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Year in Review Property Services Group
Property Services/Resources Portfolio September 2017
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Contents
Footpath Installation Project………...……..……….......31
Indigenous Cultural Courtyard…………..……..……….32
Incubator and Accelerator Project…………….………..33
Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic Facility & Advanced Electronics & Sensor Systems Laboratory……………………..….………………….…..34
Vertical Transportation Upgrade………………………..35
SEH Gas & Chemical Store Consolidation…..…..........36
Bike Hub………………………………….….……….….37
Door Automation……………………..………………….38
Facilities Package…………………………..…………....39
Door Upgrades Package…………………………..…....40
Ngarara Willim Bundoora…………………………….....41
City Car Park Signage………………………………......42
Bundoora Car Park Signage……………......................43
University Lawn Basketball Court………………..….….44
Incubator and Accelerator Project…………..….……...45
Acoustic Ceiling Installation……………………………..46
Radiator Upgrade Project…………………………...…..47
Fire Hydrant Replacement Project…………...………...48
External Lighting Upgrade………………………….…...49
Emergency Call Points Project…………………….…...50
Reliable Power Supple Project… …………….……......51
CIJ & MHLC Relocation…….………………….…….....52
Associate DVC Research Lab……… …….….…….….53
Security Functional Areas Consolidation………..….....54
Urban Future Enabling Capability Platform….…...……55
Rooftop Enhancement…………………………….……56
Bike Hub…………………………………………….......57
Retail Tenancy………………….………………….……58
Minor Refurbishment Works……………………..…….59
Various Facilities Asset Management Projects……….60
Message from the Executive Director, Property Services …………………………………..…..2
RMIT Training and Foundation Studies Accommodation Strategy………………………………………….. ….…3
RMIT Online……………………………….…………....4
Voltage Optimisation……………………………….…..5
Refurbishment Project……………………………..…..6
Space Utilisation Counter Initiative……………….…...7
RMIT University Union Front of House……….……….8
Multi-Purpose Space……….………………………….9
RMIT Connect……………………….…………….......10
Toilet Upgrade……….………….………………….….11
Lecture Theatre Upgrade.……..…….…………….....12
General Refurbishment………….………….…….......13
City Parenting Room…………….………...….………14
Brunswick Parenting Room……………………...…...15
Student Experience Program of Works……………...16
Skills and Job Centre…………………………...….….17
Ceiling Remediation Works…………….….………….18
Chancellor’s Office Refurbishment Project.… .......…19
Amenities Upgrade……………………….……………20
Carpet Replacement……………………………..…....21
Activator Project……………………….……………….22
Light Refreshment to Teaching Spaces………..….…23
Media Art Relocation……………………………...…...24
Carpet and Painting……………………………………25
Refurbishment to Board Room…………………….....26
RMIT Connect……………………………………...…..27
Research and Innovation Consolation………...…......28
Motorbike Cage Project…………………….…………29
Amenities Upgrade Project………………….………...30
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Message from the Executive Director, Property Services
Property Services is delighted to present the Year in Review, a summary of over 65 projects delivered for RMIT students and staff across Australian campuses, ready for Semester 1, 2017. Our goal is to deliver projects that provide fit-for-purpose solutions and improve building quality for students and staff to support their work. We are focused on enhancing the student experience through the development and ongoing improvement of places and spaces for collaboration, innovation and creativity. The projects range from major refurbishments to minor upgrades and are representative of work from our Capital Works, Sustainable Urban Precincts Program and Facilities and Asset Management teams. All projects were completed between end of March 2016 and end of March 2017.
Chris Hewison Executive Director, Property Services
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RMIT Training & Foundation Studies Accommodation Strategy Building 108, Levels 3, 4, 7 & 8
City Campus
Consultant
Hinge Architect
Main Contractor
Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd
Project Value
$6 million
Completion Date
February 2017
In 2017, Foundation Studies was to be managed by RMIT Training. As Foundation Studies was located over various buildings at the City Campus and RMIT Training was previously in Building 108, it was agreed they should be consolidated within the same building. The scope of works included:
• Level 3 revamp to cater for new classrooms, workshops, offices, meeting rooms, a student lounge, prayer room refurbishment and reception desk
• Refurbishing the level 4 office space to cater for the Foundation Studies administration staff
• New flooring, painting, workstations, meeting rooms, kitchen, lounge areas, AV equipment and loose furniture
• Level 4 external courtyard was refurbished and made accessible to students and staff. Works included new floor substrate, loose furniture, umbrellas, plants and Wi-Fi
• A student cafe was opened on level 4 with loose furniture, joinery, microwaves and new flooring and painting throughout
• Various un-occupied classrooms on level 7 and 8 were also re-activated / refurbished with new flooring, painting and new loose furniture
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RMIT Online Building 108, Level 4 City Campus
Consultant
Hinge Architect
Main Contractor
Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd
Project value
$1.2 million
Completion Date
September 2016
RMIT Online was a new department within the RMIT University Portfolio which required office space in the City Campus. A space in Building 108 was identified to cater for staff initial needs and for future expansion. The scope of works included:
• An open space office with exposed ceiling and polished concrete as well as new workstations
• AV equipment • Storage • New kitchen and meeting rooms
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Voltage Optimisation Building 80
City Campus
Consultant
N/A
Main Contractor
Corospark (Lean Energy)
Project value
$370K
Completion Date
September 2016
Two Voltage Optimisation Units were installed to the main switchboards of Building 80 at the RMIT City Campus. These units reduce the input of power that is fed into the building. This decreases energy costs by reducing the voltage the building requires to operate.
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Student Hub Refurbishment Project Building 78 & 89 City Campus
Consultant
Hinge Architects
Main Contractor
Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd
Project value
$1.77 million
Completion Date
February 2017
The project objective was to establish a centralised Student Zone in the Carlton Precinct City Campus. Provision of this facility provided a much-needed student space in this sector, while upgrading two unused non-compliant buildings. The project re-modelled both Building 78 & 89 into a vibrant student hub with multi-functional student spaces including kitchen facilities, a parenting room and amenities. The targeted outcomes of the Building 78 & 89 Refurbishment Project included:
• Provision of multi-purpose student study / recreation spaces to better address student needs
• Provision of a small auditorium with AV facilities for presentations
• Provision of kitchen facilities • Improved access to food and beverage within an integrated
social interaction space • Provision of a parenting room • Provision of a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning
system
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Space Utilisation City and Vietnam Campus
Consultant
N/A
Main Contractor
TPS Pty Ltd and Nuvo Group Pty Ltd.
Project value
$1 million
Completion Date
October 2016
RMIT has traditionally undertaken a comprehensive and labour intensive space audit for a single week of use in the first semester of each year. This space counter project was then aimed at providing a solution to collect utilisation data electronically and deliver real time data on a 24/7 hour basis. The system was to be integrated with timetabling data to allow for immediate adjustments to timetables and therefore provide for better utilisation and an improved student and staff experience.
315 thermal sensors were installed across 220 general learning and teaching spaces and are now actively monitoring space utilisation.
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RMIT University Union Front of House Building 514, Level 1, Rooms 7 & 7A
Brunswick Campus
Consultant
Hinge Architects
Main Contractor
Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd
Project value
$162K
Completion Date
August 2016
The new RMIT University Student Union (RUSU) Front of House is utilised for Student Representation and Student Rights Consultations at the Brunswick Campus. It is the focal point for RUSU engagement with students in relation to welfare and student rights functions, their representatives and social and development activities. The project Scope of Works included:
• Demolition and make good works to existing RUSU tenancy and the RMIT Link space
• Provision of two consultation rooms with dedicated counselling facilities
• Front of House reception joinery • Modification works to mechanical, electrical and fire
services • ITS AV facilities
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Multi-Purpose Space Building 202, Level 3
Bundoora Campus
Consultant
1:1 Architects
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd
Project value
$380K
Completion Date
June 2016
The project objective was to reactivate the area as a multi-purpose activity space in the Bundoora West Campus. The facility provides a much needed student recreational space, as well as a multi faith prayer facility which can cater up to 125 students.
The project Scope of Works included:
• Decanting and minor demolition of existing fit out • A 196m2 multipurpose room to cater a prayer facility of up to
125 students and staff • Recreational zone with table tennis, foosball and pool tables • Collaborative study space • Individual study space and social seating • Lockers, pin boards and a large volume of charging points
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RMIT Connect Building 202, Level 2 and
Building 514, Level 1
Bundoora & Brunswick Campus
Consultant
Hinge Architects
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd
Project value
$700K
Completion Date
June 2016
The project objective was to replace the old Student Hub at the Bundoora and Brunswick Campuses with a new student-facing concierge model of operation. This was for the Student Services and Academic Registrar’s Group. The project also provided a back of house facility at the Brunswick campus.
The project Scope of Works included: • Demolition of existing Student Hub and back of house facility • Upgraded student study spaces and seating • Eight Consult Rooms at Bundoora and four at the Brunswick
Campus • Five ‘Corn Chip’ information desks to facilitate the concierge
model at Bundoora and three at Brunswick • Provision of one mega flex room • ITS AV works to facilitate the Q-less System
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Toilet Upgrade City & Bundoora Campus
Consultant
Odorisio and Stolfo Architects
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd
Project value
$1 million
Completion Date
December 2016
This project involved a cost effective refresh of selected amenities across all campuses to provide students and staff with improved facilities.
The project Scope of Works included: • Installation of new hand basins • Installation of sensor taps • Installation of hand dryers • Provision of toilet accessories • General painting
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Lecture Theatre Upgrade Building 201, Level 2, 3 & 6
Bundoora Campus
Consultant
Hinge Architects
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd
Project value
$700K
Completion Date
February 2017
This project involved refurbishment of four lecture theatres in Building 201, including new seating with inbuilt power points, painting and flooring. A glass back was installed in all lecture theatres to create a transparency of all general learning and teaching spaces.
The project also created three student ‘break-out’ spaces by reclaiming redundant bio boxes.
The project Scope of Works included: • The installation of 453 new lecture seats with inbuilt USB
charges and power points • Three lecture theatre bio boxes were removed, reclaiming 83
square meters of space and three new interactive zones for students
• Glass backs were installed on each lecture theatre to open up the experience
• A hearing augmentation facility was installed across all four lecture theatres
• DDA access was upgraded across all four lecture theatres
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General Refurbishment Building 201, Levels 2-10
Bundoora Campus
Consultant
Hinge Architects
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd
Project value
$1 million
Completion Date
February 2017
The aim of this project was to upgrade Building 201, Levels 2-10 to supplement the air distribution upgrade works completed by the Sustainable Urban Precincts Program.
The work included:
• 4,000 litres of paint to coat the walls and plaster board ceilings
• 7,000 new ceiling tiles • 6,220 square meters of flooring was laid • Over 120 staff, plus their belongings were relocated to
facilitate the works program • Approximately 1,400 pieces of furniture and equipment were
relocated to facilitate the works program • Over 100 Wireless Access Points were commissioned • Almost 500 data points were tested and commissioned • Over 300 computers were relocated • 2,900 appliances (lights, speakers, sensors, etc.) were
removed and reinstated to facilitate works • Nine new floor arrival auto doors were installed
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Parenting Room Building 12, Level 8, Room 104
City Campus
Consultant
N/A
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd
Project value
$70K
Completion Date
October 2016
The aim of the project was to create a new Parenting Room in the City Campus.
Building 12, Level 8 was chosen due to its proximity to recently completed NAS Student Spaces, as well as staff offices on the main campus.
The work included:
• Three feeding/expressing cubicles • Change table • Microwave unit and fridge • Boiling, hot and cold water • Separate toilet • Secure access with Swipe Card Reader entry
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Parenting Room Building 514, Level 2, Room 8A
Brunswick Campus
Consultant
Hinge Architects
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd
Project value
$60K
Completion Date
July 2016
The aim of the project was to create a new Parenting Room at the Brunswick Campus.
Building 514, Level 2 was chosen due to its proximity to student facilities at Brunswick.
The work included:
• Feeding/expressing space • Change table • Microwave unit and fridge • Boiling, hot and cold water • Secure access with Swipe Card Reader entry
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Student Experience Program of Works City, Bundoora, Brunswick & Point Cook Campuses
Consultants
Hinge Architects 1:1 Architects H2O Architects Odorisio and Stolfo Architects Greenaway Architects
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd Ducon Maintenance Pty Ltd
Project value
$2.3 million
Completion Date
July 2016
To respond to the feedback from students about campus improvements, the Student Experience Program was initiated in consultation with the RMIT Student Union, Students Group and Key University stakeholders.
Works included:
• Indoor study/recreational spaces • Outdoor recreational spaces • Student furniture upgrades • Teaching space upgrades
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Skills & Job Centre Building 70, Level 1
City Campus
Consultant
1:1 Architects
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd
Project value
$60K
Completion Date
April 2016
The Skills & Job Centre is an initiative by the Victorian Government to offer a ‘one-stop-shop’ for students looking to start training, employees wanting to reskill or retrain, and for employers wanting to meet workforce needs.
The works involved:
• Upgrade to the Building 70, Level 1 common areas • A new front of house reception • ITS AV works • Two consultation rooms
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Ceiling Remediation Works Building 515, Levels 1 & 2
Brunswick Campus
Consultant
N/A
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd
Project value
$200K
Completion Date
April 2016
The aim of the project was to replace the existing metal interlocking ceiling system with an RMIT standard suspended Armstrong fine fisher ceiling system across Building 515, Level 1 and 2.
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Chancellor’s Office Refurbishment Project Building 20, Level 1, Room 20
City Campus
Consultant
Peter Elliott Architectures & Urban Design
Main Contractor
Intrec Management Pty Ltd
Project value
$180K
Completion Date
March 2017
The project objective was to refurbish the Chancellor’s Office into a suitable environment for the RMIT Chancellor and his guests; whilst honouring the historic nature of this area, being the former Judge’s Chamber of Court Room 1. The project scope of works included:
• A provision of fit for purpose office furniture along with historic book storage
• Cosmetic building works • New space heating and cooling unit • Provision of an ensuite bathroom facility • Telephone and video conferencing facility
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Amenities Upgrade Building 14
City Campus
Consultant
Odoriso & Stolfo Architects
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd
Project value
$264K
Completion Date
December 2016
This project involved a light refresh of selected amenities within Building 14 to provide students and staff with improved facilities.
Works included:
• Installation of new hand dryers • Installation of new hand basins • Provision of toilet accessories • General painting
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Carpet Replacement Building 91, Level 2
City Campus
Consultant
N/A
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd
Project value
$26K
Completion Date
March 2017
General description:
• Removing all furniture • Removing existing carpet • Supplying and installing new carpet • Cleaning area and disposing all waste materials
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Activator Project Building 98, Level 1 and Building 97, Level 3
City Campus
Consultant
Spowers
Main Contractor
Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd
Project value
$2 million
Completion Date
March 2017
This project was the expansion of the RMIT Activator currently occupying Building 98.3, where Building 97.3 was added and modified to the current layout. The RMIT Ideas Lab occupies Building 98.1.
The targeted outcomes of the Refurbishment Project included: • Demolition of existing walls • Demolition of existing flooring and ceiling • New ceiling • Installation of new flooring including vinyl and carpet • New meeting room with sliding glass doors • Signage in compliance with RMIT Signage Standard • Electrical Works • Fire Services Works • Builders’ Works • AV Works • Loose furniture
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Light Refreshment to Teaching Spaces Brunswick and Bundoora Campus
Consultant
Odorisio & Stolfo
Main Contractor
Simbuilt Pty Ltd
Project value
$1.3 million
Completion Date
January 2017
Property Services conducted an audit of 50 existing centrally managed teaching spaces across RMIT. Based on the audit summary, it was proposed that the teaching spaces in poor conditions were to be provided with an improved learning environment. The first 20 classrooms (Priority 1) included new audio and visual services to be referred to as ‘Converged AV’, which was rolled out in five locations as a pilot project. The targeted outcomes of the Refurbishment Project included:
• Removal and replacement of new carpet • Painting of walls • New swipe security access control • Power points and USB charging points • Pin boards & white boards • New blinds to windows • Installation of a view panel on existing door • Signage • New Converged AV • New classroom furniture
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Media Art Relocation Building 4, Level 2
City Campus
Consultant
Odorisio & Stolfo
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd
Project value
$138K
Completion Date
January 2017
This space will now operate as a specialist home studio space for the Higher Education (HE) Media Art program within the Bachelor of Fine Art. The redesign of the space was to improve learning and teaching provisions that are reconfigurable to suit the type of teaching and assessment, and to accommodate differing student art practices. This space provides a video lab, two editing suites and a model making facility.
The targeted outcomes of the Refurbishment Project included:
• Demolition of existing wall and staircase • Building work • Re-glazing existing rooms 16 & 17 with double glazing • Patch and paint walls and doors • Installation of new staircase • Rebalance existing mechanical system • New track lighting • Acoustic treatment to editing suites • Alteration to fire services • Signage
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Carpet & Painting Building 20, Levels 1 & 2
City Campus
Consultant
Peter Elliott Architecture and Urban Design
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd
Project value
$280K
Completion Date
December 2016
The scope of this project was to update the offices and corridors in the space which had become outdated. The aim was to improve the general building standard and the working environment
The targeted outcomes of the Refurbishment Project included:
• Replacing carpet • Painting walls, ceiling and skirting • Furniture
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Refurbishment to Boardroom Building 202, Level 3, Rooms 33 & 34
Bundoora Campus
Consultant
Odorisio & Stolfo
Main Contractor
Simbuilt Pty Ltd
Project value
$168K
Completion Date
March 2017
Property Services identified that the existing Audio Visual - ITS equipment items and current facilities in the rooms were out of date in comparison to the current RMIT ITS Standards and required an upgrade. Upgrade works provided fully refurbished, modern conference rooms with video conference facilities to cater for the College’s industry engagements and internal meetings.
The targeted outcomes of the Refurbishment Project included: • Demolition • Building works • New ceiling • New carpet & painting • Security access • Audio Visual • New conference table • Mechanical services • Electrical services • Fire services • Signage
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RMIT Connect Building 202, Level 3, Rooms 1-5
Campus
Consultant
Hinge Architects
Main Contractor
Simbuilt Pty Ltd
Project value
$490K
Completion Date
March 2017
Works included: • Demolition of existing offices and reception area • Construction of new meeting room • Construction of printing room with installation of lockers • Installation of new kitchen area and break out spaces • Installation of workstations and quiet pods • Installation of TV and conference facilities to the meeting
room
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Research and Innovation Consolidation Building 91, Levels 1 & 3
City Campus
Consultant
Peddle Thorp
Main Contractor
MPA Construction
Project value
$1.44 million
Completion Date
January 2017
This project included the refurbishment of Building 91, Levels 1 and 3 to support the consolidation of the Research and Innovation Portfolio into the area.
The Level 1 works included:
• New layout to half the floor • 22 workplaces in an open plan configuration • Two offices • Two collaboration spaces • Training room fitted out with audio visual presentation tools
and flexible seating for up to 32 people
The Level 3 works included:
• Refurbishment of the whole floor • Newly created open plan layout with 69 workplaces • Further refurbishment of nine offices and six meeting rooms • A newly created staff breakout and collaboration space • New staff room / kitchen installed
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Motorbike Cage Project Building 253, Car Park
Bundoora Campus
Consultant
N/A
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd
Project value
$50K
Completion Date
May 2016
General description: The works involved delivery of a motorbike cage within the Bundoora East campus.
• Installed a ‘chain wire fence’ enclosure for the motorbike parking facility
• Revised the internal line marking to new layout of 1.2m wide parking bay
• Supplied, installed and commissioned swipe card reader access to the motorbike cage
• Supplied and installed a ‘Kryptonite Stronghold Surface Ground Anchor’ to each of the parking bays within the motorbike cage
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Amenities Upgrade Project Building 514 & 45
Brunswick & City Campus
Consultant
Odorisio & Stolfo Architects
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty ltd
Project value
$120K
Completion Date
31 January 2017
Installation of two new DDA compliant toilets in City and Brunswick Campus under Disability Discrimination Act Compliance Program 2017.
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Footpath Installation Project Bundoora Campus
Consultant
Odorisio & Stolfo Architects
Main Contractor
Ducon Building
Project value
$200K
Completion Date
February 2017
Create a DDA-compliant access from the DDA parking to Building 202 (RMIT Connect, Food Court and Campus store).
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Indigenous Cultural Courtyard Building 15, University Lane Courtyard
City Campus
Consultant
Greenaway Architects
Main Contractor
Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd
Project value
$205K
Completion Date
May 2016
The Indigenous themed courtyard assisted RMIT University to recognise the Kulin Nation on which the campus stands.
Features that were delivered as part of the project were:
• A fire pit • Open area for flexible use including dancing • Purpose designed seating • Garden beds and other plantings using Australian
Indigenous and native plants • Visual art and graphics on the glass façade of Building 15
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Incubator and Accelerator Project Building 55, Level 4
City Campus
Consultant
H2O Architects
Main Contractor
Schiavello
Project value
$125K
Completion Date
March 2016
General description:
• Relocation of existing 3D printer and work stations • Extension of power and wireless access points • Supply and delivery of new flip tables, task chairs and
mobile whiteboards • Installation of additional ITS equipment • Table mounted power boards with USB charging ports
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Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic Facility & Advanced Electronics & Sensor Systems Laboratory Building 12, Levels 7 & 9
City Campus
Lift Upgrade
Building 108, Level
Consultant
H20 Architects
Main Contractor
Harris HMC Interiors (Vic) Pty Ltd
Project value
$1.7 million
Completion Date
March 2017
A state-of–the-art facility that provides an exceptional resource for Australian researchers to create novel devices using low temperature co-fired ceramic multilayer technology. This is the only facility of its kind available within an Australian University.
The facility is connected to the Micro-Nano Research Facility allowing novel nano-devices and functional ceramics to be produced, and for nano-fabricated structures to be incorporated within the devices. This is a unique bridge between the micro/nano fabrication and macro manufacturing worlds. It enables frontier research into numerous areas including microwave, radio frequency and terahertz devices, wireless sensing, micro-electromechanical systems, bio-microfluidic and implantable devices.
The project also delivers an Advanced Electronics and Sensor Systems Laboratory that enables complementary high impact research.
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Vertical Transportation Upgrade Building 108
City Campus
Consultant
WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff
Main Contractor
Kone Elevators
Project value
$1 million
Completion Date
March 2017
This project delivered a major upgrade to RMIT’s aging vertical transportation infrastructure within Building 108.
Works included:
• Full equipment upgrade to lifts 5, 6 & 7 • Refurbishment of the escalator from the entry lobby to
level 3
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SEH Gas & Chemical Store Consolidation Building 3, 7 & 14
City Campus
Consultant
GHD
Main Contractor
Kane Constructions
Project value
$1.97 million
Completion Date
February 2017
This project delivered compliant storage facilities that enable the College of Science, Engineering and Health to operate best practice for the management and handling of dangerous goods across the City Campus. Works included:
• Central receiving store and office in Building 3 • Mixed class and flammable goods stores in Buildings 3 and
14 • Gas store in Building 3 • Bulk nitrogen and argon store in Building 7
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Bike Hub Building 51
City Campus
Consultant
Hinge Architects
Main Contractor
United Commercial projects
Project value
$1.4 million
Completion Date
April 2016
This project focused on creating centralised secure bike parking for an additional 470 bikes.
The scope of works also included:
• 20 showers • Changing facilities • 300 storage lockers • Onsite support services including bicycle repair stations,
drinking fountains and bike accessory vending machines
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Door Automation Projects Buildings 1, 2, 13, 512 & 515
City and Brunswick Campuses
Consultant
N/A
Main Contractor
Simbuilt Pty ltd
Project value
$450K
Completion Date
June 2016
Door automation works to improve ease of access throughout buildings. Project was a part of the RMIT Disability Discrimination Act Compliance Program.
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Facilities Package Buildings 7, 45, 202 & 223
City Campus
Project Manager
Andrew Faltas
Consultant
AECOM
Main Contractor
Airmaster
Project value
$490K
Completion Date
June 2016
Facilities package of works included:
• New chillers • Replacing filters • Upgrade to building smoke control systems • Creating access to cooling towers
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Door Upgrades Package Buildings 2, 5, 6, 7 and 80
City Campus
Consultant
NA
Main Contractor
Simbuilt and Ducon
Project value
$300K
Completion Date
August 2016
Installation of automatic sliding doors to improve accessibility.
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Ngarara Willim Bundoora Building 202, Level 3
Bundoora Campus
Consultant
Greenaway Architects
Main Contractor
Ducon
Project value
$300K
Completion Date
Jan 2017
General description:
• Installation of new partition walls • Installation of glazed wall • New kitchenette • New carpet and tiling • Installation of swipe card readers • Relocation of existing lighting • New furniture
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City Car Park Signage City Campus
Consultant
NA
Main Contractor
CDSW
Project value
$40K
Completion Date
December 2016
Installation of electronic signage at city car park to display the number of vacant bays available.
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Bundoora Car Park Signage Bundoora Campus
Consultant
NA
Main Contractor
CDSW
Project value
$40K
Completion Date
March 2017
• Installation of in-ground loop sensors to count the number of vehicles parking
• Installation of electronic signage to display the number of available parking bays at Bundoora West
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University Lawn Basketball Court City Campus
Consultant
NA
Main Contractor
Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd
Project value
$40K
Completion Date
February 2017
Re-surface basketball half court and install new ring.
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Incubator & Accelerator Project Building 98, Level 3
City Campus
Consultant
NA
Main Contractor
Lend Lease
Project value
$445K
Completion Date
March 2016
General description:
• Demolition of internal walls to create an open floor plan • Creation of new kitchen space, meeting rooms and
collaboration spaces • Upgrade of power, data and lighting infrastructure • Installation of new office furniture including work stations,
task chairs, PCs, phones, stools and mobile whiteboards • Installation and commissioning of digital lockers • Make good works to existing building fabric • Refurbishment of toilet facilities
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Acoustic Ceiling Installation Building 511, Levels 1-3
Campus
Consultant
AECOM
Main Contractor
Airmaster
Project value
$75K
Completion Date
September 2016
• Removal of existing perforated metal ceilings in classroom spaces
• Construction of new acoustic suspended ceilings and acoustic lagging to mechanical services
• Reinstatement of classroom spaces and AV equipment
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Radiator Upgrade Project Buildings 2 & 4
City Campus
Consultant
AECOM
Main Contractor
Ellis Air-conditioning
Project value
$390K
Completion Date
February 2017
• Removal and refurbishment of all existing radiator heaters in Buildings 2 and 4
• Dismantle and disposal existing hydronic heating pipework throughout buildings
• Hazmat removal works for floor penetrations • Installation of new copper hydronic heating pipework • Reinstallation of refurbished heaters, testing and
commissioning of system • Make good of walls and floors
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Fire Hydrant Replacement Project Buildings 37, 91, 94, 97, 201, 203, 222 & 513
Consultant
Waterman AHW
Main Contractor
Wormald
Project value
$700K
Completion Date
December 2016
Fire hydrant pipework upgrades.
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External Lighting Upgrade Bundoora Campus
Consultant
Waterman AHW
Main Contractor
Menco Electrical and Airmaster
Project value
$626K
Completion Date
October 2016
• Installation of new external lighting to all pedestrian accessible areas across the Bundoora East and West campuses
• Replace lighting ballasts, capacitors and re-lamp existing lighting as part of the project early works
• Installation of additional flood lighting • Supply and installation of new LED lighting • Installation of light sensors to the new lighting • Installation of new lighting poles and bollard lights • External lighting compliance to P2 classification
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Emergency Call Points Project Bundoora & Brunswick Campuses
Consultant
NA
Main Contractor
Telstra SNP and Newscom
Project value
$500K
Completion Date
December 2016
• Supply, installation and commissioning of 20 emergency call points across the Bundoora East, Bundoora West and Brunswick campuses
• Supply, installation and commissioning of CCTV cameras • Installation of network cabinets, including transfer of
existing fibre and copper cabling • Extension of conduit and cabling to nominated emergency
call point and CCTV camera locations • Associated civil works, including non-destructive digging
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Reliable Power Supply Project Building 14, Levels 2, 7 & 14
City Campus
Consultant
Figure and Ground Advisory
Main Contractor
Nuvo Group
Project value
$310K
Completion Date
February 2017
• Consolidate all critical RMMF facility electrical services to a single switchboard
• Supply and Installation of new automatic transfer switches • Provide fully redundant power to the RMMF facility via
Automatic Transfer Switch between Buildings 10 and 14 • Install manual isolation valves to extend the supply of
RMMF facility chilled water and compressed air services during future electrical shut downs
• Sub-metering rectification works • Removal, relocation and disposal of redundant plant,
equipment and spare components • Power shutdown of Buildings 12 and 14 to complete the
project
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CIJ & MHLC Relocation Building 97, Levels 1 & 2
City Campus
Consultant
NA
Main Contractor
Ducon Maintenance
Project value
$50K
Completion Date
April 2016
• Disposal of redundant furniture and equipment • Electrical and data works to accommodate for MHLC and
CIJ departments • Painting of all areas on levels 1 and 2 • Signage updates • Detailed cleaning of all areas • Relocation of MHLC and CIJ departments • Coordination of works with SUPP
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Associate DVC Research Lab Building 14, Level 5
City Campus
Consultant
Odorisio & Stolfo Architects
Main Contractor
Simbuilt Pty Ltd
Project value
$632K
Completion Date
September 2016
The aim was to provide additional research space for the School of Sciences. The project involved providing the Associate DVC’s Research with a Photonics/Optics based research lab.
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Security Functional Areas Consolidation Building 5, Level 1
City Campus
Consultant
Odorisio & Stolfo Architects
Main Contractor
Ducon Maintenance
Project value
$72K
Completion Date
August 2016
Refurbishment of the existing Security Control Centre to accommodate the consolidation of Building 14 Security Reception within Building 5, Level 1 at the City Campus.
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Urban Future Enabling Capability Platform Building 15, Level 3
City Campus
Consultant
Odorisio & Stolfo Architects
Main Contractor
Ducon Maintenance
Project value
$232K
Completion Date
February 2017
This project scope of works included providing suitable accommodation for staff in an environment close to the existing research centre located in Building 15. The project includes four offices, 12 workstations and two GIS processing workstations.
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Rooftop Enhancement Building 80 Rooftop
City Campus
Consultant
NA
Main Contractor
Melbourne Shade Systems Pty Ltd
Project value
$80K
Completion Date
November 2016
The scope of works for this project includes the supply and installation of 9x sun shade umbrellas.
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Bike Hub Bundoora Campus
Consultant
PFL Spaces
Main Contractor
Ducon Maintenance
Project value
$200K
Completion Date
February 2017
. The scope of works for the Bike Hub involved:
• The construction of Bike Storage Facility for the RMIT Bundoora West Campus
• Security access readers and cameras • Installation of bike hoops and arcs • Installation of a bike repair station
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Retail Tenancy Building 202, Level 2, Room 9
Bundoora Campus
Consultant
Odorisio & Stolfo Architects
Main Contractor
NA
Project value
$42K
Completion Date
February 2017
The project involved the construction of a standalone premise that supports stationery retail operation for academic materials.
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Minor Refurbishment Works Building 251, Level 2
Bundoora Campus
Consultant
N/A
Main Contractor
Ducon Building Solutions Pty Ltd
Project value
$37K
Completion Date
September 2016
This project involved a minor refurbishment of an existing space in Building 251, level 2 to accommodate the relocation of staff. The project aimed to better locate researchers to improve research output.
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Various Facilities & Asset Management Projects
• ITS Air Balancing Project Building 88, Levels 5, 6 & 10, City Campus ($190K)
• Air Handling Unit Fan Motor Replacement Building 56, Level 8, City Campus ($55K)
• Hot Water Boiler Bypass Valve Building 13, Level 1, City Campus ($11K)
• Two-Way Radio Interconnectivity Project Building 5, Level, City Campus ($80K)
• Plant Room Works Building 7, Level 5, Room 104, City Campus ($166K)
• Mechanical Services Upgrade Building 37, City Campus ($41K)
• Roof & Façade Waterproofing Works Buildings 12, 22 & 94, City Campus ($700K)
• Security Swipe Card Access Cardigan Street, City Campus ($40K)
• Chilled Water Pipework Replacement Building 5, Level 1 & 2, City Campus ($10K)
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Property Services wishes to thank all partners, contributors, students, staff and members of the RMIT Property Services Team who contributed to the Year in Review 2017.
Property Services Group 2017
www.rmit.edu.au/propertyservices
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