Kane Constructions successfully delivered the refurbishment and fitout across Levels 8, 9 and 10 of Monash University’s Building H at the Caulfield Campus, transforming upper floors into contemporary teaching, public and office spaces including the new Deanery.
A key feature of the project was the construction of a free-standing function pavilion built from cross laminated timber on the Level 8 terrace. This element introduced a striking architectural addition while showcasing sustainable mass-timber construction.
Working within a fully operational campus environment, the team carefully planned and executed the works to minimise disruption to students and staff. A custom external Alimak was installed to enable materials handling to the upper levels, avoiding reliance on internal circulation spaces and maintaining building operations. Services upgrades were coordinated around campus activity, with investigations, staging and out-of-hours works used to keep all existing services functioning during business hours.
The project required detailed sequencing to manage noisy works, structural slab penetrations, long-lead CLT procurement, and specialist zinc cladding sourced from Europe. Close coordination with Monash University and VicRoads ensured safe access, traffic management and continuous campus operation throughout delivery.
The project reached Practical Completion in the last quarter of 2017.
