Queensland Projects

Projects “I wholly recommend Cadence Australia as a property development and project management company I have found their attention to detail, rigorous documentation and process management, together with a practical approach to dealing with stakeholders and problem solving to be invaluable.”

Rodney Watton, Director of Community Services, YWCA QLD

Department of Defence, ELF 2C Canungra Redevelopment Canungra

Construction of administration and training facilities including permanent and temporary living accommodation (multi storey units and at grade dwellings), HV upgrade to the base, and electronic ordnance range (shooting range). Cadence Australia’s role as Project Manager/Contract Administrator involves coordination of internal and external stakeholders in the successful execution of this 10-stage development.

Building the Education Revolution Queensland

Delivery of projects at both primary and secondary state runs schools throughout Queensland. Examples include Riverview State School ($3M), Richland East State School ($3M), Bald Hills State School ($3.2M), Eagleby State School ($2.6M), Ascot State School ($3M) and Calamvale Community College ($3M). As Project Manager, Cadence Australia was involved with all stages of each project, from concept design to construction and delivery.

Tweed City Shopping Centre Tweed Heads

Redevelopment of the 43,500sqm Tweed City Shopping Centre, including the re-configuration of the existing structure. Cadence Australia’s services included procurement of consultants and the contractor, design and scope management, management of the authority approval process, contract administration, commissioning and handover.

YWCA Townsville Townsville

Twenty-three community housing apartments, including Adaptable Housing to AS4299-1995 Class C, to “universal design standards”, the attainment of a 6 Star Energy Rating using NatHERS and Energy Efficient lighting, solar hot water systems and other initiatives. Cadence Australia’s role involved feasibility services, procurement of consultants and the contractor, design management, management of the authority approval processes, and contract administration.

“Cadence has the rare ability to think outside the box. They’re expert problem solvers which really takes a lot of work and worry off my shoulders.”

Jane Lloyd, Head of Retail, (ex) DEXUS Property Group

545 Queen Street Brisbane

Cadence Australia provided GPT with a due diligence report on the purchase of a 1980s B-Grade commercial building to be redeveloped as an A-Grade tower with 4.5 star ABGR and 4 star Green Star Rating. Refurbishment included extension of the floor plates from 6,200sqm to 13,200sqm over ten levels, 420sqm of new ground floor retail and an additional 101 car spaces. Cadence Australia’s further provided milestone parameters to monitor the development plus a watching brief during construction.

Conquest Mining Mt Carlton

Greenfield gold, silver and copper mine development, located in Queensland. Cadence Australia was engaged to assist in the procurement of subcontractor packages including client consultation, brief development, tender coordination and briefings, document checks, tender administration, assessment and negotiations.

Vue Apartments Townsville

Cadence Australia provided design, authority, contract management and industrial services for this 15 luxury unit complex. At the time of engagement the Vue Apartments construction was well advanced. Cadence provided assessment of the authority approval and cost controls and then recommended implementation of substantial adjustments to the D&C processes in place in order to limit their exposure with respect to industrial action, contract overruns in time and expenditure plus non-conformances evident on quality.

Willows Shopping Centre Townsville

Redevelopment of a 38,000 m2 shopping centre, including several major retail outlets, 120 specialty shops and cinema complex. Cadence Australia’s role included procurement of consultants and the contractor, design and scope management, contract administration, tenancy coordination and commissioning and handover.

Projects “Cadence Australia has been one of the leading firms in the delivery of projects under the BER program… I believe this is a direct reflection of Cadence Australia’s ability to push the boundaries of success and exceed well beyond the expectations of their clients.”

Chris Jones, Senior Project Coordinator, Department of Education and Training

Coomera Waters Queensland

Cadence Australia managed the completion and handover of twelve luxury villas on behalf of Austcorp. The completed product set the benchmark for quality on the Austcorp Coomera Development. Cadence Australia’s role required a full time site presence applying a high attention to detail as the finishes were completed and accepted.

Warwick Region Trade Training Centre Queensland

The Department of Education, Training and Employment (DETE) is delivering the Warwick Trade Training Centre project under its $300 million annual capital works program. Cadence Australia’s role as project manager consists of development management, from design conception to final completion. Our services include procurement of consultants and contractor, authority approval including ministerial designation, design management, contract administration, commissioning and handover and management of the defects liability period.

180 Queen St and 10 Felix Street Brisbane

Office refurbishment to 3 floors at 180 Queen Street and refurbishment to ground level cafe at 10 Felix Street. Cadence Australia was responsible for design management, procurement of consultants and contractor, contract administration, commissioning and handover.

Brisbane Airport, Lomandra Dr Upgrade & Airside Drainage Brisbane

Scope of works includes the widening and upgrade of an existing 700 metre section of heavily trafficked road into a new configuration and Airside Drainage upgrades comprising of bulk and detail earthworks, acid sulphate soils treatment, critical services protection, culvert and drain upgrades and ground establishment to a low lying tidal area adjacent to movement, manoeuvring and navigational aid areas. The project aims to increase the effective drainage to an area of approximately 45 Hectares and in doing so increase Aviation functions and the ease of regular maintenance.

“Cadence are experienced people. They’re not kids in suits. They have the contacts, insights and level of commitment I need.”

Terry Agnew, CEO, Tower Holdings Pty Ltd

Quality Assurance AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008

Cadence Australia has a Quality Management system certified under the International Organisation for Standardisation. Our Quality Management system covers the provision of project management services to the construction industry and includes: development management, financial feasibility, design, master planning, infrastructure, construction management and project delivery.

Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA)

Cadence Australia is a member of GBCA and has invested in training a number of its staff to become Green Star Professionals.

Cadence Australia’s Green Star Professionals have a detailed understanding of the Green Star Environmental Rating System and the Green Star-Office Design rating tools.

Queensland Government: Department of Public Works-Project Services

Cadence Australia is registered on the Government Pre-Qualification System (PQC) administered by the Queensland Department of Public Works.

Our PQC Level 4 rating (leading edge practice in a multi-sectoral global context) means that Cadence Australia can readily contract to the Queensland Government and provide building and development consultancy services. This is the highest rating available in the PQC system

Pre-qualification is achieved through rigorous assessment of our quality and project management processes, our track record and the skills and experience of our staff.

Queensland Builder’s Licence

Cadence Australia holds a Company Builder’s Licence in Queensland. This licence is classed as “open” and enables us to supervise construction works on all classes of building in Queensland. This licence was issued by the Building Services Authority (BSA) after an independent audit reviewing our track record, history and performance.

Cadence Australia Pty Ltd

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