About the Project

Singleton Hospital Façade Replacement

The sheer size of the facade required a complex and repetitive process of ward relocations before asbestos could be removed, the original facade demolished and the replacement cladding and windows installed. With the project in delay by over two weeks, Dean resequenced the external works, synchronising the scaffolding and hoist dismantling with the ongoing permanent works, to get back on track.

By challenging the sequencing and methodology of work for a neonatal ward, he captured a sizeable cost improvement. He made time savings by replacing a brise soleil with specialised window film that was more effective in reducing solar heat gain and glare and also improved end-user privacy.

Collaborative and proactive, Dean completed on time. His calm leadership style brought an increased sense of urgency to day-to-day tasks. He re-energised the site team and focused attention on quality and delivery without compromise. The ongoing quality issues with previous phases were eliminated by his introduction of a simple inspection and snagging protocol to allow a no-defect handover to the client