Passers-by the National Library of Australia may have noticed the bright orange temporary sheeting installed on the building since mid-last year, the end result of the January 2020 hailstorm which caused significant damage to the Library’s existing 60-year old copper roof system.
The Manteena team is back to undertake two major upgrade projects at the National Library of Australia: with works progressing internally with alterations, refurbishments and upgrades to the existing HVAC systems across all eight floors of the Library; and externally, works commenced on-site last week to restore the damaged cooper roof (with many large hail dents clearly visible across the entire NLA roof, some holes several centimetres in diameter). The grates on top of the roof were also severely damaged by the hail. Quick action by Library staff meant that the Library’s collection was not impacted by this damage.
The works, which will be staged to limit disruption to the Library’s operations and visitor experience, will also provide the opportunity to remove insulation materials enclosed in roof spaces on the underside of the sheeting.
The HVAC program requires the demolition and removal of a number of items of HVAC plant and equipment and provide the supply, installation and commissioning of new HVAC systems.
Works are expected to run progressively over the next few years with several staged handovers planned along the way.
It was a pleasure working with the team at Aquaterro on this world-class shooting range and one that sets the standard for commercial ranges here in Australia.
Congratulations to the team of: Danny, Scott, Anthony and Barrie!
Manteena Residential takes out a double at the 2020 HIA ACT/Southern NSW Housing Awards — winning the Heritage Renovation Project of the Year.
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Manteena Residential, Dept. of Design and Architects Ring & Associates have been awarded a Judges Commendation for the Custom Built/Project Home more than $2million category, in the 2020 Master Builders Excellence Awards. The judging team were impressed by the with the variety of materials used throughout the home’s interior and the high quality in which it was delivered.
Congratulations to the construction team of: Danny, Anthony, Al, Barrie, Mark, Same, Liam, Lewis and Chris!
Congratulations to the team of: Danny, Anthony, Adam, Lewis, Liam, Emma, Mark, Chris, Barrie, Matty, Sam, Aiden and Kasper!
Manteena Residential’s Ebden Street Ainslie project has won the 2020 ACT & Southern NSW HIA Housing Award for Renovation/Addition Project of the Year and category winner of Renovation/Addition Project Over $650,000.
The Ainslie residence included the renovation of the existing 1940’s Cottage located on the site, and the addition of a significant pavilion extension and carport. While not formally heritage listed, the client was keen to retain the Cottage which was run down, but charming and with “good bones”.
There was a desire to respect and retain the streetscape character, which attracted the owners to the location, and also completed an addition which is unashamedly modern, and yet sympathetic to the setting in terms of scale, siting, and materiality.
Overall to client took five years from purchase to tender to develop the design and documentation of the project, and then pursued a traditional lump sum contact model to ensure the scope and requirements were clearly documented in detail, to ensure the desired design intent and quality were readily understood and delivered by the builder. Manteena successfully bid for the project by demonstrating an clear understanding of the client’s objectives and willingness to undertake a collaborative working arrangement.
Manteena has won the 2020 MBA ACT Excellence Award in the category: Commercial Building $5million to $20million, for its quality workmanship in building the Lao Embassy in O’Malley.
Manteena is pleased to announce the appointment of Pierse Gilmartin into the role of Senior Construction Manager.
Pierse is a highly respected building professional with over 30 years’ experience within the construction industry. He has a comprehensive understanding of building techniques covering many different building styles, from single storey cottage residences to multi-storey unit developments and office buildings. We are excited to have Pierse join the team to lead our construction efforts for all Manteena projects; to ensure each project is delivered safely and effectively to the high standards demanded by our clients.
Reconciliation Australia has formally endorsed Manteena’s inaugural Reflect RAP to the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program.
As a member of the RAP community, Manteena joins over 1,000 dedicated corporate, government, and not-for-profit organisations that have formally committed to reconciliation through the RAP program since its inception in 2006. Manteena now aims to turn its good intentions into positive actions, helping to build higher trust, lower prejudice, and increase pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. And as part of National Reconciliation Week, Manteena has now officially launched its RAP.
At the launch function Manteena CEO, Simon Butt said, “On behalf of the Manteena Directors, I am proud to present Manteena’s inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan”.\
“In a structured and considered manner, drawing on the objectives and actions contained in the Reflect RAP, we now aim to develop, build and maintain strong relationships with our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community”.
“I’d like to also acknowledge the Manteena team of: Sascha Eves; Matt Fletcher; Clara Gonzalez; Sally Hudson; Peter Killick; and Taylor Sayers, who have enthusiastically contributed their time towards the development of the plan,” Simon added.
The RAP program provides a framework for organisations to advance reconciliation within their spheres of influence. This Reflect RAP provides Manteena a roadmap to begin its reconciliation journey. Through implementing a Reflect RAP, Manteena will lay the foundations for future RAPs and reconciliation initiatives.