For Vital Design Solutions, COVID-19 has changed the way we do business. It has helped us implement more flexible working arrangements, changed our level of face-to-face contact and opened a window into the virtual world. However, among the improvements lie some challenges we were not prepared for. Vital has a team in Melbourne and since March, they have had to work from home. Although our team has the equipment they need to function as per usual, being at home for this extended period of time is surely exacerbating the certain cabin fever that mandatory lock down brings. The determination and perseverance to ensure we are meeting deadlines and kicking proverbial goals is to be admired and we are grateful for the continued commitment shown by our colleagues in these unfamiliar times. The team in Canberra had a brief stint at home but has avoided the challenges faced by our Victorian counterparts. We are embracing the Microsoft Teams platform and are finding ways to better manage site inspections and essential site meetings. As a whole, Vital was extremely lucky to keep all staff, maintain work and improve our clients confidence in our unwavering abilities.
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FROM INCEPTION TO COMPLETION
FROM INCEPTION TO COMPLETION. PARTNERING WITH THE RIGHT TEAM IS THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT…
Vital’s mantra is one that rings true with all successful developments. Without the right moving parts, projects are delayed, clients are left in the dark and reputations become blurred. Vital has always been determined to partner with like minded clients and developers who also strive for the best results possible. With long time clients such as Geocon, Construction Control and JW Land, Vital continues to deliver high quality hydraulic and civil design and documentation to ensure that project completion runs smoothly.
Vital not only believes this to be true when working with clients, but strongly enforces this mantra ‘in house’. Vital’s team includes driven individuals, with varying experience in not only hydraulics and civil, but also in geotechnical engineering, architecture and plumbing. The combination of hands on and theory based training allows the team to work as a well oiled machine which in turn, provides clients with the assurance that their design will be looked at from all possible perspectives. Although there is ‘Meet Our Team’ on the website, we want you to meet the amazing team that has helped build and maintain Vital’s reputation. Next week, we are going to start with Joshua Pirotta, founder, director and someone who lives and breathes this industry.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Thank you for your continued support throughout the year that was 2020. May you and your family have a safe and wonderful Christmas, and best wishes for a very happy new year.
On Friday the 4th of December, Vital celebrated the end of the year with a day filled with fun, relaxing and yummy food.
We held a Vital Olympics (or the Jimmy Jab games for those Brooklyn 99 fans) that tested the team on trivia, agility, decorating and so much more. The person with the most points at the end of the day was set to win a $200 voucher and most importantly – ‘Champion’ status.
The games/challenges included:
Personlised Guess Who | Giant Jenga | Tallest building challenge | Ping Pong | Quoits | Paper plane throw | Office chair race | Riddle challenge | Darts | Gingerbread house decorating.
After an intense few hours, Simon was the Vital Champion and not only won the respect of his peers, but a personalised t-shirt and a $200 voucher.
When all the games were completed, everyone had to take a number for the op shop lucky dip where dreams, death and fashion is combined. Whatever you picked had to be worn to dinner, and what a fashionable dinner it was indeed.
Dinner was a delicious feast at EightySix in Braddon where we shared a laugh, a glass of wine (many) and a well deserved celebration after such an uncertain year.
Unfortunately our teams in Melbourne and New Zealand couldn’t attend due to COVID, however a do-over in July 2021 is looking good!
Infinity Towers
Infinity towers is made of 426 units spread over two towers consisting of 20 and 22 levels respectively. The project implemented the innovative design and installation of the Valsir drainage system.
Vital provided the civil and hydraulic services for this development which included a challenging design of site grading and extensive consultation with the local authority regarding infrastructure capacity for the development. This was the first building in the ACT to implement Valsir Triplus acoustic rated drainage pipework. This was, combined with innovative installation methods to complete construction in only 18 months.
Client: Geocon
Total project value: $120 million
Project completion: 2016
R.N ROBERTSON ANU
New facilities for the Research School of Biology and Fenner School of Environment and Society are being developed within the R.N Robertson Building at the Australian Nation University. The building was originally constructed in the 60’s and was required to be updated to suit the ever changing needs of the University’s lab environment.
Client: Construction Control
Total project value: $37 million
Project completion: 2014
THROSBY PRIMARY SCHOOL
The construction of Throsby Primary School will be completed in 2022 is designed to accommodate over 550 children from Preschool to Year Six. It provides additional facilities for the community including a large community room and kitchenette, multipurpose double gym and sporting grounds.
Client: Icon SI
Total project value: $47 million
Project completion: In construction
ANU FLOREY BUILDING
Refurbishment of an existing office building to suit modern laboratory requirements.
Design and documentation of laboratory hydraulic services including neutralising chambers, dedicated non-potable hot and non-potable cold water and purified water networks.
Client: Construction Control
Total project value: $25.5 million
Project completion: 2014
CALVARY PRIVATE HOSPITAL
Construction of a new hospital building within the existing Calvary Hospital campus. The building is to serve as a surgical and accommodation unit. Vital managed the design and documentation of multiple reverse osmosis water purification plant and refabricated en-suites constructed off-site and shipped into location. Large scale cleaning and sterilisation plant work suitable for hospital use including cooling chamber for high temperature sewer discharge prior to connection to utility main. Calvary Private Hospital won the Master Builders ACT ‘Building Excellence Award’ for Commercial Building More than $50 million in 2018.
Client: Calvary Health Care
Total project value: $77 million
Project completion: 2018
UC MEDICAL CENTRE
UC Medical Centre includes the redevelopment of a green filled site within the UC Bruce Campus. The facility includes pathology services, radiology services and clinical spaces for health care professionals. The new building is made up of four levels with a gross floor area of 1200m2.
Client: Icon SI
Total project value: $16 million
Project completion: 2014
REPUBLIC PRECINCT
The Republic precinct includes more than 1200 residential and hotel apartments.
High Society includes 541 apartments over three buildings, including five levels of the Abode Hotel.
Dusk includes 180 apartments over 18 levels.
Nightfall includes 334 apartments and 12 commercial tenancies over 22 levels.
Client: GEOCON
Total project value: $900 million
Project completion: 2020
SOUTHPORT
Located on the Tuggeranong foreshore, Southport is a mixed use development of 353 dwellings over 12 levels. Total site area exceeds 7,000m2 including an onsite pool and sauna. Vital Design Solutions completed hydraulic design and documentation including suspended podium, sauna and pool plant.
Client: GEOCON
Total project value: $98 million
Project completion: 2018
KINGSBOROUGH
Vital was involved in the engineering associated with the master planning and estate development which saw a single section in Kingston divided into six individual blocks and one community title lease. At completion this project included 300 apartments, 38 terraces and 2,500m2 of commercial space.
Client: Construction Control
Total project value: $110 million
Project completion: 2020
WAYFARER
Wayfarer is a 27 level high rise, which at the time of construction, was the tallest residential apartment building in Canberra. Wayfarer comprises of 331 apartments and four well-appointed commercial spaces at ground level.
Client: GEOCON
Project value: $125 million
Project completion: 2017
FOUNDER’S LANE – THE MARK & PROVENANCE
Founder’s Lane is a four stage development located in Braddon. Stages 1 & 2 of the project involved the delivery of 333 apartments spread over 11 floors with three levels of basement parking and commercial tenancies on ground floor.
The Mark is a mixed-use project comprising of 194 residential apartments built over eleven levels.
Provenance is a mixed-use project comprising of 139 residential apartments built over six levels.
Client: JW Land
Total project value: The Mark – $100 million & The Provenance – $100 million
Project completion: 2019
FOUNDER’S LANE – DAWN & SOL
Founder’s Lane is a four stage development located in Braddon.
Dawn is a mixed-use project comprising of 207 apartments built over eleven levels.
SOL is a mixed-use project comprising of 241 apartments and 15 commercial suites.
Client: JW Land
Total project value: Dawn – $116 million & SOL – $138 million
Project completion: 2016
ATIRA KINGSTON
Atira boasts 142 apartments, 3500m2 of supermarket tenancies and 13 specialty stores.
Client: JW Land
Total project value: $87 million
Project completion: 2020