Wakefield Street Car Park
About the project
Scope
Forming, pouring and finishing of 21,000m2 of concrete to construct the car park decks and internal ramps
Erection of 900 tonnes of steel
Construction of lift shafts and installation of lifts
Construction of a mixed façade system including precast panels, perforated metal screens, and alpolic and bondor panelling
Outcomes
BMD expedited the construction program, mitigated safety issues, and eliminated the need for a fixed onsite tower crane through the adoption of an unconventional top-down methodology for the erection of the steel. The eastern and western lift cores were progressed with custom built jump forms, while 30 metre long columns were connected with tie beams on the ground and subsequently erected in single lifts.
BMD worked closely with the client and delivered several construction and finish alternatives which provided cost savings, as well as time savings with the entire project completed in 40 weeks.
“BMD has worked with Rider Levett Bucknall over many years on a number of construction and development projects in South Australia. Most recently, Rider Levett Bucknall worked with BMD on the South Terrace Alta Apartments and the Wakefield Carpark.
BMD has a capable team that work collaboratively with the design team and client ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard and their projects are administered with diligence and honesty. Rider Levett Bucknall has experienced solid commitment, good time management and dedicated co-operation to achieve project goals and outcomes.”
John, Director, Rider Levett Bucknall