PROJECT 27
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Vincent Gieselbach wet services engineer at Zutari .
Project completion was originally planned for 20 January 2021 . However , due to Covid-19 restrictions , the site stopped all work for ten weeks from March 2019 , and the project was finally completed on 16 July 2021 .
“ The ESD credentials of the building , as well as the implemented occupant health and well-being features , are a testament to FirstRand ’ s commitment to environmental sustainability and providing best-in-class support services to its employees ,” concludes Raytcheva-Schaap .
Roof view .
Waste management Waste management was handled in a responsible way during construction of the building . The project owner implemented an Operational Waste Management Plan to ensure that , once the building was operational , waste generation would be reduced and that a substantial percentage be diverted from landfill by means of recycling and / or reuse .
FirstRand 8 Merchant Place : Key Facts
• Total project cost : R121 115 550 ( excl . VAT )
• Gross lettable area ( GLA ): 3 800 m 2
• Four storeys above ground
• Four Star Green Star rating ( Public and Education Building )
• Ground floor : Restaurants , optometrist , hair salon , dentist , etc .
• First floor : Gym facilities
• Second floor : Baby day-care ; Play school ( 1-3 ), Pre-school ( 3-5 )
• Third floor : Running track , outdoor seating , kitchen
• Roof : Accessible for maintenance
Lastly , 8MP incorporates safety features aimed at limiting the spread of Covid-19 infections and similar viruses . For example , the main entrance of the building , as well as all entrances to the different tenancies , feature touchless doorways .
The drawings for the existing building were all completed on CAD . However , due to the geometric complexities of the new building , 3D modelling was vital for the success of the project . Together with architect Boogertman + Partners , Zutari drove the BIM collaboration on the project , ensuring all services were coordinated on one federated model .
“ The benefits of 3D modelling were transferred to the contractor , as initially it was challenging to visualise the complex slab geometry ,” adds Axelrod . Zutari assisted Trencon to install Naviswork Freedom , as well as demonstrating how to operate the model .
Professional team Client / Developer : ERIS Architect : Boogertman + Partners Civil and structural , Wet services and Sustainability : Zutari Mechanical Engineer : Adaptive Resource Engineers Electrical Engineer : Claassen Auret QS : Vusela Project Manager : Metrum Contractor : Trencon PA
“ The design was conducted to meet both Green Star and SANS10400XA requirements .”
June 2022 Volume 28 I Number 4 www . plumbingafrica . co . za