Client: Catholic Church Endowment Society
Services Provided: Project Management
Features
- 35,000m² GFA
- 12 levels
- 2 floors of specialised laboratories
- Major central atrium
- Extensive public plaza
- Basement carpark
- 6 star Green Star rating
- 5 star NABERS rating
RCP (through its South Australian subsidiary) was engaged by the Catholic Church to undertake the role of project manager in connection with the construction of the VS1 SA Water head office building in Victoria Square, Adelaide. The landmark CBD office building comprises 12 levels with 35,000m² GFA, with 2 floors of specialised laboratories, a major central atrium, extensive public plaza and basement carpark. The major tenant is SA Water with the top two floors developed for commercial leasing and leased to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The project achieved a 6 star Green Star design and as built rating, and a 5 star NABERS outcome. The development was completed on time and on budget.
RCP’s project scope of services included:
- Engagement of the consultant team
- development of a master project program and monthly detailed programs
- preparation of a pre-commencement report assessing the key documents, processes, and project requirements necessary to achieve a successful project outcome
- preparation of a procurement report assessing the different scope packages, timing of delivery, and contract method for each package
- chairing design meetings, workshops and value management sessions
- tendering all contracts
- contract Superintendent
- preparation of monthly progress reports which monitor the status of the project and compliance with the relevant project documentation
- preparation of funding milestone reports to funding bodies and stakeholders as required by various funding agreements
- monthly certification of consultant and contractor progress claims
- preparation of a detailed handover report and program assessing the key documents, process and requirements necessary to achieve successful handover
- defects management