Leighton Contractors has begun work on their large scale HQ Development Projects in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley.

The Development will comprise two towers - The North a commercial space of ten floors, with the South to be a five floor commercial space with three floors of retail outlets.

The project has been awarded a 6 Star Green Star Accreditation - showcasing Leighton Contractors' commitment to sustainable development.

Uni-span used a custom-designed and efficient support system that was used on both towers from Podium Level to Level Two.

A new, snap-lock, adjustable brace was introduced into the support system that significantly reduced the use of tube and clip bracing. This meant a significant reduction in erection time - and a saving of money!

This brace allowed for the ends to be connected to the horizontal members as close as possible to the node at 1.0m and 1.5m lifts without interfering with the horizontal components used within the support system.

The use of scaffold as a support medium has led to many savings in material and labour costs within the development - The dual nature of many components mean that they can be used for many purposes within the site.

Note: For more information or if you have a project and would like some advice from our experienced team please contact info@uni-span.com.au or call us on 07 3442 4000.