Architect and Builder October 2016 | Page 35

GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN shift took on a whole new meaning. Where a night shift conventionally comprises a skeleton crew, the nature of work and AAA finishes required that the quality and composition of this team mirrored that of a day shift”, said Johan Bezuidenhout, NMC Contracts Manager. The location of the services proved to be challenging for contractor and designers alike, with 30 year old built drawings merely giving an indication of what could be expected. These presented several ‘surprises’ on a daily basis, further impacting on the tight project programme. The process was carefully managed in collaboration with contractor, designer, consultant, engineer, sub-contractor and supply chain and with good team synergy identifying swift solutions and effective management of programme, cost and quality was achieved. Nelson Mandela Square 33