Teamwork beats the heat to build container work site
The oppressive Perth heat wasn’t the only challenge to overcome during the installation of a large-scale container work site for a major construction project in the Western Australian capital.
Made up of 25 containers, with a combination of offices, changing rooms, toilets, and a first aid room, the structure caters for around 100 workers on one of construction company Multiplex’ local sites.
“It took three days in the crazy summer temperatures of Perth to install but with determination, hard work, and most importantly, teamwork, the project is a fantastic result,” says Perth Branch Manager Matt Harmon.
As well as dealing with the heat, the scale of the three-tier installation meant there were significant design and engineering challenges to overcome.
“With a 300mm difference in the ground level from one end of the 50m structure to the other, careful planning and installation were critical to ensure the structure was level,” says Harmon.
The three-high container stack also required specialist engineering to mitigate Perth’s windy weather conditions.
Containers solve tight footprint issue
Harmon says the Multiplex site is an example of how containers, with their narrower footprint, provide an efficient and safe, space-saving solution on sites with a restricted area.
“The narrow container footprint is a huge benefit, and we can also go up very easily by stacking containers which was ideal for this site,” says Harmon.
The large-scale nature of the project meant additional containers and product were sourced from other Royal Wolf sites, including hoardings transported from New Zealand.
“It is one of the largest projects the Perth branch has installed. The combination of the hoardings and worker accommodation not only helps to minimise disruption on site, but they also provide a safe space for workers during construction.”
