Topsteel Solutions - Glengara Retirement Village
Innovative thinking by Topsteel Solutions results in a more efficient build at the Glengara Retirement Village.
Project details
Glengara Retirement Village
Tumbi Umbi, NSW
This two-level aged care project included 117,000m of wall frames, joists, trusses and roof battens made from TRUECORE® steel.
Design versatility
Fast and efficient installation
Overall construction time reduced
Lightweight and easy to move around
Strong and dimensionally accurate
To deliver a framing solution that incorporated prefabricated bathroom PODS for a two-storey, 70-bed assisted living facility within the grounds of an existing retirement village.
Re-engineering the original (structural slab) design to use Topsteel Solutions frames made from TRUECORE® steel for the lower level walls and joists, and upper-level walls and trusses. (MC)
Project Summary
The Glengara Retirement Village located on the NSW Central Coast is expanding to include a new freestanding building for residents who only need minor assistance. The project, managed by Stevens Construction, will include 70 individual units across two-levels, which each have their own bathroom, kitchen, living and balcony areas.
Originally engaged by Stevens Construction to complete only the second level frames and trusses, Topsteel Solutions’ contract was quickly extended to include both levels (including the joists), after working with their engineer to eliminate the suspended slab from the design. (MC)
The steel joists system for the lower level not only saved Stevens Construction considerable time but also reduced costs by eliminating the need of a suspended slab. (MC)
Key challenges
Tight access to site, on an existing (and operating) aged care facility.
Eliminating as much structural steel as possible to reduce the cranage time needed: Large open spans in the design posed a challenge to the elimination of the structural steel.
Ensuring set downs and reinforcement lined up accurately was crucial in the installation of the prefabricated bathroom PODS. (MC)
Key Benefits Delivered
Reduced build time
Follow-on trades were able to rough in four weeks sooner than they would have with traditional construction methodology (suspended slab). Once the ground slab was poured, installation of lightweight framing and prefabricated bathroom pods were able to commence and other trades were able to follow directly behind. (MD)
Minimal weather delays
Extensive prefabrication meant a reduction in the risk of weather affecting time onsite. (MD)
Ease of installation
For the Bathroom PODS which had been fabricated offsite during the detailing stage ready to be installed once frames were in place(MC)
Accuracy
Straight walls with no frame straightening needed post installation (MC)
Outcomes
Of the decision to use Topsteel Solutions Framing made from TRUECORE® steel, Mathew Dean of Stevens Construction said
“The main benefits were the cost efficiencies, speed and the ability to fabricate more offsite reducing the risk of the weather affecting time onsite. The other key benefit was the ability to rough in services earlier and take the load off this phase of the project. On the original concrete slab design for example, we would have had to wait for curing and stripping of formwork prior to rough in of services starting.”
Topsteel Solutions, Mark Carnovale was also very enthusiastic about the efficiencies gained. “At Topsteel we strive to provide the building industry with the most innovative, cost effective, and high-quality steel prefabricated system. We are always working with our design team and engineers to simplify construction for both builders and installers.”
Sources
Mark Carnovale, Sales Manager, Top Steel Solutions (MC)
Mathew Dean, Project Manager, Stevens Construction (MD)
The content of this case study is based on statements made by the sources listed above and is a reflection of their views and experience on the above project. Same/similar results are not guaranteed for each user and outcomes may vary across projects.
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