Department for Education/Sensum Modular school program, Mitcham Primary School Modular

Site access: With a tight entry lane, and access through an active carpark to the oval adjacent site – what was originally going to be full volumetric construction, was adapted and changed to a panelised approach to overcome height restrictions from powerlines and limited access into site  

Operating school environment: A high level of coordination was required to ensure we maintained oval access the entire time the site was operating. Main access into the site was through the oval access pathway and this was kept open for the school. 

Supply issues: The project was undertaken during mid / post pandemic supply which caused supply issues, namely structural steel. As this was a critical component Sarah did their own shop drawings during the design phase, so that as soon as a contractor was engaged they were able to order steel 

Significant trees: The landscaping design included extensive paving which Sarah’s engaged and worked with the arborist and design team to make possible and ensure trees remained protected throughout construction and beyond. 

Early delivery: Sarah delivered one month early before contractual completion and within just two terms of school.  

Minimal to no impact of client’s operation: Access to the oval was maintained throughout the whole project duration  

Engagement and involvement: The client was thrilled with the level of involvement from Sarah. Sarah ensured regular site walk arounds as well as regular updates.

Collaborative problem solving: The school wanted extra landscaping and paving, so Sarah worked closely alongside them to have it approved DfE and ultimately added as a project variation. This was achieved via Sarah collaborative problem solving approach.  

Outside the box thinking: Sarah adopted a flexible approach which was best suited to the client parameters. Mixed construction enabled the school to have the project built within timeframe, which wouldn’t have been possible in a straight modular approach. 

High quality service: Defects were completely closed out within a month of completion, resulting in a smooth and quick handover for the clients. The school was incredibly grateful to Sarah – Our high-level project management delivered an exceptional client experience.