The main challenges for this project was meeting the structure program and eliminating the safety risks of working within a shaft at heights without scaffolding. The builder was looking to close off the structure and seal the shaft as soon as possible. Getting inside the shaft would’ve resulted in a stick build with a scaffold that was 8 stories high. Doing this way would’ve meant they didn’t meet the program schedule and resulted in safety issues for the site team.
Canberra Hospital
Developing a multi-service riser for the mechanical services shaft to meet structure, program, and safety requirements
The Challenge
The Solution
Working with the builder and mechanical contractor, we designed and fabricated 3 fully integrated mech service riser with mechanical pipe, HV and hydraulic pipe. Each riser had a platform, integrated platform off each main floor with built in edge protection. The structural frames provided safe working areas and were seismic rated. A total of 3 crane lifts were required to complete the installation in 1 day versus a traditional build that would’ve required 3 months with scaffolding and >30 crane lifts.
The Result
“PFS helped us to meet the program schedule and eliminate the need for high-risk workshops. We really should be doing every riser like this”.