Australia

Azure Blue Integrated Living Project

October 2013 ($60M)
Queensland – Australia

This  new retirement, community and residential aged care project is located on a 4 hectare Greenfield site at Carina in Brisbane.

Azure Blue Carina will comprise both a care precinct and a luxury retirement living precinct where residents’ amenities include a swimming pool, café, library, function room and media room.

Residents will have access to a range of hotel services including meals, laundry and cleaning as well as the option of in-home care, provided by Blue Care’s Community Care services.

The site also offers the benefit of a co-located residential aged care facility for 128 residents.

The project consists of a 128 bed High Care aged care facility in two, three storey connected structures, plus administration, community facilities, a commercial kitchen, commercial laundry, loading dock and basement car parking.

It also includes 98 Independent Living Units (ILUs) comprising 22 apartments over four storeys including recreation facilities, café and pool, and basement car parking; 70 Units in three and four storey connected buildings including basement car parking; and six single storey villas (duplexes).

Wesley College Moubray Street Project

June 2013 (21.7M)
Vic Australia

The Moubray Street Project includes refurbishment of the Menzies Wing and Adamson Hall, and construction of a new Music and Performing Arts Centre. The project includes a staged handover and will be carried out while normal operations continue on campus.

Box Hill Institute Integrated Technology Hub

May 2013 ($26.1M)
Vic Australia

An educational building comprising 4 levels for a total GFA of 6000sqm. The project will include construction of the base building, integrated firtout, link structure, access road, and all external works (hardscape and softscape). The building will accommodate an occupancy of 584 persons, consisting of 70 staff and 514 students.

Deakin University AFFRIC Buildings ‘nj’ and ‘nk’

May 2013 ($26.7M)
Vic Australia

The project comprises of two buildings; ones to be occupied by the Victorian Centre for Advanced Materials Manufacturing (VCAMM) the other by the CSIRO. Both buildings are PC2 capable. VCAMM will occupy the building known as ‘nj Building’. This building, when completed will deliver 2,771 sq/m Gross Floor Area (GFA) (not including mezzanine level plant areas) and includes:
A highly serviced space for the manufacture of carbon-fibre (CF)
A gas oxidation plant to treat oven and furnace waste to worlds best practice
An air-conditioned plant control room, rack room for control equipment and a ventilated power room to directly support the operation of equipment on the CF line
Specialised plant spaces and storage spaces to support the operation of the CF line, including a cooling water system
An Ultra High Purity (UHP) N2 storage facility, industrial grade compressed air and a fire separated room for the storage of precursor material
Air-conditioned office space for administration, meeting rooms, amenities and storage.
Storage for a laboratory and plant waste.
The VCAMM facility is the first carbon fibre pilot line operated by a university in the world an is a unique project. Consultation with stakeholders to ensure that all design parameters are well understood has been critical to the design development of this part of the project.

Royal Melbourne Hospital Allied Health Project

September 2012 (20.0M)
Vic Australia

A highly complex project with a strong focus on existing building services, consituting enabling Works in the operational Royal Melbourne Hospital

University of Ballarat Science and Engineering Precinct

November 2012 ($31.7M)
Vic Australia

Construction of a new facility for undergraduate and post graduate courses and research in occupational health and safety, Environmental Management, Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Geology, Civil Engineering and Structures, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry and Food Science and Technology as well as housing Administration and the Head of School.

Deakin University REACH

October 2012 ($40.0M)
Vic Australia

A 4 storey building of approximately 8000m2 of Educational, Office & Lecture Theatre facilities with central Atrium public realm space. Located at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds Campus, the main focus of the $40M Reach building will be Undergraduate teaching of Allied Health sciences programmes.

CSL Limited 5000L Cell culture Facility

May 2012 ($26.1M)
Vic Australia

A greenfield project, the first to be delivered as part of the expansion of the existing Broadmeadows facility.

National Training Areas & Ranges Improvement Programme (NTARIP)

June 2012 ($6.64M)
Lancelin, Bindoon, Muchea, Swanbourne, WA – Australia

Esslemont Cockram was contracted by the Department of Defence to carry out a range of civil, general maintenance and radar system upgrade in the four locations North of Perth. The works formed one part of a major range improvement program being executed across Australia, at the same time
The scope of works included many kilometers of roads upgrades and general facilities improvements as well as the installation of technically complex radar systems. These systems were designed and installed within Cockrams contract including a portion of work that was leading edge technology, the first time ever installed in Australian defence ranges.

University of Wollongong – Kooloobong Student Accommodation

May 2013 ($36.5M)
NSW – Australia

Located on the University of Wollongong’s Main campus, this project will mark the sixth project Cockram Construction have undertaken for The University.
Cockram were engaged late 2011 to undertake the early works prior to being awarded the main construction package. The early works included site clearance, services relocation, bulk earthworks and piling.
The project scope for the main works includes the construction of a new student accommodation building containing approximately 360 beds. Works also include basement car parking for 205 vehicles and extensive external landscape works.
The project works for the new facility will be staged with Block A to be handed over and occupied as the 1st stage prior to the remainder of the building being completed for handover

University of Canberra – Laboratory Project

January 2013 ($13.6M)
NSW – Australia

The project scope for the new laboratory facility at the University of Canberra includes the construction of a 4 storey building comprising:
- undercroft cycle/carparking space with potential Tutorial & Teaching facilities
- 1st floor – Mega Laboratory – a teaching laboratory with support facilities
- 2nd floor – Pharmaceutical Science & Pharma Laboratory – teaching laboratory with support facilities
- 3rd floor – Research laboratory with support facilities.
The facade to the building is dominated by vertical brick banding – the building has full/partial height vertically fixed metal fins to the east facade.
A heavy precast concrete wall wraps around 3 walls of the 2 teaching laboratory elements of the building leaving the fourth wall a transparent skin of glazing.

University of Sydney – Concord Clinical Education Centre

October 2012 ($8.8M)
NSW – Australia

The $8.7M project works which will be undertaken for the University of Sydney will be constructed in the live operational Concord Hospital Precinct.
The project works for this new facility designed by Suters Architects include the demolition of the existing building K26. On completion of the demolition, a new building will commence and comprise of 2 floors with office and teaching facilities, wet and dry laboratories and lecture theatres.
Some external works are included in the project scope and consist of landscaping and the re-diversion of existing services.

University of Sydney – Centre for Carbon Water and Food

July 2012 ($10.5M)
NSW – Australia

Due for completion in July 2012, the project involves the construction of a new 3-storey building containing offices, laboratories and meeting facilities. Project works include:
Level 1 – an initial preparation room, biogeochemistry laboratory, plant preparation laboratory, soil preparation, incubator room, store room, 2 cold rooms & 2 freezer rooms. This level also includes a dry laboratory, wet laboratory, analytical laboratories, image analysis & microscope room, plant physiology laboratory, balance room & bulk storage.
Level 2 – contains office space & amenities and a total of 32 academic offices are provided on the second level.
Level 3 – contains an accessible concrete roof, and an open roof area of 230 sq m. The western end of the building at level 3 would be used to provide general services such as amenities, staff kitchen, information technology services room & store room.

Tooheys Bright Beer Cellar

May 2012 ($1.8M)
NSW – Australia

Located at Tooheys Lidcombe facility, the project works for the new Bright Beer Cellar include:
- Demolition and Relocation of the existing Brewing Maintenance Workshop and Engineering Offices;
- Civil construction, foundation and drainage works;
- Installation of the new bright beer cellar plant within new civil structure including new beer transfer lines from each filter
line to the new bright beer cellar and to each packaging filler;
- Installation of new CIP set to service the new bright beer cellar and beer transfer lines to packaging and fillers;
- Installation of new services lines to service the new bright beer cellar (including CO2, compressed air, glycol,
de-Aerated liquor, steam, towns water)
- Electrical Low Voltage Control and Monitoring Systems Installation
This is the second project Cockram Construction has undertaken for Tooheys.

Charles Sturt University – National Wine and Grape Industry Centre

May 2012 ($7.2M)
NSW – Australia

The NWGIC is located on the grounds of Charles Sturt University’s Wagga Wagga Campus.
Designed by DesignInc Architecture, the project works include the part refurbishment and additions of two existing buildings and the construction of a new three-storey laboratory building (including roof plant-room area) to provide for additional research laboratory space, functional staff and education areas and a larger cellar door facility for CSU wines and cheeses.
The Services within the facility include: Level 1 – Cellar, Lounge Room, Wine Store, Office, Wet Areas; Level 2 – Shell Structure Only; Level 3 – Radiation Room, Office, Calibration Room, 4x PC2 Lab Rooms, Wet Areas, Cool-Room, Freezer Room; Level 4 – Plant Room & Attic Level.

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Transit Ward Reconfiguration

May 2012 ($1.07M)
Nedlands, WA – Australia

Esslemont Cockram is delivering the construction of a reconfigured Transit Ward at the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth. The works involves a refurbishment to the Chapel, Chaplains Office, Lounge, Trolley Bays and other facilities in the Transit Ward.
The work is being carried out in the middle of an operational area of the hospital requiring careful coordination between many parties including the hospital staff, construction workers and the general public. The project is critical in nature in that full hospital operations must continue uninterrupted whilst the works take place.

Origin Energy Fitout

March 2012 ($46.2M)
Vic Australia

Fitout to approximatley 24,000m² for OPrigin energy’s Melbourne premises in the CBD. The fitout includes Tenancy C at ground level and offices levels 1 through to 20, (noting levels 10 and 11 are plant levels)

Kingston Hospital Geriatric Evaluation and Age

February 2012 ($33.0M)
Vic Australia

The construction of a new sub-acute aged care facility within the existing Kingston Medical Centre including car parking, flood mitigation works and associated services infrastructure upgrades.

Applecross Senior High School Redevelopment

February 2012 ($40.0M)
WA – Australia

The Applecross Senior High School Redevelopment project consists of the construction of a new building and the refurbishment of existing facilities. The school was built in 1958 and is heritage listed. The project is staged over 6 separable portions with an estimated completion date of 27 February, 2015. Estimated value of the project is $40m.
One of the biggest challenges of the project is ensuring that the school staff/students are not impacted in their day to day activities. The school staff and students will be moved around progressively to accommodate the construction stages.

Freshwater Bay Primary School

February 2012 ($1.38M)
Claremont, WA – Australia

Esslemont Cockram’s work at the Freshwater Bay Primary School saw it deliver a completely modern interior outlook to the old traditional Administration and Junior Primary Buildings.
The building was well known in the local area for its age and heritage features. In conjunction with the Designers, the Esslemont Cockram team was able to modernise the facility to meet with today’s demanding educational standards whilst keep the original feel of the older buildings. The project was completed on time and within budget to the satisfaction of the client team and WA government building departments.

Bastow Institute of Educational Leadership

Vic Australia

Restoration and fitout of a double storey heritage listed 1880’s  building in North Melbourne.  New building at rear, comprising of under ground lecture theatre, ground level amphitheatre, and teaching lounge.

Australian Red Cross Blood Service

December 2011 ($57.1M)
VIC – Australia

Fitout of an existing building for the purpose of blood processing, production, sampling and administration for the Australian Red Cross Blood Service. The facility is the Victorian and Tasmanian Principal Site (VTPS) of the ARCBS. The scope included all fitout and services, including the provision of all new plant and equipment to approximately 16,500m2 with a Basement, Ground Floor, First Floor and Second Floor.  Consisting of Offices, staff breakout and meeting rooms, Reception, Laboratories, warehousing, Cool & Freezer rooms, Plant areas and landscaping.

Surf Coast Community and Civic Precinct Stage 1

January 2012 ($20.5M)
VIC – Australia

Registered for a Greenstar office design rating and targeting a 5 Star rating , this project includes the construction of the new Surf Coast Shire Council offices and associated roadways, landscaping and wetland construction.  In addition to the new Shire offices a new sports precinct is to be constructed including an AFL ground, a synthetic soccer field, four Netball courts and associated sports pavilion.

IKEA Showroom and Warehouse Store

Jan 2012 ($110.0M)
NSW – Australia

The 39,000 sqm store (equivalent to 20 football fields) with car parking for 1775 cars and 2.5 km of shopping, sits on a 2.3 hectare site and is located in Tempe – South West of Sydney CBD.
The two level rectangular shaped building comprises:
- A bulky goods showroom
- Unlicensed restaurant (approximate capacity for 750 people)
- Children’s play area
- Warehouse
- Swedish food market
- Office space
- Public amenities and loading dock.
The project is unique in that it was constructed on an old rubbish tip site. A seven hundred metre methane gas wall was constructed to allow ventilation of the methane gases underneath a portion of the new building.
The existing heritage listed ATECO building and clock tower has been retained for use as IKEA’s headquarters, which will ensure the local character and visual amenity of the area is conserved. The project design is also highly focused on encouraging the pedestrian and cycle traffic to IKEA through the use of regional cycle paths through the site.

Sutherland Dianella Primary School

December 2011 ($5.67M)
Dianella, WA – Australia

The Sutherland Dianella Primary School consisted of a staged replacement of existing school teaching blocks with 3 new teaching blocks and construction of a new Library building.
The project was delivered on time and to an extremely high level of quality. The project team was required to deal with many issues including the construction in and around an operating school environment and the removal of asbestos during demolition stage.
The project included renovation of some of the other remaining existing buildings, construction of new tennis courts, assembly areas, together with soft and hard landscaping.

Comet Bay Primary School EC Annex

December 2011 ($1.26M)
Secret Harbour, WA – Australia

Esslemont Cockram has delivered the forward works for the Comet Bay Primary School Annex as well as refurbishment works to the transportable buildings.
Comet Bay Primary School Annex is an Early Childhood Centre that provides teaching facilities to Pre-Primary children. The project involved not only the development of the school buildings and grounds but also extensive civil and road works outside the school, for the local council.
The project was delivered on time and budget to the satisfaction of the consultant engineering team, client and BMW.

Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Biosecurity Upgrade Works

November 2011 ($43.0M)
NSW – Australia

The $56 million ($43.0M construction) upgrade of biosecurity facilities included the construction of a large new secure laboratory precinct. It will include high-containment certified PC2 and PC3 laboratories for virology, bacteriology, microbiology and molecular biology; refurbishment of existing animal and plant health laboratories, and an upgrade of electrical and safety systems.
Cockram Construction was engaged in an early tender involvement (ETI) process with NSW Public Works which essentially required us to provide feedback on documentation and potential design issues/risks. At this time we identified one of the key issues for the client was the programme and at tender time proposed a temporary PC2 certified laboratory structure to house researchers between moves so as not to disrupt their research. This in turn also cut 12 months off the practical completion date.

Clinical School, Education & Research Centre

January 2011 ($16.0M)
NSW – Australia

Located within the Blacktown Hospital precinct, Cockram Construction delivered the Blacktown Clinical School, Education and Research Centre Project whilst the adjoining Blacktown Hospital remained fully operational. The project, constructed for The University of Western Sydney and Sydney West Area Health Service, has a new three-storey building including clinical trial areas, wet labs, dry labs, lecture theatres, student overnight accommodation, library and other associated staff amenities. The complete fitout of laboratories and administration areas including offices and workstations is also included in the project works. The building, designed by McConnell Smith Johnson, has a complex and impressive facade which is a combination of glass, decorative timber, stone and tile works. This is the second project Cockram has undertaken with the University of Western Sydney.

Sunshine Hospital TTR and Radiotherapy

September 2011 ($63.0M)
VIC – Australia

The construction of the new Teaching, Training and Research (TTR) Facility, Radiotherapy building and redevelopment of the area known as ‘Mount Sunshine’.

The TTR Facility includes a new main lobby, reception and function area, a clinical school, a library, office accommodation, wet labs and clinical trials labs, a 200 seat auditorium, lecture theatre, tutorial rooms, student lounge, a short term animal storage and a metabolic gym, and the Radiotherapy Building is a 2700m² single level building fully fitted out which has been structurally designed for a further three levels to be added in future developments.  It consists of treatment rooms (CT & Ortho Voltage rooms and Linear Accelerator bunkers), day beds, administration offices, planning areas, main foyer and all associated staff and patient support areas.

The projects were constructed whilst sections of the existing hospital remained operational.

Sydney Institute of Marine Science

Levels 6 & 8 Refurbishment, Chemistry Building, University of Queensland

February 2012 ($4.3M)
Queensland – Australia

The building is known to contain asbestos and contaminated fume exhaust pipes from years of past operation.  The demolition process was the first construction task in a line of complex, calculated and deliberate activities that were required to be completed in order to achieve a successful handover of this project.

Centre for Advanced Imaging, University of Queensland

April 2013 ($32M)
Queensland – Australia

The Centre for Advanced Imaging is a highly advanced medical imaging facility which will include two cyclotron units, used to generate radioactive isotopes for medical imaging equipment. The new structure is being built on the University of Queensland’s St Lucia Campus, and will also include several magnetic resonance imaging units, a full floor of PC2 laboratories, associated teaching and academic spaces and related facilities.

It is the only facility of its type in Australia, one of only a handful in the world and once completed will house a powerful MRI system that is more than twice as strong as any other MRI system currently available in the Southern Hemisphere.

The project includes the extensive refurbishment of the adjoining Gehrmann Building and also the chillers on the nearby Ritchie Building.

This highly advanced project requires specialist construction skills, given the very high operational standards required for cyclotrons and MRI installations. Cockram Construction’s prior experience with cyclotron and advanced medical imaging projects, plus our commitment to deliver a highly skilled project team, were instrumental in reinforcing our reputation as one of a small number of contractors capable of delivering a project of this nature.

Learning Innovation Building, University of Queensland

May 2012 ($12.0M)
Queensland – Australia

The Learning Innovation Building, designed by Richard Kirk Architect, will co-locate multiple teaching, learning and innovation based centres and institutes.

This new building is centrally located within the campus, and features Class II coloured concrete and an innovative louvre façade system.  Focussing on the delivery of advanced learning technologies, the structure has a gross floor area of 2400 square metres over four levels, with associated external works.

The building was constructed within an operating university environment, and is adjacent to highly sensitive seismic facilities in the Richards Building, posing a number of construction challenges.

PC3 Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Auckland

June 2011 ($2.3M)
Auckland – New Zealand

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences refurbishment at The University of Auckland comprises of 3 buildings, approximately 800sqm per floor, linked via a common ‘spine’ at each of the 6 levels per building. Cockram Construction were engaged to deliver a specialised component of this refurbishment in the form of 100 square metres of PC3 laboratories in Building 502.

When complete, the faculty will accommodate Integrative Physiology, Sensory Physiology, Infection and Immunology with PC3 facility, Bone and Reproduction, Pharmacy and Pharmacology and the ‘Liggins’ Cancer Institute.
The construction took place with a second (main) local contractor delivering the bulk of building refurbishment and required close cooperation amongst the delivery teams.

As with most University projects, the project also had to be delivered within an operating educational environment.

Cockram’s prior experience in these types of projects has resulted in a considerable degree of knowledge transfer, particularly given this was the University’s first PC3 laboratory.

Minerals Accommodation and Laboratories (Bldg 21B)

February 2012 ($8.0M)
NSW – Australia

Located within the Australia Nuclear Science and Technology Organisations (ANSTO) Lucas Heights facility, the project works include the construction of a new laboratory and an extension to the existing mineral accommodation building. In continuing our long standing relationship with ANSTO, this will be Cockram Constructions 11th project undertaken with the organisation.

National Wine and Grape Industry Centre

May 2012 ($7.2M)
NSW – Australia

The NWGIC is located on the grounds of Charles Sturt University’s Wagga Wagga Campus.  

Designed by DesignInc Architecture, the project works include the part refurbishment and additions of two existing buildings and the construction of a new three-storey laboratory building (including roof plant-room area) to provide for additional research laboratory space, functional staff and education areas and a larger cellar door facility for CSU wines and cheeses. 

The Services within the facility include: Level 1 – Cellar, Lounge Room, Wine Store, Office, Wet Areas; Level 2 – Shell Structure Only; Level 3 – Radiation Room, Office, Calibration Room, 4x PC2 Lab Rooms, Wet Areas, Cool-Room, Freezer Room; Level 4 – Plant Room & Attic Level.

Mabel Fidler Building

May 2011 ($15.4M)
NSW – Australia

The new Mabel Fidler building located at Ravenswood School for Girls in Gordon, will replace the current resource centre (library) and will provide a new main entry point to the rest of the campus. The new four-storey building incorporates a junior and secondary resource centre, study and relaxation space for senior students, new classrooms, seminar spaces, reception/welcoming area and improved access to the campus. The facility will provide an important transition space for students as they move on to tertiary level education. The Mabel Fidler Building will also provide the opportunity to develop a management plan for reducing energy consumption and implement an ecologically sensitive landscaping strategy with the aim of re-using rainwater.

Wesley Hospital Front Entrance

April 2011 ($1.1M)
Queensland – Australia

The Wesley is a prestigious private hospital offering leading health care services to its patients. Owned by Uniting Care Health, this project involved a full remodel of the main front entrance of the hospital.
Works included demolition and reconstruction of the reception area and outpatients areas, the gift shop and associated offices.
Extreme care is needed in projects like this, given that staff and patients continued to access the hospital via this front entrance while the project was under construction. Construction works also needed to be sensitive to the needs of patients in terms of operating hours and noise, and sensitive to any services interruptions that may be required. Vibrations for nearby surgery areas, maintaining constant access for ambulance ingress and egress, and maintaining the ‘good public relations’ values of the hospital with patients, staff and the community were all paramount in Cockram Construction’s approach to this project.

Woolworths Truck Maintenance Facility

March 2011 ($1.25M)
Queensland – Australia

The Woolworths Truck Maintenance facility was designed and constructed for a site at the rear of Woolworths’ major distribution centre at Larapinta, south west of Brisbane.
The facility features sunken service and maintenance pits, prefabricated service modules and cleaning facilities.
These are all housed in a freestanding structure with truck parking, hardstand areas and related service infrastructure all part of the construction project.
Cockram Construction delivered this project for Woolworths Limited via a design and construct contract.

Melbourne Brain Centre – Austin Hospital

November 2010 ($23.5M)
VIC – Australia

Cockram Construction was engaged by Florey Neuroscience Institutes to carry out works associated with the construction of the Melbourne Brain Centre, Heidelberg. The Melbourne Brain Centre consists of a three level office and research facility for the Florey Neuroscience Institute (FNI). The new facility is to conduct both basic and clinical research into addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, epilepsy, Huntington’s disease, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, stroke, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury.

Awards – 2011 MBAV SPECIAL COMMENDATION
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $20-30M

Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication

December 2010 ($22.0M)
Vic Australia

The Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication (MCN) is the main facility of the Victorian Node of the Australian National Fabrication facility. The project links seven university based nodes to provide researchers and industry access to state of the art fabrication facilities. MCN is based at Monash University Science Research Park in Clayton. The building covers 3,800m2 and is made up of three main functional pavilions. The research pavilion is one level plus a dedicated mezzanine plant room with trafficable ceiling. The pavilion contains Class 10,000 clean rooms, Class 100 clean rooms, PC2 laboratory, general labs and associated offices and amenities. Following completion of the initial project, Cockram was awarded the Class 100 clean room fitout and we worked closely with the client to ensure minimal disruption to the operation of the newly completed facility.
The Class 100 area is of the highest standard of clean room construction.

Awards – 2011 MBAV AWARD WINNER
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS

Common Teaching Facility

November 2010 ($6.5M)
NSW – Australia

Located on the Main Campus at the University of Wollongong, the project involves a new three level common teaching building (B24) which will be linked to existing building (B19).  Alterations and additions to the Ground floor of the B19 building will provide a language centre approximately 370m². This is the fourth project Cockram have been awarded with the University of Wollongong, of which three projects are currently under construction on the Main Campus.

SMART Infrastructure Facility

December 2010 ($35.2M)
NSW – Australia

The SMART Infrastructure Facility project team have successfully handed over our fifth project for The University of Wollongong. The $35.2 M Construction Management project commenced in April 2009 and was constructed on the main campus of the University concurrently with the recently completed Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute. The gross floor area is approximately 12,000m² which consists of a four storey concrete structure including a detailed façade system, external brickwork, structural steel components and three link bridges to connect to neighbouring buildings. Internally, the ground floor will resemble a large open area for manufacturing, research and teaching – features include’ overhead gantry facilities and a ‘Strong Floor. The upper levels include specialised research facilities, teaching laboratories, collective research spaces, lecture theatres and teaching spaces to assist with research in transport modelling, supply chains and monitoring and analysis of infrastructure. The SMART Infrastructure Facility has been designed to meet a 4 star green star rating and includes detailed services, solar panels, low VOC content through internal finishes, day-light monitoring, skylights and open-able windows.

Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation

September 2010 ($813,000)
Queensland – Australia

This project involves a complex and staged handover of a number of areas within the existing operations of the IHBI Building at QUT’s Kelvin Grove Campus. The project includes:

· Reconstruction of the two PC3 Laboratory spaces and associated airlocks on Level 7

· Associated mechanical plant installations on Level 8 (roof level)

· Consequential works in PC2 Laboratory spaces on Level 6

· Associated works in two PC2 Laboratory spaces on Level 4 and

Construction access for equipment and materials delivery and storage to Levels 2 and 3

RMIT Building 13

September 2010 ($28.5M)
VIC – Australia

Demolition, refurbishment and new structure and remediation works to the existing two storey (Emily Macpherson) and four storey (Ethil Margaret) buildings. The final outcome will comprise approximately 5000m2 of new floor space for the post graduate RMIT business faculty.

CSL Buiding 4 HVB – R&D Refurbishment

August 2009 ($6.9M)
VIC – Australia

Internal demolition of an existing 6 level building whilst maintaining operation on two floors. The RC building with three occupied floors of laboratories and three interstitial plant floors was required to be gutted, and redressed to allow the new installation. CSL’s R&D use for the laboratories required a mix of PC2 small and large scale rooms, and general lab space. The large scale PC2 rooms, to incorporate relocated and new fermentation plant, were required to meet stringent air leakage requirements in the construction procedures and materials selection to ensure certification by OGTR and AQIS and to enable the fumigation of the rooms to be effective.

Cancer Biology Imaging Facility, Institute of Molecular Bioscience University of Queensland

December 2009 ($545,000)
Queensland – Australia

The Institute for Molecular Bioscience is a world-class research institute located at The University of Queensland, in Brisbane, Australia. The IMB’s mission is to decipher the information contained in the genes, proteins and molecules of humans, animals and plants.
Cockram Construction was chosen as the contractor to deliver a new imaging centre within level 6 of the Bioscience Precinct. The works were carried out within a fully operational laboratory facility. These works included:
A new imaging Centre in the north block which is within an operational physical containment level 2 (PC2) certified office of gene technology, regulator (OGTR) and AS2243.3 microbiology laboratory. The project was funded via a $2.5 million grant from the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) and has been used to establish a world-class imaging centre. The grant will make the ACRF Dynamic Biology Imaging Facility the most advanced imaging research facility in the southern hemisphere. It will allow researchers to study the progression of cancer cells and their interactions with healthy cells.
The imaging centre laboratory walls were built within a PC2 lab environment in which air conditioning systems, service systems and fire & OHS safety systems continued to operate, therefore dust minimization during the project was paramount to avoid any contamination of adjacent workspaces.
The existing ceiling space was to be maintained in a clean state as it was a return air plenum.

CSR Gyprocket Project

March 2010 $49.0M
VIC – Australia

The CSR Gyprocket Project incorporates the design, fabrication, supply and construction of buildings and associated roadways and laydown for the manufacture of plasterboard.

Awards – 2010 MBAV AWARD WINNER
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

PC3 Laboratory James Cook University School of Veterinary Science

January 2010 ($1.0M)
Queensland – Australia

The School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at James Cook University’s research into immunology, pathogens and epidemiology demanded more contemporary laboratory facilities, particularly a new and larger PC3 laboratory.  The project took place in an operating research environment with
users above and below the level on which the lab was constructed. Not one complaint was received from other building users during construction, and the lab users were delighted with the finished project.
A new plant room to provide services infrastructure for the PC3 lab was built  externally and all wall and ceiling penetrations were minimised to achieve the nil air leak status.

Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute

May 2010 ($22.0M)
NSW – Australia

At approximately 6500 m², IHMRI was designed as a modern interpretation of the existing campus buildings. Internally the building comprises of the following:
Ground level  – storage rooms, switchroom, auditorium with dedicated plantroom, and carpark.   Levels 1 to 3  – clinical trial rooms, laboratories including a PC3 Laboratory on level 3, support areas including instrument rooms & constant temperature rooms, clinical & staff work areas, administration areas including offices, meeting rooms, staff rooms, utility rooms & amenities.   Level 4  plant areas – separate air handling & fume exhaust plantrooms, externally mounted air cooled chillers & solar panels for hot water supply.
The IHMRI Building has incorporated a number of environmentally friendly design ideas. These include solar hot potable water, a rainwater harvest tank system for re-use for amenities & landscaping, motion sensor lighting, fresh air make-up  mechanical system, curtain wall glazing, low VOC paint, re-use of brick pavers & light poles & preservation of the majority of existing trees.

University of Qld, Goddard Building, TERN & Insectary PC2 & PC3 Labs

June 2010 ($1.7M)
Queensland – Australia

Cockram Construction were contracted by the University of Queensland to complete the full strip out and demolition of the pre-existing fit-out and services to Level 1 of the Goddard Building, making way for the new fit-out which included the installation of new PC3 & PC2 laboratories, office space and work areas.
The Cockram Construction team brought to the job their depth of experience in constructing PC2 and PC3 laboratories and associated works, and worked closely with the design team to ensure the successful results which were achieved in the final compliance testing.
In addition to the complexity of constructing PC2 & PC3 laboratories, the project had to be delivered within a fully operating university environment. This required a diligent focus on the safety of students, staff and other visitors to the building, by ourselves as contractors but also all subcontractors on the job. Pedestrian and traffic management was handled with minimal interruption to other occupants of the building and surrounding areas.
The quality of built result, the more than satisfactory compliance testing of the PC2 and PC3 labs, plus the management of the operational environmental all contributed to the high level of satisfaction reported by the University of Queensland as client.

WEHI West enabling Works

June 2009 ($11.0M)
VIC – Australia

Enabling Works Project for the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Westerly Expansion (WEHI West).  The project includes:
Melbourne Health Decanting Works – Refurbishment of ground and basement levels of the existing Materials Handling Building to house Melbourne Health Offices and Workshops, and a 10 year old tilt panel warehouse in Tullamarine to house Melbourne Health Stores and Supply Department.
Other Enabling Works – WEHI Works – New chiller plant to serve existing and new WEHI, ramps to the existing basement car park, demolition of the western car park and existing Royal Melbourne Hospital buildings on the new WEHI site, bulk excavation, piling and retaining walls and associated works for the basement of the new WEHI building and demolition of the freestanding concrete beams and columns in the existing WEHI forecourt.

Monash University STRIP, Stage 2

April 2009 ($70.0M)
VIC – Australia

The Science Technology Research and Innovation Precinct project consists of two four-storey rectangular buildings totalling 17000m2, joined by a central circulation core. The buildings accommodate PC2 laboratories and an animal research level with a higher level of containment to the general laboratories.
The structure is a combination of precast concrete columns and walls, post tensioned suspended concrete slabs and structural steel framing to roof and plant room.  The buildings are clad in a curtain wall system of glass, aluminium and composite metal cladding including sun shades.  The fitout consists of offices, highly sophisticated laboratory and support spaces, used as a research and teaching facility.

Awards 2009 MBAV AWARD WINNER
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS – $30M TO $80M

2008 MBAV AWARD WINNER
EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH AND SAFETY

Toyota Park Redevelopment

March 2008 ($7.0M)
NSW – Australia

The upgrade of Toyota Park, home of the Cronulla Sharks rugby league team, included the demolition of the existing Southern Grandstand and its associated structures.  The construction works involved: a new covered multi-storey grandstand providing seating for over 1,400 patrons, three entry pavilions with turnstile gates, associated grandstand facilities such as function area, toilets, bar, food preparation areas, ticket sales and upgraded entrances.

Campbelltown Sports Stadium Stage 3 Upgrade

April 2010 ($8.2M)
NSW – Australia

This project involved the Stage 3 upgrade of the western grandstand which included enhancements to amenities and media facilities as well as a new passenger lift and access stairwells in the western grandstand.  An additional 3,100 seats adjacent to the west and east grandstands at ground level have also been provided.  The project was completed under the Construction Management delivery method.

88 George Street Refurbishment

December 2007 ($5.3 M)
NSW – Australia

The Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA) appointed Cockram as construction contractor for the refurbishment of a six-level heritage building at 86-88 George Street, The Rocks. SHFA is responsible for Sydney’s most historically and culturally significant waterfront locations. This project involved the demolition and construction works to refurbish the basement, ground floor, level 1, level 4, level 5 and the external podium.  Each floor is approximately 2,200 square metres. It included the replacement of all services including a new passenger lift. Extensive protection of heritage features and fittings was required during the construction works, as well as minimising noise and disruption to both the existing tenants in the building and visitors to The Rocks.

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GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
FIRST STATE HERITAGE LISTED BUILDING IN AUSTRALIA
TO ACHIEVE A FIVE STAR RATING

Building 7 Botannica Corporate Park

April 2009 ($15.0M)
VIC – Australia

Design and construction of Base Building of 4 levels of office and 2 levels of basement carpark including 1 level for plantroom, total of 7 levels.
The building achieved an ABGR rating of 4.5 stars and Greenstar rating of 4.0 stars for design.

Dennis Johnson Library and Leisure Centre

July 2009 ($6.5M)
NSW – Australia

The Dennis Johnson Library, operated by Blacktown City Council, has been integrated with the existing Blacktown Leisure Centre enabling a total leisure experience for customers.  The project involved the construction of a new library – a 1,500 square metre single-storey building, extensions to the existing Blacktown Leisure Centre involving an additional squash court, spin cycle studio, increased gym area, members bar and lounge, construction of three feature walls providing individual symbolism to the heritage of the Blacktown area including the aboriginal land on which the project sits and a “drive-through” drop-off point, enabling you to return items from the convenience of your car.  The works were carried out with close co-ordination with the Blacktown Leisure Centre and Blacktown Library staff as the facility remained operational throughout the construction works.

MLC Junior School

December 2008 ($14.2M)
NSW – Australia

The MLC School project involved the construction of a new three-storey concrete building and associated sports fields.  The structure is post-tensioned concrete with a structural steel framed roof. The façade system is a combination of full height sliding and awning window sections with composite aluminium panels. The internal fitout is made up of blockwall wet areas, framed plasterboard walls and ceiling and acoustic treated operable walls.  A feature of the construction is the dramatic lift shaft of structural steel, clad with glass. The building incorporates state-of-the-art, including audio visual facilities and a hydraulic system that uses stored rainwater drained off the roof structure. The works also include a sports court area amongst extensive landscaping.

2009 MBA AWARD WINNER
PRIVATE SCHOOLS $10M AND OVER

South West TAFE Redevelopment

July 2009 ($12.0M)
VIC – Australia

The South West TAFE Redevelopment project comprised construction of a new three level building in the central business district. The building comprises teaching areas, administration areas, student support and a large conference facility that provides extensive audio visual remote conferencing facilities. As the adjoining buildings are Heritage listed the design intent of this newbuilding was to provide a juxtaposition and as such the building is of a modern appearance. The construction of the façade required exact construction tolerances to ensure the geometry, and resulting appearance of the façade reflected the design intent.

Asbestos Disease Research Institute (Bernie Banton Centre)

September 2008 ($8.6M)
NSW – Australia

This state of the art facility is located adjacent to the ANZAC Research Institute at Concord Hospital and is the world’s first stand-alone research facility dedicated to asbestos-related disease.  The building for the Asbestos Disease Research Foundation, comprises of a 2,700 sqm 2 storey research facility with six wet laboratories, two dry laboratories, shared core laboratories, education and meeting rooms. The project also includes the complete fitout of laboratories and administration areas including offices and workstations and the exterior has an impressive multi-finish facade with up lights.

Grovedale Aged Care Development

May 2008 $18.2M

VIC – Australia

A 108 Bed Nursing Home for Barwon Health. The building is a single story building with a major plant area on the roof and two satellite air handling plant rooms also located on the roof. The building construction is an exterior of brick veneer with timber and alucobond cladding, internal timber framed plasterboard partitions, plasterboard and ceiling tile ceilings, and a colour bond roof.

The building includes six different wings and a central hub area. The six wings include single and double rooms, individual and shared ensuites, kitchens, lounge areas, soiled linen areas, internal courtyards and TV areas. The central hub area includes a staff room, consultant rooms, dining area, chapel, multi purpose room, kiosk, communications room, reception area, and hair dressing salon.

Ropes Crossing Neighbourhood Centre

January 2008 ($8.5M)
NSW – Australia

The Ropes Crossing Neighbourhood Centre was constructed on a 12,340 square metre greenfield site and is part of the development of the old ammunitions factory land at St Mary’s.  The works included :Coles supermarket, specialty shops, on-grade car parking for 184 vehicles, landscaping to the car park and open areas, shade structure to the car park and utility infrastructure to and around the development.  The project was handed over in three separate stages to allow tenancy fitout to be completed in time for Christmas trading.

Streets Icecream Factory Extension

July 2008 ($4.1M)
NSW – Australia

Unilever’s Streets Icecream factory in Minto had reached its production limits after ten years of operation. Cockram was awarded the contract to design and construct an extension to the existing ice cream production facility building. The project consisted of a 1,500sqm building extension to accommodate the new stick line and a flexible line for Thickshake, Bulk and Viennetta. Cockram’s scope included constructing a new ring road capable to carry B-double trucks. We also provided new hydraulic and mechanical services to the new food grade extension.
Existing equipment was relocated and a new tank farm was constructed on a suspended mezzanine designed for low temperatures.

St Vincent’s Surgical Education Centre

April 2007 $22.0M
VIC – Australia

Refurbishment of level 3 of the Healy Building to create a Surgical Education Centre. The facility also includes state of the art training laboratories and support and administration areas.  This project led to three other projects in the hospital, carried out while normal operations continued, totalling approx $10M.

Awards-2007 MBAV Special Commendation

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $2M – $5M

The Northern Hospital Stage 2a

April 2007 $22.0M
VIC – Australia

Construction of 2 new 32 Bed fully serviced Nursing Units, a new Wound Clinic, as well as alterations and additions to the Emergency Triage and Administration Departments, Dining Rooms, Ambulatory Care, Paediatrics, Mortuary and Pathology Departments.  The construction included piling through existing poor soil conditions for the building foundations.
A special feature of this project was that all new and interfacing Works were required to be constructed to suit the full operation of the hospital to ensure no bypass was achieved

Box Hill Hospital Spring Street Building

August 2008 $31.5M
VIC – Australia

Two basement levels and five above-ground levels of car park, four levels of offices, dialysis clinics, consulting suites and laboratories constructed specifically with the ability to test blood, breath and food.

Chisholm Institute Centre for Integrated Engineering Services

September 2005 ($11.1M)
VIC – Australia

The Centre for Integrated Engineering Services project consisted of 4 separate buildings, constructed while Chisholm continued full operation: 2-storey Robotics & Mechatronics Building approx 3000m2, Fabrication & Welding Building of 500m2 workshop and offices, 150m2 staffroom and the Polymer workshop and classrooms.

Building F, Brain and Mind Research Institute

July 2007 ($4.7M)
NSW – Australia

Building F is an extension of the Brain & Mind Research Institute (BMRI) in Building G at The University of Sydney which was refurbished and fitted out by Hooker Cockram in 2006.  The works at Building F involved high quality laboratory research and clinical consultation fitout works to levels 1, 4 and 5.  The project also involved some base building systems upgrades including rooftop and adjacent car park plant works.

Blacktown Cricket/AFL Stadium

August 2009 ($12.5M)
NSW – Australia

Constructed with Blacktown City Council, the Cricket/AFL Stadium located at Blacktown Olympic Park, comprises a 1,500-seat grandstand with the option to expand to a 20,000-seat capacity in the future, a 250-seat function room and kitchen.  Other works included a series of players facilities and media offices, a separate 1000sqm indoor practice centre and an amenities building with club room.  The new grandstand and associated buildings incorporate environmentally sustainable design principles.  Greywater recycling has been incorporated for irrigation and toilet flushing while all internal spaces use mixed-mode air-conditioning.  Natural daylight is encouraged through the use of skylights, shaded by the photovoltaic panels lining the north, reducing the need for air conditioning and decreasing energy usage where possible.  Thermal mass is managed internally with the use of concrete block and insulated walls externally.  There is also extensive on-site stormwater management where water quality ponds hold, filter and clean stormwater run-off.

Masterfoods Manufacturing Facility Expansion

December 1994 ($7.2M)
NSW – Australia

Cockram were the Project Managers on behalf of Masterfoods to undertake the facility expansion of their Wyong Plant.  The upgrade consisted of construction works to increase food packaging and production areas in the east bay and de-palletisation of work areas.  Undercover truck housing was constructed for the unloading of raw materials and extensive additions to the existing road network were also required. The works also involved the construction of a new bin wash facility, installation of the kitchen awning and extensions to the amenities building.

Tooheys Brewery Upgrade

March 2008 ($7.0M)
NSW – Australia

The works for Tooheys Brewery at their Lidcome facility consisted of an upgrade to the existing brewery beer production facilities and utility services.  Construction activities included demolition of existing structures, and construction of a new beer processing building, general workshop and cellar.  New plant and equipment was installed.  The works were completed while operations remained ongoing, thus minimal disruption was a critical factor throughout the construction period.

Parliament House Catering Upgrade

June 2006 ($3.5M)
VIC – Australia

Extensive refurbishment to kitchen and dining areas of Melbourne’s Heritage Parliament House on Spring Street.  The project was completed while Parliament continued to sit.

Reserve Bank of Australia – Stage 1 and 2 Fitout

August 2009 ($6.0M)
NSW – Australia

The Reserve Bank of Australia head office is located in a 1960s building in Martin Place.  The building is listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List and Register of the National Estate.  Stage 1 of the project involved the demolition of existing amenities including stairs and the decommissioning and recommissioning of the bank’s PABX.  The fitout works involved the construction of offices, new amenities, installation of workstations and associated mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire services on the ground floor and level 1.  Stage 2 consists of the refurbishment and fitout of two levels – level 4 and level 9 delivered in three separable portions.  The works involved demolition and replacement of some mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire services, and a complete office fitout including the restoration of ceilings, new partitions and workstations. The building remained occupied throughout the refurbishment works.

Hume City Council Offices

August 2007 ($22.0M)
VIC – Australia

A new owner-occupied office building for Hume City Council.  The building is 6 storeys plus a plant level and basement carparking and storage and is approximately 6,000m2.  The project is designed to achieve a Greenstar (TM) rating of 5, and the building design and materials are consistent with this.

Moorabbin Justice Centre

December 2007 ($19.0M)
VIC – Australia

Construction of the Moorabbin Law Courts facility, including court rooms, chambers and offices for various Justice agencies.  The building incorporates ESD principles and is finished in materials including aluminium, copper, bluestone, concrete and glass.

Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) and Australian Industrial Registry (AIR)

September 2006 ($12.5M)
VIC – Australia

A relocation to 11 Exhibition Street consisting of 6 levels of fitout incorporating 2 floors of offices, 2 floors of Judges’ / Associates’ chambers with own en-suites and 2 floors of courtrooms,12 courts in total. Audio Visual conferencing is a highlight of the technology used in 4 of these courts.  A lower-ground reception area has also been re-developed.
The courtrooms and chambers comprise of high level finishes, with veneered timber walls and furniture throughout. Judges’ also have private access to the building from the street, to the court areas and to their chambers.

DSTO Site Rationalisation Project Stage 2a

December 2006 ($53.8M)
VIC – Australia

Construction works associated with four buildings on a secure Defence site. Work included general laboratories, industrial laboratories, offices, conference theatre, library and other general facilities. This project was completed in an operational Defence facility, with highly stringent security requirements.

Grace McKellar Hospital

March 2007 $52.4M
VIC – Australia

Stage 1: A new fifty bed Rehabilitation unit, forty bed Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) unit, ten bed Palliative Care unit, therapy pool and building engineering services.

Stage 2: Redevelopment works of the McKellar Centre Aged Care Facility including 200 Bed Nursing Homes, CRC/HUB upgrade and Food Services Kitchen using the cook chill process providing meals for all Barwon Health facilities in the region.

Blacktown Athletics Stadium

September 2006 ($5.1M)
NSW – Australia

The Athletics track grandstand at Blacktown Olympic Park comprises a 1,234-seat covered grandstand including disabled seats, storage enclosures, commentator box, corporate facilities, canteen, access ramp, change rooms and amenities.
The ground floor houses change rooms, testing facilities and storerooms. On the first floor there is a function room for 200 people which includes a commercial kitchen and bar.  The concourse level has a public kiosk and there is also an amenities block and time keeper’s box at the 100m line complete with a fully functioning Public Address system.  The roof is constructed in the shape of butterfly wings and consists of Klip Lock and Span deck metal roof sheeting. The stormwater from the roof is harvested into a storage tank for irrigation of the field and landscaping.  This project was completed with Blacktown City Council.

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2007 MBA AWARD WINNER
SPORTING FACILITIES -
$0M – $15M

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2006 MBA AWARD WINNER
EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH
AND SAFETY

Buildings G & H, Brain and Mind Research Institute

July 2006 ($8.3M)
NSW – Australia

The project works for The University of Sydney initially involved the refurbishment and fit out of Levels 2 and 3 of Building G, the refurbishment and fit out of Building H (approximately 1900m2), the installation of additional building services in the attic of Building H and roof top services plant to the main building.  After commencing the works, Cockram were approached to refurbish and fit out an additional 1200m2 on Levels 4 and 5 into high-grade laboratories and associated administrative facilities. The works were to be delivered concurrently with original works which effectively doubled the scope.

Latrobe Valley Police and Courts Complex

December 2006 ($32.0M)
VIC – Australia

Construction of a new law courts building, new 24 hour Police Station which also comprises the regional Police Headquarters, refurbishment of Latrobe House which provides accommodation for a number of government departments.

ANSTO Security and Main Entry Building

January 2006 ($7.3M)
NSW – Australia

Works included the construction and fit out of a multi level security building, separate stores receivables building and guardhouse, installation of automated security gates, booms and high impact retractable bollards, complex surveillance and security installations, road works and landscaping.  The security building for the Australian Nuclear Science and Techonology Organisation contains a public reception area, training rooms, federal police offices, sophisticated security monitoring room and equipment, interview/holding rooms, armoury store and amenities.  The project was delivered within an operating environment where continuity of operations and site security was paramount. Integrated site controls and procedures were developed in cooperation with ANSTO representatives.

University of Sydney Arts & Psychology Building

February 2006 ($6.0M)
NSW – Australia

Hooker Cockram refurbished the four storey Griffith Taylor Building as well as one level of the Badham Building which comprises of teaching space and academic staff offices for the Arts and Psychology Department. The refurbishment was carried out in a staged manner to suit the occupation dates set by the University. The Badham Building had a heritage component whilst the Griffith Taylor comprised of a complete internal refurbishment and fitout and external façade treatments to the northern building elevation.  Significant design changes were incorporated successfully within the construction delivery whilst the original contract completion date remained the same.

Victoria Agribiosciences Centre

September 2005 ($16.5M)
VIC – Australia

This greenfield project comprised a new PC2 laboratory and office building for five tenants including the Department of Primary Industries, Florigene Flowers and La Trobe University.  The building consists of two levels with an overall floor area of approximately 6,000m2 and external car parking and is located in La Trobe University Research and Development Park. A special feature of the project is the façade which is made of many different materials, included cement sheet, alpolic, Stramit metal cladding, precast concrete and Laminex Trespa Meteon cladding.

Awards-2006 MBAV AWARD WINNER
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS – $15M TO $20M

Roche Head Office and Conference Centre

March 2007 ($23.0M)
NSW – Australia

The project for Roche Products included the construction and fitout of a multi level commercial building with gross floor area of 4,800sqm, refurbishment of the existing administration building and cafeteria, car parks and modifications to warehousing buildings, complete with complex building and process services installations.  Key to the project is the integration of environmentally sustainable initiatives with the design and operation of the facility.  The project was delivered in an operating facility. Continuity of the existing operations was paramount thus an integrated operations and construction schedule was developed in cooperation with Roche Products.  The site is also a highly secure facility which required project conformance to various security procedures and protocols. Cockram developed special training and induction programs with Roche Products.

Monash Health Research Precinct

August 2005 $14.8M
VIC – Australia

Construction comprising 4 floors plus plant room and a Level 3 Link floor to the existing Monash Institute of Reproduction and Development, for research and development facilities for advanced research, testing and education including fully serviced PC2 laboratory areas.

Latrobe Valley Cancer Care

August 2006 $12.0M
VIC – Australia

A single storey building constructed to house a linear accelerator for radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The structure is a combination of concrete and structural steel, clad in alucabond with cement sheeting with aluminium windows.
Two bunkers were constructed to house the linear accelerator, designed beyond normal Australian Standard building codes, to provide a safe environment for using radioactive equipment. This includes 1.8m thick floor, and 1.6m thick walls and ceiling.
The entire structure has been designed and constructed to allow for a first floor extension to be built above should it be required in the future.

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

February 2004 $12.0M

VIC – Australia

New 3-storey eastern wing including teaching facilities and offices in Melbourne’s City centre.  Included connection and refurbishment to part of the existing heritage listed building.  Part of the works included an archaeological dig. 

Awards – 2004 MBAV WINNER
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $10M TO $30M

Melbourne Grammar Memorial Hall

May 2005 ($3.5M)
VIC – Australia

The Memorial Hall required fitout and installation of a Forestage lift and stage gantry fittings and a retractable auditorium seating arrangement, external cladding and landscaping.  The below-ground Music Hall included acoustic panelling and a retractable floor stage, The Basement included change rooms and a storage area.

Box Hill Institute of TAFE

December 2004 ($15.8M)
VIC – Australia

The project comprised a new educational facility for biotechnology and commerce, incorporating multi-level car parking and provision of access and linkage to the existing campus via a pedestrian bridge over Elgar Road.  The building consists of five levels totaling 11,000m2 and includes veterinary and animal husbandry areas, hairdressing, internet café, teaching, laboratories for microbiology, DNA and chemistry and administration areas.  The link bridge was prefabricated on the ground, then transported and craned into position over a two-day period, requiring extensive planning and coordination. The project is visually striking, with architectural features and an interesting use of colours, building materials and angles

Pfizer Manufacturing Upgrade, Packaging Hall and Roof

July 2004 ($14.4M)
NSW – Australia

This project for Pfizer Australia was undertaken whilst the entire manufacturing area was refurbished in stages without interrupting any planned manufacturing processes.  The roof replacement project comprised the addition of a new roof structure over the existing manufacturing facility without disrupting the ongoing operations of the facility. All of the existing services under the new roof line were also to be extended.   The manufacturing upgrade involved the complete modernisation of the existing pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.  The scope of works included demolition of all the existing walls, ceilings and services, followed by a completely new internal clean room fitout with all new services.  The packaging hall project involved the extension and upgrade of the existing pharmaceutical Packaging Hall, Utilities Room and Workshop.   The major emphasis for this project was the minimisation of disruption, nil unplanned impact on production schedules and the maintenance of existing services to the production areas.

Sidney Myer Music Bowl Refurbishment

October 2001 ($17.8M)
VIC – Australia

Major areas for refurbishment included replacing the canopy due to the prolonged water penetration through the edges of the ‘Alumply’ panels causing deterioration of the plywood and some delamination of the aluminum cladding; the entire canopy was therefore replaced with a new cladding system  which utilises an equivalent of the existing material.

Eli Lilly Refurbishment

January 2002 ($8.4M)
NSW – Australia

Cockram provided construction management services for the refurbishment works at the Eli Lilly facility in West Ryde. The site housed offices, laboratory, distribution and minor production facilities.  A new office extension at first floor level was constructed within the existing warehouse and a new conference centre with kitchen facilities, together with a substantial upgrade to the office facilities and services infrastructure.  A new packing room and cool room extension were also completed.  The project included the temporary relocation and reinstatement of equipment and personnel to enable the works to progress and was successfully completed in an operational pharmaceutical grade environment with no unscheduled disruption to production.

Harvey Norman Hoppers Crossing

February 2012 ($70.0M)
VIC – Australia

A retail facility of approx. 5500m2 with a warehouse of approx 1200m2. The development also includes 3 additional retail facilities of approx 4400m2. Incorporated within the space will be amenities blocks including kitchen facilities
and a new office at first floor level within the showroom.

Lidcombe Ice Manufacturing Facility

December 2002 ($1.8M)
NSW – Australia

Construction management services were provided for a new 1300 sqm ice production facility at Sefton to accommodate the needs of the expanding company.
The plant manufactures block and bagged ice for consumable use. This requires food grade specified areas.  The bulk of the building area is dedicated to Ice warehousing and the warehouse temperature is -25°C.  The project involved constructing a suspended insulated slab capable of carrying a load of 25kPa. Over this is a portal frame building clad with sandwich panel. Also incorporated are an office area and caretakers accommodation.

Nike Concept Store

VIC – Australia

Nike Melbourne was the first retail outlet for Nike Australia Pty Ltd. Situated on the corner of Bourke and Swanston Street in the city, the outlet maintains a high profile position in keeping with a high profile interior.  An overall floor area of 1900 square metres (approx. 1300 as front of house space) the outlet is set up over two floors.

Green’s Foods Manufacturing Consolidation

April 2000 ($2.8M)
NSW – Australia

The purpose of the manufacturing consolidation project for Green’s Foods was to consolidate all food production activities within Green’s facility at Glendenning.  This building has the following functions: head office for Green’s Foods Limited, storage of raw materials, production of food products and storage of finished product.  On completion of the consolidation project, the finished product storage area within the building included food production lines relocated from the other western Sydney premises.  All the works were carried out within an operating food manufacturing environment where food safety and hygiene standards were maintained throughout the project, with nil unscheduled production outages.

Victorian Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory

April 1998 $4.4M
VIC – Australia

A 3,000m2, 4-level fitout including basement car park and plant areas, entry foyer and laboratory areas, administration, lift and replacement of the roof.
Laboratory benches were constructed using the “flexlab” system and existing bio hazard cabinets and fume cupboards were relocated from the existing premises at Fairfield.  The Level 4 area included two PC3 and one PC4 laboratory.  All waste from the PC4 laboratory was designed for treatment by a special trade waste system located in the Level 1 area which included processing with chemicals and 130° temperature steam prior to entering the sewerage system.
The project received special interest from N.A.D.A. and C.S.I.R.O. due to the uniqueness of the PC3 and PC4 laboratories and trade waste systems.

Melbourne Airport Short Term Carpark

August 1997 ($42.0M)
VIC – Australia

Construction of a three storey concrete structure carpark, providing undercover parking for 3,500 cars, serviced by four ramps for vehicle entry and exit, three
service cores consisting of stairs, toilets and six elevators plus eight fire escape stairs.  The project was carried out in two stages with Stage 1 completed December 1996 to allow access to Stage 2. The carpark also comprised one of the most sophisticated car operating access and counting equipment plus high-tech security monitoring facilities.