Paint Machine utilised mineral silicate paint to create the vibrant colour finish on The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Redevelopment.

Paint Machine

In a world where modern architecture often gleams with glass façades and metallic finishes, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital stands as a striking departure from the norm, instead embracing a more enduring and distinctive aesthetic.

The brief to paint the entire exterior of the hospital presented a unique challenge and an opportunity for Paint Machine, a South Australian commercial painting contractor, to showcase their expertise and elevate the standard for quality and longevity in architectural coatings.

The project brief was to use mineral silicate paint that bonds chemically with concrete and stone. Where traditional acrylic paint seals and traps moisture, mineral silicate paint allows substrates to breathe, making it ideal for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The paint is also highly resistant to UV damage, ensuring that the building will maintain its colour for years to come.

“We used three separate brands of mineral silicate paint to ensure warranty coverage on the various surfaces,” said Managing Director, Steve De Luca. “Specialised equipment such as EWPs and Dog Box lifts were employed to navigate challenging areas, ensuring coverage and precision.”
“Unique challenges posed by a hospital environment and a tight program required exceptional planning and execution,” said Steve. “The whole team pulled off a remarkable project, delivering results that exceeded expectations.”

Paint Machine specialises in a range of services, including venetian plastering, lime-wash paints, and protective coatings for steel. Their expertise in these areas, along with their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, has earned them a reputation for excellence in the industry.

As a family business, Paint Machine takes pride in its close-knit team, consisting of Chris, Anthony, Daniel, George, Sahil and Steve. Despite scaling back from 15 to 7 team members, they continue to take on challenging projects across South Australia, including government jobs, High Schools, custom homes, and institutions like Adelaide University.

For more information contact Paint Machine, phone 0412 112 663, email office@paintmachine.com.au

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Schneider Electric installed their IoT-enabled EcoStruxure platform, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and innovation for The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Redevelopment.

Schnieder Electric Australia

Schneider Electric played a key role in realising SA Health’s ambitious vision for the cutting-edge redevelopment of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital by installing their IoT-enabled EcoStruxure for Healthcare platform.

The EcoStruxure for Healthcare platform is an innovative facility management tool that combines the Building Management System (BMS) and the Energy Monitoring System (EMS) into one digital platform. It seamlessly connects to existing campus infrastructures and integrates various facility systems such as HVAC, metering, electrical, hydraulics, lighting control, fire safety, and medical gas systems.

This comprehensive integration enhances building performance and resilience, significantly improves operational efficiency, and promotes smart energy management. As a result, the platform optimises resource use, reduces costs, and contributes to a safer, more reliable, and environmentally friendly healthcare environment.

Schneider Electric also supplied a range of essential products through the electrical contractor, which adhered to the company’s rigorous Green Premium product label standards. This ensured compliance with the strictest environmental regulations and underscored the company’s commitment to transparency in environmental disclosures and end-of-life instructions. By providing these environmentally conscious products Schneider Electric played a vital role in supporting SA Health’s sustainability objectives for the project.

With a proven track record in delivering large-scale, fully integrated solutions—including the Australian Bragg Centre, Lyell McEwin Hospital Expansion, and Festival Tower 1, which were executed concurrently with the clinical services project—the team showcased their expertise in project delivery. Their specialist approach was bolstered by the use of their innovative digital delivery platform, IMPACT. This secure platform provided live updates on installation and commissioning status, facilitated issues tracking, and offered convenient consolidation of current drawings, points lists, and datasheets for all trades.

As a result, Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure solutions, coupled with their expert team and digital platforms, significantly contributed to the successful completion of this transformative healthcare project. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and project delivery excellence was pivotal in delivering a state-of-the-art, all-electric facility.

For more information contact Schnieder Electric Australia, phone 13 73 28, website www.se.com/au/en/

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Access Control For Construction Sites.

Irongate Solutions

Irongate Solutions successfully implemented advanced security measures for the Wicks Place Project, delivering a facial recognition access control system to ensure secure site access and smooth site operations.

“We provided access control, including a facial recognition system with a turnstile and pedestrian gate on the site. Our team managed site security, ensuring that only authorised workers were allowed through,” explained CEO Tim Dickeson

The project presented some unique challenges, particularly due to the site’s heritage walls that needed to remain intact. “It was a slightly more complex site layout,” Tim explained. “We had to deliver and install the gates and access controls system in a location that was not easily accessible. To overcome this, we worked closely with the Wicks Place site team.”

“We utilised our facial recognition access control system, which validates people very fast and therefore allows for quick ingress and egress of workers and prevents bottlenecks. This newer technology is unique to Irongate; we are one of the few that deliver facial recognition systems specifically for construction sites. Additionally, we integrated with HammerTech, the safety management platform, ensuring seamless management of data and security.”

The solution provided by Irongate Solutions significantly increased the efficiencies of on-bording new workers and eased the operations for the Wicks Place site team.

“Our system made the lives of the site team easier by administering workers and managing who should and shouldn’t get through the gates and access the site,” Tim said. “This smooth management and reporting on the number of workers on-site each day allowed the site team to focus more on the project rather than worker management and site access.”

Irongate Solutions was set up on-site for the duration of the project, making this their second collaboration with Toga. Their comprehensive approach includes providing full end-to-end access control solutions tailored for construction sites, integrating with safety platforms, like HammerTech and Vanguard, to keep all information centralised, and offering full setup, installation and support.

sales@irongatesolutions.com.au | 1300 986 371 | irongatesolutions.com.au

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Electrifying Solutions that Make a Sustainable Future Possible

Backed by an experienced team and global purchasing prowess, Rexel Electrical Supplies are the foremost wholesale electrical supply distributor renown for delivering compliant products tailored to the needs of Industrial, Commercial, and Residential sectors.

Experience the Rexel advantage

For over three decades, Rexel Alexandria has been a trusted name in electrical wholesaling, providing top-quality supplies and unmatched service. Backed by a team of 35 seasoned professionals and a fleet of vehicles facilitating twice-daily deliveries from our expansive 5,000m2 warehouse, we ensure prompt and reliable service that exceeds industry standards.

Our Specialist Projects team excels in creating bespoke lighting designs, while our dedicated Data Division provides expert data solutions, enhancing our comprehensive service offerings. Our commitment to excellence is evident through our ISO standard certification, showcasing our dedication to quality and efficiency. As a proud member of the global sustainability charter, we priorities environmentally responsible practices in all our operations.

Additionally, our support for Beyond Blue underscores our commitment to mental health awareness and community welfare.

Choose Rexel Alexandria for a seamless experience and access to a comprehensive range of electrical solutions tailored to meet your needs.

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Fastform expertly completed Wicks Place, overcoming crane restrictions to complete the Wicks Place project.

Fastform

Partnering with Toga, Fastform played a crucial role in realising the transformative, community-focused addition to the Wicks Park area.

The Wicks Place development was completed with a slightly different construction method then expected for high rise developments of this size. The projects proximity to the airport and beneath flight paths, resulted in the last 3-levels of the project being completed without the advantage of a crane.

“We had to form up the last three levels, including steel fixers, form workers and scaffolders, materials, material handling up and down for three floors, concreting with no crane. That was a great achievement by all involved,” Tarek Massri, Chief Operating Officer of Fastform.

The complexity of relocating a crane due to stringent airport regulations and continuing construction without it was a formidable challenge. However, the Fastform team rose to the occasion, showcasing their expertise in formwork, steel fixing, and concrete placement across a sprawling 2,000m2. This dedication ensured that the project proceeded smoothly and met its high standards.
With a proven track record and a commitment to safety and quality, Fastform has established itself as a leading provider of formwork services in Sydney. For over 20 years, Fastform has been synonymous with excellence, continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible in construction, delivering quality projects on time and within budget.

Fastform’s contributions to projects like Wicks Place highlight their unwavering commitment to creating spaces that serve the community while showcasing their industry leadership. This project not only enhances the local landscape but also stands as a milestone of collective effort and ingenuity.

For more information contact Fastform, 14 Enterprise Circuit, Prestons NSW 2170, phone 02 8783 0400, email enquiries@fastform.net.au, website www.fastform.net.au

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