CESA Aon 2019

PROJECTS GREATER THAN R250 MILLION: NEW LAKESIDE OFFICES

WINNER

T he Growthpoint new Lakeside office development is a nine storey commercial office development in the Centurion CBD, with a 5 Green Star Design rating. Located opposite the Centurion Gautrain station, it stands on Inherent Hazard Class 8 dolomite, the most critical dolomite hazard class within South Africa. The site posed severe geotechnical challenges that have impacted previous developments. Growthpoint Properties’ new Lakeside offices are evidence that, with sufficient site information and knowledgeable experts, a cost-effective solution can be found to overcome severe challenges whilst addressing client needs. A key component for the success of this project was the cross-discipline collaboration to devise a holistic ap- proach whereby the engineering systems were not treated in isolation, but rather worked together effectively. Upfront design and planning mitigat- ed the risk considerably, allowing for a robust solution to be found. This permitted the developer to focus on the budget, even when dealing with the unexpected and the unknown. This project required the dedication of the entire team – client, architects, engi- neers and contractors – working together to demonstrate what is truly possible in the engineering field by delivering a successful project within scope, on time, and within budget. z

PROJECT TEAM Client

Growthpoint Properties

Structural, Civil, Geotechnical and Traffic Engineering & Quantity Surveying Mechanical Engineering, Environmental and Green Star

AECOM

Aurecon Chimera

Fire Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Project Management and Safety

CA du Toit GladAfrica

Earthworks

Stefanutti Stocks

Main Contractor

WBHO

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CESA AON ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2019