| Client: | Ministry of Education |
| Location | Mana College, Porirua |
| Consultants | IR Group Ltd |
As part of this extensive project, CCi striped-out much of the school’s Tech Block. This included work on: new lighting; new plumbing; new floor finishes; paint finishes; wall panels; new ceilings; and new and improved joinery. This included, installing external aluminium joinery to reinvigorate a science and IT area into a modern learning space, which features open plan teaching areas and upgraded bathrooms.
As the main contractor CCi were responsible for all the subcontractors.
The initial proposed scheme was heavily altered. This included adding a concrete deck and canopy, alongside further upgrades to exterior windows and entranceways.
This project was delivered over 26-week period, during which, CCi were able to incorporate a number of additional work scopes.
One of the challenges encountered during the project was the discovery of asbestos. In order to deal with this, CCi implemented our asbestos management plan. Another challenge CCi encountered were underground obstructions, which were discovered while excavating for new foundations. On identifying this, CCi ensured that the site was surveyed so that any unidentified obstructions were kept to a minimum. This also meant any resulting delays were also kept to a minimum.
During this project, CCi demonstrated that we manage all stakeholders’ expectations. This project was no different. Another consideration was to ensure we managed the students’ expectations while the works were carried out. We did this through using well fenced and hoarded barriers separating the site from the rest of the school. We also erected adequate signage and other warning systems to deal with school traffic and pedestrian flows.
Mana College is very happy with their new Tech Block, and was pleased that all stakeholders worked well together to identify and resolves and issues early on, efficiently and fairly.