Temporary Outpatient Day Clinic at Swaziland
Government Hospital, Mbabane
“Key to the success of the project was meticulous planning –
the LSF was manufactured in Gauteng, 430km away. Due to
site constraints, the LSF panels had to be delivered exactly in
the sequence they were required on the site – any errors would
result in considerable time delays. The architect and client are
extremely satisfied with the outcome; so successful was this
project that the next major LSF project in Swaziland has already
been awarded!” – John Barnard, Director SASFA (The Southern
African Light Steel Frame Association)
Initially, Razorbill presented two different LSF building solutions
to the client: one was Agrément certified while the other was a
rational design to SANS 517 Light steel frame building.
“The benefits of opting for the rational design route were
highlighted to the PA and the client,” says Chris Smith, Razorbill
CEO. “These included the speed of construction, an imperative
under these circumstances; site neatness; energy efficiency over
the lifetime of the building; and a building process that would
minimise interference with patients and ongoing main hospital
operations, and more.”
The scope of works included the rolling of about 100 tons of
0.8mm and 1.2mm light steel frame sections in Vereeniging and
transporting it to Mbabane; the erection of all the LSF panels
including 16.5t of heavy structural steel; the erection of 2,198m2
of external cladding and 7,512m2 of internal lining comprising
15mm thick fire stop and moisture resistant Saint-Gobain gypsum
board; and the placement of the roof.
John Barnard, Southern African Light Steel Frame Association
(SASFA) director, adds that SASFA has had two senior building
inspectors from Swaziland attend its 6-day training course for
building contractors, which was presented in March in Gauteng.
“This project is yet another excellent example of the benefits of
LSFB,” says Barnard. “If you take just the advantage of being able
to construct a substantial building right next to a hospital without
interrupting the daily operation of that hospital, it would be reason
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enough to choose LSF instead of dusty, noisy, heavy, labour
intensive masonry construction. If you add the other benefits such
as speed of construction and long-term energy efficiency, one can
understand why this method has grown so quickly in popularity
in South Africa and why the PICC (Presidential Infrastructure
Co-ordinating Commission) has decided to encourage the use
of IBT’s (Innovative Building Technologies) for all new hospitals,
clinics, schools and student accommodation.
Client / Owner / Developer: Micro Projects
Architect: Ramashka Investment Architects & Interior Design
Structural Engineer: Donnic Engineering
Quantity Surveyor: Owen Thindwa & Associates
Project Manager and Nominator: Razorbill Properties 127
Main Contractor:
Sukabadzele Investments T/A Iceberg Contractors
Steelwork Contractor: Razorbill Properties 127
Structural Steel Detailer / Detailing Company:
Razorbill Holdings
Cladding Suppliers: Saint-Gobain Gyproc;
Pelican; Everite
Electrical & Mechanical Engineers:
Mast Consulting Engineers
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