BLU Villas @ South Bay - Practical Completion

Glenzeil commenced construction of ‘Blu’: 11 x waterfront terrace homes at Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast on the 16th January 2012. This is the 2nd development for developer Ben Skubris who previously teamed up with Glenzeil to complete the ‘H20’ apartments and villas at Varsity Lakes in 2009/10.

These architecturally designed terrace homes all have living areas connected seamlessly to north facing suspended timber decks, with approx. 200m2 of internal floor area and up to 50m2 of decks and balcony area. Each of the eleven home designs feature three bedrooms, ducted air conditioning and luxury finishes and fittings over two levels.

Environmental considerations include, 3000 litre water tanks, north facing aspect, insulated roofs, heat pump hot water systems, covered outdoor living areas with sunhoods and screens to all west facing windows.

The Certificate of Classification & Practical Completion was achieved on programme on the 19th October 2012.

Congratulations to Matt Sanders, Alan Moss, Matt Skrinis, Jimmy Pearce, Neil Brindley, Lauren Blair, Jason Ford and Kaha Mohi.

'The Plaza' South Brisbane

November 2012

Welcome to our November newsletter for ‘The Plaza’ South Brisbane. The newsletters are in relation to the progress on site and program updates. Please find enclosed progress photos and reports; key dates; list of subcontractors and suppliers; safety updates and Glenzeil contact details.

 

PROGRESS PHOTOS: Taken 29/11/2012

 

Russell Street Frontage

Rear Corner of Site

PROGRESS REPORT:

Excavation & Earth Retention

·         Clearing of site vegetation nears completion.

·         Raking Piling works nearing completion.

·         Bulk excavation has commenced.

·         Removal of rock and soil is underway.

·         Capping beam approximately ¼ complete.

KEY DATES:

·         Crane Install – 27^th March 2013

·         Scaffold Install – 8^th June 2013

·         Basement 2 Slab Pour – 29^th April 2013

·         Basement 1 Slab Pour – 14^th May 2013

·         Ground Level Slab Pour – 27^th May 2013

·         Hoist Install – 29^th June 2013

·         Install Lift Roof – 1^st November 2013

·         Finish Main Roof – 1^st November 2013

·         Hoist Removal – 21^st February 2014

·         Scaffold Removal – 31^st January 2014

·         Crane Remove – 5^th February 2014

·         Handover – 27^th March 2014

·         Pour 1 First Level Slab – TBA

·         Pour 2 First Level Slab – TBA

·         Pour 1 Second Level Slab – TBA

·         Pour 2 Second Level Slab – TBA

·         Pour 1 Third Level Slab – TBA

·         Pour 2 Third Level Slab – TBA

LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS:

TRADE	POSITION
Civil Works	Delta Group
Electrical	CV Services Group
Fire Sprinklers	Select Fire
Lifts	MP Lifts
Mechanical – A/C	Climate Control
Plumbing	Underground Plumbing
Surveyor	Bennett & Bennett
Tower Crane & Hoist	Lindores Constructions Logistics

SAFETY:

• A site specific Workplace Health and Safety Plan has been produced and is available for inspection.
• There have been 0 No. incidents to date
• No visits to site from Queensland Workplace Health & Safety to date.

GLENZEIL SITE STAFF:

 

NAME	POSITION	TELEPHONE
Alan Moss	Operations Manager	5555 3333
Andy Ingram	Project Manager	5555 3333
Joel Martin	Contracts Administrator	5555 3333
Jimmy Pearce	Project Manager	5555 3333
Neil Brindley	Finishing Foreman	5555 3333
Sarah Eke	Administrators Assistant	5555 3333

If you have any items you would like us to include in future issues of the newsletter, please contact Sarah Eke



Movember

Glenzeil has a team of 3 participating in Movember this year. 'Skrinis and Sons' with members Daniel, Matt & Ken. To support them in raising money use the following link Movember. Progress photos to come during the month.

The Plaza, South Brisbane

Glenzeil have been awarded the contract to construct The Plaza Apartments in South Brisbane for Metro Properties.

The Metro Plaza project has 168 apartments spread over 14 levels. The ground floor has commercial areas and there is a three level basement with parking for 162 cars, 138 bicycles and 10 motorbikes. The project features a garden terrace on level 4 which incorporates a barbeque area, swimming pool and gymnasium for the residents.

Metro Properties have several similar projects under construction in and around the Brisbane CBD and Glenzeil is looking forward to working with Metro Properties on The Plaza and hopefully other projects in the future.

Metrowest Warehouse - Practical Completion

Practical Completion has been reached on the Metrowest Warehouse at Seventeen Mile Rocks, now the new warehouse/office for Nelson Irrigation Corporation of Australia Pty Ltd. The warehouse once fully functional will be three times the size of their existing location, enabling them to hold and dispatch more stock throughout Australia and the world.

Connected to the warehouse are 2 levels of highly finished office space that displays work areas on level 1 & 2, two kitchen areas, a state of the art conference room with veneer wall panelling & sliding doors and a balcony that leads out from the conference room with floor to ceiling glass sliding doors creating a large entertaining space.

The feature to the office and the most complex to construct was the 3 flight staircase to the entrance foyer. The design of the stair and the size and finish level created obstacles for access to the remainder of the building as the complete foyer area was under construction for some 2 months right up to practical completion. With Blackbutt treads & risers connected to a laser cut zigzag steel stringer it also features a frameless glass balustrade with a stainless steel standoff handrail and stainless steel tactile indicators to each landing, it is truly an eye opening entrance.

External works include a main entrance car park area, bin & pump enclosures, perimeter landscaping works and sandstone boulder retaining walls. The warehouse and office also feature external lights attached to the building, acting as a product display.  

The Certificate of Classification and Practical Completion was achieved on the 19^th September 2012 with Nelson Irrigation anticipating to be up and trading in the new premises by the end of September.

Congratulations to Demo, Ken, Matt, Henk, Lauren, Jason, Kaha.

Glenzeil Raceday

Glenzeil had a successful day at the Gold Coast Turf Club on Saturday 21st July. 

Anthony Ellwood from Glenzeil got the highest points for the internal tipping competition, he won a JB Hi Fi voucher. 

Anthony's table got the highest points for the internal betting per table, they all won JB Hi Fi vouchers.

Best Dressed Male was won by Ben Fuller and Best Dressed Female was won by Phuong Stevenson.

Glenzeil at QMBA Gold Coast Awards

Kevin Fitzpatrick receiving award for Best Refurbishment/Renovation over $5M – Jupiters Casino Theatre Refurbishment  

Demo Roussetos receiving award for Best Retail Facilities over $5M – Masters Home Improvement Centre (Nerang)

Kevin Fitzpatrick receiving award for Best Tourism & Hospitality Facilities over $5M – Jupiters Casino Theatre Refurbishment

Congratulations to the Jupiters team lead by Brian Gabriel & Kevin Fitzpatrick, & to the Masters team lead by Brian Gabriel & Demo Roussetos.

Metrowest Warehouse - On-Site Progress

With the structure now in place, all attention turns to the internal finishes throughout the office & warehouse building. Lockup to the warehouse is imminent with the installation of all windows and roller doors this week. Service rough-in is currently in progress to all 3 levels, getting ready for wall & ceiling sheeting. Over the next month, the critical path tracks the fitout of the office including tiling, carpet and joinery, with a high quality finish expected and externally with the render and paint and commencement of the civil drainage, ready for the carpark and landscape works.

All submitted Extension of Time claims have been approved and Glenzeil currently anticipates completion in late July 2012.