Prime Build

The redevelopment of the existing building saw three quarters of the structure demolished and an increase to the structure’s footprint. New function space, a chapel, consultation rooms and offices were built to allow InvoCare to operate all functions of the funeral process from the one location.

The project was an exciting challenge for the team, with the structure of the building being held up by laminated glulam timber that was left exposed to add warmth throughout the finished building. The chapel had new 8 metre vaulted ceilings, with full-height glazing to the back of the chapel, allowing a flood of natural light throughout the space, as well as great viewing of the manicured landscaping throughout the back garden.

InvoCare noted that this building will stand as an example for their business and we are proud to have delivered it alongside them.

• Client
  InvoCare
• Market
  Government/Care

This project was highly detailed with a very specific designs from RMIT to match existing schemes in other locations around Victoria.

The project was constructed within a live tertiary environment with many stakeholders occupying the surrounding offices.

The upgrade also included a refreshing upgrade to the original 40-year-old flooring and new lighting and scoreboards installed. The project was delivered in full collaboration with RMIT’s direct contractors and suppliers.

• Client
  RMIT University
• Market
  Education

The scope consisted over a conversion of the bakery and deli areas, modifications to shop-front checkouts, lighting upgrade, complete remove of the existing vinyl and replacing the floors with a polished concrete floor to the existing slab , sales floor walls, sales floor ceilings and back of house painting upgrades.

The works were completed out of hours while the store continued to trade during the day and early evening. Prime Build were able to ensure the client was able to continue to trade each day and was presented with a clean store prior to store opening every morning.

• Client
  Coles
• Market
  Retail

All works were completed with minimal disruption to ACM’s operations.

KEY LEARNINGS

Clear communication is the key to ensuring client expectations are managed. There were instances on this project where Prime Build had missed the mark at times, however we acknowledge our shortfalls and worked hard to overcome them. As a result Prime Build has been awarded ACM’s landmark forecourt café project.

• Market
  Government/Care

Each site required a unique approach, the main scope of work included investigating the existing roofs, awnings and platforms to determine the extent of the damage and detect any areas where stormwater could effect the roof space and cause structural or superficial damage. Where water damage was identified we repaired or replaced any damaged internal finishes and re-painted affected ceilings and walls. Most sites required the removal and replacement of all water damaged carpets and re-instatement with new.

As a preventative measure we installed new sub-floor ventilation fans to control the moisture in the floors.
Some of the schools requried additional works such as new asphalt with line marking and installation of new colorbond fencing.

Live Environment:
It is a priority of our team to ensure the school staff and students were not disrupted while these repairs were underway. As the majority of the works were completed during office hours, we work diligently to make sure no noise or dust generating works were completed during the schools operational hours.

Challenges:
Identifing the extent of the water damage and and establishing a feasible and sustainable method of rectification. It was also crucial for our team to establish what stormwater drainage issues they were experiencing. Prime Build and Hydraulic Consultants were dependant on the information provided by staff at each school to build the best solution for them.

• Client
  Sydney Catholic Schools
• Market
  Education

This challenging project involved largely demolishing the existing structures, while maintaining the existing roof structure, installation of screw piles for new structure, new footings, new structural columns, precast concrete panels and installation of a variety of external claddings. Major upgrading and modifications to base services was also required, included installation of a electrical substation, new communications and drainage infrastructure and a full new mechanical system. External works consisted of new storm water drainage, kerbs, pavement to the car park, extensive landscaping and major upgrades of the existing council footpath. The project was successfully delivered over a four month period.

• Client
  Windsor Knight
• Market
  Government/Care