No Rubbish

Delivering Waste-Management Infrastructure

Wasteman Servicing

Wasteman Servicing was engaged to deliver the waste-management infrastructure for The Grande, installing dual garbage and recycling chute systems aligned with the project’s waste strategy, fire-safety requirements, and operational constraints of a dense CBD development.

Wasteman Servicing specialises in the design, installation, and ongoing servicing of waste chute systems for high-density residential and mixed-use developments. Working closely with builders and consultants, the company delivers compliant, buildable solutions that integrate seamlessly with construction sequencing, fire safety systems, and long-term building operations.

“Our scope included supplying and installing 510mm diameter lagged galvanised dual garbage and recycling chutes across the building,” explained Elie Mizhar, Director of Wasteman Servicing. “This covered all levels, including the lower ground discharge into the collection room.”

The system included fire-rated stainless steel chute doors on every level, vent installations extending above roof height, wash-down flushing systems, compliant access hatches for maintenance, NRD isolation rubber mounts, and sprinkler provisions at every floor.

waste chute bin area.
waste chute bin area.
Steel Range Garbage Chute entry point for resident access.
technical drawing for the Wasteman Servicing waste chutes
dual waste chute installed by Wasteman Servicing.

The collection room itself featured a two-chute offset configuration designed to safely separate waste streams, with gravity-closing A-Type discharge doors suitable for 2m3 bins. These doors are engineered to close automatically in the event of fire, supporting occupant and building safety.

“The chutes were custom made and Australian designed. We’re proud to be locally manufactured and to provide solutions that meet the specific needs of each development,” said Elie.

While the scale of installation spanned multiple floors, the delivery process was smooth and well coordinated. “There were no issues with access or programming. We delivered our works on time and met the builder’s schedule and compliance requirements,” explained Elie.

Wasteman Servicing delivers garbage chute installation, cleaning and maintenance services across Sydney, supporting both planned servicing and reactive works.

“We are currently the leading company for chute cleaning and servicing, and the preferred contact for blockages and breakdowns,” Elie said. “Competitive rates and skilled technicians are what keep our clients coming back.”

For more information contact Wastemen Servicing, Unit 18/390 Marion Street, Condell Park 2200 NSW, phone 1300 172 202, mobile 0422 244 465, email elie@wstemanservicing.com.au, website www.wastemanservice.com.au

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Seamless Access System Delivery forLarge-Scale Mixed-Use Developments

Capital Doorworks delivered technically precise roller shutters and access doors at The Grande, ensuring safety, reliability, and coordination.

Capital Doorworks

Capital Doorworks applied its engineering, manufacturing, and electrical expertise to supply and install roller shutters and access doors across The Grande, supporting safe, reliable, and coordinated access throughout the building.

The Grande’s waste rooms and basement car parks required reliable, and technically precise solutions that supported operational efficiency, fire compliance, and long-term functionality.

The company’s scope included one roller shutter to the waste collection room on the lower ground, two fire-rated roller shutters, one roller door servicing both the lower ground and Basement 1 waste collection rooms, three roller shutters for the penthouse parking area, and one roller shutter to the basement carpark entry.

Capital Doorworks’ extensive experience on large-scale mixed-use developments involving integrating mechanical, electrical, and structural elements ensured seamless coordination across a complex, multi-level development with high-performance system needs.

roller doors by Capital Doorworks at The Grande by Geocon, Canberra ACT.
roller doors in the waste services area, by Capital Doorworks at The Grande by Geocon, Canberra ACT.
roller doors by Capital Doorworks at The Grande by Geocon, Canberra ACT.

“What really stood out on The Grande was how all divisions of our company came together as one team. Our shutter project manager worked closely with the roller door manager and the manufacturing team, who supplied the structural steel and flashings for the penthouse doors. Meanwhile, our electricians installed steel logic boxes, keypads, and four uninterrupted power supplies to complete the integration,” explained Sally Bowman, Finance Manager at Capital Doorworks.

Each installation was engineered to meet strict fire, safety, and functionality requirements, ensuring reliable operation across all access points. The result is a seamless system that complements The Grande’s architectural design while enhancing the building’s operational efficiency and safety.

Capital Doorworks continues to apply its expertise to complex, large-scale developments across the ACT. Current projects, including Olea in Gungahlin and The Eastbourne in Campbell, showcase the company’s ability to deliver technically precise access solutions that meet safety, operational, and architectural requirements, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in high-performance building projects.

For more information contact Capital Doorworks, phone 02 6260 2252, email info@capitaldoorworks.com.au, website www.capitaldoorworks.com.au

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Integrating Reinforcement Services with Construction Sequencing and Safety

XYHHY Reinforcement provided precise steel fixing, safety management, and technical expertise, ensuring structural integrity and efficient sequencing on The Grande.

XYHHY

XYHHY Reinforcement delivered structural precision and reliability on The Grande by Geocon from the ground up. The company’s steel fixing services, disciplined safety processes, and a technically skilled workforce, ensured efficient sequencing, quality and programme requirements for the structural integrity of the project.

With a longstanding collaboration with Geocon, XYHHY has supported multiple landmark developments across Canberra. This familiarity with the client’s expectations and project workflows enabled seamless integration into The Grande’s construction team, allowing the team’s technical expertise in reinforcement placement, sequencing, and safety coordination to be applied efficiently and consistently across the project.

“Our scope on The Grande involved comprehensive steel fixing services,” explained Director Purevjav Bataa (PJ). “While we didn’t face any major logistical challenges, maintaining our standards for safety, quality, and accuracy remained our top priority throughout the project.”

XYHHY Reinforcement onsite.
XYHHY Reinforcement onsite.
XYHHY Reinforcement onsite.

Safety forms the foundation of XYHHY’s culture, with each morning onsite beginning with a pre-start meeting led by the day supervisor, ensuring every worker is equipped with the correct PPE and fully briefed on potential hazards. This disciplined approach to safety and communication constitutes to maintaining consistent quality outcomes on site.

In addition to practical experience, XYHHY supports ongoing professional development. Several team members hold civil construction, design, and project management qualifications, enabling the company to combine operational expertise with rigorous technical knowledge.

PJ attributes the company’s success to its dedicated and experienced team. “We’re most proud of our teamwork, our experienced supervisors, and our work performance. Structural accuracy and time management are what we do best,” he said.

XYHHY Reinforcement logo

For more information contact XYHHY Reinforcement, 253 Nourthebourne Avenue, Lyneham, Canberra, phone 0401 651 681, email pj@xyhhy.com.au, website www.xyhhy.com.au

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Supporting Mass-Timber Construction Through Strategic Logistics

Transways managed the shore-to-site delivery of mass timber for the University of Newcastle Central Coast Campus, ensuring cost control, risk mitigation, and on-time installation.

Transways Logistics International

For Gosford Central, the ambition to deliver a large-scale, low-carbon building using internationally sourced CLT and GLT introduced a supply-chain task spanning continents, ports and tightly sequenced construction windows. More than 30 shipping containers travelled across 11 international routes, carrying precision-engineered timber elements that demanded absolute certainty in timing, handling and storage.

While Hansen Yuncken coordinated global procurement and digital tracking, the project’s success ultimately relied on what happened once those containers reached Australian shores. From customs clearance and bio-security compliance to unpacking, storage and just-in-time delivery, the margin for error was slim. Any delay, damage or misalignment in logistics risked disrupting the build program and undermining the efficiencies of mass-timber construction.

Transways Logistics International was a critical delivery partner, tasked with managing the full post-port logistics process, providing an end-to-end freight solution that transformed a complex international supply chain into a controlled, predictable workflow. “Our scope included customs and quarantine lodgement and clearance, fumigation for the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB), unpacking timber sleds from containers, storage and weatherproofing, and delivery to site in Gosford,” Transways CEO Ben Langshaw said.

While the job didn’t involve oversized cargo, the unpacking of the timber sleds required a specialised approach, as well as temporary storage. The timber sleds weighed up to 20 tonnes each and required a yard with heavy machinery capable of unpacking the sleds. “We had to ensure the yard was set up with a dedicated set-down area and heavy machinery large enough to drag out the sleds safely,” Ben explained.

To maintain efficiency and cost control, Transways divided the logistics workflow between Sydney-based partners for wharf operations and local Central Coast contractors for last-mile delivery, a model that proved both agile and economical.

Weather also played a factor, especially given the project’s coastal location. “We needed to plan for potential site shutdowns due to high winds,” Ben noted. “Our strategy included contingencies for secure overnight storage if deliveries had to be paused.”

Forklift lifting shipping containers in stacks. Transways Logistics International onsite manager container delivery.
forklifts moving shipping containers. Transways Logistics International onsite manager container delivery.

Transways worked closely with Hansen Yuncken, holding weekly scheduling meetings and providing 36-hour advance delivery forecasts. “It wasn’t our first project with Hansen Yuncken,” Ben said. “We’ve developed a strong working relationship built on mutual understanding of how each team operates. That familiarity allowed us to respond quickly to late changes and keep the site running smoothly.”

Transways’ scope extended beyond functioning solely as a logistics provider, the team provided strategic planning and transparent cost modelling and focused delivery framework that strengthened cost control and reduced procurement risk.

“We provided Hansen Yuncken with an upfront forecast budget based on the install sequence and updated it weekly, showing when peak storage periods ended and when we could deliver to site,” said Ben.

Transways Logistics International onsite manager container delivery.

Transways also saved money by managing fumigation domestically, rather than in Europe, and minimised container detention charges by strategically using ‘free days’ for short-term storage before returning containers to shipping lines.

“We’re proud of how clearly we were able to outline all logistics costs, including those outside of our own fees,” Ben explained. “Many builders aren’t familiar with the financial responsibilities of importing materials. We help them understand the true landed cost, including duty, GST, and shipping charges, giving them confidence to buy mass timber on CIF terms.”

This partnership approach has made Transways a trusted logistics partner for Hansen Yuncken and other leading builders. “We pride ourselves on knowing building sites,” Ben said. “After 15 years managing logistics for mass timber and curtain wall projects, our senior leadership team has the experience to identify potential pain points before they become problems.”

“Our fingerprints are on every part of the job,” Ben concluded. “That’s what ensures every shipment, and every project, runs smoothly from the first container to the final delivery.”

For more information contact Transways Logistics International, Unit 18, 198-222 Young Street, Waterloo NSW 2017, phone 02 9319 9600, website www.transways.com.au

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Future-Proofing Learning Spaces with Integrated AV Technology

MNGD delivered a fully integrated, bespoke AV system at Gosford Central, enhancing hybrid learning

MNGD

Technology integration specialist MNGD delivered a cutting-edge audio-visual system for Gosford Central, designed to enhance teaching, learning, and hybrid collaboration. By combining bespoke AV infrastructure with intuitive lecturer control and fully coordinated installation, MNGD enabled a technologically future-proof learning environment that meets both teaching and operational requirements.

“Our scope included three seminar rooms, nine teaching spaces, and over 10 meeting rooms,” explained MNGD Director Josh Chircop. Each space was equipped with tailored AV infrastructure to support the university’s hybrid and interactive learning model.

Seminar rooms feature large projection screens, motorised lifters, dual-camera systems, pendant speakers, and wireless microphones, all operated through bespoke lecterns designed for intuitive lecturer control. “This centralised control and automation enable lecturers to manage both classroom and Zoom sessions seamlessly,” said Josh.

University of Newcastle Gosford Central.
University of Newcastle Gosford Central.
University of Newcastle Gosford Central.
University of Newcastle Gosford Central.
University of Newcastle Gosford Central.

Teaching spaces utilise dual 98-inch displays and similar camera and audio configurations, while the meeting rooms incorporate flexible single- and dual-display setups with ceiling microphones and integrated conferencing tools.

“All system integrations are bespoke and involve a high level of coordination to avoid potential issues onsite,” Josh said. “Hansen Yuncken were incredible in ensuring the AV hardware was protected from impact by other trades, guaranteeing the best possible teaching and collaboration experience.”

Valued at over $1.5 million, the AV component was one of the largest of its kind outside Australia’s capital cities. Logistical challenges were managed through meticulous planning and strong collaboration between MNGD’s Newcastle site team and Sydney HQ.

“The project demonstrates our expertise in delivering advanced technology solutions for large-scale education environments,” Josh said. “Our onsite team handled complex integrations and coordination exceptionally, supported by our design documentation team.” The result is a seamlessly connected campus where technology empowers teaching.

For more information contact MNGD, Unit 4, 24-28 Skarratt Steet, North Silverwater NSW 2128, phone 1800 717 474, email hello@mngd.tech, website ww.mngd.tech

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