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Function and Form: Custom Lift Solutions for High-Performance Buildings

Access Solutions delivered bespoke, timber-finished lifts at the University of Tasmania – The Forest, combining technical precision with design integration.

Access Solutions

As buildings increasingly prioritise bespoke design and integrated architectural expression, vertical transport is no longer just functional. Access Solutions provided bespoke vertical transport solutions that aligned seamlessly with The Forest’s architectural and thematic vision.

“We installed six lifts into the University of Tasmania – The Forest project ranging from 400kg, 1150kg to 2500kg capacity,” says Sean Sutton, General Manager at Access Solutions. The scope included one heavy-duty cargo lift, which was prioritised early in the programme to support site logistics, followed by five custom passenger lifts.

The project demanded seamless scheduling and flexible delivery, with several lift installations occurring over the holiday period when labour resources were limited. Despite these seasonal constraints, Access Solutions maintained momentum across a nine-month installation period, with two to three teams on-site at any given time.

A defining feature of this project was the highly customised interiors that reflected The Forest’s timber-rich aesthetic. “Five of the lifts are custom made with a special interior fitout in keeping with the Forestry themes—timber wall linings, Tas oak handrails, indirect lighting and custom laid floor tiling,” Sean explained. The company collaborated with its sister business, Access Property, to deliver the bespoke lift car finishes.

“The interior design process was comprehensive,” said Sean. “We trialled over five lighting systems before we were satisfied with the indirect lighting, and sourcing the right Tas oak panelling took time.”

System integration also called for rigorous co-ordination. “Lift installation required intensive collaboration with the builder and other trades for shaft preparation and materials handling, all while maintaining a focus on safety.”

Proudly Tasmanian-owned and backed by 30 years of lift industry experience, Access Solutions views this project as a standout achievement. “Our teams can be proud of their work, and we’re proud to be part of this exciting project,” Sutton concludes.

For more information contact Access Solutions, 223 Harrington Street, Hobart TAS 7000, phone 03 6229 2476, email info@access-solutions.com.au, website www.access-solutions.com.au

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2,000 Tonnes of Safety: Scaffold to Ensure Safe, Efficient Trade Access

Stilcon Industrial Services delivered safe, engineered façade access and scaffolding, ensuring efficiency, safety, and capability building.

Stilcon Industrial Services

From day one at the LIV Albert project, safety and accessibility for all trades were paramount. Stilcon Industrial Services (SIS) was engaged to deliver full perimeter protection and engineered façade access systems, ensuring work progressed efficiently and securely.

“Our role was to design and implement systems that allowed trades to carry out their tasks without compromise,” said SIS Director, Kristina Nobel. “By providing reliable fall protection and scaffold access across all levels, we gave the project team the confidence to build efficiently while maintaining the highest safety standards.”

Stilcon Industrial Services onsite at LIV Albert.
Aerial of LIV Albert covered in scaffold.
Aerial of LIV Albert covered in scaffold.

SIS utilised Kwikstage scaffolding with integrated aluminium stair towers, a system selected for its strength, flexibility, and reliability. “We co-ordinated closely with the formwork contractor and Mirvac to deliver a safe, efficient erection programme. Because no subsequent works could commence until perimeter fall protection was in place on each level, our sequencing and collaboration were critical to keeping the build on schedule,” said Gary Carlise, Operations Supervisor,.

The project wasn’t without its technical challenges. LIV Albert’s façade included complex balcony geometries that required tailored access solutions. “Our scaffolders and in-house design team worked in lockstep to engineer practical, safe configurations that maintained clear work zones for all trades despite the challenging details,” Gary said.

In total, more than 2,000 tonnes of steel scaffolding were erected and dismantled safely, ahead of programme, and without incident. “We’re proud of the seamless effort from our field crews and design engineers to deliver at scale and ahead of programme. It reflects our commitment to safety, precision, and dependable delivery,” explained Gary.

“Special mention to Lachie Devlin, our recent graduate, who helped deliver his first project, and to Gary Carlisle, our Operations Supervisor, who mentored him throughout. It’s a great example of our capability building in action,” said Kristina.

For more information contact Stilcon Industrial Services, 134-140 Fairbairn Road, Sunshine West VIC 3020, phone 1300 287 747, website www.stilconindustrialservices.com.au

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