New South Wales

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.

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.

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.

Sydney Institute of Marine Science

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.