SECON NEWSLETTER ISSUE 1

We are pleased to welcome Andrew Burrow as our new Senior Mechanical Engineer.
Andrew is a member of Engineers Australia (MIE Aust).  He has considerable experience as a mechanical services consulting engineer and has developed a broad project-based skill set through involvement in both a design and consultative capacity in a number of large projects in South Australia. Andrew's engineering expertise includes many areas of design such as HVAC, medical gases and vertical transportation services.

Congratulations to Brynn Jarrett (Senior Engineer - Hydraulic and Fire Services) and Harry Williams (Mechanical Services Engineer)
Brynn and Harry have recently achieved “Green Star Accredited Professional” status.

Congratulations to Matthew Fechner (Hydraulic and Fire Services Engineer)
Matthew has recently successfully completed the ‘Hyena’ Building Services Software course.

Our web page is currently undergoing a much deserved “make-over” and promises to be bigger and better when it returns.

Changes to Australian Standards

In our ever changing industry where Standards are continually being ‘updated’, we, at Secon endeavor to keep our clients informed on changes that could affect them.

A recent change which pertains to the Australian Standard – Design for Access and Mobility AS1428.1-2009 came into effect on the 1st May 2011. Our interpretation is that any project that has not received Building Approval and been issued for Tender by the 1st May 2011 is to comply with AS1428.1 – 2009.

Below are two pdf files courtesy of Enware Australia and GWA Bathrooms and Kitchens which indicate the new requirements.  We hope that you find the information in them useful and beneficial for current and future projects.

If you would like  any further information on this change to AS1428.1-2009 please feel free to contact:-

Roger Pike – Director - Hydraulic and Fire Services  rogerp@secon.net.au OR
Brynn Jarrett - Senior Engineer – Hydraulic and Fire Services  brynnj@secon.net.au OR
Matthew Fechner – Consultant -Hydraulic and Fire Services  matthewf@secon.net.au

Acknowledgement to:
Enware Australia (Caredesign Division)GWA Bathrooms and Kitchens

Awarded the Civic Trust Hugh Stretton Award
for Innovation in Residential Developments.

Ifould Apartments is an award winning 7-storey residential development with private on-site car parking located in Adelaide’s CBD.

Secon provided electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, fire and lift services.

Project Team:

Architect: Brown Falconer Architects
Builder: Tagara Group

Photograph courtesy of Brown Falconer Architects

Awarded the 2010 Newell Platten Award for Residential Architecture Multiple Housing.

The James Brown Memorial Trust development at Mansfield Park is an award winning, energy efficient, affordable housing project of 20 pensioner cottages.

Secon provided electrical, mechanical and hydraulic services.

Project Team:

Architect: Flightpath Architects
Builder: Pascale Constructions

Photograph courtesy of Flightpath Architects

Awarded the Port Adelaide Enfield Council Heritage Award for Adaption and Reuse

This project comprised the complete refurbishment of a 3-storey State Heritage listed building into 23 apartments for young people, an administration facility for apartments and 6 tenancies.

Secon provided electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and fire services.

Project Team:

Architect: Greenway Architects
Builder: Candetti Constructions

Awarded 5 Star Green Star by the Green Building Council Australia (GBCA).

The Edge is an 11 storey building comprising 8 levels of office space over 5,500m2 with 86 secure undercover carparking spaces.

Secon provided mechanical and hydraulic services with the electrical and fire services being provided by SABECT.  Carpark ventilation incorporated jet fans that negated the requirement for sheet metal exhaust ductwork and risers. The building has obtained 5 star Green Star Accreditation.

Project Team:

Architect: JPE Design Studio
Builder: Hansen and Yuncken

Photograph courtesy of JPE Design Studio

SECON is a South Australian based multi-discipline engineering services consultancy formed in the 1990’s.  We pride ourselves on proactively tailoring the best professional service to fully meet our clients’ needs.

We are active in the following areas:-

• Building Energy Modelling
• Communications / Electronic Services
• Concept Design
• Contract Administration
• Daylight Modelling
• Design Briefs
• Due Diligence Reports
• Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) and Green Star Initiatives
• Electrical Services
• Engineering Services Cost Plans
• Feasibility Studies
• Fire Safety Services
• Hydraulic Services
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• Lighting design
• Mechanical Services
• Services design and documentation
• Services infrastructure
• Services Master Planning
• Vertical Transportation Services
• 3D Services Modelling