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UQ – Brian Wilson Chancellery Roof Replacement

St Lucia, Queensland

The project involves the full replacement of the existing roof on Brian Wilson Chancellery. The existing roof sheeting was made of Titanium Zinc which failed due to the Qld climate. The replacement of the roof was undertaken while this sensitive building remained fully occupied and operational.

PROCUREMENT

  • Construct only

PROJECT SIMILARITIES

  • Operational Site
  • Scheduling of construction activities to ensure ongoing operation.
  • Institutional
  • Restrictive Site

Operational Issues

  • Operational facility
  • Noise sensitive environment.
  • Located in the main administration area with a  the second main bus terminal adjacent – very high pedestrian traffic.

Project results

  • Project Cost – $ 343,000.
  • Duration of the Project – 4 weeks.
  • Nil LTI’s

Roles

  • Project Manager – Gerard Martin
  • Site Manager – Simon Meredith
  • Coordination /Administration – Stephen Cannon

UQ – QBP Replacement of Air Compressors

St Lucia, Queensland

The project involved the replacement of the 2 air compressors in the basement of the QBP building. The existing compressors had reached end of life combined with a lack of capacity. An existing chiller had to be removed to provide the space for the new Atlas Copco Air Compressors. All equipment had to be lifted from ground level into the basement thru a purpose designed access hatch.

PROCUREMENT

  • Construct only

PROJECT SIMILARITIES

  • Operational Site
  • Scheduling of construction activities to ensure ongoing operation

Operational Issues

  • Operational facility
  • Heavy lift cranage.
  • Restricted access.
  • Staged to ensure continuity of service from the compressors

Project results

  • Project Cost – $ 341,000.
  • Duration of the Project – 2 weeks.
  • Nil LTI’s

Roles

  • Project Manager – Gerard Martin
  • Site Manager – Simon Meredith
  • Coordination /Administration – Stephen Cannon

UQ QBP & AIBN Cage Washer Installation

St Lucia, Queensland

This project involved the removal of 2 tunnel washers from the Animal Facilities at QBP and AIBN to allow for the installation of 2 new cage washers. The existing tunnel washers had reached “end of life” and the new cage wash technology adopted allows for a far superior washing solution the animal cages. The works were undertaken whilst the animal facilities remained operational.

PROCUREMENT

  • Construct

PROJECT SIMILARITIES

  • Operational Site
  • Scheduling of construction activities to ensure ongoing operation.
  • Sensitive Operational Issues
  • Restrictive Site

Operational Issues

  • Operational facility
  • Works adjacent very sensitive animal facilities.
  • Planned to ensure minimum downtime of the washer changeover to reduce manual washing requirements.
  • Clean Room
  • Long Lead time Equipment
  • Management of noise and vibration

Project results

  • Project Cost – $ 895,000.
  • Duration of the Project – 20 weeks.
  • Nil LTI’s

Roles

  • Project Manager – Gerard Martin
  • Site Manager – James McEwan
  • Coordination /Administration – Stephen Cannon

UQ QBP Steriliser Replacement. (Level 2).

St Lucia, Queensland

This project involved the removal of 2 existing sterilisers from the animal house of QBP and replacement with 2 new Atherton Sterilisers. The works were undertaken whilst the Animal Facility remained operational. Staging of the works ensured no downtime on the use of the sterilisers by UQ staff.

PROCUREMENT

  • Design & Construct

PROJECT SIMILARITIES

  • Operational Site
  • Scheduling of construction activities to ensure ongoing operation.
  • Sensitive Operational Issues
  • Institutional
  • Restrictive Site

Operational Issues

  • Operational facility
  • Works adjacent very sensitive animal facilities.
  • Clean Rooms
  • Long lead Time Equipment.
  • Management of noise and vibration

Project results

  • Project Cost – $ 393,000.
  • Duration of the Project – 18 weeks.
  • Nil LTI’s

Roles

  • Project Manager – Gerard Martin
  • Site Manager – James McEwan
  • Coordination /Administration – Stephen Cannon

UQ CAI Cleanroom Leakage Rectification

St Lucia, Queensland

This project involved the rectification of condensation issues within the cleanroom Laboratory. The problem was traced back to air leakage in the envelope of the Laboratory spaces. Negative pressure Labs were drawing in unconditioned outside air which was condensating on metal surfaces with the Labs. To rectify all services penetrating the envelope of the Lab were removed and reinstated with glanded detailing to make airtight. The Laboratory was shutdown to allow the works to be undertaken.

PROCUREMENT

  • Design & Construct

PROJECT SIMILARITIES

  • Operational Site
  • Scheduling of construction activities to ensure ongoing operation.
  • Sensitive Operational Issues
  • Institutional

Operational Issues

  • Clean Room
  • Physical Containment PC2
  • Hazardous Area Classification
  • Hazardous Area installation.
  • Pressure testing of the spaces for air leakage.
  • Defect Rectification

Project results

  • Project Cost – $ 266,000.
  • Duration of the Project – 3 weeks.
  • Nil LTI’s

Roles

  • Project Manager – Gerard Martin
  • Site Manager – Josh Mann
  • Coordination /Administration – Stephen Cannon