Two separate tilt panel warehouse buildings were constructed with a combined floor area of over 1000sqm. The project was completed on time and on budget.

The existing structure was expanded considerably to increase retail space.

Site constraints that were overcome included busy access and existing tenants that were able to continue trading throughout construction.

This project involved extensive alterations and additions to an existing building near the Grammar School campus.

The work consisted of the addition of a single storey, 1000m² early childhood centre and alterations to the existing building. New carparks and access roads were also installed as part of the contract.

The work was completed in three stages to provide early possession to the school.

This project involved the partial demolition of the existing building with a portion of the structure remaining and construction of a new 3600m2 building. The facilities in the new building consisted of large retail area, bakery, flower room, cool rooms, fridges and freezers, food preparation areas, mezzanine offices, coffee shop, staff and public amenities, kitchen, covered deliveries area and mechanical services plant compound.

Construction

The building structure consists of mainly structural steel frame throughout with concrete tilt panel walls on the boundary, with timber stud framed infill clad with Hardies Scyon weatherboard and lined timber stud walls internally.

Challenges

There were many challenges that were overcome on this project including; extremely tight 7 month construction program which was met even with considerable and significant variations throughout construction, working with and coordinating various specialist trades and nominated subcontractors to meet the programme. Also, the site was located on a busy intersection which restricted access and required continual coordination of trades and material deliveries to overcome.

Design: VEEN’S Design Drafting Superintendent: VEEN’S Design Drafting

Civilcon were contracted to build a new showroom and workshop facility for Bunbury Honda & Kia. The tilt panel building received awards for Excellence in Tilt-up Construction, Best Steel Building and Best Commercial Building.

A new library building was constructed for the Bunbury Senior High School. The building was constructed on a vacant site near the existing high school.The structural steel framed single story building was designed to maximise its energy efficiency.

The project was finish on time and within budget.

Civilcon was the main contractor for the demolition of the existing workshop and construction of a new brick and steel portal framed showroom and warehouse for Galvin’s Plumbing Supplies.

Scope

Civilcon successfully tendered and was selected to construct the new Jewel Cave Visitor Centre in Augusta. The company was responsible for the entire project which involved construction of the new circular visitor centre, new cave entrance and demolition of the existing facilities. The visitor centre incorporates an interpretive centre and café and dining facilities with ablutions. The building has been backfilled to give the illusion of being part of the landscape.

Construction

The circular building is unique in its design. A combination of materials was used including rammed limestone walls, tilt panel and brickwork. The cave access way was constructed with tilt panel walls and an in-situ concrete roof which is partially underground. A green roof is over the main visitor centre which required application of a strict waterproofing system. Recycled jarrah floor boards were used through the main floor area.

Challenges 

The unique design of the building and this particular site presented many challenges that were overcome throughout construction. Some challenges included:

• Working near an underground cave meant care had to be taken with construction techniques and careful attention paid to environmental issues affecting the fragile cave environment.
• Limestone was encountered during excavations for the new cave entrance. A liquid explosive was used to break the rock apart because a rock breaker could not be used in the vicinity of the cave due to vibrations.
• The work was co-ordinated with the client and programmed to minimise the time the cave was closed.

Civilcon completed extensive renovations and additions to the existing Recreation Centre. The work included new dressing rooms, group fitness area, and an extension to the existing gym, a new crèche and new mezzanine office to the pool area. The centre was fully functional throughout construction.

The 3 level office and retail complex was built in the Bunbury CBD. As head contractor, Civilcon was responsible for the complete construction.

Fit-out work, although not in the contract, was carried out before completion and was co-ordinated with Civilcon to reduce the overall timeframe for occupancy.

The tilt panel building occupies all four boundaries of the site. Tilt panels were cast on site. The site restrictions of an inner city development were overcome including protecting vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Site co-ordination was vital in the success of this project.

The 2700sqm building is constructed with a concrete frame and pre-cast concrete tilt panel walls. The 3rd level is framed with structural steel and clad with Comtex and Exotec sheeting. The building also has an internal water storage tank and pumps for fire fighting requirements. The three levels are serviced by two stair wells and an elevator. Civilcon completed all of the concrete, tilt-panels and carpentry trades ‘in-house’.

CHALLENGES

Several challenges during construction were overcome, including the following:

• The building occupies all four boundaries of the inner city block which is positioned on a busy intersection.
• Safe pedestrian access was maintained around the site at all times during construction.
• The 52 pre-cast concrete tilt panels, some up to 13m high, were all cast on site.
• The suspended slabs, up to 250m3, were completed in one pour.

Design: MCG Architects Pty Ltd Superintendent: MCG Architects Pty Ltd

The existing sales offices were demolished to make way for the construction of a new tilt panel showroom and offices. The dealership was still operational near the site throughout construction. 

A new Early Learning Centre, Library Building, car-park and alterations to the existing St Josephs Primary school in Bunbury. The project commenced in May and was completed in February for the new school year.

10 new bedrooms, kitchen and extensions to the existing function room were added to the existing Tuia Lodge Frail Aged Care Facility. The project was fully operational throughout construction with minimum interruptions to staff and residents.

The building was awarded Best Commercial Building at the MBA South West Awards in 2007.

Stage 1 involved construction of new retail space adjoining the existing shopping centre.

Stage 2 consisted of a redevelopment of the existing shopping centre with extensive internal and external renovations taking place. All work was co-ordinated to minimise interruptions to all existing shops which continued trading throughout construction.