UTAS
Rivers Edge
An icon to the Launceston community is the UTAS River’s Edge building servicing Humanities, Social Science, Law, Education and Business students attending University Tasmania students.
Builder
Fairbrother Construction
Architect
Wardle Studio
Client
UTAS
Year
2022
Innovative
DESIGN
Rivers Edge proudly holds the distinction of being the very first building in Australia to utilize the revolutionary Fielders ARAMAX® sheeting for its stunning vertical wall cladding, with an impressive span of nearly 20 metres in length. This remarkable achievement was made possible thanks to the creative thinking and meticulous planning of our dedicated team.
We worked closely with the team at Fielders, while also collaborating with the experts at CladBoy Australia to guarantee a thoroughly positive outcome. With the invaluable assistance of CladBoy Australia, along with their innovative Vacuum Lifting Devices, the large sheets were expertly suctioned to the device, lifted into position, and securely fixed to the brackets.
While this process may seem simple in theory, an immense amount of detail went into planning to address all potential safety concerns associated with using such advanced vacuum devices. Skyline Roofing & Sheetmetal partnered with CladBoy Australia to develop multiple fail safes, all of which proved to be successful, ensuring that no safety issues arose throughout this impressive project, without sacrificing productivity on site.
Featuring
Fielders ARAMAX in Aluminium Mill Finish.
Photos do not truly do this remarkable project justice, and we encourage you to take a closer look the next time you find yourself walking past the building. Take a moment to pause and appreciate the craftsmanship and detailed workmanship of our talented team members, who worked tirelessly on site to bring this project to life. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence did not go unnoticed by everyone directly or indirectly involved in the project, and we are tremendously proud of the effort and dedication put in by each and every employee at Skyline Roofing & Sheetmetal who contributed to this project.