curved façade the building faces east it overlooks the parklands and has uninterrupted views of the Adelaide Hills. The roof level incorporates an open pool, and entertainment deck.”

A team of 16 Hansen Yuncken staff and labour working with 33 subcontractors gave the site a peak workforce of 170, who succeeded in delivered the Edge in October 2009 and the Wave in December 2009.

The successful completion of the Wave and Edge follows on from the recent accolades Hansen Yuncken has received in relation to the landmark SA Water Building (VS1) project on Victoria Square, Adelaide, completed in early 2009. This project achieved a 6-star Green Star rating and has ‘scooped the pool’ in securing a wide range of industry awards, including the 2009 AIB National Professional Excellence Award for Ecologically Sustainable Design.

Current major projects being undertaken by Hansen Yuncken include over $600m of the Federal Government’s stimulus package BER Schools projects around the country, the $194 Orange Hospital PPP project in New South Wales and the $197m Education Works New Schools PPP project in South Australia.

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Cabinetry cocktail imeless craftsmanship meets leading edge technology in the workshop of Spry and Spry Architectural Cabinet Makers, where the panelling and cabinetry for the Wave and Edge project was created.

They crafted and supplied all the kitchen cabinetry, bathroom vanities, laundries, built in cupboards and wall panelling for the apartments and foyers of the lift lobbies in the Wave, and also wall panelling for the foyer of the Edge, and vanities for each floor’s amenities as part of the base building’s commercial fit-out. Ten Spry and Spry tradesmen worked over seven months on the manufacture and installation, with 90 percent of the work prefabricated at their workshop.

“We used a specialised pre-finish veneer, high gloss and satin paint finishes, and soft-close drawers throughout,” said Managing Director Tony Spry. “There are stainless steel inserts in the wall panelling, and in one of the laundries on level 8, an invisible door in the wall panelling.

These are a specialty of ours. We do high end architecturally designed custom furnishings. For the Edge, as a Green Star project, we used FSC approved timbers and Laminex E-0, and all low-VOC adhesives and finishes.”

Spry and Spry’s workshop features the latest CNC nested based manufacture system. To ensure quality control, the machine shop is run by barcodes, with everything run through a central computer system.

The software directly links with AUTOCAD, and can take straight architectural drawings and render them into CNC- directed crafting of curves and angles. “This is my 21st year in the business, and it is amazing how far we have come with technology, but in the high-end market, it still takes quality tradesmen to deliver the best product. We 218 SA PROJECT FEATURE WAVE & EDGE

have the right mix of the two, and a commitment to training new tradesmen with two apprentices taken on in each year,” said Tony. “As Spry and Spry have specialised in Architecturally designed projects for years, we have a great understanding of architectural detailing and requirements. Due to our computer software’s compatibility with AutoCAD, we are able to transform architectural drawings in to highly detailed joinery with a combination of stainless steel, stone, veneers and laminates. “ Their workshop rises to challenging architectural visions such as the snake-shaped main front counter Spry and Spry are crafting for Flinders University Library. Other projects featuring their handiwork include the South Australian Attorney General’s Office, State Ministers’ offices, a five floor fit out for DTED, fit out for a 126 bed aged care facility, work on the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, the Rockford Hotel and Dymocks stores.

The company are DTEI pre-qualified for both State and Federal Government projects, and have been commissioned to do the private homes of many of Adelaide’s leading architects.

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CUTTING EDGE Communications elecommunications constructing company, Brabco Communications, recently completed a highly sophisticated communications network project for the Wave and Edge. A specialist in telecommunications cabling, active networks and electronic security design, Brabco provided a communications network for the Wave and Edge that is capable of integrating a multitude of state-of-the-art systems seamlessly. “The challenge with the Wave and Edge was that they are two separate buildings, with separate owners, but all the systems have to be able to talk to each other as they have common areas in the Podium and the three storey car park,” said Brabco Director and Lead Designer Joseph Ng. The Edge is a ten-storey, fully commercial building and is Five-Star Green Star rated while the Wave is a mixed residential apartments and commercial building. Hence, Brabco needed to adopt a very different design philosophy from the usual all-commercial or all-residential design. “We took time to listen to our clients’ needs before designing their telecommunications cabling networks, video intercom, CCTV, access control and intruder alert systems. The telecommunications and AV cabling in this project included Foxtel, Free to Air TV, structured cabling, interfaces to the lift system and to digital signage and interfaces for all the systems to talk to each other."

“With The Wave, we developed keyless entries for its residents. There are still keys, but for most day to day use, it’s fingerprint access to the building, apartment and pool. We worked towards achieving a most user-friendly system in our design of the biometrics reader system, and integrated other technologies such as access cards for visitors, and WWW.ANCR.COM.AU

radio frequency smart card transmitters for vehicles. While designing this project, we ensured all the systems would be extremely reliable with minimal maintenance as there will be no onsite IT support. We also ensured that the designs are flexible and future-proof to support future technologies as they evolve."

Brabco Communications has offices in Brisbane and Adelaide, and Joseph is accredited by the international Building Industry Consulting Service International Inc (BICSI) as one of 150 (approx) RCDDs (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) in Australia.

Future-proof, flexible, reliable and sustainable designs are their design philosophy and as a local company, they believe in supporting Australian-developed technologies.

Director Joseph Ng was formerly detailed security designer for the recently completed Brisbane International Terminal Expansion project, while working for leading engineering firm, Connell Wagner. While with the firm, he was also the detailed designer for the $60m University of Queensland's Centre for Clinical Research, Australian Customs Service, Brisbane Girls Grammar’s Creative Learning Centre and various projects at the Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital.

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A MEETING OF MINDS ome of Adelaide’s leading specialists contributed to the financial, managerial, structural and mechanical systems of the Wave and Edge project.

Dare Sutton Clarke (now DSC-SMEC) applied the skills that have made them leaders in structural engineering for 25 years. Their brief was to solve all the structural complexities, which included wave-like curved, cantilevered balconies on the eastern elevation. The balconies have an unobstructed view of the Adelaide Hills, and an unsupported edge; DSC created the structural design which gave solid form to the architect’s vision.

The facade itself required extensive engineering know-how, with its glass-dominant mixture of materials, and the three level basement car park was designed almost entirely by DSC. DSC have played a part in many of South Australia’s biggest projects in the industrial, energy, infrastructure, medical, commercial, tourism and recreational sectors. Merging with SMEC means they are now part of one of the country’s most experienced multinational engineering firms, born from the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectricity project, and now working for aid agencies, governments and corporations world-wide.

SABECT and SECON are innovative building services Consulting Engineers who formed a joint venture to be responsible for all the design of all the engineering services as part of the design team for the Wave and Edge Building project. Cutting edge technologies have been incorporated into the Wave and Edge Buildings, where emphasis has been placed on ensuring that provisions have been made to cater for the demands of commercial tenants with visions of the future.

Energy efficiency and sustainability techniques have been incorporated into both buildings, and the project brief required the Edge to meet 5 Star Greenstar compliance – accreditation for this has been confirmed by the GBCA. The Edge Building is also being committed for NABERS accreditation.

Energy efficient initiatives that have been incorporated into the project include: VRF heat recovery air-conditioning; fully modulating economy cycle; night purge; solar hot water; rain water reclaim system serving all toilet cisterns; urinal flushing by use only; 6 Star WELLS approved tapware; low energy lighting throughout with programmable time and movement sensitive controls; provision for perimeter automatic dimming; and provision for onsite peak load automated dimming.

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In addition, the design of services for the commercial office floors of the Wave have been carried out to readily permit future adaptation to 5 Star Greenstar Office Fit Out. Both SABECT and SECON operate actively in the commercial and industrial building arena locally and nationally. SABECT has also operated in the SE Asian arena for many years, and has utilised specialist skills from SECON when required.

Davis Langdon undertook the crucial roles of Superintendent and Financiers QS. Davis Langdon’s Project Superintendent formed a point of integration for all the stakeholders on the project, and facilitated the regular project meetings which expedited the resolution of challenges.

“In this capacity Davis Langdon acted as neutral assessor of all matters pertaining to the Contract. The project’s complexity provided challenges to both the design team and the Contractor, all of which have contributed to the range of issues requiring interpretation and resolution in accordance with the Contact,” said Project Superintendent, Robert Tobin.

“Despite the many issues generated on this project, the collaborative approach adopted by the Project team delivered an outstanding result.”

SABECT and SECON Level 1, 157 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000 t. 08 8223 5102 f. 08 8223 4603 e. engineers@secon.net.au www.secon.net.au Davis Langdon Level 12 25 Grenfell Street ADELAIDE SA 5000 t. 08 8410 4044 f. 08 8410 4166 www.davislangdon.com DSC-SMEC 276 Flinders Street Adelaide SA 5000 t. 08 8223 6455 f. 08 8223 2690 www.smec.com SA PROJECT FEATURE WAVE & EDGE 221

The Rising Star anberra offers plenty of challenges when it comes to constructing energy efficient buildings, with its climate ranging from the sleety sub-zeros to the baking dry forties. Doma Group have succeeded admirably with the Sirius Building, a five Green Star commercial office building for the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, developed by Doma in joint venture with Mirvac.

Not only have they achieved the Five Green Star rating for design and will be submitting the as-built submission this month, the building has also been designed to achieve a 4.5 star NABERS rating for the base building and a 5 Star NABERS rating for the fitout, with an environmentally responsive façade and energy efficient services.

The $200,000,000 project comprises 45,000 m2 of flexible office accommodation over ten floors with two levels of basement car parking. Doma worked under a D&C contract and also completed an integrated fitout, including workstations and loose furniture.

“The Sirius Building was delivered significantly under budget and approximately four months ahead of program,” said Doma Project Manager Drew Mathias. “This is a testament to the team’s commitment to managing the construction program and time on site. There were approximately a million man hours worked during the project, which was completed with safety as the highest priority. Our low number of non-conformances recorded under the OFSC Government Accreditation Scheme during the project is a testament to this fact.”

Extensive energy modelling was carried out as part of the design process, and the results informed the design of the facade, which was custom manufactured in China by Yuanda. The facade takes into account natural light levels and thermal energy patterns throughout the building. Energy modelling was also used to estimate energy consumption for services. Another Green Star feature of the Sirius Building is an Aerocycle Aquatherm water recycling system, which has 98 per cent recovery of energy used in the water treatment process.

Before commencing construction, an existing building had to be demolished, and a 90 per cent materials recycling rate achieved. The site also posed a challenge in the form of inground contaminants, which required a two month remediation effort before the excavation for the two level basement carpark could be completed.

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month construction program.

Doma Group are currently embarked on a range of other developments in the ACT, including a $40 million mixed-use commercial and residential development, and a second residential and hotel development, both in Barton. Doma Hotels, another arm of Doma Group, developed and operates a range of high end short and long term apartment accommodation in Canberra and also Bateman’s Bay, in addition to Hotel Realm, Canberra’s newest five star hotel.

The company has also recently purchased land on a man-made island in Lake Burley Griffin near the Kingston Foreshore, with plans to construct high-end luxury apartments. One of Doma’s strengths in the ACT development arena is the group’s ability to take on every aspect of a new development in the residential, commercial, retail or hospitality sectors, from site acquisition through to ongoing management.

For DOHA, the overall level of responsibility and detailed follow through being in the hands of the one lead contractor meant a much earlier and trouble-free handover of new offices, with environmentally responsible systems and spaces which have been tailored to the clients needs.

Doma Group PO Box 5419 Kingston ACT 2604 18 National Circuit Barton ACT 2600 p. 02 6162 0641 f. 02 6162 0646

Main Construction Company: The Doma Group Commercial/Retail size: 45,000 m2 Project end Value: $100 Million Completion: November 2009 Architect: May Russell Structural Engineer: AWT Engineers Civil Engineers: Hughes Trueman, Bassett Surveyor: PCM

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canberra Set in concrete ince 1970 Belconnen Concrete have been a force in construction in Canberra, ACT. A family run business that started on small residential projects, have now graduated to pumping, placing and finishing an estimated 120,000 cubic metres of concrete every year, making them one of the largest concrete companies in Canberra.

Many of the staff are trained in house, which means that employees are highly skilled experts in their area. This enables the company to guarantee the quality of their work, offering an exemplary degree of quality assurance, as well as allowing them to pursue best practices.

The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team of thirty staff have, in many cases, been with Belconnen Concrete for many years, with half of the employees being at the company for at least ten years, while some of the staff have been employed by the company for more than 25-years.

The commitment to the company from its employees is mirrored in the commitment the company has made to its clients. So successful are the company that most of its trade comes from word of mouth recommendations from satisfied clients and the company are proud to have been involved on many of Doma Construction sites in the ACT over the past 15 years.

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and finishing an estimated 22,000 cubic metres of concrete in columns, slabs, walls and stairs. Belconnen Concrete were highly prepared for the development with the use of three specialized Separate Placement Booms, each of which have a maximum reach of 39 metres. These booms allow the company to achieve a large area of coverage placing Belconnen Concrete as innovators at the forefront of their trade.

It is for these reasons Belconnen Concrete set the standard for Concrete Pump, Place and Finish in Canberra.

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GREEN INTELLIGENCE hen Canberra sizzles or sleets, workers for the Department of Health and Ageing will be kept comfortable by innovative ideas in action. Northrop Engineers provided the expertise which gave DOHA’s Sirius Five Green Star building its climate control systems.

They performed extensive modelling in the initial stages of the project for aspects such as thermal loads, daylight levels and air flows. They also commissioned further modelling of comfort levels, energy use and computational fluid dynamic modelling, incorporating all the data into the plans for the project’s systems and providing solutions for each challenge Sirius presented.

Firstly, the large western facade creates a large heat load, which is partly offset by the architect-specified louvres, but still required careful thought. Also, all the air conditioning risers emerge from precast panels, and it was Northrop’s task to specify the locations for the openings, based on their HVAC system design.

“There is no reheat on the floors, it was a challenge maintaining conditions,” said Northrop Project Engineer, Adrian Purnell. “Issues were resolved by different control strategies and varying the volume of air to each temperature control zone on each floor.

“The swirl diffusers we specified have high induction characteristics minimal to minimise drafts and cold spots. We undertook ADPI testing with the supplier, Holyoake, where we set up in their lab and did readings of velocity and temperature throughout the room. On Sirius we were bringing together a lot of best practice ideas from other buildings.”

These ideas include the use of high efficiency magnetic bearing chillers, condensing boilers, low temperature variable air volume systems, swirl diffusers, rainwater in cooling towers, a BMCS for control of the HVAC plant, and a separate dedicated system to monitor energy use.

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Northrop have been providing engineering solutions since 1976, and provide a range of consulting services across structural, civil, environmental and sustainability, master planning, hydraulic/fire services, mechanical and electrical building services and water services to projects ranging from adaptive reuse to multi-story residential, commercial, retail, industrial, Defence, health care, parklands, and recreational and community facilities. They have offices in Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Newcastle, Wollongong and the Central Coast.

Northrop was involved in the Charles Sturt University Thurgoona Campus building project as the Sustainability Consultant and the Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Civil and Structural Engineers. The CSU Building was the first regional building in Australia to achieve a 6 Green Star rating. The building exceeded Green Star benchmarks by achieving a peak load reduction of over 65% and a simulated NABERS Energy 5 star rating plus an additional 65% carbon dioxide reduction.

The use of PCM Smartboard as a ceiling material was an Australian first, and additionally, the use of Micronial PCMs in the floor screed was a first in the World.

Northrop also won the ACT Institute of Engineering Excellence Award in 2009 for their work at 55 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston ACT. The project features Northrop’s innovative Taskmaster powerboard on the workstation desks, which controls task lights, phone chargers and computer monitors and is connected back to the main lighting control system.

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keeping cool astie Air Conditioning (ACT) the Mechanical Services Contractor worked closely with the Builder Doma and Northrop Consulting Engineers for the Sirius Development of 45,000m2 NLA including integrated fitout. Hastie (ACT) implemented the Green Star design into As Built reality with close co-ordination with all building services.

Hastie (ACT) utilised their high calibre mechanical engineering expertise and a skilled workforce of 60 staff and subcontractors, headed by the Hastie Project Team, completing the $12.5 Million contract in 18 months.

“Hastie has been involved in a variety of 5 Star commercial purpose built end user buildings in both a design and construct. During this period we have gained vast experience in HVAC system installation, commissioning, and fine tuning of systems for greater energy efficiency through building management control systems, resulting in lower energy costs for clients/end users,” said Hastie (ACT) General Manager Michael Jones.

“A key to higher energy efficiency is the close working relationship between Hastie (ACT) and the Independent Commissioning Agent. A detailed selection process for all equipment ensured the most energyefficient pumps, fans, AHU’s and Chillers were installed. Also quality filtration systems and CO (Carbon monoxide) detection/monitoring/ control will override the AHU outside air to minimise energy use without effecting comfort conditions.”

With Green Star Accredited engineers and project managers working on every project, they have positioned themselves as a leading HVAC contractor, able to resolve design complexities. The Sirius challenge was 226 ACT PROJECT FEATURE Sirius Building

to construct the services with only limited plant space, and coordinate a demanding services installation programme.

Other sites Hastie (ACT) have completed include Section 92, 16 Marcus Clarke St, a new Nine level office building with roof plantroom designed for an ABGR 5 Star Rating and 5 Star Green Star Rating; the National Portrait Gallery in Parkes; Royal Australian Mint Building Upgrade and Process Equipment to ABGR 4.5 Star; Projects currently under construction are Canberra Hospital Neurosuite new ICU Unit; and Equinox Business Park, four New buildings, one with central plant and three with VRV systems, all designed for NABERS 5 Star Rating and 5 Star Green Star.

“Hastie ACT has been in operation for only three years, however with the support of the Hastie Group our Project Team has been built around employing experienced local people. This background gives us local knowledge of subcontractors and suppliers, local climate conditions in Canberra and expertise in catering for the ACT’s market,” said Michael Jones.

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creative connections overnment runs on communications, so DOHA’s Sirius Building got the best possible technology, supplied by AMP-NETConnect and installed by Multisystem Communications. The two companies worked in synergy to design and deliver a voice and data cabling system with over 10,000 outlets spread throughout the building’s 40,000m2 NLA. Multisystem Communications, founded in 1993 , is a Canberra based, locally owned business. Their technicians worked on site full time for 11 months installing the LAN with a copper cabling system, the main distribution for the voice cabling network, a fibre optic backbone for the entire building and Wi-Fi points. “Because it was an integrated fitout, a great deal of liaison and coordination was required,” said Multisystem spokesman Adrian Whittaker. “The big challenge of the job was the size. We are very grateful to Doma Group for the opportunity.

“We work closely with the technical people and manufacturers. As a company policy we have close liaison with them and get them on site throughout to identify issues.”

Multisystem also provided the as install drawings, testing and documentation for the 25 year warranty on components. All cabling was low smoke, zero halogen cabling, which is not PVC based and is RHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. Further greening the installation, most cable offcuts were recycled.

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communications solutions for the most complex of client needs. “With Sirius, it was a matter of understanding the environment, and where the Department is going long-term,” explained AMP NETConnect spokesman Greg Spencer. “We were chosen as much for our technology as our support structure, which gives long term support to the customer. We did 12-18 months consultation with the client for Sirius, looking at 10-15 years goals so we could develop infrastructure that would support those goals over the life of the building.”

AMP NETConnect has supplied communications solutions for the most challenging Government clients: Australian Federal Police HQ, Centrelink, the ATO, the new Attorney General’s Department, the H Drop project at Bungendore for Defence, and are also involved in the NBN rollout. Their talents are available across all sectors from health to major commercial enterprises, and they are members of the Green Building Council of Australia.

Multisystem Communications also worked with AMP Net-connect on the New Attorney Generals Department offices at 3-5 National Circuit Barton.and continues to install the industries leading structured cabling solutions for a wide variety of clients including Corporate, Government, Building, and Defence Agencies throughout Australia.

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Sustainable design ay+Russell Architects were chosen by the DOMA Group to create a new building for over 3,000 employees from the Department of Health & Ageing with the aim of achieving a 4.5 star ABGR rating and a 5 Star Green Star Certified Rating with an environmentally responsive façade and energy efficient services.

The building is named the “Sirius Building”, after the ship of the same name which was the flagship of the First Fleet that arrived in Botany Bay in 1788, thus recognising the significance of the location of the building – in Philip, ACT. The underlying design concept of the building reflects this heritage, responding with its elements, materials, colours and textures contributing to an emotional link to the great wooden ships of that era. The building comprises 45,000m² of office accommodation in two contiguous office towers facing Furzer and Worgan Streets centered on Scarborough House.

The Sirius Building design references the first fleet and HMS Sirius with a narrative design of building façade, sunscreen, wind baffles, café and landscape elements.

Peter Russell, Principal Architect, May+Russell, comments on the building design and the window covering specifications: “The building was specifically designed to achieve a 4.5 star ABGR rating and 5 Star Green Star Certified Rating. We believe in sustainable design and incorporate sustainability aspects into everything we do.

“Controlling glare was our number one factor when specifying the window coverings however we also didn’t want to compromise on the level of light entering the building, or the outlook.” commented Mr Russell.

Annie Kenney, Commercial Manager for Riteway Curtain & Blinds in the ACT, ensured that the window covering specification from May+Russell was met by recommending Hunter Douglas Commercial TWI-NIGHTER® Venetian Blinds which Peter Russell had also used on previous projects.

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come to expect quality and innovation, and that’s what we delivered on this project” said Ms Kenney.

“The Hunter Douglas Commercial TWI-NIGHTER® Venetian Blind conceals the blind's rout holes, greatly reducing the light passing through the blind. Aesthetically the blinds looked great once installed as there was a built in channel at the top of the reveal to house the Venetian Blind.”

Hunter Douglas Commercial installed approximately 2,000 blinds with a dimension of 2100mm x 1800mm in Cool White 131.

Unique aspects of this fit out included 30 blinds made with a unique tensioning system so that they could be hung on the out-sloping windows. The tensioning system, sill brackets and locking rings were sourced and custom made by Hunter Douglas in Europe. Eight blinds were angled and were therefore hand made to ensure the windows were adequately covered, while an additional 30 blinds had extra long drops.

In addition to supplying blinds to meet the sustainability requirements as specified, Annie from Riteway Curtains & Blinds worked very closely with both architect Peter Russell from May+Russell Architects and builder Joe Tonkovich from Doma Constructions Pty Ltd to ensure that all elements of this large project were met on time and on budget.

Riteway Curtains & Blinds counted on their extensive experience in servicing the commercial market, harnessing relationships with leading architects throughout the ACT and partnering with them to ensure the best outcome for all parties.

Hunter Douglas Commercial is the commercial division of Hunter Douglas Australia, and works closely alongside the architecture, design and building community to create some of the most high-profile buildings in Australia. The product managers at Hunter Douglas Commercial are dedicated to innovative design and producing products specifically for the commercial market.

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t Hilliers, one of Australia's leading providers of property and construction services, was engaged to act as the Managing Contractor for the complete refurbishment of the Royal Australian Mint project, which included upgrading the facility and incorporating a new administration area, as well as the installation of a tunnel within a ‘live facility’ and the upgrade of the process engineering areas. The refurbishment also included upgrading services to comply with BCA requirements with the aim of achieving 4.5 NABERS operational energy efficiency rating. The upgrade of the facilities is the Royal Australian Mint’s most substantial since its original construction in 1965, and was carried out from January 2007 through to February 2010. The $66 million transformation offers a modern and innovative experience for all visitors.

The scope of the work involved the complete upgrade of the mechanical plant including chiller sets, pumping systems, cooling towers and boilers.

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was upgraded. Other electrical work included re-wiring and installation of a new communication and security system. Hydraulic services included the installation of an 8 tonne goods lift and new passenger lifts.

One of the more unique challenges facing the project team was ensuring the facility maintained coin production, whilst the refurbishment work was undertaken. This was achieved by breaking the project into six stages to meet this requirement. The staged project involved the transformation of the Process and Administration buildings, which have heritage characteristics, to provide suitable commercial space for coin processing, a museum, retail outlet, public theatre and future café as well as a contemporary education and visitors gallery. The Administration building has been completely refurbished in preparation for a new tenant and existing secure loading dock, located between the two buildings, became the new entry with a landscaped forecourt area.

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THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : St Hilliers CLIENT : Department of Finance and Deregulation and the Royal Australian Mint PROJECT MANAGER : Aurecon PROJECT END VALUE : $66 Million COMPLETION : February 2010

heading the mint upgrade effective contracting services and has a strong record of performance and growth since it was established in 1989. Clients benefit from the company's proven industry experience gained from completing a diverse range of projects throughout Australia. This is reflected in its ability to develop innovative construction solutions that provide sound outcomes for clients and business partners. The company's competitiveness in the contracting market is demonstrated by the $840 million of projects it currently has under construction across the industrial, commercial, retail and residential sectors of the industry.

St Hilliers is celebrating 20 years of operation and has enjoyed a significant period of growth and achievement in contracting, property development and funds management. The sustained growth of St Hilliers has been achieved with the support and contribution of their staff.

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respected for the open and transparent structures and processes it has developed, the company's activities are conducted in an ethical, fair and transparent manner. St Hilliers looks forward to the continuing challenge and responsibility of delivering projects that enhance the quality of the built environment and to contributing to Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic and social wellbeing.

St Hilliers Unit 2, 71 Leichhardt Street Kingston ACT 2604 t. 02 6239 5999 f. 02 6239 5399 www.sthilliers.com.au ACT PROJECT FEATURE THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT 231

Audio visual & Communication LM Group established in 1981 specialises in total integrated electrical and communications solutions for audio visual, video conferencing, security and energy management. They have built a reputation as one of Australia’s foremost electrical, communications and audio visual providers. Some of the areas of operations include full electrical installations, data and voice communications cabling, turnkey audio visual installations, as well as lighting and building automation.

Through a vast array of exciting product and service innovation, KLM Group provide services to the Construction, Defence, Government, Financial, Commercial and Infrastructure markets. With more than 800 employees around Australia they are able to deliver infrastructure needs across high level commissioning of total integrated electrical and communications solutions.

Another project the KLM Group has recently completed works on is the nation’s Old Parliament House. Works have also commenced on the new Australian Federal Police offices, situated in the heritage listed Edmund Barton building, which is another St Hillier’s project. KLM were able to secure this through there efficient work on The Royal Australian Mint refurbishment.

The KLM Group’s operations continue to grow, and now cover all aspects of Electrical and Communications including site and system audits, design and consultancy, project management and implementations, system maintenance and 24/7 support services.

For the Royal Australian Mint refurbishment project KLM provided the audio visual services for the new administration building, in particular the supply and installation of a fully integrated AMX control system fitted with audio and video conferencing products. Within this was the fit out of a couple of audiovisual rooms and teleconferencing systems, which required some custom design work.

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he company engaged to undertake the civil construction for the Royal Australian Mint refurbishment was Cord Civil. Operating in the ACT and surrounding region since 1993, it has grown from a business that primarily focused on plant hire to a civil contracting business with a large fleet of plant and vehicles and a workforce of over thirty-five staff.

This strong growth has been the result of remaining competitive and performing quality work, safely, on time and within budget.

Cord Civil currently provide a complete range of civil contracting services, with extensive experience covering numerous projects in residential, rural and urban areas. These have required Cord to provide a wide range of civil works including Roadworks, Car park Construction, Storm water and Water main Augmentation, On-road Cycling, Bulk & Detail Earthworks and the construction of a 1km, 8 meter deep Trunk Sewer Main along the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra.

Cord were contracted to demolish an existing floor and excavate inside the building to a depth of 7 metres, for a new tunnel linking the two existing vaults under the mint. Previously these were two independent areas that could now be accessed as one, where coins could be taken out either loading dock.

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to get the shutters for the formwork in place, due to the limited height, which was only 4 metres of height inside the building, but there was a 7-metre trench to dig. Access was the biggest problem, as all the work had to take place inside the building, while the plant was still operational.

The Cord team comprises experienced and competent operators with the ability to use a variety of plant such as excavators, backhoes, bobcats, loaders, rollers and graders. Currently the team are working on the Canberra Hospital upgrade.

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EXPERT TILERS FOR THE MINT he Royal Australian Mint refurbishment tiling was carried out

by Expert Tiling, an ACT company operated by Ben and Steven Arranz since 1995. Over the years they have worked on many large projects, as well as smaller building jobs within the ACT. With 3 permanent employees, for larger jobs like The Australian Mint project they will hire local Sub-contractors. Specialising in all types of walls, mosaics, terrazzo and stone tiles for commercial and domestic projects, Expert Tiling performed all the tiling for the walls, floors in the toilet areas, and the Main Foyer Floor. Additionally they tiled the stair cases with 600 x 600 mm Terrazzo tiles, inserted the expansion joints in the flooring, as well as the tactiles, and did the of patching of some of the sandstone walls to the faรงade of the original building.

One of the main challenges associated with this project was the inlaying of the foyer steps with coins, which required intricate workmanship from the crew at Expert Tiling. Coupled with this was the need to work around all the different requirements with other tradesmen, while the production plant remained operational during the refurbishment.

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POWERING UP THE MINT he involvement of Brooks Marchant Industries on The Royal Australian Mint refurbishment project saw them responsible for the manufacture of all the light and power switchboards.

with another company, Delta Automation for environmental design.

The Royal Australian Mint refurbishment also won a commendation for their electrical installation.

Established in 1965 as a local offshoot of C.W. Marchant, which was a Sydney based company. Since that time it has expanded to 30 employees and recently also established an office in Queensland. The company specialises in the manufacture of both the electrical and mechanical switchboards.

Another local project that Brooks Marchant is currently working on is the upgrade to the Canberra International Airport.

This project required new a new data logging metering system to record the electrical parameters from over 70 individual meters. This means that the system is able to analyse and record voltages throughout the building, as well as other parameters, such as heating loads. One of the main difficulties with this project were the tight timeframes involved with keeping the plant operational during the refurbishment.

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t Hilliers is proud to have successfully delivered Kangara Waters, a new retirement village in Belconnen ACT for the IRT located on an eight hectare site overlooking Lake Ginninderra. The development is the eighth project St Hilliers has undertaken for IRT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a testament to the Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long standing relationships with their clients. St Hilliers strives to establish long term relationships and in 2009, 65% of contracts won by the company were repeat business from key clients.

Commencing in January 2008 as an early works package to enable the project to commence whilst final negotiations were in place, St Hilliers completed all services infrastructure, road works and earthworks.

The retirement village spans across 20 acres and consists of 94 apartments spread over five separate buildings in three to five storey tower blocks. The 100 bed residential care facility includes a

community hall, a luxurious therapy pool and 56 independent living units or villas for residents.

Kangara Waters was designed to create a sense of community for residents with accessible pathways and a village centre to host social activities. Building heights close to the foreshore were intentionally limited, which created an idyllic and tranquil waterfront setting.

St Hilliers facilitated a value management process assisting IRT to identify value solutions to their design, saving more than $5 million on the project. The construction program delivered 56 Villas three months ahead of schedule. St Hilliers were able to do this by adjusting site methodology to allow partial occupation.

At a time of resource shortages throughout the region, St Hilliers were able to maintain site man numbers of 350 men in addition to delivering the project ahead of schedule. Two display villas were completed eigth months ahead of the contract handover date to assist IRT Sales. St Hilliers additionally assisted IRT further by 236 ACT PROJECT FEATURE KANGARA WATERS

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KANGARA WATERS MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : St Hilliers CLIENT : Illawarra Retirement Trust PROJECT END VALUE : $79 Million COMPLETION : December 2009 ARCHITECTS : May Russell CIVIL / STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : Northrop Engineers QUANTITY SURVEYORS : Hanna Newman Quality Surveyors BUILDING CERTIFIER : BCA Certifiers LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS : Taylor Brammer Landscape Architects

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facilitating weekend site visits by potential purchasers during the construction process.

St Hilliers provides high quality, cost effective contracting services and has a strong record of performance and growth since it was established in 1989. Delivering projects that enhance the quality of the local built environment and that contribute to Australia’s economic and social wellbeing is the Group’s philosophy and something they look forward to contributing for twenty plus years to come.

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Successful Outcomes ustralian company, Hasson Interiors are dedicated to the construction and management of both commercial and industrial fitouts. The company has a strong focus on sub-contracting for ceilings and partitions and specialises in aluminum and glazed partitions, doors and frames, eaves, cladding, joinery and hardware.

considerations were addressed before the project commenced and were upheld throughout the developments duration. Throughout the project, programming issues were considered on a regular basis to meet the stringent completion dates. Hasson Interiors were able to able to meet deadlines.

For the Kangara Waters project, Hasson Interiors provided partitions and ceilings linings, light steel framing, insulation and external cladding to all of the villas, therapy and community buildings as well as the RCF building.

Hasson Interiors are currently undertaking several medium to large projects within the Sydney area as well as working on the ceilings and partitions package for the ANU Modular Student accommodation from their office in Canberra. Hasson Interiors have also recently been awarded a large contract for the BER schools project for fitout.

Hasson Interiors needed to approach the job in a multi project capacity, as at any one time they were expecting to have four to five men crews working throughout the project in different locations. Supervision on the job and effective communication between the office and site was paramount to achieving a successful results. From the onset the project until its conclusion, Hasson Interiors ensures that attention to detail and tight time frames were never compromised. The company prided themselves in working closely with designers, architects, consultants and Kangara Waters to ensure that all specific requirements were met.

Hasson Interiors spent considerable time updating their extensive safety and environmental management to maintain superior project quality, value and safety for the Kangara Waters development. OHS 238 ACT PROJECT FEATURE KANGARA WATERS

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Heading North ncreasingly, the cheapest construction technique is very dependent on builder preference. For this project that concept was tested by a builder led value management session. Northrop Consulting Engineers were pleased that their documentation for the Kangara Waters aged care facility project stood up well to scrutiny and required very little change after the value management session.

As consultants for the structural and civil engineering on this project on the shores of Lake Ginninderra in Canberra, Northrop were pleased to be able to participate in the value management study because client focus is incredibly important to the company.

The scope of the works for Northrop involved the structural design and documentation of five multi-storey (towers) residential buildings, community centre, hydrotherapy pool, residential aged care facility and on grade one and two storey houses.

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and fill across the site and to maintain an accessible site for mobility impaired persons.

Northrop faced various challenges on the project especially in regard to the variable foundation conditions which led to specific site assessment of suitable footing solutions during the early stages of construction.

This entailed obtaining specific geotechnical advice and input from engineering staff on site during the excavation of the footings for each of the towers.

In addition, the overland flow path through the site which connects the upper catchment with Lake Ginninderra was constructed into a boulder lined stream and made into a feature of the project.

Northrop are currently working on the design of three similar scale aged care developments in Canberra as well as ‘Building the Education Revolution’ – over 300 schools company wide, Trade Training Centres in NSW and Housing developments for DHCS in Canberra.

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A Solid Foundation ne M Group is a licensed building company specialising in new homes, extensions, and home building in the residential sector as well as contracting to builders developing high-end architecturally designed homes.

The business covers all aspects of carpentry from footing stage, frames and truss erection, pre-sheet and fix right through to the final fit off with the added benefit of an extensive range of the latest tools, supply generators and mobile scaffold.

The work One M Group completed on Kangara Waters began after the concrete slab was pored, where they set out where the frames were to be stood and erected, ensuring that they were square and braced secularly. Once this was completed the windows and doors were fitted and the roof trusses and manually cut-in the highlight roof section were erected. Once the villaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brickwork and roof work were completed by other parties, One M Group then completed the pre-sheet, which involved straightening walls by planning, packing and fitting solid ADELAIDE ZOO blocking for the safety grab rails.

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straight to the point rom $10 car mirrors to multi million dollar projects such as the Kangara Waters aged care facility on the shores of Lake Ginninderra in Canberra, All Points Glass ACT provide a very wide range of glazing products and services to the residential and commercial market.

All Points were contracted to supply, glaze, fabricate and install a range of components for the Kangara project which consists of multi-storey towers, houses and other services and facilities buildings.

The scope of the works included providing shop drawings and prototype samples and supply, fabricate and install of a range of components including glazed aluminium Wintec sliding doors a glazed aluminium balustrade system; windows with Capral security screen products; glazed aluminium Wintec awning windows glazed mirrors; Wintec double hung windows; both manual and electric awning windows; commercial framed windows and entry doors; commercial framed bifold doors and toughened laminated frameless glass doors for the facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel.

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Growing from two working directors in 1991, constantly diversifying and expanding their range of products, services and facilities, including taking on the license for Wintec Aluminium Windows and Door Systems and Energy Rated Windows, to a formidable organization in 2010 with nearly 50 highly skilled employees All Points Glass have a significant portfolio of projects including the Acton East Apartments on Marcus Clarke Street in Civic, the Pearl Apartments at Kingston Foreshores and the Emergency Services Agencies at Fairbairn Canberra Airport. Just to mention a few

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