Australian Catholic University, Package A, VIC

Australian Catholic University Package A Project Deliverables:

OVERVIEWThe Australian Catholic University (ACU) engaged SHAPE to complete an extensive fitout and refurbishment that comprised a number of separate portions across two buildings. This was a complex multi-faceted project with various separable portions and scopes. The key client value was to ensure minimal disruption to university operations and a seamless transition for ACU into their new premises by the university’s orientation week.

SEPARABLE PORTIONS 1, 4 AND 5 (SP1/4/5)The first portion of this project included complete demolition of one floor and a new fitout to accommodate ACU’s growing staff. The new fitout included 47 staff offices, two receptions, meeting rooms, computer rooms, and two kitchenette breakout spaces. Separable portions four and five involved the demolition and fitout of offices, student learning areas, breakout spaces, a kitchen, meeting rooms and new laboratories.

SEPARABLE PORTION 2-3 (SP2/3)The central plant upgrade was a unique and complex project that involved multiple components. SHAPE had to include a new structural steel platform that was craned in and installed on the roof. The works involved engineering, logistics and services re-configuration to ensure the platform fitted and was secure. The new air handling unit was imported from Sweden and is the first of its kind installed in Australia.

COMMUNICATION SHAPE provided works notifications at the beginning of each week to enable the university to prepare in advance, so they were well aware of what works were occurring and in what locations. This assisted the ACU’s Property division to keep their staff well informed at all times. SHAPE also ensured close tracking of the programme and forward planning, and provided material alternatives to ensure that the project was delivered on time.

CLIENTAustralian Catholic University

INTERIOR DESIGNERHarmer Architecture

EXTERNAL PROJECT MANAGERDonald Cant Watts Corke

PROJECT SIZE10,000+ m²

DELIVERY MODELConstruction Management

LOCATIONMelbourne, VIC

COMPLETEDFebruary 2015

DURATION9 months

Time Critical Turnkey ProjectSafety Focus

“Australian Catholic University (ACU) along with Donald Cant Watts Corke have been delighted with the effort, attention to detail and care taken throughout the course of the ACU Campus Relocation Package A works. Working within the constraints of a live university campus and alongside other main contractors, SHAPE’s performance to deliver an exceptional product ahead of programme has been a remarkable achievement. I would have no hesitation in recommending SHAPE after working closely with the on delivery of this project.”

Levi Phipps, DCWC Project Manager