COMPANY CAPABILITY STATEMENT
arete Australia Education Capability Statement 2021
arete Australia A division of Kane Construction Pty Ltd CONTENTS
About Us 4 Strength and Security 5 Executive Team Victoria 6 Company Structure 7 Certifications and Accreditations 8 Education 9 Contact 58 About Us
3 ABOUT US
arete Australia has quietly built a reputation for delivering highly complex interiors, fitouts and refurbishments. With offices in Victoria and Queensland, our team has worked on over 220 projects, delivering 160,000sqm across the two states. We have applied our expertise to the education, health, aged care, government, commercial office and base building, hotel and hospitality sectors, delivering impeccable quality on schedule and budget. As a division of Kane Constructions, we benefit from the financial strength, corporate governance and stringent management systems that this industry leader has refined over its 45+ years of operation.
EXPERIENCED SPECIALISTS DEFINING CULTURE
Our success has been built on the The workplace ethos at arete is one of dedication, specialist skills and work ethic cooperation, invention and transparency. of our diverse team. It defines everything we do, from how we engage with staff to the relationships we Each member is highly regarded within the build with our clients. industry for an ability to deliver projects of complexity and breadth. We thrive in a hard-working, collaborative and agile culture. We’re dedicated to We are also known for being proactive and problem solving and refining our practices. reactive; we anticipate potential problems Put simply, we go about what we do, and let and quickly respond to any challenge that our results speak for themselves. may arise.
WELL-BUILT RELATIONSHIPS
Our strong and ongoing relationships with our clients are testament to our commitment and reliability, as much as the exceptional quality of our work.
Through a collaborative and consultative process, we endeavour to understand each client’s needs. We then set about creating bespoke solutions that meet design goals, timeframes and budgets.
arete Education Capability Statement 4 ABOUT US
Strength and Security As a division of Kane Constructions, arete Australia benefits from their financial strength. Annual turnover in excess of $1 billion. Projects in the $1 million to $250 million value range. Able to maintain a bank guarantee and bonding facilities of $80m + $30m bonding facility from Vero. Total assets exceeding $150 million with a security facility to cater for well over $1billion of work under construction.
Revenue $1060m $1030m
1000m $820m 900m
800m $620m $600m 700m 600m 500m 400m 300m 200m 100m
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Contracts Awarded $922m 900m $840m $804m $703m 800m 700m $582m 600m 500m 400m 300m 200m 100m
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
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Executive Team Victoria
Richard Frisina Tristan Forster
JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR
Matt Rossi Diarmuid O’Mahony
JOINT GENERAL MANAGER JOINT GENERAL MANAGER
Jonathan Angeloupolos Sal Palay Stephen Fullarton
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT NATIONAL SYSTEMS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER MANAGER MANAGER
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Company Structure
arete Education Capability Statement 7 CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS
Quality Assurance Management System
ISO 9001:2015
Occupational Health and Safety Management System
ISO 45001:2018
Environmental Management System
ISO 14001:2015
Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme
National Pre-qualification System for Commercial & Residential Refurbishment and Office Fitout up to $138 million - Construction Supplier Register (CSR)
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Australian Catholic The project completed in the Australian There was also minor floor refurbishment Catholic University’s Daniel Mannix Building works fulfilled within the project. University, Daniel Mannix by arete’s Victorian team involved the minor Building Minor Works works to Levels 2 and 5 of the Building. Works on Level 2 were required to increase and utilise the space for staff and students.
Whilst the works on Level 5 involved a new glazed screen and door to prevent general access to the working area behind the existing reception desk.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Australian Catholic $100,000 1 Month Lump Sum University Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment KEY CONSULTANTS 300m2 February 2016 APP Gray Puksand Architects
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Box Hill Institute Lilydale The Box Hill Institute of TAFE’s Lilydale arete successfully delivered the new world Campus Building LA is spread across three class facility for the Box Hill Institute on Lakeside Campus Building wings. Each with three floors, where arete time and to budget. LA Australia provided a crossover between each wing, for improved accessibility.
The Refurbishment included a new cafe with commercial kitchen, a childcare centre, hair and beauty teaching spaces, general learning spaces, teacher areas, conference and meeting rooms and three libraries across the three floors.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Box Hill Institute $3,400,000 8 Months Lump Sum Government - State KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment Tectura Architects 5,422m2 April 2017 Multi Level Calibre Consulting Waterman AHW (VIC) Pty Ltd
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Box Hill Institute Lilydale arete Australia were selected to aid the designed to not only facilitate new Box Hill Institute of TAFE Lilydale Campus functionality but to deliver the aesthetics Lakeside Campus Building and the Victorian Government with the and design which should be expected from LB construction of their very first state-of-the- such a ground-breaking space. art Technology, Discovery and Innovation Centre within Victoria.
The works included spaces such as Virtual Reality Rooms, Robotics Rooms, Scenario Rooms and Maker Space Rooms. These spaces enable revolutionary teaching practices and have been architecturally
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Box Hill Institute $1,600,000 6 Months Lump Sum Government - State KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment Tectura Architects 1,500m2 February 2017 Calibre Consulting Waterman AHW (VIC) Pty Ltd
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The Trade Centre is a new project for the • Meet current training package Chisholm TAFE Dandenong requirements Dandenong Campus aimed at consolidating Trade Training Centre and upgrading the delivery of Trade • Provide more apprenticeship training Teaching to provide consistent delivery of • Provide consistency of offer across these services across Chisholm’s campuses. campuses
The specific outcomes of the project are: The consolidation of trades at Dandenong will enable similar teaching delivery modes • Consolidation of delivery as provided in the Frankston Learning and • Improved teaching facilities Innovation Precinct. • Increased capacity, flexibility and efficiency
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Chisholm Institute of TAFE $4,257,000 Current Lump Sum Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment Root Partnerships 2,500m2 Current Project Crosier Scott Architects Zinc Cost Management FMG Engineering Meinhardt Australia
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Deakin University Building Arete were engaged as principle contractor The completion of this project enables for the upgrade works to Deakin collaboration within the industry and NA University’s, Waurn Ponds Campus. The provides functional dry laboratories & new A212 hub connects and centralises associated workspace environments. the universities Waurn Ponds staff & higher degree research students in a dynamic, bold & engaging location.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Deakin University $1,000,000 3 Months Lump Sum Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment Deakin Design & 1,370m2 March 2021 Development Umow Lai Building Services BSE Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec
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Deakin University The Deakin University Building HE fitout Level 2 was partially demolished and included the demolished to base build refurbished to allow for a new Comms Building HE Fitout of Level 1 and subsequent fitout of the Room, where all services from Level 1 are state-of-the-art Audio Visual Learning monitored. environment for the Languages Department. Overall the project was a success having The classrooms were acoustically treated been delivered on time and within budget. to reduce services noises and audio reverberation. Deakin University requested the original brief to be updated to meet their standards and therefore additional safety and technological requirements were required to be installed.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Deakin University $1,000,000 4 Months Lump Sum Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout DS Architects 225m2 February 2018 Cundall WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff Wood & Grieve Engineers
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Deakin University The Building P News Room project was to present the actual photos as seen on the comprised of four major components: The computer screen. Building P ‘News Room’ Green Room, Neutral Printing Room, News Room and teaching spaces, all of which The news room on Level 3 saw the use were spread across three levels. of high-end designer furniture with full services coordination to support the The Neutral Printing Room was the first purpose of news recording. The room milestone of this project, being painted and was refurbished to meet specific acoustic fitted out with neutral grey colour to fulfill its requirements with services being fully purpose. Students and staff utilise this room integrated to Deakin’s e-solution. to edit and print their work using the full size printer. The main feature for this space Also situated on Level 3 are new teaching is the special lighting boxes, integrated with spaces that utilise the latest AV technology, magnetic boards, which can be calibrated which enrich the teaching and learning experiences.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Deakin University $1,500,000 7 Months Lump Sum Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout Buro 503m2 March 2017
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Deakin University arete Australia completed the Deakin The challenge with this project was meeting University’s Building C Back-log works the handover for Levels 4 and 5 as the Building C Backlog across Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. existing furniture needed to be reworked within the small space. The works included new floor finishes, ceiling tile replacements, new joinery items and make good of the existing office and toilet areas.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Deakin University $800,000 4 Months Lump Sum Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Multi Level Buro 2,000m2 March 2017 Refurbishment
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Deakin University Deakin University’s Building HE Level 2 The project also included upgraded is the new Student Central space for their services zone with private and semi-private Student Central Building HE Burwood Campus. consultation points, meeting rooms and offices and refurbished staff areas at the The student central is the new highlight in back-of-house. the Burwood Campus and is now the face of Deakin with the design becoming the The original scope of the project was benchmark for all future projects. finished within two months, because of great coordination between site personnel, The project presented full services office and stakeholders. coordination between the front and the back house, with works establishing the Ask Watson desk, which gives a fresh experience to students who require a consultation.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Deakin University $1,600,000 5 Months Lump Sum Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout Thomson Adsett 427m2 February 2017
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Deakin University Deakin University’s Building P Back-Log Given that each area had different specific project was delivered in conjunction with periods to work with, site management Building P Backlog the Building P Media and News Room. played a crucial role in the successful delivery of this project within the specified The refurbished space is mainly used for programme and in the most efficient way news, broadcast and media purposes with possible. works including but not limited to painting, floor replacements, studios, arts and also joinery items replacement.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Deakin University $600,000 4 Months Lump Sum Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment Buro 826m2 February 2017 Cundall
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King David School The King David School Refurbishment Two levels were redesigned to incorporate was delivered by arete Australia in three open learning areas, offices, work rooms, a Refurbishment stages, the project included full demolition Jewish life and Hebrew space, independent of internal non load bearing walls, new study areas, resource centre, quiet room, openings for sliding doors and windows in amenities for staff and students and existing masonry walls and the completion upgrade works to both the heritage of new security guardhouse and hydrant staircase and external balcony. booster with high grade security bollards installed.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Primary & Secondary The King David School $2,740,000 8 Months Lump Sum Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment ClarkeHopkinsClarke 1,680m2 May 2018 Cosentino Group McCormack Associates Consultants Pty Ltd
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La Trobe University School of Nursing with a modern & state of the art technical data sheets and near immediate Nursing Simulation Space for the 2021 responses to project related RFI’s. of Nursing BS1 teaching year and beyond. Being constructed to a hospital grade finish The on-site duration was always noted as due to the intended function of the space aggressive in order to meet their expected has also meant there has been a large arete have recently been awarded the Semester #1 commencement date with focus on coordination of the technically $1.5m La Trobe University BS1 School of students scheduled to commence on complex services, including mechanical, Nursing Upgrade project. campus learning in the first week of March. medical gases, electrical and medical As such the project has been approached panels and the AV teaching system while The project involves the demolition with an ‘all hands on deck’ attitude from all also ensuing the finishes are installed to the including extensive hazardous materials parties with clients, consultants and trades same exacting standards. removal & fit out of an existing 550sqm all working closely to ensure progress floor plate on Level 1 of Biological Sciences is maintained on site. This has meant Building 1 at their Bundoora campus numerous weekly meetings, prompt reviews which will provide the University’s School and adjustments to shop drawings and
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary La Trobe University $1,491,379 4 Months Lump Sum Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment Billard Leece Partnership 536m2 March 2021 Umow Lai
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Melbourne Indigenous In March 2019, arete Australian & Kane includes bedrooms including an ensuite Constructions were invited to participate in and study, student bathrooms, a commercial Transition School Girls the MITS Alumnae Boarding House Project kitchen and cool room, dining / living rooms, through their relationship with the University a breakout space, games room, laundry and Boarding House of Melbourne. The objective of the MITS store rooms. Project was to provide a home for 18 young indigenous girls whilst they pursue their External works comprised of partial education across Melbourne restoration to the building’s façade, plant platform and acoustic screening, The scope of works included a high end replacement of existing windows, installation refurbishment / fit out of an existing of skylights, landscaping and associated heritage building located within the inner irrigation works, new fences / gates and a suburbs of Richmond. The existing two new monitored security system. level building was extended to include a mezzanine floor. The MITS building now
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Residential - Single Melbourne Indigenous $2,677,840 5 Months Lump Sum Transition School Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Multi Level KEY CONSULTANTS January 2020 Refurbishment Mcildowie Partners GHD Pty Ltd
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Monash University arete were engaged by Monash University Works consisted of demolition within each to complete the refurbishment of Building E stage, removing old simulation labs, offices Nursing Faculty Simulation at their Peninsula Campus. and storage rooms to create a new layout which allows for more hospital beds. Space The project included the complete upgrade of the Nursing faculties p-program rooms, Each room has new services, including creating a simulated hospital environment. medical gases and nurse call, new vinyl flooring, joinery, fitting and fixtures, beds, The project was completed in four stages curtains, and painting. to all for the space to still be functional and classes to continue with minimal disruption.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Monash University $1,340,000 9 Months Lump Sum Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout GHD Pty Ltd 797m2 March 2019
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Monash University The Refurbishment of the Monash The new fitout included a structural University Physio Faculty Gym saw the steel frame that supported the ceiling Physio Faculty Gym existing Sports Gym located at their and services to all training rooms. Major Refurbishment Peninsula Campus, transformed into refurbishment to the existing flooring three large teaching spaces that would and subfloor, reworking of Mechanical accommodate 24 students each, for the and Electrical Services, new AV and purposes of physiotherapy education. Hydraulic Services, new vanity units with splashbacks, re-surfaced finishes (Carpet, The existing site conditions presented Vinyl, Painting, Pinboards), installed new asbestos in the subfloor and existing FF&E (Whiteboards, Plumbing fixtures) and mechanical ducting and also required erected new full height internal partitions. extensive refurbishment work to bring it up to a higher finish.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Monash University $600,000 3 Months Lump Sum Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment Jackson Clements Burrows 430m2 February 2018 Architecture GHD Pty Ltd
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Monash University arete Australia completed the 1,000m2 The works featured a raw, industrial refurbishment of the Monash University Art element for the space, whilst incorporating MADA Refurbishment Design and Architecture (MADA) centre on the heavily architecturally inspired time and on budget. refurbishment of the student work spaces and learning areas.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Monash University $500,000 4 Months Lump Sum Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment NMBW Architecture Studio 1,000m2 February 2016 BCS Building Consulting Services Aust.
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RMIT University arete completed work on the new RMIT Works included a state-of-the-art of University Simulated Health Ward project hospital simulation ward, nursing labs, Simulation Health Facility in 2020. We worked closely with RMIT technical support areas, clinical preparation University, Root Partnerships, Vincent Chrisp practice area, training bathroom and a Architects and Waterman Group to deliver simulation debrief area which is being used the new 52 bed nurse training facility. for community and mental health scenarios.
The project was completed ahead of Semester 2 commencing, and teaching in the new space is already underway.
KEY PROJECT DETAIL CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary RMIT University $5,400,000 5 Months Lump Sum Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fit out Vincent Chrisp Architects 2,271m2 May 2020 Root Partnerships Watermans Group
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RMIT University arete Australia was engaged by RMIT The project delivered integral requirements University to aid in the delivery of a new for the School of Architecture whilst Design Hub campus for the School of Architecture. ensuring each space was delivered with the architectural integrity as is only fitting for A complete re-fit to the existing RMIT the RMIT School of Architecture. Design Hub Building 100 to accommodate the School of Architecture staff and students saw arete working with three separate architecture practices across the buildings 10 floors including many new staff, student and teaching spaces in addition to a new workshop and robotics workshop.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary RMIT University $5,390,000 7 Months Construction Management Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout March Studios 13,000m2 May 2019 MAKE Architecture Searl X Waldron
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RMIT University arete Australia were selected to partner with A large team from arete delivered this RMIT, Root Partnerships, Hinge Architects project from a central hub within RMIT, in SEH Future College and Watermans on the multi-site RMIT SEH close proximity to the worksite. Having a Implementation Project Project. large team enabled arete to ensure the project was delivered to an exceptionally The project initially comprised of 10 floors high standard. of staff and student teaching and office spaces, spread across 7 buildings. Part way arete successfully delivered all floors on into the project an additional 2 floors of fit- time with 9 of the 12 being delivered ahead out were added. of schedule.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary RMIT University $13,600,000 6 Months Lump Sum Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout Hinge Architects 4,855m2 April 2019 Refurbishment Multi Level
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RMIT University arete completed the early works demolition The works were undertaken within an active and removal of the existing Building 8, university environment and completed with Global Urban & Social Level 11 office area for RMIT University. zero disruption to the university and public. Studies (GUSS) Co-Location Project
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary RMIT University $300,000 3 Months Design & Construct Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout Spowers Architects 1,600m2 August 2018 Refurbishment Root Partnerships
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RMIT University In Mid-2018 arete completed the modifications to the kitchenette bench refurbishment of RMIT’s RUSU After Dark area and storage cupboards as well as RUSU After Dark facility at their Melbourne City campus. alterations to existing Services
The project involved of the refurbishment of Buildings 78 & 89 to create a new performance stage complete with stage truss and central circular truss, Black woolen drapes, Acoustic treatment to ceilings and walls, Wet area bench and perimeter wall installations, soft fabric cushion furnishings to benches and minor
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary RMIT University $270,000 1 Month Construction Management Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment Odorisio & Stolfo Architects 288m2 August 2018 Slattery Australia
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RMIT University The fitout and refurbishment works to RMIT The space required a full services strip out Building 88, Level 3, included the creation and install, involving extensive mechanical College of Business Growth of new office accommodation. services works, new electrical installation Building 88 Level 3 including communications room and fire Within the works completed there were services upgrade. open plan office spaces, collaborative areas, meeting rooms, offices, executive meeting RMIT refurbished the space for the room, which doubles as a class room, and a accommodation of College of Business kitchenette area. academics and researchers.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary RMIT University $2,600,000 5 Months Construction Management Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment H2o Architects 1,600m2 April 2018 Fitout Lucid Consulting Australia Nelson McDermott
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Swinburne University arete were engaged by Swinburne The purpose of the works was to refresh University of Technology to complete the the lecture theatres with new paint, re- EN Lecture Theatre refresh of the Lecture Theatres within the cover existing chairs, re-laminate benches, Refurbishment Engineering Building (EN) at their Hawthorn replace entry doors and all lighting with Campus. The refresh included EN313, new LED and re-carpet throughout. The EN413 & EN715 located on levels 3, 4 & 7 Lecture Theatres were completed for use in respectively. Semester 1, 2019.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Swinburne University of $700,000 4 Months Lump Sum Technology Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout KEY CONSULTANTS 383m2 February 2019 Refurbishment DS Architects HR Consulting Engineers
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Swinburne University arete completed the fitout of a lab space for the concrete printing process, large silt pits Swinburne University at the ATC building in with drainage to below were required to Concrete Printing Labs Hawthorn, in preparation for the installation be installed into the lab area’s suspended of a state of the art 3D concrete printer. slab. This required large steel beams to be installed under the slab in an occupied A high level of coordination was required to lab area. This required a high amount of ensure the newly installed building services coordination and consultation with the are compatible with the equipment being client, and a large logistical effort was installed. Services works undertaken include required to not only transport the large extensive electrical, exhaust air, hydraulic, beams into the works area, but also install and mechanical installations. them to the underside of the suspended slab around a large amount of existing To manage the silt and solids generated in services.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Swinburne University of $500,000 4 Months Lump Sum Technology Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout KEY CONSULTANTS 281m2 September 2018 H2o Architects
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Swinburne University This project involved the refurbishment of 481m2 of new office space and kitchen/ Building EN Level 6 staff room.
The space, located on level 6 of the EN Building within the Swinburne University of Technology Hawthorn Campus, was upgraded to provide executive office space for the Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor for Science, Engineering and Technology, the Executive Team and support staff.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Swinburne University of $460,000 2 Months Lump Sum Technology Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout KEY CONSULTANTS 481m2 August 2018 Refurbishment NTC Architects
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Swinburne University Swinburne University AMDC Student The project was delivered early and the Information Centre project comprised the client had an easy transition into their new AMDC Student Information refurbishment of the Student Services space. Centre Office. The works undertaken included the construction of three interview rooms, the installation of a new reception desk and minor workstation changes and some aesthetic upgrades to floor and wall finishes.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Swinburne University of $230,000 1 Month Lump Sum Technology Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout KEY CONSULTANTS 239m2 June 2018 Refurbishment Jacobs Engineering Group Arch Electrical Group
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Swinburne University arete Australia was engaged to carry out the open plan office space with meeting rooms. refurbishment for Swinburne University’s TB This included new glazed partitions and TB Level 3 Building at their Hawthorn Campus. doors to either side of hallway.
The TB Building (Health, Science and Community Departments) had 9 existing offices which were transformed into a single
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Swinburne University of $250,000 1 Month Lump Sum Technology Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout KEY CONSULTANTS 237m2 September 2017 dwp Bestec Pty Ltd Michel Group
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Swinburne University Swinburne University elected to undertake This staged project produced better the long awaited upgrade to the Australian teaching and office facilities, a new lecture Graduate School of Graduate School of Entrepreneurship in theatre and includes new-build meeting / Entrepreneurship 2017. The project totalled over 1,700m2 of breakout space pods. state-of-the-art tertiary fit-out which was delivered across 2 levels of live teaching space.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Swinburne University of $2,500,000 4 Months Lump Sum Technology Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout KEY CONSULTANTS 1,700m2 August 2017 Multi Level Spowers Architects Wilde and Woollard Pty Ltd Taylor Thomson Whittling Pty Ltd
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Swinburne University Following our successful Swinburne AGSE There were high levels of finish detail Project, arete was invited to tender, and throughout this project including Ampelite Mezzanine & L1, EN subsequently won, the Swinburne EN screens, custom fabricated acoustic baffles, Building Refurbishment Refurbishment Project. timber veneer wall and ceiling panels and a custom arrangement of feature lighting. Spread over two floors arete were engaged to reinvent the previously dark office space into a vibrant new staff office area.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary Swinburne University of $500,000 3 Months Lump Sum Technology PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Private KEY CONSULTANTS 2 Multi Level 550m August 2017 Fitout Brent Architecture Michel Group
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The University of Melbourne As a result of the WEBS 1 project, L2, L3 and Building BN184 GF and L2 increasing student demand and increasing labs to create 1,500m2 accommodation School of Agriculture & research activity, the Faculty has a major space for the Food Science Teaching and Food BN194 Main Works accommodation problem. This can be Research hub. addressed by refurbishing existing space in Building 194 (Old Genetics). Most of this building was recently vacated by the Faculty of Science. The proposed solution will deliver a Food Science Teaching and Research hub in B194 in a reasonable time.
Scope included fitout of Building 194 L1,
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $10,719,329 7 Months GMP Melbourne Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment KEY CONSULTANTS 1,500m2 October 2020 Hassell ARUP ADP Consulting
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The University of Melbourne Arete completed a full strip out of an To ensure compliance with the PC2 existing lab with a mezzanine office level. A authority we installed two ante rooms and BN122, L2, Microbio new BC2 compliant laboratory was created air locks. Symbiosis Laboratory (MSL) on level 1 with an office space on the mezzanine.
The fit out included all new partitions ceilings, internal walls & doors. Full services upgrades including; mechanical, lab gases, electrical, hydraulic and fire. New joinery, overhead units, service ducts and cabinetry was installed throughout.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $1,117,000 4 Months Lump Sum Melbourne Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment KEY CONSULTANTS 214m2 July 2020 Scarborough Architects Slattery Australia Umow Lai Design Guide Building Surveyors
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The University of Melbourne The Department of Optometry and Vision The project consisted of $18.5m worth of Sciences refurbishment was one of the new Optometry teaching labs, treatment Department of Optometry first projects to be delivered under the rooms, Nursing simulation labs, new and Vision Sciences University of Melbourne Framework Mechanical, Fire protection, hydraulic, agreement. electrical and AV services.
The building, which previously consisted of physiotherapy labs, lecture theatres and workspaces was demolished and transformed into one of the state’s most advanced Optometry and Vision Education centres.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $14,500,000 10 Months Design & Construct Melbourne Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment KEY CONSULTANTS 4,600m2 June 2020 Broadspectrum Aurecon Hassell WT Partnership
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The University of Melbourne Bio21 Level 4 was a laboratory fitout on the Gases and removal and make good of west wing of the David Penington Building existing Fume Cupboards. Bio21 Level 4 (B102). We worked closely with the project Refurbishment consultants Scarborough Architects and Due to COVID -19 restrictions, the project Umow Lai to complete this project for The stakeholders were unable to attend the University of Melbourne. site during construction. Communication was only via Aconex through RFI’s. John The scope of works included the supply Bonaventura from Scarborough Architects and install of a new coolroom, new benches, was very responsive, this allowed the project sinks, removable overhead shelving and to maintain a good pace. new joinery, alterations to existing Lab
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE COMPLETED Education - Tertiary The University of $540,000 June 2020 Lump Sum Melbourne Private DURATION Fit-out KEY CONSULTANTS 3 Months Scarborough Architects
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The University of Melbourne Refurbishment of level 5 office spaces leased by UOM covering an area of approx. BN281 204 Lygon Street 650m2, whilst the existing office in the eastern area of the floor remain occupied. The fitout works include relocation of existing & new services, partitions, wall finishes and new workstations.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $375,000 3 Months Lump Sum Melbourne PROJECT SIZE Private COMPLETED 2 Fitout KEY CONSULTANTS 650m March 2020 Vincent Chrisp Architects Cortese Consultants Reddo Building Surveyors
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The University of Melbourne arete Australia was appointed as the Removal and subsequent installation head contractor to deliver the fitout and of existing glazing system to level 6 as John Medley Stage 2 refurbishment of multiple levels within The specified by the University of Melbourne. University of Melbourne’s John Medley East Tower, an exciting live environment. arete worked around the university’s curriculum to ensure there was minimal The project saw the upgrade of the disruption throughout the building and Basement level bathroom, Levels 1 and 6, school. the lift shaft and Plant Room including;
Corridors, New Offices, Shared Space, Meeting Room, Kitchenette, Male/Female/ DDA Toilets & Cleaner Rooms, Modification and Upgrade to Services.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $4,000,000 4 Months Design & Construct Melbourne Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout KEY CONSULTANTS 1,100m2 February 2020 Hassell Simon Wragg & Associates ARUP ADP Consulting
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The University of Melbourne The University of Melbourne engaged arete plant, wash up area, emergency shower, Australia to complete the PC2 containment micro injecting room, new vinyl floor and BN183 Howard Florey laboratory for the study of Zebra Fish work benches and furniture. Zebra Fish Facility Main within the Howard Florey Building. arete completed the early works which involved The project team added value to this project Works demolition and full strip out of the existing through proactive communication with the laboratory. Major items removed were the consultants. MRI Machine, the MRI Steel Encasement & the Gatic Hatch.
The main works included installation of new sewer pipe works, mechanical and electrical services, mechanical plant room, Tecniplast CLS plant room, fish tanks, reverse osmosis
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $1,065,000 4 Months Lump Sum Melbourne Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment KEY CONSULTANTS 167m2 February 2020 Brand Architects Slattery Australia Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec Abdec Group
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The University of Melbourne arete Australia completed the refurbishment The space is used for intensive thesis of the Norma Redpath Studio in the heart drafting for masters and PHD students. Norma Redpath of Carlton. The site supports a partnership It also provides teaching and learning with the Wheeler Centre and in-residence workshop opportunities. Outside of writers’ program and the Centre of Visual committed in-residency writers’ facilities, Arts, UoM users and partners. the space is a flexible space for use by students, academics and other cultural The Norma Redpath studio now supports partners. opportunities for upcoming graduate students, including CoVA Graduate Academy, comprising graduate research students from FFAM and Faculty of Arts.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $280,000 1 Month Lump Sum Melbourne Private COMPLETED Refurbishment KEY CONSULTANTS August 2019 Studio Bright Simon Wragg & Associates FMG Engineering
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The University of Melbourne The Southbank Campus Renewal project required staff relocation and building Southbank Office upgrades, including the upgrade of the Refurbishment Sturt St Building 876. The space was transformed from an art studio into a fully equipped, modern office for staff, with student and public interface.
Building 876 now houses the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music (FFAM)’s Academic Services Office (ASO) and Infrastructure & Photos by SAVS Photography Operations (I&O) team.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $1,820,000 5 Months Lump Sum Melbourne Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment KEY CONSULTANTS 3,533m2 July 2019 FPPV Architecture Umow Lai FMG Engineering Inc Burns Hamilton
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The University of Melbourne arete completed the Design and Construct refurbishment of Levels 4 and 5 at 535 Elizabeth Street 535 Elizabeth Street for the University of Melbourne. The new spaces consist of complete office / workspace fit out including workstations, meeting rooms, amenities and breakout areas.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $2,800,000 5 Months Design & Construct Melbourne Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment KEY CONSULTANTS 2,984m2 April 2019 Turner & Townsend Thinc Interior Flow
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The University of Melbourne The University of Melbourne Spot Building The project was completed in four project was completed over four levels separable portions and arete staff worked Spot Building within a live environment. closely with the Client to manage the works in staged handovers. The early phase of the project included demolition of existing partitions, finishes and services. The fitout phase saw the installation of new services (mechanical, electrical and fire), staff offices, PHD student collaboration lounges and student offices.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $1,600,000 4 Months Lump Sum Melbourne Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout KEY CONSULTANTS 912m2 January 2019 Hatz Pty Ltd Slattery Australia Pty Ltd WSP Group
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The University of Melbourne arete completed the renovation works to levels 3 to 6 within the University of Clinical Sciences Building Melbourne’s Clinical Science Building to deliver functional PC2-compliant and OGTR-certifiable Laboratories.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $2,125,000 6 Months Lump Sum Melbourne Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment KEY CONSULTANTS 1,506m2 January 2019 Merat Architects Wood and Grieve Engineers
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The University of Melbourne The University of Melbourne’s John Medley extended to service level 6 also. West Stage 1 involved the strip out and John Medley Building refurbishment of three floors within the In completing the project works it was existing tower. essential to bring the building in line with current fire protection compliance, as such The ground floor works encompassed two a new fire pump and pump room were teaching spaces and a new computer lab constructed in the basement with new while Levels 1 and 6 where fit-out to house hydrant risers installed. faculty staff in individual offices and open plan collaborative spaces for students with The project was designed to comply with meeting rooms. the University’s sustainability criteria, utilising a hydronic heating / cooling system Further works included the refurbishment of as well as a recycled / reclaimed waste three existing bathrooms while the existing water system. lift, previously serving Levels G to 5 was
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $4,600,000 9 Months Lump Sum Melbourne Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Multi Level KEY CONSULTANTS 1,300m2 July 2018 Fitout Architectus
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The University of Melbourne arete Australia completed the early works Additional works included the internal at the University of Melbourne Werribee demolition to the occupied building with Werribee Campus Early Campus (the Faculty of Veterinary and services relocation and rooms fitout. Works Agriculture Science) by providing fitted out demountable units.
The demountable units were fitted out for different purposes, including: a library, seminar rooms, computer labs, laundry and exotic animal examination room.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $1,400,000 5 Months Lump Sum Melbourne Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Early Works KEY CONSULTANTS 1,000m2 November 2017 Billard Leece Partnership Donald Cant Watts Corke Jacobs Engineering Group Umow Lai
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The University of Melbourne arete were engaged by the University of The floor was crowned with American oak Melbourne to undertake the Melbourne furniture and beautiful Corian bench tops to School of Engineering School of Engineering’s Building 176, the breakout spaces. Building 176 Level 3 fitout at their Parkville Campus. The floor is used as a student workspace and became the prototype for the fitout of the remaining levels.
This fitout consisted of large collaborative spaces and offices running down the centre of the floor plan. The new space is complimented by a vast joinery package with hand laminated timber veneer finishes and wall panelling to match.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $3,600,000 5 Months Lump Sum Melbourne Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment KEY CONSULTANTS 830m2 October 2017 Hassell
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The University of Melbourne This project consisted of the refurbishment tile product in the stair lock area, creating and transformation of 250m2 of existing individualised partition offices for senior Level 1 Arts West office space into a modern, comfortable, management, reinstating defective ceiling and aesthetically stimulating work tiles, and quality designer workstations. environment. In addition to satisfying the architectural The objective of this project was to designs, several building service milestones combine the client’s needs with the were also accomplished. This includes: desired employee capacity and productivity. reactivation of the HVAC system, installing Throughout the course of construction, new double GPO’s and soft-wiring to arete paid close attention to addressing workstations, and completing the fire the multi-faced and complex needs of isolation services between the Arts West, this project. As a result, some key features West Wing and the greater North Wing include: implementing a featured carpet space.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $200,000 2 Months Lump Sum Melbourne Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment 250m2 January 2017
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The University of Melbourne The University of Melbourne’s Food Laboratory completes the overall floor plan. Sensory & Meat Testing Facility (FSMT) Food Sensory & Meat is the integrated fitout of 610m2 on the The Sensory Laboratory included individual Testing Facility ground floor level of Building 184 at the testing pods with integrated pass through University’s Parkville Campus. hatches from servery areas for individual trials, assessments and question and The fitout included the installation of answer time during testing sessions. sandwich panel Cold Rooms, Freezer Rooms, and a Commercial Kitchen. Testing Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic facilities included briefing and group tasting systems, stainless steel benches and full rooms that can be combined through vinyl floors complete the PC2 equivalent operable walls with the Sensory Laboratory. standards. Separate meat testing, Anteroom, Dry Lab Cold and Freezer Room for the Meat
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $2,700,000 4 Months Lump Sum Melbourne Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout KEY CONSULTANTS 610m2 December 2016 Merat Architects
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The University of Melbourne The Digital Studios Laboratory project was and state-of-the-art audio visual facilities. part of the wider Arts West Redevelopment An Exhibition Area with an interactive floor Digital Studios Laboratory completed by Kane Constructions at The was designed to be a key feature of the University of Melbourne. space.
The Digital Studios Laboratory involved arete were brought on early to assist the refurbishment of Levels 2 and 3 of the with design and buildability, successfully Nineties Building. New facilities include completing the works on time and on e-teaching, collaborating and research areas budget. - with surface projection, immersive screens
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Education - Tertiary The University of $3,000,000 4 Months Design and Construct Melbourne Private PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Fitout KEY CONSULTANTS 860m2 August 2016 Architectus Aurecon
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Victoria University General arete’s Victorian team were engaged to tiles, acoustic ceiling tiles and Joinery. complete the refurbishment of 19 spaces Teaching and Specialist for Victoria University across 5 of their On top of the refurbishment of the new Spaces campuses. The new spaces assisted Victoria spaces, the team successfully installed over University in the roll out of their new Block 40 screens across the 5 campuses which Teaching Model in semester 1 of 2020. will run on a new IP system to support the 2020 block teaching model. The project team worked across 8 sites at a time to meet the contract completion date of February 2020. Works included demolition and relocation of internal walls to create new spaces, installation of carpet
KEY PROJECT DETAILS CLIENT VALUE DURATION Tertiary Education Victoria University $3,200,000 3 Months Lump Sum Private KEY CONSULTANTS PROJECT SIZE COMPLETED Refurbishment AECOM 1,600m2 February 2020 DS Architects Wilde and Wollard Pty Ltd JBA Consulting Engineers Design Guide
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