BUILDING SERVICESAND ESD

Subcontractor engagement

Procurement management for major plant & equipment

Services coordination meetings

Systems integration (BMCS, lighting, solar / PV, security / access, vertical transport & fire)

Coordinated documentation

Services program management

Building services connections

Commissioning plan & program management

To successfully incorporate complex building services, it is essential they are considered from early in the design phase and closely managed throughout construction.

Our service design specialists meticulously manage design development and coordination process through a proven framework that includes spatial planning, fit for purpose and value engineering.

Our open, collaborative approach ensures all stakeholders are included in the process – from client representatives to design consultants, and key sub-contractors. The outcome will ensure efficient and accurate design resolution. Integration of the construction phase into the design ensures a smooth construction cycle and assists in protecting the overall program.

Increasing complexity of building services demands a deep understanding and holistic approach to the design, installation and operation of the systems that enable safe, secure, comfortable, and sustainable operation of modern facilities.

Hutchies’ Building Services and ESD Team understands the intricate co-dependencies of complex building services. We integrate with project delivery teams to deliver tailored support from across our suite of building services solutions. With the right combination of building services, ESD, BIM, and commissioning services, we deliver measurable value through a deep understanding of capital and whole-of-life cost considerations, energy efficient design, and equipment and systems selection.

B U I L D I N GS E R V I C E S

Definition and scope of model including developing the BIM Management Plan

Coordinating various stages and inputs

Coordinating team tasks

Coordinating design workshops & managing outcomes against design intent

Setting up work sharing and a model collaboration platform

Performing maintenance on models

Hutchies’ Building Services and ESD team will manage the model coordination and design development process, taking into account the information demands placed on the model throughout design, construction, and the entire life cycle of the building. We start with the end in mind, ensuring the model is set up well from the beginning to be able to meet those demands.

This ability to import and export information between software packages is one of the key benefits of BIM as it avoids the unnecessary duplication of work and reduces the risk of errors and inaccuracies. There should ideally be a seamless flow of information from architect to the model to building analysis tools, to be used for activities such as scheduling, quantity takeoffs, costing, structural analysis and building energy analysis.

Hutchinson Builders achieves superior project outcomes through the use of BIM tools such as Revit, Solibri and Navisworks. This technology enables the virtual design and coordination of buildings before any work is done on site. It creates a visualisation and analysis of complex 3D geometry including time lapse videos showing the sequence of construction.

Hutchies has embraced these technologies for their ability to reduce errors, minimise re-work, diminish waste, and reduce conflicts and changes during construction. Our use of BIM results in lowering project costs, optimising schedule and improving service coordination, clash detection, and offsite fabrication.

We have maximised the benefits of BIM in the delivery of key projects like the Queensland Emergency Operations Centre, Maroochydore State Government Office Building, Ergon Energy head office in Townsville, Fairfield Shopping Centre, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology’s laboratory, Skytower, and Global Switch Data Centre.

B U I L D I N G I N F O R M A T I O N M O D E L L I N G ( B I M )

O P T I M I S I N G O U T C O M E S

E N V I R O N M E N T A L L Y S U S T A I N A B L E D E S I G N ( E S D )We have built over 50 green buildings, valued at more than $2B, encompassing 70+ certified ratings across 500,000m2 of green space. We’ve delivered a range of practical and effective sustainable solutions for both government and the private sector.

Our ESD team was formed specifically to provide industry with practical and innovative ESD solutions. Driven by strong technical capability, we take a pragmatic, cost effective approach to achieving ESD ratings, while optimising building performance.

Hutchies’ ESD team includes mechanical, electrical, integration, commissioning, and building management system specialists to ensure the successful delivery of targeted environmental ratings such as Green Star, LEED, EarthCheck and Enviro Development, as well as operational performance ratings such as NABERS.

Hutchinson Builders understand the importance of not only delivering a project from concept stage through to completion of construction but now ensuring that optimal energy performance can be maintained throughout the life-cycle of that building. Developing the ESD Team experience has enabled us to effectively understand and manage the unique ESD challenges and opportunities that all projects present.

We have now structured an ESD Team with the primary objective of delivering and maintaining targeted Green Building ratings. The ESD Team includes the following qualifications:

Green buildings built

50+Combined value

$2B+Commercial area built

500,000M2+

ASSESSORS ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALS ASSESSORS PROFESSIONALSACCREDITED

CONSULTANTS

Commissioning is a fundamental element of construction. It is a systematic process of ensuring that building systems perform according to design intent, code and legislative requirements, as well as the owner’s operational needs. Hutchies’ commissioning methodology makes sure all equipment and systems are designed, installed and commissioned according to manufacturers’ recommendations. We also apply best practice industry standards, and our own rigorous quality processes, including CIBSE Commissioning Codes and ASHREA Commissioning Guidelines.

The best commissioning processes are conducted as a cyclic program, occurring throughout construction, factory acceptance, site acceptance, integration testing, and warranty phases of a project. Experience has taught us that optimal commissioning outcomes are achieved when the process is collaborative. We’ve learned that success relies heavily on continued teamwork between Hutchies’ commissioning team, our subcontractors, consulting base, and the client.

We’ll get the team and systems right, and then work collaboratively to manage the process and keep it on track. We’ll ensure submissions and responses are timely and thorough, minimising lost time and decreased momentum.

Our streamlined delivery model includes:

The process of building commissioning is so much more than just making sure things work when they’re switched on. It is a complex methodology that begins well before the commencement of construction and continues beyond practical completion to ensure systems are operating as intended and delivering optimal performance.

Hutchies’ in-house Building Services and Commissioning Team gets involved from early in the design phase — and sometimes even earlier. We play an integral role in equipment selections and procurement, and stay involved throughout construction, and the pre and final commissioning and witness testing phases. We provide a staged handover, comprehensive client training, and meticulous building tuning.

B U I L D I N G C O M M I S S I O N I N G

O P T I M I S I N G O U T C O M E S

COMMISSIONING TEAM MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION PROCESS

Our job doesn’t end when construction is complete. Whole of life considerations for optimal building performance are critical to the commissioning process. Hutchies’ commissioning team is accomplished in delivering outcomes like tenant wellness targets, and performance ratings like the NABERS energy, water, indoor environment, and waste certification.

Our multidisciplinary team includes:

C O M M I S S I O N I N G T E A M A N D M A N A G E M E N T

INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONING

AGENTS

ENERGY EFFICIENCY ASSESSORS

BMS / EMS TECHNICIANS ASSESSORS ACCREDITED

PROFESSIONALS ASSESSORSMECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS PROFESSIONALS

D O C U M E N T A T I O N A N D P R O C E S S

Due to the varied and complex systems within each project, our team generates a comprehensive commissioning plan and program in collaboration with subcontractors, the project ICA, construction team, services consultants, and key client stakeholders. The plan and program are regularly reviewed as the project progresses to ensure any design changes are accommodated.

Developed over the course of delivering numerous complex and challenging projects, our commissioning documentation includes tailored quality plans, programs, and commissionable systems that define the operational intent and all PPR deliverables. We take a continuous improvement approach to our documentation which is constantly evolving to meet the demands of an ever-changing construction landscape.

Hutchies’ comprehensive documentation includes:

COMMISSIONING PLAN INCLUDING CLIENT TRAINING COMMISSIONING PROGRAM COMMISSIONABLE SYSTEMS LIST

THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS

Client’s Team

ACCEPTED

Subcontractor’s Information

REVIEWCommissioning Plan / Program Development

HUTCHINSON BUILDERS

1. Commissioning Plan / Program Finalisation2. Pre-Commissioning / Commissioning3. Witness Testing4. Performance Document Submissions5. Client Handover & Training6. Building Tuning

CLIENT, CONSULTANTS, ICA