24 | Overcoming challenges Scott Construction delivered the Wakefield Wing project on a turnkey basis. T T from page 22 Scott Construction Central - The Hermitage Hotel REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT More than 100 people were on-site within the first weeks with the project eventually reaching around 120 to 130 people at its peak working simultaneously across all five levels, including the basement where services were located. Tony says logistics were another significant challenge. The relatively isolated location meant materials often had to be transported around the building by hand as bush on two sides and restricted access at the rear limited the use of cranes. All demolition waste was carried out by hand and placed into skips, which was significant as each room contained a concrete wall that formed part of the existing facade. “These walls had to be cut out and removed before replacement structural steel could be installed. The steel then had to be manually handled to individual rooms and lifted into position using electric lifters,” Tony says. He is quick to credit the subcontractors for their part in meeting these demands. “The success of a project like this comes down to the people on the tools. Our subcontractors were outstanding. They bought into the programme, worked through the tough conditions alongside us and showed real flexibility when things needed to change. We couldn’t have delivered it in the time frame without their commitment and skill.” The building received a completely new facade, with timber framing, metal cladding and new windows and joinery. Existing balconies were incorporated into the rooms, effectively making the rooms longer by absorbing the balcony space into the internal floor area. A new roof was also installed and all services throughout the building were replaced. The lobbies and stairwells were refurbished and a link bridge was constructed between the Aoraki and Wakefield Wings with a new circulation area and toilets. Scott Construction delivered the Wakefield Wing project on a turnkey basis, including internal refurbishment from de-camping the existing rooms through to putting furniture and beds back in place. The Hermitage, of course, remained a live hotel environment throughout the project. Tony says construction areas had to be isolated, noisy activities restricted at certain times, and deliveries coordinated around guests and buses. With more than 55 years of experience, Scott Construction is one of the South Island’s largest locally owned construction companies, with teams based in Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast and the Central South Island. It delivers a diverse range of commercial, civil and residential projects. Its portfolio includes commercial new builds, residential developments, architectural homes, civil construction, seismic strengthening and structural steel projects. Tony says the Wakefield Wing adds to Scott Construction’s experience at The Hermitage, following its completion of the Panorama Room restaurant and refurbishment work at Mt Cook Airport, also owned by Trojan Holdings. “The Wakefield Wing project shows we can work collaboratively with the client, be flexible and pivot as required, and deliver on time and on budget.” “It was a project that once we got into it there were a lot of curve balls. The project team did a great job at pivoting and solving these challenges.” • PLUMBING • GASFITTING • DRAINLAYING • DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL LPG GAS DELIVERIES OFFICE HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 7.30AM - 5PM 224 Thames St, Oamaru Ph 03 433 0011 info@hiflo.co.nz www.hiflo.co.nz Oamaru • Waitaki • Mackenzie • INDOOR & OUTDOOR HEATING SOLUTIONS • WEBER BBQ SPECIALIST • SPA POOLS Structural steel fabrication & INSTALLATION STAINLESS & ALUMINIUM WORK - BALUSTRADES & hANDRAILS FULL MACHINE SHOP FACILITY - ARCHITECTURAL METALWORK FARM & eARTHMOVING MACHINERY REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE STAIRS & STAIRCASES A: 38 Gordon Road, Wanaka, 9305 p: 03 443 6007 m: 021 289 0443 e: info@centrallakesengineering.nz
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