Retail and Commercial
Laing O'Rourke's ability to work in operational retail centres is evidence of our flexibility and innovation. The team's record of adherence to tight time and budget constraints underpins our involvement in the retail and commercial sector.
Recognising our clients' need to maximise return on investment and reduce exposure to finance costs, we develop innovative construction methods and carefully program our work to ensure tight timeframes are met, often allowing fit out to proceed and occupants to move into buildings earlier than expected.
Borders Bookstore, Brisbane
This project involved the redevelopment of the former Forum Cinema site, on the corner of Elizabeth and Albert Streets in Brisbane's CBD, to house a Borders bookstore.
FEATURES:
- demolition of existing cinema complex while retaining two neighbouring walls
- construction of 5 levels of concrete floors with external cladding to two sides
- installation of four escalators and two lifts
- perimeter wall consisting of aluminium framed window and curtain glass walling fitted between precast concrete panels and floor to floor structure, and
- use of Smart Panel system on external walls.
BENEFITS:
- access and deliveries programmed at night to minimise impacts to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and
- good safety record during construction.
CLIENT: Haymarkets Tivoli Theatres
Awards
- 2003 Australian Institute of Building – Professional Excellence in Construction Qld State Awards
- 2003 Master Builders Association – State Award for Refurbishments/Renovations, $1-$5m
- 2003 Australian Institute of Building – National Professional Excellence in Building for Refurbishment
- 2003 Queensland Master Builders Association Brisbane Region Award
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