Cladding remediation project management for occupied commercial buildings
Rhodes Quarter
This $2 million project involved replacing combustible cladding on Buildings A and C within Rhodes Quarter, an existing commercial development by Dexus. The scope represented a targeted portion of the broader development complex. Following an internal audit and a subsequent development application, our project management services delivered compliant facade solutions while buildings remained fully operational.
The project required concurrent management of both buildings with active tenants, building management, and public access maintained throughout construction. Our team coordinated all stakeholder requirements including Sydney Trains approvals for works adjacent to rail infrastructure.
Managing occupied building remediation
Cladding remediation project management for the occupied commercial buildings presented several technical and coordination challenges:
- Live environment management with active tenants and continuous public access
- Sydney Trains approval process and compliance for works near rail infrastructure
- Complex stakeholder coordination including building managers, multiple tenant fitouts, and diverse commercial operations
- Design compliance to meet the current building code of Australia
- Cost management through product value engineering while maintaining regulatory compliance
- Weekly coordination meetings to manage construction impacts on building operations
These factors required detailed construction sequencing and communication protocols to minimise disruption while meeting fire safety requirements and regulatory obligations.
Staged cladding replacement approach
The project followed a structured design and construct approach to manage two buildings simultaneously. Regular stakeholder communication every two weeks kept all parties informed of construction progress, access requirements, and building impacts. This coordination ensured business continuity throughout the remediation works.
Our project management role
Our team provided comprehensive management services for this commercial cladding remediation project, including:
- Design management and product approval for compliant cladding systems
- Tender management and contractor selection
- Project management and construction coordination
- Superintendent services and regulatory liaison
- Value engineering to reduce costs while maintaining quality and compliance
- Stakeholder management across tenants, building managers, and authorities