REGIONAL AIRPORT TERMINALS CAPABILITY STATEMENT REGIONAL AIRPORT TERMINALS REGIONAL AIRPORT TERMINALS CONTENTS 1. AN ASTUTE INVESTMENT 3 2. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT 5 3. WHO WE ARE 6 4. THE DESIGN CHALLENGES 7 5. WHAT WE'VE DONE 10 6. HOW WE WORK WITH YOU 14 7. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU 19 C OMMERCIAL IN C ONFIDENCE J U L Y 2016 2 REGIONAL AIRPORT TERMINALS 1. AN ASTUTE INVESTMENT When budget constraints lead to architect selection based on cost, this often results in: Great design solutions are inherently easy to build and maintain. The cost of getting it right increases o Poor design exponentially as the project progresses from o Serious and expensive operational issues design through to construction and operation. o Major modification or abandonment of the existing terminal to accommodate future For every $1 spent on constructing a building, expansion. over the subsequent thirty years, $5 will be spent on maintenance and $200 on operations. The In any design we undertake, we consider how and Whole of Life Cost1 (WOLC) for each dollar spent where the terminal can expand. This has minimal on construction is $206.2 or no impact on the initial project cost. We know how to plan for growth from 30,000 to over 1,000,000 passengers a year without major disruption to continued terminal operations. Despite major changes in functional layout and security requirements, creating a positive gateway experience is still a fundamental consideration in our terminal designs. COST CONTROL & INNOV ATION We have a proven track record in delivering innovative solutions that result in significant reductions in up front capital costs as well as saving millions of dollars over the operating life of the terminal. Consultants’ fees usually represent between 8% We were engaged by Toll Remote Logistics (TRL) and 15% of the construction cost of the terminal, to review their existing proposals for Christmas less than 0.07% of the WOLC. Island Airport terminal and provide recommendations regarding the replacement of In aviation terms this is equivalent to the distance the roof and the deteriorating structure. an aircraft taxis down the runway at Rockhampton airport as a proportion of its 3,477 km flight from Rockhampton to Karratha. The design decisions taken by the Principal Consultant have the most significant influence on WOLC. This means every dollar invested in us can have the greatest multiplier effect on reducing subsequent costs and improving your project’s economic return. 1 Excluding Inflation Excellence in Construction Procurement Guide 03, 2 Office of Government Commerce, Project London 2007. procurement lifecycle the integrated process-Achieving C OMMERCIAL IN C ONFIDENCE J U N E 2016 3 REGIONAL AIRPORT TERMINALS As an alternative to the conventional remedial The use of “deemed to satisfy provisions” to repair work proposed in the other reports, we obtain BCA compliance is often not the most cost- recommended the construction of a new roof effective or efficient approach. We look beyond structure supported from the external footprint of the letter of the law to identify and implement the existing building. This would then enclose the innovative performance-based solutions to existing terminal and provide a more economical, achieve compliance and the required safety faster, and lower risk solution to the immediate standards. short term problem. It also eliminated the need for the proposed future construction of a new At Karratha Airport we instigated wind tunnel terminal on an alternative site. testing based on a 3-D printout of the terminal generated from our CAD model. The purpose of By facilitating the progressive replacement of the this was to model and measure the actual wind existing terminal beneath the new roof structure, pressures. Our performance-based analysis as funds became available we converted realised substantial savings in the structural steel necessary short term maintenance expenditure, costs as well as the glazing and roof sheeting as amortised over the limited extended life of the the resultant wind pressures were significantly existing terminal, to a capital contribution to a less than those specified under the ‘deemed to new terminal building. satisfy’ provisions of the BCA. At Whitsunday and Karratha airports we provided alternative design solutions, with a substantially reduced proposed cost, to the concept plans prepared by GHD. Other examples of such investigations include: o Establishment of compartmentalisation at Karratha Airport to eliminate the requirement Our modifications to the original concept plan for for smoke venting and sprinklers deemed the Whitsunday Coast Airport terminal provided a mandatory by previous consultants. functionally more efficient building. It significantly reduced the energy consumption, and enabled a o Fire modelling of the Conservatorium of simpler and more economical expansion to the Music and the Mackay Entertainment Centre existing terminal. to substantially reduce smoke venting requirements. We saved airport owners $250,000 per annum in security staff wages through the modification of o Compartmentalisation and fire isolation the design which eliminated the need for an strategies at Mackay Airport to eliminate a additional security person. $1.5 million upgrade to the hydrant services. During the Project Planning Phase we will identify potential significant savings in both operational and capex expenditure, rather than looking to simply comply with the “deemed to satisfy” provisions of the code. C OMMERCIAL IN C ONFIDENCE J U L Y 2016 4 REGIONAL AIRPORT TERMINALS 2. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT o The benefit of involving local specialist sub- contractors, and We are a regionally based architectural practice o How to deliver buildings of architectural with over 35 years experience in regional airports merit. encompasses over 70 projects in 19 airports including: As a regional firm, we understand the importance of engaging local practitioners wherever possible Longreach Onslow Sunshine Coast to take advantage of the local understanding of Rockhampton Mackay Hamilton Island the specific region. Karratha Bundaberg Christmas Island Mt Isa Townsville Whitsunday Coast Barcaldine Busselton Emerald Port Hedland Roma Proserpine Lord Howe Island We have designed more regional airport terminals than any other architecture firm in Australia. The range and scope of domestic and international airport terminal projects we have undertaken, from Barcaldine (approximately 284m²) to Townsville (approximately 9,400m²), Our approach to finding innovative solutions to has given us a comprehensive understanding of meet required safety standards realises significant the potential complexities of regional airport cost savings. terminal design. It also allows our clients to benefit from the knowledge transfer that we bring Long before it was fashionable we were using ESD to the table. to reduce our client's WOLC. We have been in the forefront of utilising: o 100% outside air cycling, CO2 monitoring of return air to reduce fresh air requirements. o Installation of low speed high-volume fans to permit raised set temperatures which can affect energy savings in the order of 30%. o Fluid modelling of natural ventilation to ensure effective natural ventilation and allow Our ongoing commissions, in some cases over shutdown of air-conditioning compressor decades, at airports that have experienced during winter months. substantial and rapid growth has taught us first- hand about the issues and hurdles you will face as We consistently integrate passive features such as your airport continues to grow. climatically appropriate construction, building management systems, natural lighting and We know: ventilation into our designs. Thus reducing o Regional airport terminals, ongoing energy and operational costs for our o Regional and remote access construction, clients. o How to design economical buildings, o How to champion ESD efficiencies, C OMMERCIAL IN C ONFIDENCE J U L Y 2016 5 REGIONAL AIRPORT TERMINALS 3. WHO WE ARE Rockhampton won this award in 2007 and in 2005 was awarded QMBA Central Queensland, Project Stea have been operating for over 40 years. of the Year and the QMBA State Award in Tourism During this time, we have provided a Hospitality Facilities. comprehensive range of architectural services encompassing all aspects of building, planning and Our terminals have also won awards from the design and construction to a wide range of clients. following associations: Our Practice is headed by Steve Turner and all Airport Year Association Mackay 1992 Queensland Tourism staff including our 5 technical/professional staff 1992 Australian. Institute of Architects report directly to Steve. Stea is a corporate 1992 BHP- Metal Building Products Assoc. member of the Australian Institute of Architects 2003 Australian Institute of Architects and both the practice and Steve are currently registered with the Australian, NSW, QLD and WA Emerald 2002 Australian Institute of Architects Board of Architects. Sunshine 1997 BHP- Metal Building Products Assoc From our roots as a regional practice we have Coast successfully expanded our portfolio, winning commissions across Australia. We deliver timeless Our award winning practice has a unified staff of designs that fulfil your requirements for space, well-qualified professionals who are able to call function and economy while complementing the upon international experience across Asia, Europe natural and built environment. and the Americas. Our clients describe us as 'contemporary