Heritage Building Upgrade

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Heritage Building Upgrade

Market:

Heritage Building

Key Services:

Full project management delivered while acting as Principal Contractor, overseeing all trades, safety, and project coordination.
Works carefully staged and programmed to minimise disruption to the public and maintain safe site access.
Complete exterior building wash, including treatment to remove and prevent lichen growth.
Removal and replacement of clear lite roofing sheets to improve durability and weather protection.
Supply and installation of new timber barge boards to the roof structure.
Refixing and securing of soffits to restore integrity and appearance.
Replacement of downpipes to improve stormwater management and drainage performance.
Cladding repairs and upgrades carried out where required.
Window refurbishment and repairs, restoring existing frames and improving functionality while retaining original character.
Supply and installation of stainless steel 8-mesh between rafters for bird proofing and long-term protection.
Small store building roof upgrade, including removal of existing roofing, installation of new guttering, and new corrugated roofing.
Comprehensive exterior repaint, including stripping and preparation of weatherboards, trims, baseboards, soffits, veranda posts, and rails for long-term protection and finish.

Project Overview

This project involved the careful restoration and enhancement of a heritage building, with a strong emphasis on preserving its historical character while upgrading it to meet modern requirements. The work required a thoughtful and sensitive approach to ensure that the original architectural features, materials, and craftsmanship were maintained wherever possible, while also introducing improvements that would support the building’s continued use.

A key focus throughout the project was balancing the preservation of the building’s heritage value with the need to meet current building, safety, and accessibility standards. This included implementing structural upgrades, improving building services, and ensuring the site could safely accommodate both workers during the construction phase and members of the public once the building was reopened.

Through careful planning, collaboration, and attention to detail, the project successfully delivered a result that respects and celebrates the building’s historical significance while providing a safe, functional, and high-quality environment for visitors and workers alike. The outcome demonstrates how heritage preservation and modern construction standards can be integrated to protect important cultural assets while ensuring their long-term usability.

The project was successfully delivered on time, complete compliance documentation provided at handover.

Key Facts

Roofing upgrades – Replacement of all roof flashings, and installation of trafficable clear sheets, improving stormwater management, roof durability, and overall building performance.
Site establishment and management – Coordinating works within an occupied facility and a public-facing site, including careful installation of temporary fencing, clear signage, controlled access points, and a managed waste disposal system to maintain safety and minimise disruption.
Final site completion and handover – Comprehensive site clean-up, removal of all temporary controls, and a safe, fully operational handover of the site back to the client, ensuring it met all functional, aesthetic, and safety standards.
Working-at-height safety – Implementation of robust working-at-height controls using full scaffold systems, ensuring all roof and elevated works were carried out safely and in compliance with health and safety regulations.

This approach ensured the project was delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards, while maintaining ongoing functionality for both staff and the public during construction.

Challenge met

Tight Project Timeline – works were required in a tight timeframe, requiring careful scheduling and coordination of trades to meet the deadlines.
H&S Management – Strict H&S protocols were maintained throughout the project to ensure the wellbeing of workers and the public.
Heritage building requirements – As the building is heritage listed, all repairs and alterations required client consultation and approval to ensure historical integrity were preserved.
Public Access Management – The site remained in a publicly accessible area, requiring controlled work zones, barriers and clear communication and signage to maintain safe public movement around the perimeter.
Complex Paint Removal – Stripping multiple layers of original paint, taking into consideration the weather and adjustments to the process.