CAPABILITY STATEMENT SCAFFOLD DESIGN & ENGINEERING www.fortisem.com.au FIRM NAME FortisEM Consultant Engineers & Managers ABN 12 764 681 783 YEAR ESTABLISHED 2013 MAIN CONTACT Principal Engineer Bill Hutton RPEQ BEng Civil (Hons 1st Class). MIEAust BILL HUTTON, PRINCIPAL ENGINEER BEng Civil (Hons 1st Class), PHONE MIEAust, CPEng, NER, RPEQ 07 4740 4686 EMAIL [email protected] WEBSITE www.fortisem.com.au POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box 4, Townsville Qld 4810 BUSINESS ACTIVITIES Drafting, structural engineering, scaffold design, 3D modelling, animation, realistic rendering, project management. MARKETS SERVED Marine, mining, industrial, commercial, residential, bridge maintenance, tunnelling, events and general construction and maintenance industries. OTHERS Virtual reality, scaffold audits, cost estimates for scaffold work. FORTISEM - SCAFFOLDING CAPABILITY STATEMENT MERIVALE BRIDGE, BRISBANE QLD While we are more than happy to do small projects, Engineering is to our capabilities are best illustrated when we develop solutions requiring scaffolding access on complex scaffolding like accuracy structures. is to advice. This includes big projects from stack maintenance on sugar refining plant to complex marine infrastructure. It can only improve Our consultancy with Central Scaffolding and Queensland Rail on the Merivale Bridge in Brisbane is the outcome. a case in point. The bridge crosses the Brisbane River between the stations of South Brisbane and Roma St. FortisEM designs, drafts and digitally renders The Merivale Bridge makes an architectural statement scaffolding and supporting structures. and is a complex structure. In 1980 it was named the We have a positive track record and are able to most outstanding engineering project from the apply processes and technology to the individual Association of Consulting Engineers of Australia. demands of each sector and service including: It consists of a double-track railway line, twin arches • Marine curving in the horizontal and vertical planes and multi- angled cable stays. There are high-voltages cables • Industrial running mid-height under the arches. • Mining • Sugar/processing Our client required an access scaffold system to allow • Construction washing and repainting while allowing full operation of • State Government the bridge to continue. • Residential FortisEM designed a complex scaffold system that • Commercial perfectly fit between all elements of the bridge, was • Industrial 27m tall at its high point, supported on only two points • Theatrical either side of the bridge and clear spanned across the • Special projects width of the bridge. • See where your needs fit with our supply To ensure the geometry was correct, FortisEM at our case studies file undertook 3D laser scanning to accurately map the location of the arches, cables and HV cables prior to commencement of design. www.fortisem.com.au To ensure the most efficient use of materials, the Designers work with draftsmen who are also design employed Layher scaffolding with structural experienced scaffolders to present models in a 3D capacity at 100 per cent . format. Given the complexity of installation this was critical to The technology is then tied in with the practical and delivery of the project. the creative. Our commitment The image is rendered, which gives the client a 3D appreciation of the final structure, allowing the Expect to win more work from advanced opportunity to review and make changes in real time. documentation, create more profit from better systems and rest easier when the result is certified. The plans are certified by an engineer who is recognised at state and national level with Registered FortisEM combines the draft, design and engineering Professional Engineer-Queensland and National of scaffolding under one roof. Engineering Register qualifications. This is done simultaneously, which results in effective Our advice is also insured. turnaround times allowing for a more professional presentation and an effective use of labour, scaffolding Better data, better technicians, experienced and materials. This means greater returns. tradesmen and professional oversight, advice and certification. We first introduce technology and laser-scan the site. This is the difference in scaffolding. That image is superimposed on to the building design. INDUSTRIES SERVED SERVICES • Scaffold companies • Quantity surveying • Animations (i.e. concept design on • Builders - principal • Drafting complex projects and contractors, particularly costing of scaffolding) • 3D modelling Tier 1 and 2 (including • Engineering site inspection Lend Lease, Hutchinson • Project managers, Builders, Paynter Dixon) asset managers and • Virtual reality maintenance managers • Mining/refining business • Safety audits (including Queensland • Bridges (Queensland Rail) • Cost estimates Sugar, Incitec Pivot) • Dolphin berths (Bechtel, • Marine infrastructure – Qld Ports, Qld Sugar) (including Abbot Point, • Processing plants (Qld Amrun’s Hey River Sugar) facility) • Tunnels • Theatres and event planners FORTISEM - SCAFFOLDING CAPABILITY STATEMENT Adding value We engineer outcomes which lift the integrity of scaffolding to a new level. Our preferred business is adding value to the building At the same time we aim to make the industry safer process. We do this in in three areas. and the building process less expensive. The first is in lean quantity surveying. The contractors We respect each other’s practical, technical and know exactly how much scaffolding and labour professional contribution and expect the best results. resources need to be on site . This means a competitive price and bigger margins. We not only design to satisfy all requirements, we can Secondly, the site will be compliant. The designs are also certify the end result. certified by a Registered Professional Engineer, which It’s thorough. Every angle is covered in-house, from is the recognised authority by Workplace Health and the survey to the design to the certification. Safety. Moreover FortisEM is fully insured. That alone makes Thirdly, our superior documentation enhances the us stand out. contractor’s professional reputation as capable of contributing to the solution. We also have an extensive library of scaffolding specifications detailing the connection technology and FortisEM team describing the load-bearing capacity of each scaffolding product. We aim to be world leaders in the professional development of safely delivered scaffolding solutions. This reference means we can accurately advise on the required material needed for each project. Our design team of accredited and experienced practical and technical specialists all add to effective This is the whole package that covers all angles and scaffold design. every solution. There is no need to go further. www.fortisem.com.au BURDEKIN BRIDGE REFURBISHMENT 1. EQUIPMENT 3. POINT OF DIFFERENCE • Faros XD130 laser scanner The difference is our people, our process and • AutoCAD use of technology which results in a better and cheaper solution. • 3ds Max • Navisworks We can laser-scan a site for accuracy and • A360 produce a high-quality three-dimensional model. • SkyCiv cloud engineering The process eliminates variations and disputes • Scaffold component library as plans change. • SPACE GASS The laser scanning will detect any changes to the structure. 2. SPECIALISED CAPABILITIES We’ve provided cut-through by streamlining the • Adding value to tender submissions process under one roof. • Drafting Our systems are accredited and we can come to • Laser scanning site and complete third-party independent • High-quality 3D modelling scaffold audits on behalf of the principal contractor or Workplace Health and Safety. • Structural engineering design • Interpretive graphics Moreover, the engineering is RPEQ-certified and • Integrated processes insured. • Certification • Communications systems THEATRICAL STAGE DESIGN FORTISEM - SCAFFOLDING CAPABILITY STATEMENT INCITEC PIVOT SHED 4. CERTIFICATIONS HELD 6. SOFTWARE USED • Bachelors Degrees in Civil and Structural • AutoCAD Engineering including first-class honours • Revit • Chartered Professional Engineer • SkyCiv • Registered Practising Engineer Queensland • Cloud-based systems • National Engineering Register • Microstran • Advanced Scaffold Ticket • Bluebeam • Working at Height • Microsoft Office Suite • Confined Space Entry 7. TRAINING AND 5. AREA OF OPERATION CAPACITY LEVELS AND SUPPLY AND EXPORT FortisEM has a third party-accredited ISO9001 CAPABILITIES QA system which is audited annually. As part of We are connected to the Internet of Things our system we have a process whereby all staff and can provide design solutions anywhere in the have the benefit of senior management world. mentoring in their professional development. Our certifying engineer is not only RPEQ Our engineers maintain their registered status recognised, he is also on the National by undertaking in excess of the required Engineering Register. professional development. FortisEM manages projects Australia-wide, out of Post-graduate studies are also being offices in Sydney, Perth and Townsville. undertaken by staff. Our draftsmen and technicians are constantly enrolled in professional development from TAFE and other institutions. RESIDENTIAL HOME MARINE: CHANGE DIRECTION SHED www.fortisem.com.au Management Systems Risk management approach & Risk Management Safety and design is critical in what we do and we are constantly upgrading our compliance. Safety, Environment and Quality - FortisEM Our risk management approach