[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Project:[*(/strong)*]     Midwater, Main Beach[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Client:[*(/strong)*]        Heran Building Group[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Architect:[*(/strong)*] Cottee Parker[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Value: [*(/strong)*]        $30-50 million[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Midwater at Main Beach is Heran’s latest exclusive luxury project, carefully designed and crafted to create a visually captivating architectural icon.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Perfectly located on the beach and riverfront, Heran takes great pride in presenting a residential masterpiece like no other. This exceptional 38 storey tower, comprising 116 units and resort-style facilities, provides sweeping panoramic ocean views in one of the most sought after Gold Coast beachside locations.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Using Gold Coast-first technology, a Hi-Tech car park is to be included in the multi-million beachfront tower. More commonly seen in Japan or Europe, a fully automated six-storey underground car stacker system is planned for the new high-rise to hold residents’ cars. According to plans filed with Council by developer York Property Holdings, the car stacker system would include three automated lifts accessible from the ground floor to transfer vehicles. It would have space for 256 cars, with 237 spots for residents and the remaining 19 for visitors. The stacker would be accessible to residents by a stairwell.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Heran Building Group commissioned MDA Consulting Engineers to provide Design and Construction Stage requirements for the following services components:[*(br)*] • Mechanical Services[*(br)*] • Electrical Services[*(br)*] • Fire Sprinkler Services[*(br)*] • Hydraulic Services[*(br)*] • Lift Services[*(br)*] • Energex Connection Applications[*(br)*] • NBN Connection Application and Pathway Design Approvals[*(br)*] • NCC Section J Energy Compliance Review and Certification[*(br)*] • Apartment Smart Home and Automation Systems[*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(h2)*][*(/h2)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Project: [*(/strong)*]     96-98 York Street, Beenleigh[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Client: [*(/strong)*]        Alder Constructions[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Architect:[*(/strong)*]  Conrad Gargett[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Value:[*(/strong)*]         $20 million[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The York is the first new commercial office building to be constructed in Beenleigh in the last decade. The seven-storey office building has 4,000 sqm or commercial space, comprised of retail, SOHO and office space, as well as underground car parking. Due for completion in 2020, the development of the mixed-use precinct will feature a facelift to John Lane and is expected to bring a $40 million economic and jobs boom to the area, revitalising and reactivating the Beenleigh CBD.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Alder Constructions engaged MDA Consulting Engineers to provide the following building services design components:[*(br)*] • Mechanical Consulting Services[*(br)*] • Electrical Consulting Services[*(br)*] • Hydraulic Consulting Services[*(br)*] • Energex and NBN Connection Services[*(br)*] • Value Management Design Documentation[*(br)*] • John Lane Lighting Design[*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(h2)*][*(/h2)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Monday, 30th March 2020[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Dear Valued Client,[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]RE: Coronavirus Update and Working with MDA[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]We are touching base to reassure you that we are here to be of service and keen to work with you to keep your projects on track.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]We are grateful and fortunate to be [*(strong)*]OPEN[*(/strong)*] and operating business as usual …. whilst also being mindful of, respecting and adhering to Government directives and measures put in place for the health, safety and wellbeing of all.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]We appreciate the uncertainty around the current environment, as the world appears to be changing rapidly and on a reasonably regular basis.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]We are closely monitoring and keeping up-to-date with Australian Government and World Health Organization recommendations and we are doing everything we can to stay safe, healthy and operational.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Feel confident knowing that we are taking every precaution to protect our staff members and clients, companies, businesses and individuals we engage and interact with, as it is our highest priority to continue to work together for all to be and to remain safe and healthy.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]What we are doing at MDA[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]We have introduced the following:[*(br)*]• Remaining a minimum of 1.5 metres apart.[*(br)*]• Staggered lunch breaks.[*(br)*]• Increased frequency of office cleaning.[*(br)*]• Reducing face-to-face meetings (especially in confined areas such as[*(br)*]   meeting rooms/offices) and social distancing protocols adhered to.[*(br)*]• Attending site inspections only where necessary, and social distancing[*(br)*]   protocols adhered to.[*(br)*]• Utilising technology such as telephone hook-up, skype, zoom, etc. to be[*(br)*]   available for meetings.[*(br)*]• Ensuring team members not be at work if feeling unwell.[*(br)*]• Capability to work remotely if Government restrictions dictate we need[*(br)*]   to.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]What we ask of you[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Please ensure you:[*(br)*]• Notify us immediately of any confirmed case(s) of COVID-19 in your[*(br)*]   workforce.[*(br)*]• Communicate with us by utilising technology (i.e. email, telephone,[*(br)*]   skype, zoom, etc.) if any of the following apply to your workforce:[*(br)*]       o Returned from any overseas or interstate travel since Monday, 16th[*(br)*]           March 2020.[*(br)*]       o Had contact with any confirmed case(s) of COVID-19 in the last 14|[*(br)*]          days.[*(br)*]       o Displaying symptoms of COVID-19.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]It appears construction will continue to operate as normal, as per Federal Government’s advice on Monday, 23rd March that construction sites are considered an “essential service” and will remain OPEN and operational.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]We appreciate this is an extremely fluid environment and we will continue to communicate with you if changes and restrictions are made in the coming days and weeks that impact on business operations and progressing your projects.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]We have the technology and capability to work remotely if Government restrictions dictate we need to …. as it is our intention to keep operating and maintain a [*(strong)*]business as usual[*(/strong)*] environment.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused during these challenging times and we thank you for your patience, support, cooperation and understanding as we all work through this together.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Stay safe and healthy and we look forward to continuing working with you to successfully bring your projects to fruition.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Yours faithfully,[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]MAURICE DUFFILL[*(/strong)*][*(br)*]Managing Director[*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(h2)*][*(/h2)*] [*(p)*]Did you know the Gold Coast is home to the tallest residential tower in Australia?[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Completed in 2005, the iconic and majestic Q1 Tower has 78 floors and stands an impressive 322.5 metres tall. Designed by SDG and the Buchan Group and built by Sunland Constructions, the Q1 Tower is also the tallest building in the Oceania region at this time.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]According to the architects, the angular top and tall spire was inspired by the Sydney 2000 Olympic games, to mirror the Olympic torch and Sydney Opera House.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The Q1 Tower held the title as the world’s tallest residential building …. until being overtaken by the 337 metre The Marina Torch building in Dubai in 2011.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA Consulting Engineers has been engaged to undertake a range of building services consulting projects at the Q1 since completion.[*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Project: [*(/strong)*] Casuarina Beach, NSW[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Client:[*(/strong)*]    Clarence Property[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Value:[*(/strong)*]     $30 million[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Casuarina Beach in Northern NSW is the ultimate in premium beachside living. The vibrant village centre is set to become a thriving oasis, offering a collection of shops, award-winning restaurants and cafes, local shopping centres and childcare services just moments away. A range of reputable schools are close by, while the Pacific Motorway is just 6 minutes and Gold Coast Airport only 15 minutes away. Stage 1 is SOLD OUT …. and Stage 2 is Selling Now.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Clarence Property engaged MDA Consulting Engineers to provide the following building services design components:[*(br)*] • Electrical URD[*(br)*] • NBN Services[*(br)*] • Electrical Services[*(br)*] • Mechanical Services[*(br)*] • Street Lighting[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA are pleased to have also been associated with the following adjacent projects:[*(br)*] • Casuarina Beach Town Centre[*(br)*] • Casuarina Grand Parade[*(br)*] • Casuarina Town Centre[*(br)*] • Casuarina Way (URD)[*(br)*] • Kool Kids Child Care Centre, Casuarina[*(br)*] • Salt Subdivision[*(br)*] • Seaside City Subdivision[*(br)*] • Sphere Casuarina Building[*(br)*] • The Pocket – Subdivision Casuarina Town Centre[*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(h2)*][*(/h2)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Project:[*(/strong)*]      Spicers Hidden Vale Homestead Rebuild[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Client:[*(/strong)*]          Spicers Retreats[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Architect:[*(/strong)*] Trebilcock Architects[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Builder:[*(/strong)*]     Taranaway Building and Landscapes[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Value:[*(/strong)*]        $3m – $4m[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]After a devastating fire destroyed the historical Homestead and Homage Restaurant at Spicers Hidden Vale in April 2018, the 18 month rebuild began. The rebuild consisted of the following:[*(br)*] • Reception[*(br)*] • Amenities[*(br)*] • Back of House areas[*(br)*] • Bar[*(br)*] • Lounge[*(br)*] • Private Dining Room/Boardroom[*(br)*] • Restaurant with capacity up to 80 guests[*(br)*] • Large Function room[*(br)*] • Commercial kitchen and associated storage area[*(br)*] • Wrap around verandas[*(br)*] • Loading Dock[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]A beautiful replica of the early 20th century Homestead, surrounded by restored Queenslander-style cottages, re-opened in February 2020. The Homestead features 29 rooms and suites, private dining room, event spaces, bar and several lounge spaces, floor-to-ceiling rock fireplaces, verandas and gardens. Incorporated into the build is a 3,000 bottle cellar, which features a room for pre-dinner tastings of Australian wine and French Champagnes.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Spicers Retreats commissioned MDA Consulting Engineers to provide the following building services components of the rebuild project:[*(br)*] • Mechanical Services[*(br)*] • Electrical Services[*(br)*] • Telecommunications, Security and Dry Fire Services[*(br)*] • Specialist & Architectural Lighting Services[*(br)*] • Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade[*(br)*] • Telecommunications Pit & Pipe Design[*(br)*] • External Lighting Services[*(br)*][*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(h2)*][*(/h2)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Project:[*(/strong)*]      Magnoli Apartments, Palm Beach[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Client:[*(/strong)*]         Sunland Group[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Architect:[*(/strong)*]    BDA Architecture[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Magnoli Apartments is an exciting new fully furnished mid-rise residential development showcasing the ultimate Gold Coast lifestyle. Under construction on Nineteenth Avenue in Palm Beach, only 75 metres from the beach, Magnoli Apartments features two boutique apartment buildings interlaced with vibrant cascading gardens and premium amenities, including a large community park and on-site dining. Resident amenities include a large private pool, sun deck, barbecue area and lounge, and landscaped entertaining areas.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Sunland Group commissioned MDA Consulting Engineers to provide the following services components:[*(br)*] • Mechanical Services[*(br)*] • Electrical Services[*(br)*] • Fire Sprinkler Services[*(br)*] • Lift Services[*(br)*] • NCC Section J Energy Compliance Review and Certification[*(br)*] • Energex and NBN Connection Applications[*(br)*] • Architectural Lighting to interior public areas[*(br)*] • Feature Lighting to buildings, facades and other features[*(br)*] • Landscape Architectural and Feature Lighting[*(br)*] • Lighting to Streetscape and Parkland to comply with GCCC requirements[*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(h2)*][*(/h2)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Project:[*(/strong)*] Event Cinemas Kawana[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Client:[*(/strong)*]    Fairbairn Consultants[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The Event Cinemas Kawana massive cinema upgrade boasts the Sunshine Coast’s FIRST Gold Class and Vmax cinemas.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]With a Grand Opening on 29 November 2018, all cinemas at the new Event Cinemas Kawana feature wide-cushioned standard seats and front row double daybeds …. and the Vmax experience now includes wide-cushioned standard Vmax seats, front-row double daybeds and full recliners.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Fairbairn Consultants commissioned MDA Consulting Engineers for Hydraulic and Fire Sprinkler Services for a cinema fit-out of a base build shell with the following major components:[*(br)*] • 2 x Gold Class Cinemas[*(br)*] • 2 x Vmax Cinemas[*(br)*] • 4 x General Admission Cinemas[*(br)*] • Associated Bio Box and Services Level[*(br)*] • Gold Class lounge and bar[*(br)*] • Vmax lounge and bar and Vmax kitchen[*(br)*] • Foyer, Concourse and Scoop alley[*(br)*] • Amenities[*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(h2)*][*(/h2)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Project:[*(/strong)*]       Bond University Business Level 3 Refurbishment[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Client:[*(/strong)*]         ADCO Constructions[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Architect:[*(/strong)*]   Wilson Architects[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Among the leading business schools in the world, Bond University has opened an upgrade of its Bond Business School, one of many major projects during the university’s 30th anniversary celebrations.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The Business Commons is a modern, comfortable space that accommodates 120 students in a range of self-study areas, collaborative spaces and informal teaching areas. It also has a staff area to support business students and an office for the Business Students’ Association.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The Bond University Business Level 3 refurbishment included:[*(br)*] • Replacements of electrical light and power systems to new refurbished areas.[*(br)*] • New data and communications systems to refurbished areas.[*(br)*] • Dry fire protection to refurbished areas.[*(br)*] • New chilled water air conditioning systems to Level 3 Business Building including upgrades to electrical supplies and new BMS Controls.[*(br)*] • Alterations and additions to Computer Room Air Conditioning systems (CRAC)[*(br)*] • Upgrade of existing Chilled Water Pump to Duty/Standby Configuration as required.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]ADCO Constructions commissioned MDA Consulting Engineers to provide an Initial Inspection and Report, Design Stage and Construction Stage requirements for the following services components:[*(br)*] • Mechanical Services[*(br)*] • Electrical Services (including Communication, Security and Dry Fire)[*(br)*] • Hydraulic Services[*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Project: [*(/strong)*]        Ocean, Gold Coast[*(br)*] [*(strong)*]Client:[*(/strong)*]           Meriton Group[*(br)*] [*(strong)*]Architect:[*(/strong)*]     SJB Architects[*(br)*][*(strong)*] Developer: [*(/strong)*]  Karimbla Constructions Services[*(br)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Ocean, the most iconic Surfers Paradise beachfront landmark, is under construction. When complete, Ocean is set to be one of the tallest residential towers in Australia, rising 76 storeys and 252 metres skyward. This stunning Meriton super tower and thriving new precinct will be home to 262 bespoke apartments and 446 luxury 5-star hotel suites, a vibrant retail precinct, childcare centre, cafes and a purpose-built restaurant with breathtaking views of the ocean.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The demolition of the existing premises commenced in early 2017, including decommissioning the existing on-site substation and providing a new substation to service the proposed new residential tower to be built on this site, Ocean, scheduled for completion in 2022. MDA Consulting Engineers were commissioned by the Meriton Group to provide the Energex Substation Design, Documentation and Approval Submissions.[*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(h2)*][*(/h2)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Project: [*(/strong)*] Coolum Library Extension[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Client: [*(/strong)*]    Complete Urban[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Value: [*(/strong)*]    $2.4 million[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged to provide design and documentation services for an extension to the existing public library at Coolum on the Sunshine Coast. The original building was designed in the 1980’s and extended in the 1990’s. The design features a very distinctive curved roof that provides lots of natural light and internal amenity.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The extension almost doubled the size of the library and provides a separate community meeting room and deck overlooking the adjacent Morgan Park to the north. The overall design of the existing building was maintained with the current extension and the original materials and detailing have been replicated. Internally, the exposed barrel vaulted ceilings, high level windows and exposed services have all been retained and carried over into the design of the new area. Additional staff facilities and an expanded service desk that more reflect the library’s current mode of operation have also been provided.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Complete Urban commissioned MDA Consulting Engineers to provide the following design and construction stage services:[*(br)*] • Mechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning[*(br)*] • Electrical Services[*(br)*] • Hydraulic Services[*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(h2)*][*(/h2)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Project:[*(/strong)*]   CSi Club Southport[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Client:[*(/strong)*]    Buildwise[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Value:[*(/strong)*]    $5 million[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]In the heart of the Southport CBD, the Award Winning CSi Club Southport was brought to life in 2013. Originally named the Southport Workers Community Club and located on a piece of Southport history, the old train station, CSi Club Southport received a major facelift and now hosts 265 gaming machines, 2 full service bars, 2 receptions, restaurant, bottle shop, function room and over 400 car parks around the facility, including a 3 level car park located at the back of the club. The stage two renovations works included:[*(br)*] • New Kids Play[*(br)*] • New Alfresco[*(br)*] • New Dosa Areas[*(br)*] • New Stage[*(br)*] • New Reception & Foyer[*(br)*] • New Gaming[*(br)*] • New Entry[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged by Buildwise to provide the following design and construction stage services:[*(br)*] • Mechanical Services[*(br)*] • Electrical Services[*(br)*] • Hydraulic Services[*(br)*] • Lift Services[*(br)*] • BCA Section J Energy Compliance Review & Certification[*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(h2)*][*(/h2)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Project:[*(/strong)*]  Prince Charles Hospital – Adolescent Extended Treatment Centre[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Client:[*(/strong)*]    ADCO Constructions[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Value:[*(/strong)*]    $27 million[*(br)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Construction of Children’s Health Queensland’s new statewide adolescent mental health extended treatment centre, the first of its kind in Australia, is progressing well and on track to open in early 2020. The roof of the $27 million Adolescent Extended Treatment Centre, located on the campus of The Prince Charles Hospital campus at Chermside in Brisbane, is now complete and the focus of construction activity will now turn to internal fit out.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The purpose-built centre will have 12 residential beds alongside a 10-place day program delivered in partnership with the Department of Education. In line with Children’s Health Queensland’s commitment to family-centred care, the centre also includes two family accommodation units, so families and carers can stay at the centre and be involved in the care of their child.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]ADCO Constructions engaged MDA Consulting Engineers to provide the following design and construction services components for the Basement Carpark, Ground Floor Treatment Rooms and Accommodation, and Roof Plant Areas:[*(br)*] • Mechanical Services[*(br)*] • Electrical Services[*(br)*] • Dry Fire Protection to Ground Floor[*(br)*] • Sprinkler Protection to Basement[*(br)*] • NCC Section J Energy Compliance Review and Certification[*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(h2)*][*(/h2)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Project:[*(/strong)*] Cambridge Residences – Laver Drive, Robina[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Client: [*(/strong)*]   Eastview[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Value: [*(/strong)*]   $162 million[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Perfectly positioned in the heart of Robina’s CBD, Cambridge Residences offer a truly unmatched location, only 2 minutes to Robina Town Centre, less than 10 minutes to Bond University, 15 minutes to stunning Gold Coast beaches, a short drive to the M1 Motorway and within walking distance is CBUS Stadium, Bond University, many well-respected Schools, Robina Hospital, a major medical precinct and train station.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]This new high quality development comprises 386 Apartments across 4 Towers, including basement car park and access to amenities such as pool, gym, multiple dining and recreation areas and BBQ area. Stage 1 and Stage 2 sold out, Stage 3 is now selling, Stage 4 is to be released soon.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Eastview commissioned MDA Consulting Engineers to provide the following design and construction services components:[*(br)*] • Mechanical Services[*(br)*] • Electrical Services[*(br)*] • Fire Sprinkler Services[*(br)*] • Lift Services[*(br)*] • Hydraulic Services[*(br)*] • Energex Large Customer Connection[*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(h2)*][*(/h2)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Project:[*(/strong)*]  Ferrari Gold Coast – Southport[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Client:[*(/strong)*]    Frizelle’s Property Group[*(br)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]With the Gold Coast home to the largest concentration of Ferrari’s in Australia, Frizelle Sunshine Automotive is proud to be the official Ferrari dealer for the Gold Coast. Opening its doors in November 2018, the Italian inspired Ferrari Gold Coast showroom and service centre spans across 1,937m², with much of the interior imported from Italy. The Ferrari Gold Coast showroom is a world class reflection of the rich history of the world’s most recognisable luxury performance sports cars.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Frizelle’s Property Group engaged MDA Consulting Engineers to provide the following design and construction stage services:[*(br)*] • Electrical Services[*(br)*] • Mechanical Services[*(br)*] • NCC Section J Building Energy Compliance Review and Certification[*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(p)*]A demonstration burn of two identical lounge room mock ups on 29th April 2019, a collaboration between the Fire Protection Association Australia (FPAA) and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, displayed the life-saving value of new sprinkler requirements.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The lounge room without sprinklers reached flashover in five minutes and hit 926oC at head height. In the other lounge room, the sprinklers activated at 2:30 minutes and the room reached just 90oC. See the startling comparison below.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The only difference in the identical lounge room mock ups was the installation of a sprinkler system reflecting the new sprinkler requirements referenced in NCC 2019.[*(br)*][*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(h2)*][*(/h2)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Project:[*(/strong)*]  Robina Home + Life Centre[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Client: [*(/strong)*]   ADCO Constructions[*(br)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The Robina Home + Life Centre is located in the Gold Coast suburb of Robina, Queensland, 76 kilometres south of Brisbane’s CBD via the Pacific Motorway (M1\M3), and around 16 kilometres from the NSW border and Coolangatta Airport to the south. This Project generally comprises development works comprising the design and construction of a bulky goods retail section centre (including car park) and associated amenities and facilities.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]ADCO Constructions engaged MDA Consulting Engineers to provide services design documentation for base building and selected fit-out works, plus ESD Green Star requirements, for:[*(br)*] • Autobarn[*(br)*] • Good Guys[*(br)*] • Nick Scali[*(br)*] • Officeworks[*(br)*] • Pet Stock[*(br)*] • Super Cheap Auto[*(br)*] • The Reject Shop[*(br)*] • Toys R Us[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Services included:[*(br)*] • Mechanical Services[*(br)*] • Electrical Services including Dry Fire[*(br)*] • Hydraulic Services including Fire Hydrants & Hose Reels[*(br)*] • Large Customer Connection Electrical Design[*(br)*] • BCA Section J Energy Compliance Review and Certification[*(br)*] • Green Star Initiatives Associated with Services Design[*(/p)*]

[*(figure class="wp-block-image")*][*(/figure)*] [*(h2)*][*(/h2)*] [*(p style="text-align:left")*][*(strong)*]Project:[*(/strong)*]  Event Cinemas Coomera[*(br)*][*(strong)*]Client:[*(/strong)*]    Fairbairn Consultants[*(br)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The Grand Opening of Event Cinemas Coomera on 11th October 2018 introduced the newest cinema experience. Shaking up the traditional cinema experience with unique seating options including wide-cushioned standard seats, full recliners and front-row double daybeds, this big cinematic experience has the latest in digital screen technology and Dolby Atmos sound …. and takes cinema going to the MAX.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Fairbairn Consultants commissioned MDA Consulting Engineers for Hydraulic and Fire Sprinkler Services for the new cinema fit-out, which included the following major components:[*(br)*] • 2 x Gold Class Cinemas[*(br)*] • 2 x Vmax Cinemas[*(br)*] • 4 x General Admission Cinemas[*(br)*] • Associated Bio Box and Services Level[*(br)*] • Gold Class lounge and bar[*(br)*] • Vmax lounge and bar and Vmax kitchen[*(br)*] • Lobby, Concourse and Scoop alley[*(br)*] • Amenities[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]OTTO Apartments Mermaid Beach is surrounded by restaurants, boutique cafes and the Nobby Beach retail and dining precinct. It is also just a kilometre away from Broadbeach dining and entertainment precinct, The Star Hotel & Casino and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA was approached by BGC Projects to provide the following Building Services:[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Attendance at initial local meetings[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide electrical services compliance review for section J6 Common areas.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Review D&C tender emergency and exit lighting layouts.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide design-drafting services for the project.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide RPEQ Form 15 design compliance certification for Emergency Lighting & Section J6/J8.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]NBN Pathway [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Design provision for suitable lead-in from the property boundary to the building entry point located within the FTTx footprint.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Design the conduit pathways, spatial requirements and equipment locations for the development according to NBNCo network guidelines as outlined in the Building Design Guide for MDU and MPS.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Design spatial requirements according to NBNCo network guidelines as outlined in the Building Design Guide for MDU and MPS.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Submit a pathway design for NBNCo to review and remediate as required.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Achieve NBNCo Pre Construct Approval.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Nominate addition power requirements for NBNCo infrastructure equipment.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Design of additional earthing requirements if required to NBNCo standards.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide documentation for tender construction purposes.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Located on Days Road, Upper Coomera, Coomera Anglican College offers specialised programmes including Sport and Music Academies. With state-of-the-art facilities to ensure they deliver a stimulating learning programme for all students from Primary, Junior Secondary School, Senior Secondary School, and Early Learning Centre on the same campus.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA Consulting Engineers were approached by Burling Brown on behalf of Coomera Anglican College, to provide building services for the refurbishment of the junior administration, staff room and amenities.  [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Services included:[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]NCC Section J Energy Compliance Review & Certification[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Identify each building fabric type with architect[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Carry out analysis of each building fabric element[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Advise compliance with the Deemed to Satisfy of the BCA[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Make recommendations to architect and client on any changes to each fabric element.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Recheck design after material reselection.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Detail measurement of extended building area.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Input building façade data based on information agreed with the architect[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Model windows and solar shading[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Produce a report on each building element[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide CPEng section J Certification of each Building element[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Power [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Alteration to existing administration switchboard.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]New and relocated power outlets and new power outlets to suit refurbishment.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]New permanently connected power outlets.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Data, Communications & Security[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Alterations to existing data rack[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]New and relocated data and communications outlets.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]New and relocated security points connected to the existing security system.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Lighting System [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]New LED strip or down lighting to suit refurbishment.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Feature building entry lighting.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]External lighting.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Emergency and exit lighting as required[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Hydraulic Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Design of Hydraulic services in accordance with NCC, AS/NZS: 3500 and AS/NZS: 3500[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Gutter, downpipe sizing, stormwater drainage to the legal point of connection adjacent site provided by civil engineer.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Supply of landscape irrigation water service take-off point[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Check Hydrant system compliant with AS: 2419 and provide relocation or additional Hydrants.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Fire hose reel system compliant with AS 2441 and provide relocation or additional Hose Reels[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Submission of hydraulic services documentation on behalf of the client for Plumbing Compliance Permit[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*]

[*(p)*]Hutchinson Builders had commissioned MDA Consulting Engineers to provide the following services for Bundaberg Food[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Warehouse West Plaza.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Mechanical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Ventilation[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Amenities ventilation[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Service room ventilation as required[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Bakery cooking hoods and exhaust and makeup systems[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Butchery Prep exhaust purge system[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Bulk Store Area ventilation.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Smoke management system (Review of existing)[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Air conditioning [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Air conditioning to the main retail area.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Air conditioning to office areas and staff rooms.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Power[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Tenancy mains from site main switchboard (review for reuse)[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Tenancy main switchboard and metering.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Standby generator for essential services only.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Distribution switchboards as required[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Mechanical Services switchboard [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Hydraulic Services[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Power and permanently connected outlets to all building areas[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Lighting [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Lighting to all internal areas to tenant brief[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Exit and emergency lighting as required[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Communications and Security[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Incoming supply to the tenancy and distributor[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Distribution throughout the tenancy and IDF’s[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Telephone and data services to tenant brief[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide security access control and CCTV systems to tenant brief[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Fire Detection and Alarm Services [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]To BCA and existing building requirements[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Hydraulic Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Building Hydraulic services in accordance with AS/NZS:3500-1-4 and Local Authorities requirements[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Sanitary drainage for new fixtures and equipment connecting to existing drainage system provided by previous Coles tenancy fit-out.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Drainage provision for condensate discharge from cold cases, refrigeration and air conditioning tundishes[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Tradewaste drainage to new fixtures and equipment in accordance with local Council Trade Waste policy[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Water services (cold, hot & warm) to new fixtures as required by relevant Australian Standards.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Fire Hydrant system complying with AS2419.1 and local fire brigade requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Fire hose reel system complying with AS2441.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Roof stormwater drainage to new roof areas only.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Relocation of existing grease trap[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Fire Sprinkler Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Fire Sprinkler System to the whole tenancy in accordance with AS2118·1 (1999) by modification and extension of existing systems[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*]

[*(p)*]A tertiary medical facility John Flynn Private Hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical and maternity services. Dedicated to providing patients with the best possible care and service through all stages of their experience, from pre-admission to discharge.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA was approached by McNab Developments Pty Ltd to provide Electrical Design Services.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Energex Design[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Provide Energex layout for the proposed 11kV underground to gain Energex approval.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Undertake design documentation of proposed 11kV undergrounding in accordance with Energex standards.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Submit the proposed design to Energex for approval.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide Energex RPEQ design certification.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Obtain offer for the provision of supply from Energex.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Advise of requirements to be provided by other disciplines.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Undertake design documentation of proposed HV Connection in accordance with Energex standards and submission to Energex for formal approval.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Undertake design documentation for an earthing tie to remove the requirement of a separate earthed pad mount site in accordance with Energex standards and submission to Energex for formal approval[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide RPEQ design certification of all design submissions.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Obtain Large Customer Connection Contract from Energex for execution.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Located in New South Wales, Australia. Kingscliff High School is a public co-education high school, with a range[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]of educational options to support students with special learning needs which require additional support.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA Consulting Engineers were approached by DRA Architects Pty Ltd to provide Mechanical,[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Electrical, Hydraulic and BCA Section Services Designs for the Special Education Unit.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Mechanical & Air-condition[*(/strong)*][*(strong)*]ing Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Individual mechanical ventilation systems provided where necessary to meet technical, statutory or other needs.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]All toilet areas exhausted in accordance with BCA requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Split air-cooled air-conditioning systems provided to all areas.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Condenser units grouped in plant location provided.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Connection to the existing main switchboard.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]External conduit reticulation with access pits to current and future stages of development.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Building and area distribution boards.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Submains to:[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Building distribution boards[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Mechanical Services equipment.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hydraulic Services.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Power and permanently connected outlets to all building common areas.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Power outlets to all areas in accordance with client requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Lighting [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Lighting selected in line with ceiling systems consistent with BCA section J Energy requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]External lighting to covered walkways.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Movement detection control if lighting as required.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Security lighting to building public and common areas.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Emergency evacuation lighting to code requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Communication & Security Systems[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Connection to campus distributor[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide fibre optical cabling from campus distributor.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide building communications racks.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Cat 6 wiring and RJ 45 outlets to areas as required.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]TV outlets in areas if required by brief.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]PA and school bell system[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide Wireless networks if required.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Hydraulic Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Design of Hydraulic services in accordance with AS/NZS: 3500, NCC, and Local Authority.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Sanitary drainage to existing site sanitary drainage.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Drainage from air conditioning equipment tundish drains.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hot and Cold water supply to fixtures as required.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hot water plant selection (includes solar, electric or gas hot water investigations)[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Connection for the landscape irrigation watering system.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Gutter, downpipe sizing, roof water drainage to rainwater tanks and existing stormwater drainage or civil engineers site stormwater drainage connection points.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Roofwater storage and rainwater service supplying external hose cocks and internal fixtures in accordance with QDC MP4.3 and client requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Connection off existing fire hydrant system to ensure coverage in accordance with AS: 2419.1.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Fire hose reel system complying with AS2441.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Submission of hydraulic services documentation on behalf of the client to the Local Authority for Plumbing Compliance Permit.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] BCA Section J[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Identify each building fabric type with architect[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Carry out analysis of each building fabric element[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Advise compliance with the Deemed to Satisfy of the BCA[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Make recommendations to architect and client on any changes to each fabric element[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Recheck design after material reselection[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide RPEQ section J Certification of each building element[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Detail measurement of extended building area[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Input building facade data based on information agreed with the architect[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Model windows and solar shading using DTS glazing calculator[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Produce a report on each building element[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide certification for compliant apartments[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*]

[*(p)*]MDA was contracted by FK Gardner to design the Mechanical, Electrical Services and Plume Study Report.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Mechanical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Individual mechanical ventilation systems provided to plant room’s toilets and process areas[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Air conditioning to offices will be by means of air-cooled split ducted systems.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Air distribution by insulated ductwork and registers.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Warehouse smoke exhaust to a fire engineered solution[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Interface to BAC Building Management System.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Connection to existing BAC Sub-station.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Consumer mains.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Site Main Switchboard and metering.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provision for connection of tenant supplied standby generator[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Underground conduit & pit systems[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Metering systems[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]In-ground power reticulation to BAC requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Distribution Switchboards[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Fire system pump room[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Power and permanently connected outlets to all building areas[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Lightning Protection [*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Warehouse lighting[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Office lighting[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]External and carpark lighting.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Exit and emergency lighting as required[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide fibre optic infrastructure from AQIS building[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide distributed communications backbone cabling to communication hubs as required to service building[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide communications data cabling infrastructure[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide security access control and CCTV systems[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Data reticulation to warehouse equipment to the extent outlined in the BAC Brief and Tenant Plans[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Fire Indicator panel[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Automatic alarm systems in accordance with NCC & AS1670 and AS1668[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Emergency evacuation and warden intercom to NCC & AS1670[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Plume Study[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Air conditioning condensers[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]General warehouse exhausts and/or smoke exhausts.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Identify the likely configuration and size of the discharges[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Determine likely exceedance of the vertical discharge criteria prior to any mitigating action.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]When discharges exceed the CASA Guideline criteria identify potential mitigating action to reconfigure[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*]the discharges so that the vertical discharge velocity criteria are not exceeded.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Harbour Quays Aged Care is a 131 residential aged care facility located overlooking the Biggera waters canal[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]on the Gold Coast. They provide permanent and short-term care with fully furnished private single and couple suites.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*]MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged by GMP Management for the following[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Consulting & Engineering Design Services:[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Review operations being installed for nurse call, data, phone system and resident Wi-Fi.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Review and provide advice and recommendations on whether the existing Telstra Copper[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Telecommunications Infrastructure being provided by Telstra (phone, data, internet, Wi-Fi, etc.)[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Review internet connection proposals already provided by Optus / Telstra.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Recommendations on the best and cost-effective solution for internet connection.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*]

[*(p)*]MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged by Burchills Engineering to provide URD & NBN Services Design for Arundel Hills Residential Development.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The scope of services included[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Attend design and Project Control Group meetings.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Negotiate with supply authorities.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Liaise with Civil Engineer the coordination and alignment of services.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Preparation of documentation and specification schedules in accordance with Energex design manuals to achieve authority approvals.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Preparation of NBN compliant pit & pipe design documentation.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Documentation of street lighting.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide RPEQ design certification.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Obtain council approval of electrical reticulation.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Obtain supply agreement from Energex.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Obtain NBN or Telstra approvals.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Review of tender submissions and make recommendations to the client.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Certificate of Acceptance as required by Energex.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*]

[*(p)*]MDA Consulting Engineers was engaged by Raymond Designs to provide the following Consulting & Engineering Design Services:[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(strong)*]Mechanical & Air-conditioning Services[*(/strong)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*]Individual mechanical ventilation systems provided where necessary to meet technical, statutory or other needs, All toilet area exhausted in accordance with BCA requirements, Provide air cooled ducted or wall mounted split reverse air conditioning to all required rooms, Waste heat recovery and separate control zones/area to gain operational efficiencies, All ductwork thermally and acoustically lined to meet current standards as a minimum, Mechanical services re-design in line with updated architectural layouts, Re-do heat load calculations for Reception, Piazza, Kitchen & Artelier areas, Select new mechanical equipment to cater for design changes and update equipment schedules.[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*]Review existing Electrical services emergency lighting & exit sign drawings and markup changes required for code compliance, Provide mechanical & electrical Form 15 certificates.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Located centrally on the corner of Moon Street and Bangalow Road in Ballina, is a modern complex and home to three community service organisations: Ballina District Community Services Association, Tweed Byron Ballina Community Transport and St Andrews Aboriginal Respite.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA has had the pleasure to provide the following Consulting & Engineering Design Services:[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Mechanical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Revise air conditioning lays to suit partitioning changes[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Check thermal calculation to verify heat loads[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Amend duct work design[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Adjust air quantise to suit[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Revise tender documents to reflect the new scope of work[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Modification to schematic designs[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Revise specification[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Revise power layouts[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Amend lighting layouts[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Re-circuit plans to suit[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Amend power layouts[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Amend phone and data layouts[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Recalculate maximum demand and advise Country Energy[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Amend schematic diagrams[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Modification to specifications[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*]

[*(p)*]James Frizelle’s Automotive Group is one of the largest Motor Dealers in Queensland. Located in Southport, Nerang Robina,[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Tweed Heads South Lismore and Springwood all selling over 15,000 new and used vehicles each year.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA were approached by GMP Management and Design Imagery for the Building Services Design at four locations:[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(em)*][*(strong)*]Ferrari Gold Coast, Hyundai Dealership Robina, Mazda Showroom Lismore & Southport and Audi Showroom Springwood.[*(/strong)*][*(/em)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(b)*]Mechanical & Air Conditioning Consulting Services[*(/b)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]– Individual mechanical ventilation systems, carpark ventilation systems, air-conditioning to office and customer areas by[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]means of air-cooled package roof mounted units, Air distribution by means of  acoustically lined duct work and registers[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]sized to meet the building thermal load plus an agreed   equipment load.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(b)*]Electrical & Lighting Consulting Services[*(/b)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]– Modifications to existing building main switchboard to suit refurbishment, provision for supply   authority, Submains[*(/p)*] [*(p)*](Distribution switchboards, Mechanical Services equipment, Hydraulic Services),   Power and permanently connected[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]outlets to general building areas, Automatic smoke detection   alarm, power to automatic doors, Feature showroom[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]lighting, Emergency and exit lighting to open   tenancy areas,  Landscape lighting, security lighting to buildings,[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]signage lighting, carpark lighting to   code compliance, BCA Section J Building Energy Efficiency Review & Certification.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(b)*]Communication & Security Systems [*(/b)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]– Individual mechanical ventilation systems, carpark ventilation systems, air-conditioning to office and   customer[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]areas by means of air-cooled package roof mounted units, Air distribution by means of   acoustically lined duct[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]work and registers sized to meet the building thermal load plus an agreed   equipment load.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(b)*]Hydraulic Services[*(/b)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]– Sanitary drainage within building, storm water building drainage from downpipes, drainage from Air   conditioning[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]equipment tundish, trade waste drainage to workshop and carwash areas, portable water   system to fixtures & fittings,[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Reticulated or individual hot water system, hot water generation plant   landscape irrigation, Hydrant & fire hose reel[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]systems, rain harvesting and reticulation.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Sphere Residential Development is a unique master planned residential community located adjacent to Musgrave Park and within the Griffith Knowledge Precinct.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Sphere integrates a mix of contemporary designed homes on 7.5 hectares. Featuring modern landscaping, diverse streetscapes and resort style facilities including a 25 metre heated lap pool, fully equipped gymnasium, sauna, heated recreational pool and spa and barbeque pavilion areas.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(h3)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Building Fabric Compliance Services[*(/span)*][*(/h3)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Identify each building fabric [*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Carryout analysis and modelling of each building fabric [*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Compliance with the Deemed to Satisfy of the BCA[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Provide RPEQ section J Certification of each Building and unit type[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(h3)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Star Energy Rating Services[*(/span)*][*(/h3)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Using approved BERS Building Energy Rating Software:[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Detail measurements of each apartment [*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Input building facade  data  based on information agreed with the architect[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Model windows and solar shading[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Produce report on each apartment  [*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Provide certification for compliant apartments[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(h3)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]General Services[*(/span)*][*(/h3)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Preparation of staged documentation [*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Preparation of documentation to achieve authority approval [*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Space planning requirements and negotiation with supply authorities[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Design and documentation of the required services for the purpose of obtaining competitive tender.[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Preparation of documentation and RPEQ certification for Building Approval (BA)[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Design and documentation of the required services.[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(h3)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Mechanical Services[*(/span)*][*(/h3)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Individual mechanical ventilation systems [*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Basement ventilation to BCA requirements[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Toilet areas exhausted in accordance with BCA requirements.[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Concealed air-conditioning units in roof spaces, ceiling spaces over robes, wet areas passageways with acoustically lined ductwork as required to service each space.[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Air-delivery systems[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Control interface modules provided for remote electronic control of apartment air-conditioning via modem or phone line[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(h3)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Hydraulic Services[*(/span)*][*(/h3)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Sanitary Drainage and Plumbing.[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Solar Hot systems to meet energy star rating[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Gutter and down pipe sizing [*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Stormwater drainage from unit to street connection point [*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Fire protection systems[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(h3)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]URD Services (Electrical Underground Reticulated Distribution)[*(/span)*][*(/h3)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Design documentation of underground power to dwellings.[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Certificate of Acceptance from Ergon[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Design of external lighting system using project specific luminaires.  [*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Street lighting designed in accordance with AS1158[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(h3)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Electrical Services [*(/span)*][*(/h3)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Consumer mains[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Main Switchboard and metering.[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Submains to services [*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Power and permanently connected outlets to all building areas.[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(h3)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Lighting Design Services[*(/span)*][*(/h3)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Low voltage and fluorescent lighting to comply with section J of the BCA  [*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Landscape lighting to planter beds and pathways.[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Project feature lighting as required[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(h3)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Communications[*(/span)*][*(/h3)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Telecom cabling to each Unit [*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Provision for Satellite and Cable Television systems[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]TV outlets in all rooms[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Cat 5 wiring and RJ 45 outlets for telephone outlets[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Provision for internet ADSL connection to each unit[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Video intercom system [*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Radio frequency controlled garage doors.[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Building security systems.[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Fire systems[*(/span)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(a href="http://www.spheregoldcoast.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener")*]Visit the Sphere website here.[*(/a)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]MDA were engaged by ADCO Construction for the full design of Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire & Sprinkler and NCC Section J Energy Compliance Review & Certification on the Pimpama City Shopping Centre project.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]The Scope consisted of the following[*(/strong)*]:[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(strong)*]Stage 02 Building A Shopping Centre[*(/strong)*]: [*(em)*]ALDI Supermarket[*(/em)*][*(em)*], [*(/em)*][*(em)*]Coles Supermarket, Mini Major, Specialty retail, Storage, Communal Mall Areas, Plant Rooms, Driveways and Carparks[*(/em)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(strong)*]Stage 02 Building B Tavern[*(/strong)*][*(em)*]:[*(/em)*] [*(em)*]Tavern, Liquor Store, Communal Areas, Plant Rooms, Driveways and Carparks[*(/em)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(strong)*]Stage 03 Building C[*(/strong)*]: [*(em)*]Medical Centre, Communal Areas, Plant Rooms, Driveways and Carparks[*(/em)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(strong)*]Stage 03 Building D[*(/strong)*]: [*(em)*]Drive Thru Food, Communal Areas, Plant Rooms, Driveways and Carparks[*(/em)*][*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(strong)*]Stage 03 Building E[*(/strong)*]: [*(em)*]Drive Thru Food, Communal Areas, Plant Rooms, Driveways and Carparks[*(/em)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Phase 1 Works – Schematic Design[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The Schematic Design phase of the works was developing the concept designs in order to obtain client acceptance.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Phase 2 Works – Detailed Design[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The Detailed Design Stage of the works was developing the design from Schematic Design through to Detailed Design.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Phase 3 Works – Tender/Construction Documentation[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The tender/construction documentation works of this stage was developing the design from Detailed Design documentation through to fully designed and co-ordinated documentation for trade tendering and construction by competent Building Services Contractors.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Phase 4 Works – Construction Administration[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The construction phase services for this stage was providing administration duties during the construction activities.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Stowe Australia engaged MDA to design the high and low voltage infrastructure and the emergency and exit lighting for the Westfield Shopping Centre being constructed in Coomera town centre, Qld.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The projects consists of the basement, on ground and above ground carparking areas; Level 1 and Level 2 speciality shops and restaurants, kiosks, mini majors and major tenancies as well as the cinema Complex on Level 2, and the Level 3 plant room and service areas. [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(b)*]Scope of services consisted of:[*(/b)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(b)*]Emergency & Exit Lighting[*(/b)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Review Emergency and Exit Lighting systems to confirm compliance with Contract documentation, Fire Engineering Report (if any) NCC 2016 & AS 2293.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide mark-ups/reports detailing any non-compliances.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Upon satisfactory compliant provide RPEQ Certification on a Form 15.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(b)*]High Voltage[*(/b)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Provide after diversity maximum demand calculations for the project.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Review and verify HVAC Electrical loads and provide diversified load calculation.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Review and verify Stowe’s HV Switchgear design and equipment selections[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Review and verify Stowe’s HV transformer design and equipment selections[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Review and verify Stowe’s HV Cabling & Termination design and material selections.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Review and verify Stowe’s earthing designs[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Review and verify Stowe’s HV protection setting calculations.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Review and verify Stowe’s HV drawings and specifications.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide mark-ups/reports detailing any non-compliances.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Upon satisfactory compliant provide RPEQ Certification on a form 15. [*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]MDA Consulting Engineers were approached by LEDA Developments Pty Ltd for the URD design engineering services at Cobaki, Cobaki Parkway in New South Wales.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Cobaki is just 5 minutes drive from Coolangatta and world-famous beaches like Snapper Rocks, Kirra and Duranbah Beach. The area is unique, with easy access to Coolangatta International Airport, shopping, golf courses and surf breaks.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Tourist playgrounds like Surfers Paradise are only 15 minutes north, and relaxed Pottsville and Cabarita are only 15 minutes south of the QLD/NSW border. Australia’s alternative lifestyle icon Byron Bay easily accessible, Cobaki is 10 minutes from subtropical mountain landscapes at Currumbin Rock Pools, and 25 minutes to picturesque Mount Tamborine and Natural Arch.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(strong)*]Leda Holding[*(/strong)*] has developed more than $190 million in residential properties since 1981 and has consistently demonstrated its ability to identify market trends and move swiftly to create and to capitalise on development opportunities. Leda has a solid reputation for securing quality locations and guaranteeing a high level of pre-sales and exchanged contracts.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]MDA Consulting Engineers[*(/strong)*] are experts in the field of URD and NBN. MDA was able to assist and enable staged approvals to be gained from Energex & NBN. We were commissioned to supply Street Lighting, URD Electrical Reticulation and NBN/Telstra Compatible Pit and Pipe Design for the large number lot subdivision for the below developments.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The Meadows, a 1,120-lot master planned community, is in the centre of the action within walking distance of Gainsborough Greens golf course and just minutes from major Gold Coast theme parks.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The planning schemes for the region are already looking into the 2020s, with the existing Coomera Railway Station in place and a proposed bus-rail interchange, 2 schools, shopping centres, medical facilities and recreation areas set to follow.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]As part of its community The Meadows will have a school onsite, and a shopping centre right across the road. Coomera Marina is minutes away from The Meadows. Surfers Paradise,[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]with its world-famous beaches, is only 20 minutes down the road.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]The new 3,950m² Corporate Express warehouse in Townsville was developed on a 9,500m² parcel of land within the industrial suburb of Mt St John. The building will serve as a bulk distribution centre and office complex for its northern Queensland operations.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA were contracted by McVeigh Consultants to design the Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic engineering services, also complete a BCA section J Energy Compliance Review & Certification for the site.[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li style="text-align: left;")*][*(strong)*]Mechanical & Air – Conditioning Consulting Services[*(/strong)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p style="text-align: left;")*]Ventilation systems provide to necessary room’s and toilets, air-conditioning provided to    office and customer areas by air –cooled package roof mounted units, Air distribution by means of acoustically lined duct work and registers sized to meet building thermal/ equipment load, two stage smoke and ventilation fans to warehouse.[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li style="text-align: left;")*][*(strong)*]Electrical, Lighting, Communication & Security Systems Consulting Services[*(/strong)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p style="text-align: left;")*]Connection to supply authority sub-station, consumer mains, new main switchboard and house metering, department distribution switchboards, Submains to (distribution switchboards, mechanical Services equipment, Hydraulic Services), power and permanently  connected outlets, automatic smoke detection alarm system, highbay  lighting between isle racking to BCA requirements, emergency exit, security, signage and carpark lighting , Building telecom frame, cat 6 voice and data cabining to work areas, data patch rack and network hubs, security system & CCTV camera.[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(strong)*]Hydraulic Consulting Services[*(/strong)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p style="text-align: left;")*]Investigation of existing hydraulic services, sanitary drainage within building to existing sewer connection, drainage from air conditioning equipment tundish drains, Water supply to fixtures (cold, hot, rainwater and non- potable), Gutter and inground downpipe drainage, roof water storage and rainwater service, external hose cocks and landscape irrigation, hydrant and fire house reel service.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Established in 1979, Crowley Care Services has developed from a traditional retirement village to a dynamic and leading aged care provider in Ballina on the Far North Coast of New South Wales.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Crowley can provide a range of services including Supported Residential Accommodation, Independent Living Apartments and Villas and at Home Care Services.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Crowley Care Services is an active ministry of St Francis Xavier Parish, Ballina, on behalf of the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]MDA provided the following services design work for Stage 1C Detached Building 42 Bed RACF Administration, Chapel & Carparking for 40 vehicles[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Mechanical & Air Conditioning Services as required by BCA. Reviewed air conditioning options and, as required, prepared a brief report to the client on the plant options available.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Sprinkler, Section J & Lift Design was carried out for the following:[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Stage 1A Entertainment Room Extension; Stage 1B A Detached Building Library & Education Centre; Stage 1C Detached Building 42 Bed RACF Administration, Chapel & 40 Carparks; Stage 1D Renovation Café Fitout[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Essential Energy and Switchboard[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA obtained from  Essential Energy a DIP (design information pack).  We then undertook load calculations to include the current stage of works plus future master plan; provided level 3 ASP design documentation for the new substation; provided space planning advice to the design team and client as required; submitted design documentation to Essential Energy for approval; provided CPEng design certification to Essential Energy and gained supply agreement from Essential Energy; provided tender documentations and called tenders from accredited installers; reviewed tenders and made recommendations.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]New Site Main Switchboard.[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA finalised the location for the new MSB; provided architect required special requirements and design and documentation for new main switchboard and Essential Energy metering; provide power factor correction and surge protection equipment to new MSB.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*] [*(span lang="EN")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were contracted for the URD design engineering services by Leda Developments Pty Ltd.[*(/span)*][*(b)*][*(br /)*] [*(/b)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Pimpama Village is a 53 hectare master-planned development built on the old Coulters Farm, surrounded by parklands and just south of Hotham Creek.Located on the Eastern side of the highway and in an excellent position with easy access to the Ormeau train station and M1 Motorway.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Perfectly positioned in the heart of Australia’s fastest growing corridor, with a number of upcoming infrastructure upgrades, services and opportunities.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Kool Kids Early Learning Centre are located on the Gold Coast and in Northern New South Wales. With a variety of cultural and ethnical backgrounds Kool Kids strive to deliver excellence in early learning and understand the early childhood years are crucial. By providing an environment where parents and teachers work together to assist in each child’s development to reach their full potential.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged by BDA Architecture for the following Consulting & Engineering Design Services:[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(b)*]Mechanical Consulting Services[*(/b)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*]To include individual ventilation systems, exhaust for toilets re BCA requirements, split  air-cooled,  air-  con system in all areas, all ductwork thermally & acoustically lined.[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(b)*]Electrical & Communication Consulting Services[*(/b)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*]Substation connection, new main switchboard, distribution boards, submains to building  distribution   boards, mechanical services equipment & hydraulic services, power & permanently connected outlets to   all building common areas, power outlets to all areas[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(b)*]Lighting[*(/b)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*]Interior lighting T5 florescent consistent with BCA SJ Energy requirements, dimming lighting   controls   sleeping areas, landscape lighting, carpark lighting, security lighting to buildings, emergency evacuation   lighting.[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(b)*]Communication & Security Systems[*(/b)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*]Provide optical fibre cable & building communications racks, Cat 6 wiring & RJ45 outlets to required   areas, Provision for ADSL, Audio intercom system for after hour’s access, TV outlets in required   rooms, CCTV & security systems to internal & external areas.[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*][*(b)*]Hydraulic Services[*(/b)*][*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*]Sanitary drainage within building, drainage from air conditioning equipment tundish drains,   tradewatse   drainage, (Cold, Hot Warm) Rainwater & non-potable water, backflow prevention, landscape irrigation   watering system, Hot water plant selection (incl. solar, electric or gas hot water investigations), Gutter,   down pipe sizing, stormwater drainage, Roofwater storage & rainwater service supplying external hose   cocks & internal fixtures, Hydrant & Fire hose reel system compliance.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Eagle Junction State School currently caters for students from the preparatory year to year and has the highest standard of education for all students. The school’s mission is for students to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable each one to take confidently and competently a place in society both in the present and in the future.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA provided Building Services Design for Electrical and Fire Services for the State School additional work also included BCA section J compliance.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Details of the works included:[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Modification of existing school Main Switchboard and new building distribution switchboards.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Power and permanently connected outlets to all areas.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Automatic alarm system to BCA.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Lighting consists of energy efficient type luminaires for external lighting walkways, landscape lighting to planter beds, driveway & Carparking areas.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Security lighting, Emergency & Exit lighting to buildings.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Upgrade telecom service & telecom frame to new building as required.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide facility wiring to required locations.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Fibre optical back bone wiring to new building if required by brief.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]School PA system.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Data wiring including distribution hardware.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Fire Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Extension of alarm system serving school to cover new building works.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provision of fire extinguishers.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hydrant & Fire hose reel system.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Holy Family School is a Catholic Parish School located in the Brisbane suburb of Indooroopilly, it is a co-educational school from Prep to Year Six. Holy Family offers an extensive curriculum opportunities for all aspects of educational learning in a caring family atmosphere.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA had the opportunity to contribute to the Building Services Designs for Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic Services at Holy Family Primary School for the new Multi-Purpose Hall.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Scope of works involved:[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Mechanical [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Ventilation systems provided to all areas and air conditioning Multipurpose Hall, ducted split air conditioning systems to four (4) new offices.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Modifications to existing Main Switchboard to provide connection to new building.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Sub-mains and distribution boards to new Multi-Purpose Hall and to Mechanical Equipment and Hydraulic Services[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Special power requirements to stage and sound reinforcement systems.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide new school MSB, New consumers mains, new main to existing MSB and new CT Metering, New Lift sub-mains and modifications to MSB for connection of new lift[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Additional power data and lighting to new office[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Emergency lighting to code requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Extension of the school Public Address system with speakers inside the walkways and lift[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Interior and exterior lighting design, also lighting system for church and parish meeting room.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide Communications Rack with FOBOT and Wireless Hub[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Connect existing fibre optical data network to Communications Rack[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Telecom Block Wiring to all new areas.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Hydraulic Services [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Sanitary drainage to existing sewer property connection[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Roof & Stormwater drainage to civil engineers point of connection[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hotwater system selection, Roofwater storage and rainwater in accordance BASIX cert.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Landscape irrigation watering system supply point.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hydrant and Fire hose reel system.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Alterations of existing stormwater drainage system to new office extension.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*]

[*(p)*]The Tibetan Kitchen is located on a central strip of Toowong. The menu incorporates Tibetan and Nepalese style dishes all made fresh and prepared with traditional ingredients and various exotic spices.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA had the pleasure being engaged to design the full fit out of the restaurant for Hydraulic, Electrical and Mechanical Services.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]In detail the works included:[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] Hydraulic Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Hydraulic services in accordance with NCC, AS/NZS: 3500, QLD[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Sanitary drainage within building to existing sanitary drainage and existing sewer tenancy[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]connection point.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hot and Cold water supply to fixtures as required.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Metering of water services[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Backflow prevention[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Council Plumbing Application submission[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Removal of redundant outlets cabling and equipment.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Modifications to existing distribution board[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide new power and permanently connected outlets to suit fitout requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Removal of redundant luminaires cabling and equipment.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide new luminaires and feature lighting to suit refurbishment.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Emergency evacuation lighting to code requirements[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Mechanical Service[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Individual ventilation systems will be provided where necessary[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide kitchen exhaust canopy and ductwork design to suit kitchen equipment.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Undertake minor alterations and relocations of existing ductwork and registers to suit refurbishment.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Rebalance air flows to suit new configuration.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*]

[*(p)*]Spendelove Private Hospital is a fully accredited private hospital specialising in recuperation, recovery and sub-acute healthcare. In a prime location in Southport and prestigious facilities, it is a unique private health care facility for people recovering from surgery or medical illness, or needing other subacute care. [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Spendelove have earned an outstanding reputation during 15 years of service to their patients they understand the importance of good health and are committed to ensuring that their patients receive the best care available.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA was engaged by Apurla Design Pty Ltd to assist with Building Services Designs for Lift, Mechanical, Electrical and Electrical Fire services. All necessary services are BCA Compliant.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Located in the suburb Parkhurst at the intersection of the Bruce Highway and Boundary Road, the Parkhurst Town Centre is a convenience based centre with a Woolworths Supermarket, BWS, Puma Petrol and approximately 10 specialty stores.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA was approached by AHC Pty Ltd to prepare the Building Services Designs for the exciting new centre.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Scope of works included:[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Mechanical [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Individual ventilation systems provided throughout.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Air condition included air cooled split systems or condenser water systems.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Air conditioning and ventilation systems to Woolworths store in accordance with Woolworths design brief.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide smoke exhaust to areas and tenancies as required by BCA[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]All ductwork thermally and acoustically lined to meet current standards[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide kitchen exhaust ductwork systems to nominated tenancies.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Air distribution insulated ductwork and registers or linear diffusers in line with the interior architecture[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Connection to Supply Authority sub-station.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Main Switchboard and House metering.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Un-metered and metered sub-mains to distribution boards supplying community and metered tenancy requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide tenancy distribution boards.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*]Submains to: –[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Riser Distribution Switchboards.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Mechanical Services equipment.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hydraulic Services.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Power and permanently connected outlets to all building communal areas.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Adequate power outlets to apartments in line with interior furniture concepts.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Lighting to malls selected to best compliment the architecture.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Carpark lighting provided in compliance with the design brief and BCA requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Lighting to retail tenancies selected in line with ceiling systems consisting of BCA section J energy compliant recessed fluorescent luminaires.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Project feature lighting as required.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Power to signage.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Security lighting to building public and common areas.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Emergency evacuation lighting to code requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Telecom cabling to each retail tenancy[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Fibre or cat 6 riser cabling to floor distribution frames[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Hydraulic [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Hydraulic design in accordance with AHC RFQ[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hydraulic services in accordance with AS/NZS:3500, QLD Development Code, Woolworths Guidelines.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Sanitary drainage within building to sewer connection points[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Drainage from air conditioning equipment tundish drains.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Tradewaste drainage in accordance with local authority requirements where required. Includes bin store area drainage and food shop interceptor traps where required.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Cold, Hot, Warm, Rainwater and Non-potable water supply to fixtures as required.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Sub Water Metering of water services to comply with local authority requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hot water plant selection (includes solar, electric or gas hot water investigations)[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Backflow prevention in accordance with AS3500.1[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Supply of landscape irrigation water service take-off point where required.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Water feature drainage and water supply points[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Gutter, down pipe sizing, and roofwater drainage to rainwater storage tanks.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Roofwater storage and rainwater service supplying external hose cocks and internal fixtures 3[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Fire Hydrant service complying with AS:2419.1, Fire Hose Reel service complying with AS:2441[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Additional work also comprised of BCA Section J Energy Compliance Review and NBN Cable Pathway Design to Woolworths, other speciality tenancies and Centre Management.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Worongary Town Centre is located just 17kms from Surfers Paradise and hosts convenience based specialty stores, cafes, restaurants and a medical centre.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA were approached by AHC Pty Ltd for the building services designs of the extension to the centre for Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic and Fire Protraction services. We also provided a BCA Section J Compliance Review.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Scope of works:[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Mechanical [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Individual ventilation systems provided where necessary[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]All toilet areas exhausted in accordance with BCA requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Individual air cooled split systems serving each specialty shop.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Condenser units located adjacent to areas being served.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]All ductwork thermally and acoustically lined to meet current standards[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide kitchen exhaust ductwork systems to nominated tenancies.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Air distribution insulated ductwork and registers or linear diffusers in line with the interior architecture[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Connection to existing site main switchboard.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide building and tenancy distribution board.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Un-metered and metered sub-mains to distribution boards supplying community and metered tenancy requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Power and permanently connected outlets to all building common areas.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*]Submains to: –[*(/p)*] [*(ol)*] [*(li)*]Riser Distribution Switchboards.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Mechanical Services equipment.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hydraulic Services.[*(/li)*] [*(/ol)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]External facade lighting provided in compliance with the design brief and BCA requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Lighting to retail tenancies selected in line with ceiling systems consisting of BCA section J energy compliance.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Project feature lighting, landscape lighting to planter beds, and pathways[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Power to signage.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Emergency evacuation lighting to code requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Telecom cabling to each retail tenancy[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Fibre or cat 6 riser cabling to floor distribution frames[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Hydraulic Services[*(br /)*] [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Hydraulic design generally in accordance with AHC requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hydraulic Services Design of Hydraulic services in accordance with AS/NZS:3500, QLD Development Code.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Sanitary drainage within building to sewer connection points[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Drainage from air conditioning equipment tundish drains, Water feature and water supply points.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Tradewaste drainage, bin store area drainage and food shop interceptor traps where required.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Cold and Hot water supply to fixtures[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Sub Water Metering of water services[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hot water plant selection.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Supply of water and waste points to Commercial Tenancies[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Backflow prevention in accordance with AS3500.1[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Supply of landscape irrigation water service take-off point[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Gutter, down pipe sizing, and roofwater drainage to rainwater storage tanks and points of connection.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Connection to existing Fire Hydrant service complying with AS:2419.1[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Fire Hose Reel service complying with AS:2441[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*]

[*(p)*]The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is an Australian Government department whose role is to develop and implement polies and programs to ensure Australia’s agricultural industries remain competitive, profitable and sustainable.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA was fortunate enough to be contracted to design the Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic and also  Fire Protection services which comprised of relocation of existing smoke and thermal alarms to meet BCA and to provide new smoke and thermal detectors as required for the DAFF Eagle Farm office in Brisbane.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd is a leading construction and MDA were pleased to be apart of the planning of the building services for their building at Skygate located on the Airport Boulevard.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA were contracted by FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd to design the Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic engineering services, also complete a BCA section J Energy Compliance Review & Certification for the site.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]In detail the works included:[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Mechanical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Individual ventilation systems provided to plant room’s toilets and process areas.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Base building split air cooled ducted air conditioning to brief requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Air distribution insulated ductwork and registers.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Connection to Energex Sub-station.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Standby generator to brief requirement.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Individual building main switchboards.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Distribution switchboards as nominated on concept design to services all areas.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Submains to: Distribution Switchboards, Mechanical/Hydraulic Services equipment,[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Power and permanently connected outlets to all building areas.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Plant room, office, carpark and exit and emergency lighting[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Dry Fire and Security Systems[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide lead-in cabling and MDF[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide distributed communications back bone cabling to communication hubs[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]communications data cabling infrastructure.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Hydraulic[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Sanitary drainage within building to proposed sewer connection by civil engineer.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Wet trade waste pre-treatment prior to discharge to sewer to local authority and sewage treatment plant requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Drainage from air conditioning equipment tundish drains.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hot, Cold, Warm, Rainwater and Non-potable water supply to fixtures as required.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Reticulation throughout site and site reticulation pressure pumpset after potable water treatment facility.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hot water plant selection (includes solar, electric or gas hot water investigations)[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Roof Gutter, down pipe sizing, in ground roofwater drainage to point of connection provided by civil engineer.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Roofwater storage, filtration and re-use in accordance with client requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hydrant system[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]BCA Compliance Review & Certification[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Identify each building fabric type with architect[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Carryout analysis of each building fabric element[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Advise compliance with the Deemed to Satisfy of the BCA[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Make recommendations to architect and client on any changes to each fabric element.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Re check design after material reselection.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide RPEQ section J Certification of each Building element[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Detail measurement of extended building area.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Input building facade data based on information agreed with the architect[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Model windows and solar shading using DTS glazing calculator[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide certification for compliance[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*]

[*(p)*]Newstead Brewery is a well-established brewery located in Brisbane, with twelve draught taps at the bar and a kitchen open until 10pm 7 days a week it is popular venue for formal events or a Friday after work drink.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA had the pleasure of providing Building Services Designs for Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulics. We also provided Section J compliance, Communication and Alarm System services.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Extent of Work included:[*(/strong)*][*(br /)*] [*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]MECHANICAL [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Ventilation and fresh air systems throughout the Brewery[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]All toilet area exhausted in accordance with BCA requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide spit ducted air conditioning to offices, dinning, lounge areas.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Air distribution via concealed insulated ductwork and linear diffuser or registers.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Condenser units located external to building or on roof.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]ELECTRICAL SERVICES[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Fluorescent light and light emitting diodes (LED) to meet BCA requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Specialty themed lighting to public areas, feature interior lighting to building entries.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Emergency evacuation lighting to code requirements[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Upgrade Consumer mains[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Main Switchboard and House metering.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Sub-mains and distribution boards to each area as required.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*]Hydraulic Services[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Power and permanently connected outlets to all building common areas[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Permanently connected and special purposed power outlets to all equipment[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]HYDRAULIC SERVICES[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Sanitary and Trade waste drainage within building to existing sanitary drainage, existing sewer property connection at property boundary and basic pre-treatment treatment resulting from commercial kitchen, bin store and brewing processes.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hot, Cold, Warm, Rainwater and non-potable water supply to fixtures.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Metering of water services to comply with local authority requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hot water plant selection (includes solar, electric or gas hot water investigations)[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Natural Gas or LPG gas consumer piping design in accordance from the authority gas meter and regulator to the point of connection to the gas appliance.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Gutter and downpipe alterations for re-diversion to rainwater storage tanks[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Roofwater storage and rainwater service supplying external hose cocks and internal fixtures.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hydrant system complying with AS2419, Fire hose reel system complying with AS2441[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Steritech is a treatment provider for industries that require sterilisation and decontamination.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA were approached by Ridgemill Pty Ltd on behalf of Steritech to carry out Consulting Engineering services.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The project consisted of Steritech expanding their existing facility at Narangba to include new X-Ray sterilisation capabilities used to treat refrigerated products. Which involved extending the existing building to incorporate increased circulation space, new concrete bunker to house X-Ray sterilisation equipment and conveyors and new cold room.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The services MDA provided are as follows:[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] Mechanical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Air-conditioning systems to Control Room & Modulator Room.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Stage 1 Cold Rooms (performance based brief only for pricing by competent D&C Refrigeration Contractors).[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Hydraulic Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Sanitary drainage within building to civil connection point adjacent to building.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Stormwater roof drainage including from downpipes to civil stormwater drainage system adjacent to building.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Drainage from air conditioning and cold room equipment tundish drains.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hydrant system complying with AS2419.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Fire hose reel system complying with AS2441.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hot & Cold Water systems for wash down areas, hygiene areas etc.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Review site wide power to determine adequacy for new expansion.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Connect to Energex infrastructure (if required).[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Upgraded consumer mains.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Main Switchboard and metering.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Base Building distribution switchboards to service light, power and future equipment.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Submains to: [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Distribution Switchboards.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Mechanical Services MSSB.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Cold Room Equipment MCC.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Conveyor System MCC.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hydraulic Services.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Power and permanently connected outlets to general building areas for Base Building Only.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Interior lighting to an illumination level as per clients brief or to BCA/AS1680 requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]External lighting to Building Areas, Service Areas and the like.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Emergency & Evacuation Lighting to BCA requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Security lighting to building.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Earthing Systems.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Cable management systems including cable trays, underground conduits and pits etc.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Communication & Security Systems.[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Base Building Telecommunications Services (as an expansion of existing system).[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Base Building Security monitoring and CCTV services (as an expansion of existing system).[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Energex Padmount Transformer Applications < 1000 KVA[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Make Energex Connection Enquiry & Application for new Padmount Substation .[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide Energex layout for proposed padmount substation to gain Energex approval.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Advise project manager of requirements to be provided by other disciplines.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Obtain supply agreement from Energex.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*]

[*(p)*]Zuccoli Plaza is a new local shopping village located in the Northern Territory roughly 30kms from Darwin. The project comprises an IGA supermarket anchor tenant and approximately 20 specialty tenancies.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA were approached by [*(a href="http://www.pepsolutions.com.au/")*]PEP Consulting[*(/a)*] on behalf of The RR Morris Group, for consulting engineering services on this development.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA Hold current registration with the Northern Territory Building Practitioners Board for Mechanical and Hydraulic Services, and an accredited Electrical Design Consultants with the Power and Water Corporation (NT).[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Scope of works for the project were as follows:[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Mechanical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Ventilation[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*]Toilets and amenities[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Switch room and service room ventilation[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Ventilation fitout including cooking exhausts for the supermarket to a typical IGA brief[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Air Conditioning [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*]Air conditioning to the supermarket to a typical IGA brief[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Air conditioning to the specialty retail and medical centre by individual ducted split air cooled systems to an open plan layout[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*] [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Fire Detection and Alarm Services [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Dry Fire Protection Services to BCA requirements[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Connection to supply Authority sub-station[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Consumer Mains[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Main/distribution switchboards and house metering[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Un-metered and metered sub-mains to distribution boards supplying community and metered tenancy requirements[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Specialty tenancy distribution boards. (No power fitout to specialty tenancies)[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Mechanical services equipment[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hydraulic services[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Tenancy fitout to supermarket in accordance with design brief[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Power and permanently connected outlets to all building common areas[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Other electrical works also included Lighting Design, Communications and Security.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Surrounded by pristine natural environment [*(em)*][*(a href="http://www.calypsobay.com.au/")*]Calypso Bay[*(/a)*][*(/em)*] is a carefully planned community that offers a range of facilities and property options.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]With the new [*(em)*][*(a href="http://www.calypsobay.com.au/your-backyard/resident-recreation-facility")*]Resident Recreation Facility[*(/a)*] [*(/em)*]scheduled to commence construction in 2017, [*(a href="http://www.bdaarch.com.au/")*][*(em)*]BDA Architecture[*(/em)*][*(/a)*] have approached MDA for consulting.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The main services covered are Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic and NCC Section J Compliance & Report.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]With additional works including:[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Lighting Design[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Interior lighting will be generally LED or T5 fluorescent as required to comply with section J of the NCC.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]General & feature lighting to external areas including landscape areas, pathways, BBQ areas, building features.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Power to signage.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Project specialty lighting as required.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Security and canopy lighting.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Emergency evacuation lighting to code requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Tennis court, forecourt, driveway and carpark lighting to client and code requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]General & feature lighting to internal areas of main building and gym[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Communication & Security Systems.[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Coordination with main telecommunications provider for their service to the project.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Building main distribution frame and incoming line cable.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Telecommunication cabling infrastructure throughout the project.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Cat 6 Voice/Data wiring and RJ 45 outlets to areas as required.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]MATV/Pay TV system throughout the project.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Access control, electronic surveillance and CCTV systems throughout the project.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Dry Fire Systems.[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Fire detection system to NCC, AS1670 & AS1668 requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Building Fabric Compliance[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Identify each building fabric type with architect[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Carry out analysis of each building fabric element[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Advise compliance with the deemed to satisfy of the NCC[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Make recommendations to architect and client on any changes to each fabric element.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Re check design after material reselection.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Detail measurement of extended building area.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Input building facade data based on information agreed with the architect[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Review windows and solar shading using DTS glazing calculator[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Produce report on each building element[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provide RPEQ section J Certification of each building element[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*]

[*(p)*][*(a href="http://www.hmghardchrome.com.au/")*]HMG Hardchrome [*(/a)*]are a global leader in the reclamation and manufacture of components and assemblies used in heavy industrial environments such as resources, oil and gas, shipping, lift and shift, transport and manufacturing.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]HMG Hardchrome work with companies in Australia and around the world to improve the uptime of their equipment and machinery to increase productivity, performance & profits.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA were approached by The [*(em)*][*(a href="http://fkg.com.au/")*]FKG Group[*(/a)*][*(/em)*] to provide consultancy services for the construction of HMG industrial warehouse of approximately 12,000m² and incorporating staff amenities, and a detached single story office facility.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The scope of consultancy consisted of electrical services, mechanical ventilation & air conditioning services, plume study for the site and mitigation proposals to meet CASA Technical Guidelines and Energex site supply requirements and issues associated with the existing HV supply crossing the site.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The work included:[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Lighting [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Warehouse[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Office[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]External and carpark[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Exit and emergency as required[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Communications and Security [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Fibre optic infrastructure[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Communications data cabling infrastructure[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Security access control and CCTV systems[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Data reticulation to warehouse equipment[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]D[*(/strong)*][*(strong)*]ry Fire Protection System [*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Fire Indicator panel[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Automatic alarm systems in accordance with NCC & AS1670 and AS1668[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Emergency evacuation and warden intercom to NCC & AS1670[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Mechanical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Air-conditioning to office and amenities[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Smoke management systems[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]General ventilation systems[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Crowley Care Services is a leading aged care service in Ballina on the North Coast of New South Wales.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]They provide a range of services which include supported residential accommodation, independent living apartments and villas, and at home care services.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Their residential and administration site is set on 20 acres of picturesque waterfront property at 154 Cherry Street Ballina.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA were consultants for a recent re-development concerning the extension of the entertaining room, detached building library & education centre, detached building 42 bed RACF administration, chapel and 40 car parks and renovation/ Fitout for the café.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Our services included:[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Hydraulic Services[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Electrical & Communication Services[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Mechanical & Air Conditioning Services[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Fire Services[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Lift Services[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]BCA Section J Energy Compliance Review & Certification[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*]MDA have also previously undertaken Consulting & Engineering Services for various projects instructed by Crowley:[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]2000 Peripheral Upgrading[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]2002 Crowley 9C alterations to provide full sprinkler system to 120 room nursing home[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]2002 Crowley Nursing Home Optical Fibre Data network[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]2003 Crowley Apartments retirement living units[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]2003 Crowley Energy Report[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]2004 Crowley Hostel Extension[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]2004 Stage 2 Nursing and Admin Extensions[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]2004 Air Conditioning to Rooms[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]2005 Crowley Stage 5[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]2006 Crowley Stage 5B[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]2007 Crowley Hydrant Investigation[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]2009 Crowley Nursing Home Function Room[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA were pleased to work with Bickerton Masters Architects on this prestigious project.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Event Cinemas have over fifty [*(a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movie_theater")*]movie theatre[*(/a)*] venues around Australia, many located in large [*(a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopping_centres")*]shopping centres[*(/a)*]. Despite admissions decline, Event Cinemas has continued to experience growth offering premium experiences such as Gold Class.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA has provided design services for a few of Event Cinemas’ new locations for Hydraulic and Fire Protection services.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Works for Hydraulic services included:[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Design Hydraulic services in accordance with NCC, AS/NZS: 3500 and Local Authority requirements.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Drainage for [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Sewer connection.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Air Conditioning equipment to tundish drains.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Cinema food preparation areas.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Metering of water services[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hot water plant selection (includes solar, electric or gas hot water investigations)[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Supply of hot and cold water fixtures.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]The supply of water, sanitary, natural gas and tradewaste to kitchen areas.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hydrant System connection and location of hydrant in accordance with AS2419[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Connection to centres fire services and locations of Fire hose reels in compliance with complying with AS2441.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*]The works for Fire Protection services were to provide sprinkler protection within in BCA requirements.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]Click link below to read the article[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(a href="http://www.mdaconsultingengineers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/MDA-Consulting-Engineers-004.pdf")*]mda-consulting-engineers-004[*(/a)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]An eight story residential apartment development over a two level basement carpark situated in beautiful Mooloolaba on the glorious Sunshine Coast.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]MDA were the consultants for mechanical, electrical and lift design.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Mechanical consisted of individual ventilation and exhaust systems to meet technical, statutory and other requirements. These included the carpark, plant & equipment room and all toilet areas. Each apartment was supplied with individual split systems which were ducted and condenser units were allocated on each floor.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Electrical services consisted of connection to the supply authority and consumer mains, design of the main switchboard and house metering, submains to riser distribution switchboards, mechanical services equipment, hydraulic services and lift services. Power and permanently connected outlets to all building common areas with adequate power outlets to apartments in line with interior furniture concepts. Additionally, smoke and thermal alarms as required to meet BCA.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Lighting generally consisted of LED and compact florescent to meet BCA requirements. Specialist lighting to entry and corridor and landscape lighting to planter beds and pathways.  Feature interior lighting to building entries and public spaces along with security lighting to building public and common areas.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Communication and alarm systems were designed to include Telecom cabling to each unit, head end multi-channel MATV system suitable for off air or on air TV transmissions and provision for satellite and cable television. Other objectives were TV outlets in all rooms as required, and internet ADSL connection to each unit. Smoke and thermal alarms to meet BCA and a building evacuation system.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*]Performance modelling and advice to client on lift configurations and options and provision of shaft and LMR space planning sizes to suit industry standard configurations to enable competitive tenders from all major lift suppliers.[*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span style="color: #242222;")*]The Strand’s $60 million redevelopment will reinvigorate Coolangatta as a whole and provide a retail, dining and entertainment precinct unlike any other seen before. The centre’s transformation includes an ocean-facing Dining Precinct with a Landini designed 300-seat Restaurant Court on Level 1, offering sweeping views over Coolangatta Beach and an eclectic and vibrant mix of dining options.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #242222;")*]The vision for the redevelopment of the ground floor will see the introduction of a small shops precinct, offering unique, independent and eclectic stores that won’t be seen in other centres. This precinct will see a return of the “specialist” and be a voyage of “discovery” for customers by focussing on securing retailers that offer a range of free spirited, retro and funky apparel, footwear, fashion accessories, homewares, personal pampering and entertainment products.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #1f1d1d;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged by FK Gardner & Sons Group to provide the mechanical and electrical design engineering services for the new Mainfreight Larapinta Development. Located to the west of Paradise Road and south of Distribution Street in Larapinta, Brisbane, the freight and logistics facility is one of the flagship models for their Australian operations. The design will put the Mainfreight distribution centre at the forefront for innovative design solutions across the logistics, freight road transport distribution and storage facilities sectors in both Australia and New Zealand.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #1f1d1d;")*]Comprising of two main areas; the new freight and logistics buildings with a connecting breezeway roof structure, the building will span more than 26,000m2. Administration offices are adjacent to both the freight and logistics buildings which are surrounded by an additional 20,000m2 of external hardstand space for both trucks and cars. There are also truck wash and fuel facilities available on site.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #1f1d1d;")*]The facility is equipped with a raised dock which will provide accessibility when unloading and loading stock to the trucks. Finger docks and roller shutter openings will also allow various access options for delivery and pickup trucks.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span style="color: #1f1f1f;")*]The new 15 storey residential apartment building on Musk Avenue in Kelvin Grove will contain more than 140 apartments, adding to the Kelvin Grove Urban VIllage. The masterplanned village is home to more than 1000 residential apartments and has been designed to accommodate every budget and demographic from high end luxury penthouses with park views to budget friendly student accommodation. The area contains numerous facilities such as restaurants, libabries, cafes, bars and fitness clubs and is a creative hub for designers, artists and digital media producers.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #1f1f1f;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers have been engaged by Nettleton Tribe Architects to provide the electrical, mechanical and hydraulic design engineering services for the new build.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span style="color: #1f1e1e;")*]Engaged by Hansen Yuncken, MDA Consulting Engineers have commenced the Planning and Delivery Phases for the Satellite Infill and Regional Lounge (Virgin Australia) projects located at the Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #1f1e1e;")*]The Brisbane Domestic Terminal Building has become an iconic building characterising the Queensland lifestyle. It is an easily recognisable building and a fitting gateway to a truly unique part of Australia.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #1f1e1e;")*]Undertaking thorough independent site investigations MDA Consulting Engineers are providing leading consulting engineering specialisation, problems identification, improvement recommendation and innovative solutions.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #1f1e1e;")*]The project consists of the existing terminal being expanded and refurbished to cater for a level of passenger processing and increased tenancy requirements.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #1f1e1e;")*]The completed lounge will act as a gateway to and from the state of Queensland and the city of Brisbane.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #0d0c0c;")*]With views out over the Pioneer River, Town Beach and Hay Point the Quest Apartments in Mackay offer a variety of accommodation options ranging from a single room apartment to the two level penthouse with your own private lap pool. Owned by The RD Group, the apartments opened for businees on 23 September 2013. [*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #0d0c0c;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged by the Geocal Group to provide the section J and hydraulic design engineering services for both the Mackay and Rockhampton Quest Apartments.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #171616;")*]MDA Consulting engineers were contracted to provide mechanical, electrical and hydraulic engineering services for the Tweed Heads Hospital kitchen upgrade, EET & MRI Assessment, the Out-Patient Unit and the Pathology Unit. [*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #171616;")*]Working with the Northern NSW Local Health District MDA was able to successfully assess, redesign and liase with the client and other contractors to deliver the completed projects as part of the hospital’s ongoing upgrade. [*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span style="color: #171616;")*] [*(span lang="EN")*]We have also recently been contracted by the Northern NSW Local Health District to undertake the power upgrade valued at $0.5 million and have been engaged by Health Projects International to assist with the masterplanning of the hospital.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p style="text-align: center;")*] [*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #242222;")*]The Building the Education Revolution (BER) program has been created to build and upgrade existing infrastructure in Australian schools over a three year period. The BER program aims to modernise schools through the delivery of necessary infrastructure and by doing so, supporting local jobs and stimulating investment.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #242222;")*]This program is the single largest element of the Australian Government’s Economic Stimulus Plan. A key part of the government’s National Building and Jobs Plan is to counteract the global financial crisis by supporting jobs and investing in future long term economic growth.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #242222;")*]With a large amount of money allocated to Queensland state and non-state primary and secondary schools, design and construction companies like MDA are being contracted to provide building services. Some of these projects include new builds and upgrades of; libraries, multi-purpose halls, classrooms, science laboratories, language centres, and general school infrastructure upgrades.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #242222;")*]Out of thousands of schools listed in this scheme, MDA has handled approximately 180 state and non – state, primary and secondary schools across Queensland and New South Wales.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #1f1d1d;")*]Located in the heart of Hervey Bay, the Pialba Place Shopping Centre is currently comprised of two single level segregated retail areas with a total floor area of 16,071m² as well as an adjoining carpark. MDA Consulting Engineers have been engaged by Amisco to provide the full mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire and travellator engineering services for the refurbishment.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #1f1d1d;")*]The plan for the new centre involves addressing the current layout issue to produce an internal link between both shopping centres with an alfresco style restaurant precinct, both of which will have a direct link to the adjacent carpark and the carpark below.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #1f1d1d;")*]Changes to the entrances, centre logo and signage will allow for a more cohesive shopping experience while the relocation of loading docks will enable more efficient deliveries of stock to both major and botique stores.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #1f1d1d;")*]The new restaurant precinct, which will be located on the new link between the malls will have set back shop fronts to create external seating areas that are protected from the elements by the roof of the new mall. Restaurant shop fronts will open completely to unify the precinct and create a seamless transition from inside to outside.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #1a1818;")*]The new Frizelle Mazda Showroom in Lismore opened it’s doors in February 2012. Owned by James Frizelle and his son Brett the Frizelle Motor Group started in 1985 and now have automotive outlets at Robina, Tweed Heads, Southport, Nerang and Lismore. [*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #1a1818;")*]MDA Consulting engineers were contracted by the Frizelle Motor Group to provide mechanical, electrical & section J design engineering services for the $18 million project. We were later contracted to provide the same services for the Robina Showroom.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #292626;")*]The Northlakes integrated facility is an innovative development incorporating multiple uses on a single site. The integration of these uses enables higher efficiencies to be achieved through all phases of the project’s lifecycle.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #292626;")*]The site facilities include a bus depot, self storage facility and multiple flexi-space tenancies. The design balances the varied requirements of each of these within a unified development which also provides unique built identities for each component.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #292626;")*]The project is an important piece of infrastructure designed to ensure effective and affordable public transport for the growing community that surrounds it. The facility incorporates industry-leading systems and technologies, including P.V Solar along with innovative design solutions to ensure a highly successful result.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p style="text-align: center;")*][*(span lang="EN")*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span style="color: #1a1818;")*] O[*(span lang="EN")*]pening in July, 2012 the new ‘Curnow House’ building accommodates the school administration, music rooms, science labs and general learning areas. This new addition is set to see the amount of children attending the school increase and take full benefit of the new state-of-the-art facilities on offer.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span style="color: #1a1818;")*] [*(span lang="EN")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were contracted by ADCO to provide electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and section J design engineering services for the new four storey multi-purpose education facility, carpark, relocated modular rooms and surrounding sports court.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #212121;")*]Renowned world wide for it’s fashion, Italian craftsmanship and quality the refurbished design of the Gucci store in Brisbane’s CBD reflects the wealth of this iconic brand. Located on Edward street the retail outlet is right at home in the high end fashion precinct.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span style="color: #212121;")*] [*(span lang="EN")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged by Projects Queensland to provide the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire design engineering services needed to refurbish the Gucci fitout.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #171616;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were contracted by McVeigh Consultants to provide mechanical, electrical, hydraulic & wet fire engineering services for the new Distribution Centre at Brendale. The $75 million project being undertaken by Super Retail Group is set to create 220 new jobs on completion of the 48,315m² centre.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span style="color: #171616;")*] [*(span lang="EN")*]The distribution centre will host numerous retail and commercial outlets including Target, Wesbeam and Supercheap Auto. Brendale is fast becoming known as the industrial and commercial hub of Queensland with Aldi, CSR and Investa all planning to open distribution centre in the area in the near future.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*] [*(span style="color: #141313;")*] MDA Consulting Engineers have worked on numerous major refurbishment and upgrade projects at Grafton Base Hospital. We were contracted by Granatelli & Stone Architects, Hassell Architects, North Coast Area Health Service and the Northern NSW Local Health District to work on projects such as; A&E Department Refurbishment, Steam Boiler Upgrade, Surgical Ward Upgrade, the Stage 2 Hospital Redevelopment, Pathology Unit Upgrade and the Pharmacy Refurbishment.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #141313;")*]MDA provided a range of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, communication, medical gasses and fire protection design engineering services for the ongoing upgrade works of Grafton Hospital.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span style="color: #0a0909;")*]The Nyumbalighu Simulation Centre at the University Centre for Rural Health in Lismore is now making it possible for more medical students to be enrolled and train locally.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #0a0909;")*]Funding from the Federal Government assisted greatly towards the $3 million construction value of the project which is predicted to provide education and training to around 600 students in 2014.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #0a0909;")*]The establishment of a clinical simulation facility and associated services on the UCRH site will enable teachers to simulate real life emergencies and health issues allowing students the chance to practice and be assessed on their performance before commencing practical training in local hospitals.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #0a0909;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged by Health Projects International to provide mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and medical gasses engineering design services for the Nyumbalighu Simulation Centre.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span style="color: #1f1e1e;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]The GEMCO Fly in Fly Out village on Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]Carpentaria, Northern Territory will replace the existing temporary housing [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]facility providing 584 new accommodation units and central facilities on a [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]5.5 hectare block. As well as providing private sleeping areas for mining [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]staff the Village will house a central kitchen, gymnasium, dining room and an [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]administration of[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]fi[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]ce.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span style="color: #1f1e1e;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]MDA provided mechanical, electrical and hydraulic design services to assist in [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]the village development which is situated in the bushland reserve adjoining the [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]existing golf course. MDA also took advantage of the opportunity to enhance [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]the sustainability of the project whilst maintaining the relationship with the [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]unique surrounding bushland views and water glimpses.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #1f1d1d;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were contracted by Amisco to assist with major renovation works of the existing Coolangatta beach front shopping centre. Providing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, sprinkler and vertical transport design engineering services, MDA worked with Amisco to redesign and upgrade the 1980’s building by installing new travelators, escalators and retail and commercial outlets.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span style="color: #1f1d1d;")*] [*(span lang="EN")*]Some of these outlets spanning over 4 levels include; Woolworths Supermarket, Mini Majors, specialty shops, commercial offices, a cinema complex and the ocean front dining/restaurant precinct as well as a basement carpark.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]Located in the sustainable master-planned community of the Kelvin Grove [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]Urban Village, Binary on Blamey is a 6 storey, 41 unit, mixed use residential [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]and commercial development. The building sits over two levels of basement [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]carparking cut into the side of the adjacent hill.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged by McVeigh Consultants & Oracle Estates to provided the electrical, mechanical and hydraulic services [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]to achieve a cost effective building design whilst considering sustainable [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]initiatives and GBCA Green Star goals. We worked with the successful head [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]contractor in the [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]fi[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]nal stages of design to ensure tight client budgets could be [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]maintained.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #000000;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were contracted by the Northern NSW Local Health District to provide site inspections, building assessments, mechanical, dry fire, wet fire, electrical and hydraulic engineering services for numerous upgrade works at the Lismore Base Hospital.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #000000;")*]Some of these projects include;[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN")*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]– Accident and Emergency Ward[*(/span)*][*(br /)*] [*(span style="color: #000000;")*] – General Ward Refurbishment[*(/span)*][*(br /)*] [*(span style="color: #000000;")*] – Trade Waste Application[*(/span)*][*(br /)*] [*(span style="color: #000000;")*] – Chiller and Smoke Control Reports[*(/span)*][*(br /)*] [*(span style="color: #000000;")*] – Endoscopy Unit Refurbishment[*(/span)*][*(br /)*] [*(span style="color: #000000;")*] – Power Upgrade[*(/span)*][*(br /)*] [*(span style="color: #000000;")*] – Fire Services Compliance Report, and[*(/span)*][*(br /)*] [*(span style="color: #000000;")*] – We have just been appointed to provide the electrical, mechanical and   hydraulic consulting services for the GEM Unit upgrade.[*(/span)*] [*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]The Our House purpose built lodge in Lismore provides accommodation to [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]cancer patients and their families who are receiving treatment at the new [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]Integrated Cancer Care Unit across the road. Our House was completed and [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]opened it’s doors in June 2012.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers was involved in the design of the facility providing [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]fi[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]re and security engineering services and has [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]been involved in extensive collaboration with North Coast Area Health Services [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*](NCAHS) to ensure the best possible outcome for the end users.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]Set on 304 hectares of prime riverfront land, and just 6km from Brisbane’s CBD, [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]Hamilton Reach is located at the quieter eastern end of Brisbane’s largest and [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]most exciting urban renewal recincts – Northshore Hamilton.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]Bordered by 530 metres of river frontage, as well as the tranquil 2.5 hectare [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]Northshore Riverside Park and the Royal Queensland Golf Club, Australand’s [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]vision for Hamilton Reach is to provide a place that becomes a welcome escape [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]from city life whilst still offering the convenience of being within close proximity [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]to essential services and a short ferry ride to Brisbane’s CBD.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]MDA were engaged by Australand to provide a wide range of services including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, sprinkler [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]& vertical transport design engineering services. Initially contracted for Stages 1 & 2 MDA were then engaged for Stage 6 of the Riverfront [*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*][*(span style="font-family: TwCenMT-Regular; font-size: small;")*]Apartments.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #000000;")*]Originally built in 1976 the existing Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO) Workshop was in need of extensive renovations as well as a 1350m² extension to meet the current demands of this busy facility. [*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #000000;")*]Reconfiguration of the existing buildings was needed to meet the needs of the workshop which now includes a new administration area, staff facilities, tool store, tyre store and an extension to the road train service bay area.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #000000;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were involved with site inspections and services compliance, providing an adequacy and condition report and prepared documents for the replacement and upgrading of Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, New Oil Farm and Compressed Air Systems.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p style="text-align: center;")*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #000000;")*]With views out over the Pioneer River, Town Beach and Hay Point the Quest Apartments in Mackay offer a variety of accommodation options ranging from a single room apartment to the two level penthouse with your own private lap pool. Owned by The RD Group, the apartments opened for businees on 23 September 2013. [*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #000000;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged by the Geocal Group to provide the section J and hydraulic design engineering services for both the Mackay and Rockhampton Quest Apartments.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]The Sir Samuel Griffith Building is the first of its kind in Australia to be powered by PV-Fuel Cell Energy System with integrated Hydrogen Storage. Grid connected power will only be used as standby. The building will generate power from Photovoltaic Panels which will power the building with surplus energy directed to an Electrolyser to produce Hydrogen which can later be converted in a fuel cell to electric power. MDA Consulting Engineers have a critical role in this process in determining the Green Star objectives and ESD principles to drive the sustainable initiatives for the project and ensure the lowest carbon footprint possible.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*][*(strong)*]6 Star Green Star[*(/strong)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*][*(strong)*]Client /[*(/strong)*] Watpac Construction[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*][*(strong)*]Location / [*(/strong)*]Nathan QLD[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*][*(strong)*]Value / [*(/strong)*]$29 Million[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*][*(strong)*]Services / [*(/strong)*]Green Star Professional & ESD Consultant[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Griffith University is spread over five campuses between Brisbane and the Gold Coast in south-east Queensland.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Nathan is the original Griffith campus. With more than 13,900 students and situated in tranquil, native bushland on the edge of Toohey Forest, Nathan campus is a short walk or bus ride from our Mt Gravatt campus or a 10 minute drive from central Brisbane.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p style="text-align: center;")*] [*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Completed in November 2011 the Dysart Mining Camp located in central Queensland was designed to accommodate 180 local workers in single unit dwellings. Each unit comprises of a bedroom, study and ensuite with an adjoining deck. After being prefabricated in Yatla, each unit was moved on site by Hutchinson Builders.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers was engaged by the John R Keith Group to assist with the hydraulic ecgineering services. [*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Opening its doors on 31[*(sup)*]st[*(/sup)*] January 2000, the Xavier Catholic College at Skennars Head, NSW welcomed 118 grade 7 students. Today the school offers a quality high school education to 870 students, lead by 65 teachers and 25 other school officers, teaching assistants and services staff. [*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged by Fulton Trotter Architects and the Xavier Parish to provide mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and communication design engineering services for the new build which included; an administration building, science labs, general learning classrooms, a home economic & manual arts technology centre, computer labs, an information and library complex, performing arts & music centre, drama theatre & dance studio, multi-purpose hall & PE facility as well as outdoor sporting areas.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN")*]The Cova Development located on Hope Island is setting a new benchmark for balanced living in a private community. Surrounded by parklands, the residents are treated to a deluxe recreational centre, a central marina, over 5kms of walking and cycling tracks, a gymnasium and a lap pool not to mention the championship golf course that’s just a stones throw away.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged by Australand Holdings Pty Ltd to develop the engineering services design for the URD and NBN for the luxury community.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*] Opening its doors in 1964, Aquinas Catholic College located in Southport on the Gold Coast provides a safe and friendly secondary schooling environment to the local community.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*] MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged by Thomson Adsett Partners, Badge Construction and Aquinas College to provide mechanical, fire protection, hydraulic, electrical, communications, master planning and vertical transport design engineering services for projects such as; the Music Block Refurbishment, Aquinas Master Planning Project, Hydraulic Audit & Rainwater Harvesting Report, Site Inspections and Certifications and a review of the school’s storm water drainage system.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p style="text-align: center;")*] [*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #000000;")*]The Santai Retreat resort located at Casuarina Beach on the New South Wales Tweed Coast offers a secluded location perfect for relaxing and forgetting the rest of the world. Formerly the Grand Mercury Apartments, the new Balinese inspired resort caters for honeymooners, families and everything inbetween.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #000000;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged by Eastview Australia as the main services contractor providing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and sprinkler design engineering for the new $17 million Santai fitout.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]Griffith University is spread over five campuses between Brisbane and the Gold Coast in south-east Queensland.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*]MDA Consulting Engineers was appointed as the consulting building services engineers for the Victoria Towers 35 floor commercial/agedcare/residential development. The project comprises commercial offices, a 90 bed dependant aged care facility with  220 residential units above and was completed May 2011.[*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Mechanical & Air Conditioning Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Individual mechanical ventilation systems[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Carpark ventilation systems[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Stair pressurisation[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Air-conditioning systems[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Electrical Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Consumer mains[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Main Switchboard and House metering.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Sub-mains and distribution boards to each commercial tenancy[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Floor riser distribution switchboards[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*]Submains to:[*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Riser Distribution Switchboards[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Mechanical Services equipment[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Hydraulic Services[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Lift Services[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Lighting protection[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Standby Generators[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Lighting Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Specialist lighting to foyers & public spaces[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Lighting to commercial[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Landscape lighting[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Feature interior lighting to building entries and public spaces.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Project feature lighting as required[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Security lighting[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Emergency evacuation lighting to code requirements[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Apartment interior lighting[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Communication & Security Systems[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Telecom cabling to each Unit[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Fibre or cat 6 riser cabling to floor distribution frames[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Cat 6 wiring and RJ 45 outlets[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Head end multi channel MATV system[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provision for Satellite and Cable Television systems[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Provision for internet ADSL connection High speed internet connection Video/Audio intercom system for after hours access[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Radio frequency operation of garage door.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Building security systems to monitor all external building entries and internal spaces.[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]CCTV security cameras to carpark and building circulation areas.[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(strong)*]Lift Services[*(/strong)*][*(/p)*] [*(ul)*] [*(li)*]Performance modelling[*(/li)*] [*(li)*]Shaft and LMR space planning sizes[*(/li)*] [*(/ul)*] [*(p)*][*(a href="http://victoriatowers.com.au/")*]Visit the Victoria Towers website here.[*(/a)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers have worked on numerous projects at Bond University on the Gold Coast. Being contracted by Wilson Architects, ADCO Constructions and the university itself, MDA have provided mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire protection, sprinklers, audio visual, Section J compliance, specialist lighting and communication design engineering services for a broad spectrum of projects.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span style="color: #000000;")*] Some of these include; the library refurbishment, Faculty of Law building, Faculty of Health Science and Medicine building, the University Water Plan, Amphitheatre Reconfiguration, University Student Accommodation, HSM Extension and the Office & Storage Building Facilities. [*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #000000;")*]Featuring a Greg Norman designed par 72 championship golf course centred around nine hectares of existing natural wetlands, the Glades Residence at Robina is the height of luxury living on the Gold Coast. The development is comprised of four distinct precincts; Medinah, Easthill, North Hill and The Peninsula offering opulent, contemporary living solutions.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN" style="color: #000000;")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were contracted by THL Robina Unit to reticulate URD services throughout the Glades Estate.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p)*][*(span style="font-size: 12px")*][*(span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif")*][*(span lang="EN")*]The Blue on Blue resort managed by Peppers, has been listed as one of Australia’s most luxurious apartment complexes. It is a 5-star development and is situated within sunny North Queensland’s famous World Heritage site – The Great Barrier Reef.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span style="font-size: 12px")*][*(span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif")*][*(span lang="EN")*]Blue on Blue has one, two and three bedroom apartments and is surrounded by a magnificent Saltwater Lagoon, fine dining and bar facilities with beautiful marina and mountain views.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span style="font-size: 12px")*][*(span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif")*][*(span lang="EN")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were contracted by GMP Management to undertake the design of the electrical, hydraulic and mechanical engineering services. MDA engineers took a wholistic approach to the project to ensure the delivery of seamlessly integrated building services.[*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN")*]SkillsTech Australia TAFE’s Wet Trades Facility in Acacia Ridge, Brisbane provides professional training for the next generation of bricklayers, solid plasterers, wall & ceiling liners, wall & floor tilers, surface finishes, painters and roof tilers. With classrooms that simulate real working situations and conditions, students are able to take a practical approach to learning under the guidance of teachers and qualified tradespeople alike.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*] [*(span lang="EN")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were contracted by ADCO Constructions to provide the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic & section J services for the build.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were engaged by News Ltd to provide electrical, standby power, communication systems, mechanical ventilation & air conditioning, hydraulic and sprinkler protection design engineering services for the Gold Coast Bulletin Print Centre.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN")*]The 4,500m² project consisted of a large print building containing nine printing presses and a publishing building for the collation and despatch of print media. [*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span lang="EN")*]Both buildings are fully air conditioned with humidity control and contain state of the art computer controlled equipment to improve efficiency and user comfort.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN")*]The River Vue Housing Development is situated on the picturesque Rous River in the Tweed River Valley, Northern New South Wales. Residents can expect a laidback lifestyle in the peace and quiet with farmland just across the river and the beautiful mountains as a back drop.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*] [*(span lang="EN")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were contracted for the URD design engineering services by Sovereign Energy.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN")*]Built to accommodate both voluntary and involuntary patients the new $38 million Mental Health Unit at Lismore Base Hospital opened its doors on the 28th May, 2008. [*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*] [*(span lang="EN")*]The Mental Health Unit will provide 40 acute in-patient beds and a specialist unit for children and adolescents hosting 8 patients. Hospital staff and the local government are hoping this facility will encourage the community to see mental health similarly to the way they view cancer or diabeties, as a serious health condition that needs to be addressed and treated in facilities like this one.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*] [*(span lang="EN")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were contracted by Reed Constructions Australia to provide the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire design engineering services for the project.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN")*]Number 50 Cavill Avenue or the ‘Corporate base of choice on the Gold Coast’ is a new 22 storey mirrored-glass tower, ideally located in the heart of Surfers Paradise only 250 meters away from the famous Gold Coast Beaches.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN")*]50 Cavill Avenue consists of 37,000m² multi-tenanted offices. This tower has 5 levels of basement where the building is provided with multi-zoned VAV air conditioning, quality lighting to 600 lux, 24 hour security and provision for high-speed data connections via fiber optical cabling.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*] [*(span lang="EN")*]MDA Consulting Engineers were contracted by Crone Architects to design the electrical, mechanical, data, communication and fire engineering services for the new build.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]

[*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN")*]The new 3,950m² Corporate Express warehouse in Townsville was developed on a 9,500m² parcel of land within the industrial suburb of Mt St John. The building will serve as a bulk distribution centre and office complex for its northern Queensland operations.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p align="left")*][*(span lang="EN")*]MDA Consulting Engineers provided hydraulic, mechanical and electrical consultancy services, as part of the project design team. We were able to provide a fully coordinated services design which lead to a seamless approval and tendering process with McVeigh Consultants. [*(/span)*][*(/p)*] [*(p)*][*(span lang="EN")*]Specialist lighting advice was provided direct to Corporate Express for the racking fitout design within the warehouse after the base building design and construction was complete.[*(/span)*][*(/p)*]