Southport Central – Stage 3

Uni-span undertook another major scaffold challenge with the Rapcivic Southport Central Stage 3 shopping centre project on the Gold Coast.

Aside from ensuring minimal disruption and maximum safety for vehicle and pedestrian traffic during the scaffold erection, Uni-span’s design team was asked to tackle some irregular building configurations relating to the falsework (supporting structures to accept the plywood formwork).

During level 5 stage, the building design required cantilevered steel beams to protrude from the falsework at an approximate 30 percent angle to the building edge. Read more >>

Sierra Grand

False work scaffold (form support)

Scaffold requested had to provide a dual function:

• Support System for Formwork
• Access System for finishing trades

Uni-span supplied scaffold false work for the support of falsework to the underside of level 5 which was used as edge protection on the internal floors working to underside of level 5. Read more >>

103 Lindfield Road – Helensvale

Early in 2008 Uni-span launched into the market place its unique Uni-mesh containment system as a direct alternative to the traditional chain wire and shade cloth (please refer to the products for more information on Uni-mesh).

To present this product in a genuine construction situation local builder Errol Murfett Pty Ltd was approached with the idea of using Uni-mesh in the Lindfield Road project at Helensvale, Qld. Uni-span had been awarded the scaffolding contract for the Lindfield Project and the location and layout of the building presented the perfect opportunity for the Uni-mesh product.

The building was the first in Queensland to have the product installed and the response was exciting. Errol Murfett Pty Ltd was also the host for an open day arranged with the site personnel and the Uni-span team involving builders, suppliers and government agencies to come and view first hand, this new product in use on site.

Uni-span thanks Errol Murfett Pty Ltd and the site team at Helensvale for their co-operation and willingness to showcase this now proven product.

Campus Alpha

In April 2008 Uni-span teamed up with Gold Coast-based commercial, residential and industrial construction company, Condev Constructions, on the impressive Campus Alpha project at Robina, Gold Coast.

The large-scale $9.3million development required perimeter scaffold for all finishing trades and edge protection and Uni-span rose to the challenge to deliver innovative scaffolding solutions within the contracted completion time of October 2008. Read more >>

Mater Hospital

Maintaining the facades of large public buildings is a tricky job. With pedestrians and passing vehicles to protect from falling debris, it is essential to find a scaffolding company that puts safety first.

So when Mater Children’s Hospital in South Brisbane needed to fix the damaged tiles on its façade it called for tenders from scaffolding companies capable of providing a safe and encapsulated scaffold to allow builders access to the damaged façade. Read more >>

Soul – Sufers Paradise

Uni-span once again proved it is a national leader in scaffolding design and co-ordination when it secured the supply scaffolding and labour contract in the largest private construction deal ever awarded in Australia for a single tower development.

The $850million, 77-floor Soul residential tower and retail outlets in Surfers Paradise is a major new project developed by the Juniper Group due for completion mid-2011. Read more >>

Oracle – Broadbeach

The unique footprint of the Towers at ground level has provided Uni-span with a differcult base out requirement, independent bays placed accurately to produce the curved structure.

Uni-span’s qualified & experienced labour has performed this base out with accuracy and in line with the construction program to the satisfaction of the construction team. Read more >>

Leighton Contractors HQ Development – Fortitude Valley

Leighton Contractors has begun work on their large scale HQ Development Projects in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.

The Development will comprise two towers – The North a commercial space of ten floors, with the South to be a five floor commercial space with three floors of retail outlets.

The project has been awarded a 6 Star Green Star Accreditation – showcasing Leighton Contractors’ commitment to sustainable development.

Uni-span used a custom-designed and efficient support system that was used on both towers from Podium Level to Level Two.

A new, snap-lock, adjustable brace was introduced into the support system that significantly reduced the use of tube and clip bracing. This meant a significant reduction in erection time – and a saving of money!

Nifsan Emerald Lakes French Quarter – Gold Coast

Uni-span has worked closely with Nifsan over the last 6 years. This represents a strengthening in the relationship between the two companies.

The French Quarter is the latest addition to the European Village at Emerald lakes. It comprises of two, five-level, mixed use buildings and a residential tower to be named Bella Vue – meaning “Beautiful View”.

This development features a distinctly urban Parisian theme, offering a slice of French life on the Gold Coast.

For a succesful tender, Uni-span needed to ensure that all work was able to continue around existing structures within the precinct with a minimal disruptive footprint on the completed stages to date.

Darling Downs Power Station – Warra

Uni-span had to prove to be a reponsible supplier of large quantities of hire stock that comply with all relevant standards governing scaffold. A competitive tender price was submitted to the principle contractor who, in turn, supplied a recommendation to the client.

This project required a number of scaffold components ranging from basic tube and fitting, quality system scaffold and the supply of specialty industrial equipment in excess of 1000 tons.

The supply contract is expected to run for 14 months, with the possibility of continued supply when the next stage in construction is given the green light.

Throughout the construction programme, there will be peaks and troughs in stock requirement. Uni-span is able to maintain a balance in the available materials by working with site staff to constantly review this need.

Mirvac – Waterfront Development – Newstead

More than 7 years in the planning, construction on Mirvac Waterfront development in Newstead has begun.

Comprising 6 precincts – Pier, Park, Lake, Shore, Sky and Waterloo, the exciting development will fast become a premier location in Brisbane.

The work began in March 2009 on Pier, Waterfront’s first and most prestigious stage of residential penthouses and apartments.

Uni-span Australia is proud to be associated with Waterfront, through the award of the scaffold contract to Pier.

The contract, spanning 52 weeks, comprises the supply, installation and eventually the dismantling of all perimeter scaffolds as well as falsework support, stair access and egress, loading bays, a gantry, handrails and height safety, and stairwell scaffolds. Supply is expected to peak at about 1000 tons.

Somerville House

Uni-span Scaffolding is pleased to announce that we are the successful tenderer for the supply of material and labour to the historic Somerville House High School roof restoration project, located in Graham St, South Brisbane. Somerville House is a day boarding school and was established in 1899 along the lines of an ‘English High School’ of the day with the relevant changes to allow for climate and local conditions. Academically the school is one Australia’s best performers in academic achievement and performance related guidelines.

Our client for this project, Kelly Group Contracting, is charged with co-ordinating and overseeing the roof restoration on the Administration building, which is heritage listed and well over 100 years old. Locating accurate plans for a building well over 100 years old was always going to be a challenge, so the Uni-span design team hand measured and photographed the building providing accurate data on which a design drawing and material takeoff could be produced.

Adding to the design parameters was the requirement that no fixed ties would be allowed to the face of the historic building therefore challenging the design team as to the positioning of the only other alternative, buttress bays, as this is an operational school and space is at a premium.