Supporting Complex Construction Delivery at Curtin University Building 316

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CURTIN UNIVERSITY BUILDING 316 PROJECT OVERVIEW

Curtin University is constructing Building 316 at its Bentley campus – a major new facility for the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The building will house the John de Laeter Centre and the WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering.

RM Surveys was engaged by Lendlease to provide survey support from early design through construction. The project involves a large and evolving construction scope, including new building works, upgrades to services and surrounding road infrastructure.

RM Surveys appointed Andrew Ferguson as the dedicated Project Surveyor for Building 316. Andrew acts as the day-to-day point of contact for the builder, subcontractors and wider project team, coordinating survey requirements, reviewing drawings and calculations, planning work and resolving issues as they arise.

With a consistent project lead and access to RM Surveys’ broader construction, Utility Mapping, Geospatial and Dimensional Control teams, the project has one point of coordination across multiple survey requirements.

INTEGRATED SURVEY SUPPORT FOR A COMPLEX CAMPUS BUILD

WHAT WE DELIVERED

CONSTRUCTION SURVEY AND SET-OUT

CLASS A & B UTILITY MAPPING

INTEGRATED SPATIAL DATA FOR DESIGN

DRONE PROGRESS SURVEYS

LASER SCANNING

ROOF TRUSS VERIFICATION BEFORE DELIVERY

CURTIN UNIVERSITY BUILDING 316 PROJECT OUTCOMES

DEDICATED PROJECT LEADERSHIP

With Andrew Ferguson as the dedicated project surveyor, Lendlease had a consistent point of contact who understood the site and coordinated RM Surveys’ wider expertise. This approach helped resolve design issues early, respond to changing requirements and keep construction moving.

One project surveyor throughout delivery

Andrew Ferguson, RM Surveys Senior Surveyor, has led the survey component from project commencement, providing continuity across the site, programme, drawings and evolving construction requirements.

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Current information confirmed before roadworks proceeded

During road installation works, Andrew identified a risk and suggested that works shouldn’t proceed using superseded design information. He confirmed the current design with consultants and communicated the update to site personnel and machine operators.

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Reduced risk of rework and delays

With our Project Surveyor always on site, Andrew is confirming the current design and highlighting potential issues before works proceed. This has helped avoid incorrect installation, potential rework, additional plant and labour costs, and programme delays.

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Multiple RM Surveys services coordinated through one lead

Construction Surveying, Utility Mapping, Geospatial, laser scanning and Dimensional Control support were coordinated through the project surveyor, reducing the need for the client to manage separate providers.

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Capacity matched to project demand

As construction activity increased, RM Surveys scaled its resourcing to meet site requirements, with up to six construction surveyors, two Utility Locators and a Geospatial surveyor, supporting the project at peak.

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Compliance supported from fieldwork to final delivery

With the ever-increasing HSQE and compliance requirements and compliance requirements for construction projects, RM Surveys installed services on site. Maintaining this coordinated record gave the project team the evidence needed to support site works, dig permits, verification and handover at project completion.

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Andrew has done a fantastic job coordinating our work on Building 316 and supporting the site team throughout the project. When I caught up with our clients, they spoke highly of him and his work on site

Mat Armstrong | Manager – Construction, RM Surveys

A DEDICATED PROJECT SURVEYOR FROM DESIGN THROUGH CONSTRUCTION

A consistent point of contact with the project knowledge to resolve issues and the team behind him to respond as requirements change.

Building 316 has required close coordination across different construction stages, disciplines and project stakeholders. Andrew’s role goes beyond completing survey tasks: he reviews drawings and calculations, plans work with site teams, creates RFIs, supports other RM Surveys departments and follows through on issues affecting delivery.

This continuity is particularly valuable on a project of this scale. Rather than repeatedly briefing new people, Lendlease and its subcontractors have a consistent survey contact who understands the history of the project, current priorities and the relationship between different work packages.

When additional input is required, Andrew can draw on the wider RM Surveys team while maintaining clear communication with the client and site team. This gives the project access to specialist expertise and additional resources without losing the benefit of an established on-site point of contact.

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