Brosnan Construction was the Main Contractor on this complex project post the Christchurch earthquakes, involving three-storey seismic strengthening and a fire system upgrade together with a three tenant fit-out.
Only once building works commenced did it become clear that extensive structural and architectural upgrades were required over this three storey property. This was a complex contract with three separate insured parties and the building owner having to agree to the level of works across the project.
The degree to which the project scope expanded during the works meant that original timings and costs had to be renegotiated and with the number of stakeholders involved, communication and transparency of planning and budget were critical to the eventual success of the project.
This project was successfully completed in full with Code of Compliance and tenants resuming trading in the shortest possible timeframes.
17 London Street, Lyttelton
Commercial
Lyttelton properties & Investments limited
Lyttelton, Christchurch
December, 2013
November, 2014
$900,000
This project was essentially a weather-tightness assignment involving the School’s Main Hall and supporting facilities. What might appear a straightforward project was complicated by a capped budget and the tight deadline to hand the site back to the School on schedule.
The project involved the conversion, upgrade and refurbishment of an existing c.1920 six storey building into 30 quality apartments. However, the age and condition of the existing structure meant the building required structural improvements and the client’s brief was to bring the building up to 100% of the new building code, involving new foundations, strengthening of existing walls and reinforcing remediation.
Brosnan was engaged to complete the refurbishment of the Locke and Logie Buildings on University Drive based on the recent successful delivery of the University’s K1 Lecture Theatre (Stages 1 & 2) and the Sports Department (Stage 3).
The Summeret Karaka complex is a rapidly growing contemporary retirement village in a quiet country setting in South Auckland. It features a new village centre made up of villas, townhouses and apartments.