Defence Capability Statement
a leading global design practice
We are positioned across Australia and into Asia.
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WOODHEAD COMPANY PROFILE 1 2 Victoria Avenue, Perth, WA 2 Southern Cross University, Building A, Gold Coast Campus, QLD 3 Community CPS, Adelaide, SA
Company Profile Architecture and design is a process, a journey of discovery with our clients. The constraints of space and time and commercial imperatives are a given, the difference at Woodhead is we see them as a catalyst to spur innovation. What We Do
Design and the Market
What we do is about exploring the future; asking the right questions, observing and listening to make sense of how to plan for the potential. We revel in complexity and understand that great results a product of exhaustive rigor, research and proven processes and technologies.
We exist to design, however design excellence is an outcome of a commitment to rigor, research and innovation. Design does not exist in isolation; it requires an understanding of our clients and the markets they operate in. Research, processes and collaboration are fundamental to our success, as is our ability to deliver projects with technical accuracy and proficiency.
Our services are Architecture, Interior Design and Planning providing Property Advisory, Design and Project Delivery consultancy services.
Where We Operate Woodhead is an Australian company operating globally through a series of networked studios and partnerships; our practice draws depth from our geographic reach yet is locally infused with experience and character. We understand success will manifest itself through tangible projects that embody our values, evidenced by our client testimonials and our peer recognition.
Business Sustainability Whilst we exist to design, we only exist if we have a sustainable business platform that ensures practice and procedures are conducted within regulatory guidelines. The growth of business is predicated on achieving profit in order that we can reinvest in the organisation. A critical aspect of the structure is the management of risk and the continuous pursuit of quality. Business activity supports the Woodhead strategic business plan and goals, and contributes to a positive reputation and image by utilising high quality processes.
People and Culture How We Operate Our organisational structure is based on the interwoven activities of design, business and people. These spheres of practice coexist seamlessly to ensure the ‘Project’ sits at the centre of what we do and is the basis upon which success is measured.
Woodhead prides itself on the professional achievements of our people. We acknowledge individual contribution, and as a company we are committed to nurturing professional development through a range of activities including; study tours, corporate training, research projects, and providing an office culture based on continual improvement and learning. Woodhead supports policies and systems and processes that create equal opportunities for all and where people have the resources, assistance and support to achieve the highest personal and professional level.
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WOODHEAD KEY PROJECTS
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Woodhead works across several key portfolios, including; Commercial, Education, Industrial, Health, Hospitality, Residential, Retail, Transport, and Workplace.
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Adelaide Desalination Plant, Port Stanvac, South Australia
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Animation City, Guangzhou, China
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Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, Adelaide, South Australia
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Sydney International Airport Terminal 1 Redevelopment, New South Wales
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Changi International Airport Terminal 1 Upgrade, Singapore
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2 Victoria Avenue, Perth, Western Australia
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Development Bank of Singapore (DBS), Singapore
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Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria
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Southern Cross University Building A, Gold Coast, Queensland
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Place on Brougham, North Adelaide, South Australia
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Gowings and State Theatre - QT Hotel Conversion, Sydney, New South Wales
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Facilities that enhance operations... We understand the key issues that drive next generation defence facilities and we have an intimate understanding of the fundamental operational issues unique to defence.�
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WORKPLACE PORTFOLIO STATEMENT
Defence Portfolio Woodhead’s broad experience in the design and development of defence facilities places the firm in a unique position to undertake projects within the broad spectrum of defence, military and administrative design projects. Our experienced teams carry a wealth of knowledge in the design of ‘worlds best practice’ defence facilities. Project design assessment issues take into consideration new technology and fundamental operational issues unique to defence requirements including: − − − − − −
security of operation and communication functionality and viability recurrent and life cycle costs integration of computer services within the perational environment fire safety and security systems To ensure that the design satisfies key drivers, Woodhead analyses processes such as changing work practices, changing technology, and improvements to workspace efficiency. The evaluation process and outcomes of these considerations results in improved workplace functionality and optimum whole of life costs.
Defence work undertaken includes large and small design projects, aviation planning and hangers. Recent project experience includes: − Eastern Region Operations Centre, − RAAF Williamtown, NSW − RAN Tactical Electronic Warfare Support System, HMAS Albatross, NSW − New Fire Station, HMAS Albatross, NSW − Flight Trials Hangars and Workshop, − HMAS Albatross, NSW − HMAS Stirling, Naval Stores Expansion − APIN Field Miniature Range, − Robertson Barracks, NT − Singleton Military Area Accommodation − Facilities, NSW − New Flight Simulators, RAAF Richmond, NSW − New Control Tower and Equipment Building, − RAAF Tindall − EOD relocation, RAAF Edinburgh − Defence Force School of Signals, Simpson Barracks, Watsonia, VIC − Single Leap Phase 1 & 2, Nationally. Our past performance on these projects, and many others, is testament to the quality service, design expertise, and innovation we bring to our commissions.
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Defence Force School of Signals, Victoria
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Hardened and Networked Army Edinburgh Precinct, South Australia
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Defence Force School of Signals, Victoria
01 Defence Facilities Woodhead Project Experience
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Hardened and Networked Army Edinburgh Defence Precinct Edinburgh, South Australia In a unique collaboration between GHD, Woodhead, Aurecon, Cundall, Oxigen, Rider Levett Bucknall and Aquenta, the Edinburgh Design Team was created to undertake the role of masterplanning, architecture, engineering, heritage, interior design and graphic design for the Hardened and Networked Army Facilities at the Edinburgh Defence Precinct in South Australia. The Hardened and Networked Army (HNA) project at Edinburgh is the largest design contract ever let by Defence, encompassing the redevelopment of a large part of the RAAF Base at Edinburgh, and includes the delivery of 56 individual buildings providing working accommodation, administration support, training facilities, messing, base infrastructure, maintenance and storage facilities for the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR) to move from Darwin to the Edinburgh Defence Precinct in South Australia. The innovative project, creates a new benchmark for facilities for Army to meet evolving demands of potential operational environments, technological change in the training and prosecution of conflict and emerging social attitudes towards treatment of personnel and their families The project drove a generational redevelopment of RAAF Base Edinburgh giving rise to the planning, urban design and site infrastructure commensurate with a 21st Century Defence facility. . The project includes over 50 new buildings, designed to reflect the traditional values of the Edinburgh site, and also to create a new standard of amenity for personnel, achieving a sustainable working environment compatible with civilian standards and international military models.
The application by the design team of the Defence Force Green Building Requirements and Environmental Sustainable Design performance standards, particularly investment in water and energy saving elements has positioned the HNA EDP Project as a flagship for Defence and an ESD benchmark for large scale developments throughout the country. The Edinburgh Defence Precinct is located 25 kilometres north of Adelaide’s CBD and includes a national research, manufacturing and sustainment hub.
Client Completion
Australian Department of Defence September 2012
Project value
$623m (entire master plan project)
Awards
Shortlisted - 2013 Property Council of Australia, Innovation and Excellence Awards - Award for Best Masterplanned Communities.
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Our vision is to seize this oncein-a lifetime opportunity to create a great place to work, live and train for the Hardened and Networked Army at EDP. We are committed to developing a world class Base from which to train and mount high readiness mechanised operations. We strive for visionary site planning that optimises current land use, considers related projects and ensures future flexibility. We will deliver distinctive South Australian facilities that create a new whole-of-Base identity shared between Army and RAAF at Edinburgh. We advocate responsible investment in well-designed facilities and essential infrastructure to prepare Edinburgh for a long term future as one of the ADF’s most important Bases.”
Master plan excellence: quality of design The master plan for the Hardened and Networked Army facilities at Edinburgh comprises the construction of over 50 new buildings within a site precinct covering an area of 100 hectares, less than 500m from the RAAF airfield. Planning reflects the orthogonal grid established when the site was first established for munitions production during the Second World War. A number of these buildings remain and some have been incorporated into the new facility. An enlivening tension is created by rotating some of the new buildings within this grid to achieve a true north orientation supporting passive environmental design. This creates a subtle differentiation between the occupied living, training, and community buildings facing north, and the working accommodation and stores being parallel with the grid. A fully landscaped network of roads, footpaths and cycleways and new services infrastructure throughout the Base also form part of the project.
Innovative planning and design features The master plan divides the site facilities into three main zones: working and training facilities, common user facilities, and combined arms training facilities. Located to the north of the central landscaped east-west axis, the Common User Facilities are designed around a ‘community centre’ concept linked to the on-site residential component, creating relaxed, communal spaces with-in an otherwise regimented environment. The formal training and Headquarters facilities are placed to the south of the main promenade allowing the Common User Facilities; Medical Centre, Combined Mess, Gym, Commercial and Community Centre and sporting fields to be located to the north, centrally within the overall site. The master plan creates a precinct of generously proportioned recreation and community facilities alongside clearly defined workplace and secure zones.
Innovations in civil, building and landscape Engineering services have been located such that they are not visible to the building users, but are readily accessible for services without the need to interrupt day to day operations. Within the context of the overall site, all the buildings utilise a common palette of form and materials, and together with the integration of a fully developed landscape plan, inform the Master plan as a focal point for the combined Defence Base. This distinctive character expresses the history and environment of the site in clear contrast to many of the other Defence facilities located elsewhere across Australia.
Quality of public realm and civic spaces The public realm is responsive to the functionality of the facilities within each precinct of the site. Public spaces within the Base are important in providing relaxed recreational and community spaces for Defence personnel and their families, alongside the formality and order of the typical military environment. The Headquarters, Medical and Training Facilities reflect a sense of order and efficiency, while the Combined Mess, Community and Commercial Facilities and Fitness Facility with swimming pool and gymnasium provides a sanctuary and relief from the structured nature of military life. The Mess is the interface between working, living and training and becomes the cultural focus of the base.Particular attention has been paid to the creation of public realm that is legible as Edinburgh, integrating the various precincts into a high quality urban environment.
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The Living in Accommodation buildings addressg site ecology and micro climate, seeking to lessen the impact of the built environment resulting in a healthier place in which to live, work and learn.
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Defence Force School of Signals Simpson Barracks, Yallambie, Victoria The new Living in Accommodation (L.I.A) facility, directly addresses the Defence Force Green Building Requirements and Environmental Sustainable Design performance standards. The project comprises the design and construction of residential and community living buildings and refurbishment of existing to provide working, teaching and living-in accommodation.
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Housing and supporting the functions of the Defence Force School of Signals, the project includes 216 self contained student accommodation units over five level buildings, two multi- purpose facilities and the refurbishment of existing accommodation.
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216 self contained student accommodation units
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Designed to compile with the Australian Defence Force Green Building Requirements.
Master plan concepts were developed, maximising the utilisation of the existing spaces, considering the need for an integrated training and living environment. Woodhead’s design team have allowed for future stages of development by designing simple building forms that knit into the existing infrastructure, maximising the existing natural and human made site features. The Living in Accommodation buildings are located in an open area, addressing site ecology and micro climate, seeking to lessen the impact of the built environment and resulting in a healthier place in which to live, work and learn.
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Defence Force School of Signals, Yallambie, VIC
Fire Station and AMAFT Facility HMAS Albatross, Nowra, NSW Woodhead was briefed to design a facility to house a collocated Base Fire Station and Aircraft Maintenance and Flight Trials Unit ( AMAFTU) for the Department of Defence.
Our role was extended to key phases commencing with review and upgrade of the Functional Design Brief, preparation and upgrade of Concept Plans and PWC evidence, attendance at Value Management Sessions and user group consultation. The design facilitates − full operation 24 hours a day with minimal response times for vehicles attending emergency situations − Circulation and ease of access for emergency vehicles and personnel was also incorporated in the design. − Accommodation, handling and servicing requirements relating to the maintenance of the large Sea King helicopters – including stringent MFPE requirements – were both addressed in the design of all aspects of the facility Client
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Eastern Regional Operations Centre Williamtown The brief required the design of a highly secured building with a primary purpose of supporting its ‘top secret’ operations, housing sophisticated radar technology and other equipment to provide timely detection, control and intelligence support for the effective management of tactical air operations.
The building design is based on meeting the equipment and operational requirements, together with all support infrastructure including administration, training, workshop and maintenance facilities and staff amenities. Significant measures were taken to attenuate the building against noise intrusion, predominantly caused by FA18’s taking off on the runway close by. Construction techniques included block work and tilt-up concrete against lightweight elements such as glass, prefinished compressed fibre cement sheet and aluminium.
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Flight Simulator Facility Richmond, Australia Woodhead was briefed to design a new B707 and C13407 flight simulator complex to be built as the Royal Australian Air Force Base at Richmond, New South Wales. Requirements included mechanical, electrical, fire, hydraulic, acoustic and structural/civil engineering services.
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The integrated services design optimises energy and operating cost considerations of the total project.
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Every element of the facility, from the complex and sensitive to the landscaping has been comprehensively analysed and value managed to ensure efficient design and compliance with the brief.�
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Headquarters Joint Operations Command Australian Capital Territory Woodhead were part of the ‘Synersec’ consortium in the PPP tender for the new Headquarters Joint Operations Command, for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade. The Synersec team developed the masterplanning, the built forms, and the interior environments. The documentation has been developed to the 30% design stage and the plans and drawings provided meet the performance requirements of the output specification.
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Every element of the facility, from the complex and sensitive Theatre Operations Centre to the landscaping of the formal entry avenue, has been comprehensively analysed and value managed to ensure efficient design and compliance with the Defence brief.
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Multiplex Constructions - ‘Synersec’ consortium for the Australian Department of Defence. 2007 Limited Dwesign Competition US$850m Value of Services US$5,400,000.
Woodhead provided masterplanning and concept architectural services.
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The facility enables training throughout the year and is designed to allow indoor procedure and target practice.�
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Indoor Tank Practice Range Litchfield, Northern Territory The Indoor Tank Practice Range is a unique building in Australia and forms part of the Armoured Fighting Vehicle complex at Robertson Barracks, 20km south of Darwin. The facility enables training throughout the year and is designed to allow indoor procedure and target practice for the 1st Armoured Regiment #1395; three squadrons of Leopard tanks. Up to four tanks can be accommodated in the facility at one time. The tanks are linked for communication and data exchange, simulating a field battle. Designed for use by Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAV) and Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC), the building can accommodate future training technologies.
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As practice firing uses live ammunition, the building had to be secure and have high levels of natural ventilation, which would allow for disbursement of lead particles and powder residue. A naturally ventilated mezzanine level, directly above the tanks, allows crews to be instructed and to directly access the engine decks of the tanks. Renewable baffles of timber and sheet steel prevent bullet ricochets from penetrating the building envelope. The baffle composites were field tested at the Army shooting range by the consultant team using firepower provided by the Army. The test results determined the final designs for the baffles.
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It was important to provide a facility that would withstand the climatic conditions of the exposed environment and the many concerns specific to an airport environment.�
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Lead-in Fighter Support Facility Williamtown, Australia The completed building comprises hangar space for 16 aircraft, workshop facilities, office / support accommodation, stores, apron area, link taxiway and site infrastructure. Woodhead was briefed to design a facility for assembly of Hawk Fighter Aircraft for British Aerospace (Phase 1).Phase 2 involved conversion to a deep maintenance facility.
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The harsh marine environment in which the building is situated has impacted on the design in a number of ways. It was important to provide a facility that would withstand the climatic conditions of the exposed environment (sun, rain, wind and dust) and the many concerns specific to an airport environment (pollution, wind driven sand, noise, etc). The strength of the formal composition together with a robust yet textural palette of materials, a stylish colour scheme, and the retention of a substantial quantity of existing, important vegetation on the site, has enabled these utilitarian issues to be addressed.
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Commission to explore and optimise potential development while preserving heritage qualities of the base.�
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Point Cook RAAF Base Point Cook, Australia The Point Cook RAAF Base was established in 1914 as the Central Flying School for the Australian Flying Corp and later in 1921 became the site for the formation of the Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Naval Air Service. It remains the oldest airfield in Australia and home of the RAAF Museum. It is the site of many Australian ‘firsts’ including the departure point for the first North-South, and non stop East-West crossings, as well as the first circumnavigation of the continent.
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This decommissioned RAAF base has an important place in Australian aviation history. This commission was undertaken to explore and optimise the potential future development in the airport precinct while preserving the heritage qualities of the base. Different options such as tourist facilities, commercial uses, and aviation training are assessed, all in light of the retention of the historical nature of the site.
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A roll-out of new Level 5 standard units across a total of 20 bases nationally.�
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Single LEAP Armadale, VIC Single Living and Environment Accommodation Precinct (Single LEAP) refers to the Defence Force of Australia’s strategy to upgrade and increase the current accommodation facilities for single defence men and women that are required to live on base. The Single LEAP project is being delivered in two phases under the Public Private Partnership method of procurement and involves the roll-out of new Level 5 standard units across a total of 20 bases nationally.
Client Completion
Australian Defence Force Phase 1 of the project has been completed
Woodhead was engaged with SKM as the technical advisors to Defence for both Phases 1 and 2 which has involved the creation of a reference project to use as a quality and cost benchmark against the consortium bids. This involved site analysis and master planning across 20 bases, brief and design documentation of Level 5 accommodation across all rank types, and evaluation of consortia technical documentation at the EOI and RFP stages including Bilateral consultation.
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Environmental Sustainability and Innovation Woodhead Thought Leadership Our responsibility as architects and designers extends beyond the completion of construction as we focus upon the lifecycle of a building. This is reflected in our commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Environmental Management System Woodhead’s Environmental Management System (EMS) aims to reduce the environmental impacts that may result from our operations and from the projects we design. Our EMS has been tailored around our existing ISO 9001 Quality Assurance system, and focuses primarily on actions needed to address our Climate Friendly commitment. We look forward to achieving final EMS ISO 14001:2004 certification shortly.
Green Building Codes As an inaugural and continuing member of the Green Building Council of Australia, Woodhead continue to be actively involved in the creation of Australia’s first Green Star rating tools. In fact we were using similar rating tools on projects even before the creation of the GBCA, and we now support the GBCA in all their endeavours. Woodhead is committed to maintaining Green Star Accredited Professionals within each studio and at leadership level across the group. In addition our team has the knowledge and skills to work with and apply NABERS energy rating requirements and relevant Government and Defence sustainability guidelines.
Greenhouse Impacts from Projects Our core service is in the delivery of world-class design. The built environment has a significant impact on global warming and water use, and we believe that we can drive positive change in our industry, ultimately to the point where sustainable development is part of the solution to global warming. Our Climate commitment objectives have been incorporated into our design process, whereby every project is assessed for sustainable benefits and outcomes. These outcomes are balanced between environmental, social and economic benefits.
WOODHEAD ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Woodhead has developed a set of ‘ESD Performance Targets’ that are quantifiable measures relating to the assessment and design resolution of energy, water and materials in our projects. Example ESD Essential Requirements
Woodhead are increasingly raising the sustainability value in all of our projects – we believe that every client should benefit from improved building performance, improved user comfort, and reduced environmental risk.
Woodhead ‘ESD Performance Targets’ The ESD Performance Targets work together with a defined set of ‘ESD Essential Requirements’ to capture additional initiatives to lower the overall environmental impact of the building during design, construction and operation. Energy
Energy Appliances shall meet the following minimum energy efficient ratings; − − − − − −
Dishwasher: 3.5 stars Refrigerator: 4 stars Washing machine: 4 stars dryer: 2.5 stars Domestic air-conditioner: 4.5 stars for cooling Hot water systems shall have solar pre-boost with the system sized to provide a solar contribution of at least 50% of total annual hot water energy consumption. Where natural gas or LPG is available to the site the hot water system shall be gas boosted.
− Achieve a 20% improvement on the minimum energy efficient performance requirements using either one of the Verification Methods (Stated Values or Reference Building) described in Section J of the Building Code of Australia (BCA). Water − The 20% improvement target is generally consistent with the All taps, toilet, showers and appliances shall have a minimum AAA minimum 4.5 star NABERS rating for commercial office buildings. rating or equivalent star rating. − A building meeting the minimum BCA energy efficiency requirements should achieve an approximate 3 star NABERS Materials rating. − A 4.5 star NABERS rating represents an approximate 20% to 25% − All refrigerants and insulation shall have an Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of zero. improvement compared to a 3 star building. − All timbers shall be sourced from either post consumer reused Water timber or from plantations complying with the Australian Forestry Standard. − Achieve a 30% reduction in potable water consumption compared − All internal paints shall be low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) to a design reference building. (g/litre). − NSW: the residential planning scheme (BASIX) sets a water target − No PVC products shall be used in floor coverings (unless there is of 40% reduction compared to average water consumption. This no other alternative). is calculated using a complex web based database. − The simple method for calculating the water target is described in − A dedicated storage area shall be provided to allow segregation and collection of recyclable waste generated during occupancy of the Defence Water Target Calculation Methodology document. the building. Materials During demolition and construction works at least 70% of all waste by weight (except hazardous materials) should be either reused or recycled. Recorded by the contractor each month: − weight of all waste leaving the site; − weight of waste that was recycled/reused (i.e. not sent to landfill); and − destination and/or name of recycler/waste hauler. Soil stockpiled on site for reuse as fill shall not be counted in the calculation of waste. The definition and calculation of waste shall be in accordance with the current Green Star Technical Manual. 35
BIM Commitment Woodhead Thought Leadership Building: An information rich digital prototyped Building.
Woodhead is committed to the continual improvement and upskilling of our team with the latest documentation and visualisation technology. Our teams are fluent in CAD and BIM authoring and coordination technology, specialist graphic design and publication packages and traditional administration processing tools.
Information: Addition and inclusion of valuable building Information to the model.
The implementation of BIM (Building Information Modelling) tools and processes have made it possible to better streamline work flows throughout a building’s life-cycle, from concept /schematic design to model integration of design and construction models to facilitating the management of maintenance and decommissioning information of the built asset.
Modelling: Form and function with pre-planned intent.
BIM tools and processes enable our team to reduce risk, retain design intent and better ensure the client interest is maintained throughout the project. This also helps streamline quality control and provides a higher level of coordination between consultants. The processes adopted and the generation of coordinated models facilitates clear communication between all project stakeholders which in turn provides access to a wider range of analytic tools thereby better addressing our clients specific needs. At Woodhead, the adoption of BIM tools and processes is now our predominant and preferred method of workflow thereby ensuring quality solutions for our clients. Our BIM technology enables our teams to: − − − −
Reduce risk particularly in the bid phase of the project Retain design intent throughout the project Streamline quality control Provide design and construction certainty between consultant disciplines − Reduce conflicts on site through clash detection and comprehensive scheduling and data reporting during the design process.
WOODHEAD QUALITY AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITY
Woodhead has pioneered BIM as a key platform in the delivery of a range of large-scale facilities in Australia over the last five years. We believe that now is the time to make further advancements in the application of these tools to realise the next generation of benefits for our clients.” Jason Howden, Woodhead Group BIM Manager
BIM lessons we have learned − Technology... BIM is a process with efficiencies available through planning of clear workflow practices and procedures. − Modelling may incur more up front costs, yet; − The integrated model can provide a greater level of control all round. − There is value in working with Contractors as Consultants, however not all procurement processes will support this. − Getting the right team is an issue for all projects. With BIM implementation selecting the right team is essential. BIM is only as effective as the most ineffective link. − The level of service is superior to that of traditional service provision and therefore of greater value to the Client. Case Study: Greenskills, Perth, WA Woodhead is commissioned as lead consultant for the design and delivery of the Central Institute of Technology’s Greenskills project in Perth, WA. The new building will provide an innovative learning centre for the development of knowledge in the area of sustainable building design studies. Woodhead are collaborating with the Structural and Building Services Engineers to develop the integrated BIM model, capturing the work of all design team members, to establish and validate the building design, to enable construction documentation production, and to capture future ‘as constructed’ information, maintenance and manual requirements. The appointment includes the provision of full architectural and interior design services and coordination and integration of all sub consultants. The latest technological developments and processes were adopted to inform the move towards fully integrated project delivery.
Quality Certified by Australian Standards Woodhead operates a certified Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008, across Woodhead Studios covered on the Certificate. Renewal: 23 February 2015. Woodhead takes the quality of its services and output seriously. Excellent outcomes for our clients are our goal, achieved by working with a Management System that provides checks and balances to our processes, ensuring consistent success. This mature Management System is certified in five Australian States and Territories, by SAI-Global, to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008. This includes a Management Manual detailing the company’s approach to policies, objectives, management review, resources, sub-consultant appointment and improvement strategies. Core business processes from Project Initiation through to Completion are described. In addition, a range of system-specific procedures, forms and checklists provide a structure to ensure Woodhead staff work consistently and well. These relate to document and record control, required competencies, client feedback and continuous improvement action through a sophisticated internal audit program. Woodhead has a full-time Group Quality and Risk Systems Manager based in Adelaide, with a Project Delivery team in each Australian office checking the efficient management of quality – both in process and final product - throughout the company. All staff have equal access to quality-related resources over a company-wide Intranet.
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