University of New South Wales engaged Duratec Limited to complete the full removal and replacement of all combustible composite cladding and associated combustible materials at F10 Chemical Sciences, C25 Lowy Cancer Centre & C27 Wallace Wurth Buildings.
The building remained operational with tenants during the project. Collaborated closely with various university and local stakeholders, accommodating diverse needs within the access plan. Coordinating five access methods across three sites, including fixed and mobile scaffold, swing stages, EWPs, rope access, plans were adjusted to meet project timelines while ensuring continuous building user access.
Scope of works
- The entire aluminium composite cladding on the exterior of all buildings wasremoved and replaced with a non-combustible Solid Aluminium Claddingsystem with a paint system to achieve a like for like colour and appearance tothe existing cladding
- Removal of all existing composite façade panels, inclusive of cappings, trims,features, sarking, and insulation
- Supply, fabrication and install of 3mm thick Solid Aluminium Cladding to theentire buildings, including fascia, fascia beam, cappings and wall cladding
- Test potential flammable materials within the cladding zone
- Perform testing of cladding system as per engineers’ specifications
- Panels created were custom colour as well as custom width
Highlights
- Closely match with the existing system in colour and finish
- Little disruption and disturbance to all students and staff
- Successfully adapted access methodology to accommodate project changes
- Maintained a strong safety culture, collaborating with the university’s safetyteam
- Demonstrated adaptability to client needs
- Possessed in-house expertise for prompt concrete make-safe works,preventing project delays
- Proactively identified and communicated potential major hazards to theuniversity
- Coordination of works adjacent to live light rail network on High St
