Kane Constructions was engaged under a Lump Sum contract to deliver the Aquinas Hall Science Labs and Tuckshop Refurbishment at All Hallows’ School in Brisbane’s CBD.
The project involved demolition and refurbishment of the existing building, creating a new tuckshop with kitchen facilities and four levels of modern science laboratories. External works included upgraded glazing and perforated aluminium balustrading.
Due to limited access within a small courtyard, demolition required innovative methods, including the use of a remote-controlled ‘Brokk’ robot that could be transported via the building lift and operated safely on the floor slabs.
Working within a live school environment presented significant challenges. Kane managed these by implementing delivery embargoes during peak school traffic, installing solid hoardings to clearly delineate the site while maintaining emergency egress, and temporarily adjusting hoardings to accommodate school events. An external scaffold stair system ensured separation between construction workers and students, while the top floor of the building remained operational throughout the works.
