This project required significant site remediation and demolition prior to construction being able to commence. Previously being the site of a heavy truck workshop the site contained considerable contamination that needed to be removed during the civil works component of the project. The workshop slab and portal frame was retained and incorporated into the showroom. […]
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North Construction were engaged to undertake the refurbishment of the Marine Sciences Lab at the University of Newcastle’s Ourimbah Campus. The works included the construction of a new wet area room with marine grade stainless steel benches and fittings, the installation of a fume extraction system and a new suspended ceiling which raked up to
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This project involved the construction of running trails and installation of exercise equipment at both the Newcastle and Ourimbah campuses of the University of Newcastle. The size of the area covered by these works, as well as the fact that works were running concurrently on 2 different campuses, posed a number of challenges with North
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North was engaged to design and construct 2 secure bike storage hubs. The first of their kind at the University of Newcastle, the hubs provide end of trip facilities including showers and toilets, change rooms, storage lockers and specialised bike storage racks for students and staff. Both buildings were equipped with swipe card access control
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This project involved linking the existing occupied Wattle and Bottle Brush accommodation wings with a new kitchen and common areas along with the extension and modification of the existing building to provide sixteen additional beds. Due to the nature of working in and around an operational aged care facility there were many challenges during construction.
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This project involved extension of the Jonquil dementia accommodation wing to provide seven additional beds with modifications to the entry and provision for an extended dining area, sun room and external works. Due to the nature of working in and around an operational dementia facility there were many challenges during construction. The primary focus throughout
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The contract at Tinonee consisted of 3 main components. A new two storey 39 bed Aged Care Facility, a new Administration Building and a fire upgrade of 12, 10 bed existing hostel buildings within an operation village. The Aged Care building was a concrete framed building with the light weight frame and truss arrangement used
The Tingira Heights project for Housing NSW involved the design development and construction of 12 self contained units within three separate buildings, a car park and landscaping. The project was heavily opposed by local residents, so managing public relations was extremely critical throughout the construction period. The units consisted of six 2 bedroom units, five
The project involved the internal fit out of psychologist consulting rooms and administration areas within the Karalta Road Development that North had completed previously. North were engaged early on this project to value engineer the design and meet a tight budget. Through the development of a relationship with the client and through understanding the client’s
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North Construction were engaged to construct the Impact Centre after the previous building, Coastlife Church, was destroyed by fire. Before commencing the construction of the centre, North completed the demolition of the previous site under a separate contract. The ground floor slab was constructed over the footprint of the previous building with additional footings and