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KRISPY KREME CANNINGTON Popularity sees another store built

utside of North America, Australia is the first country chosen to make and market the iconic Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts.

The Krispy Kreme Doughnut story goes back to the 1930s when, legend has it, a young Vernon Rudolph, the man destined to be the

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‘King of Krispy Kreme’, won the secret yeast raised doughnut recipe in a poker game with a French Chef in New Orleans.

Since then the company has expanded world-wide and has 30 stores in Australia of which four are to be found in Western Australia.

Located in Cannington, the most recent Krispy Kreme outlet in Western Australia was constructed by FDC Construction and Fitout.

THE TEAM

Phone: 6165 5803 www.fdcbuilding.com.au

The project consisted of a 600sqm store situated on a 2,000sqm lot, which included drive thru, carpark, and landscaping. The single storey building has an inbuilt mezzanine floor to house the mechanical equipment.

The footprint consists of shopfront entrance, café-style seating, customer amenities, food preparation area, drive thru window areas, back of house office and storage areas, and external seating.

FDC was initially invited to submit a capability statement to architects Richmond and Ross, from which the company was selected to be included in the tender stage. FDC was awarded the project based on price and quality of submission.

A first for FDC’s WA team The Cannington Krispy Kreme store is the first new construction project in the retail sector for FDC’s WA team and is the first project with Krispy Kreme nationally for the company.

FDC took ownership of the premises in Albany Highway in July 2020 following vacation by the previous tenant, however the site was found to be polluted by vehicle oils and similar material. Demolition had to be delayed while these materials were safely disposed.

Once the site was cleared, the team was ready for civil works to commence. However it was then discovered that the site contained poor quality ground material and an extremely highwater table which, along with the wet weather, was problematic.

The ground material had a high clay texture that prevented water drainage at the required rate, which prompted a reassessment of the methodology and programming of the civil works to ensure it could continue without delays or excessive costs for the client.

Groundwater problems solved The decision was made by FDC to redesign the installation of the onsite stormwater detention (OSD) unit to assist in removing water from the ground and direct it back into the drains. The team also altered the sequence of works to facilitate the most cost-effective solution for the client. Earthworks could thus continue to the main structure area while leaving the rear and OSD unit areas to provide as much natural drying time as possible.

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With the concrete in place, construction of the main building commenced. The steel frame structure was erected, including a mezzanine level to house the mechanical plant, with cement sheeting utilised in the cladding of the walls.

The exterior of the building was completed with the installation of ‘brick look finish’ glazed white tiles attached to the cladding.

However, when it came time to install the tiles an issue was discovered with the tiles supplied. FDC was quick to act, sourcing a local alternative product and having it on site within the week. This issue could have proved costly to both the program and the bottom line had the team not dealt with it quickly and decisively.

The curved corner of the building provided challenges for the key trades. While the cladding and tiling weren’t too affected by the rounded finish, the steel and glazing contractors were required to complete this particular scope of works with very little margin for error, as both the steel and glass had to be bent precisely at the correct profile to ensure the two elements fitted together exactly. Site access issues There were several key issues when dealing with site access. With works occurring over the full site, it provided very little room for onsite team amenities, deliveries and laydown areas. The team was required to stage the works for the main structure to ensure that they all could be completed without impeding other trades.

The delivery schedule had to be managed stringently with items being delivered on a ‘just in time’ basis. This negated the requirement for a large laydown area, which in turn made it easier to move the laydown location on a regular basis to ensure works could continue over the full site.

The site location proved challenging in itself. Situated on Albany Highway, surrounded by further retail and residential properties, it did not allow for much flexibility in delivery schedules or drop-off points. The team required all trades to avoid peak times for deliveries of materials and equipment to site to avoid adding to the congestion experienced in the mornings and afternoons. Materials for the project included concrete base, structural steel, cement panels, external cladding, tiles, blockwork, roof sheets - metal joinery, and glazing.

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Epimax Heavy Duty flooring Elite Epoxy Experts were engaged to undertake the state of art Epimax Heavy Duty polyurethane-cement flooring and coving system to all kitchen and production areas.

The hygienic, non-slip and easily cleaned flooring system was delivered on time and to an industry-leading standard.

Established in 1990, FDC has a consistently profitable trading history with an annual turnover circa AU$1billion.

A financially secure operation without debt or overdraft, it is uniquely owned and operated by employee shareholders, which provides the freedom to do what’s right for clients without external pressure.

FDC is a multi-disciplinary building contractor offering fullyintegrated construction services, whose expertise spans construction, fitout, refurbishment and mechanical services across a range of specialist sectors.

With offices located in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth, the company possesses a significant portfolio of mission critical projects and has a 550 strong national team comprised of highly skilled, passionate people.

Gunn Electrics are proud to have been included in the Krispy Kreme Canning Vale project by FDC Construction & Fitout

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Email:daniel@gunnelectrics.com.au

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