As a critical facility with strict operational requirements, VAE worked closely with BAC and Broad to precisely plan and manage critical system modification works in a manner that ensured the continued safety and protection of airport users without disruption of flights. VAE’s internally developed AS1851 compliant Master Fire Matrix format was utilised to great advantage on the project, allowing users to easily sort, filter and print customised reports and compliant test sheets as required. Our off-site production of prefabricated wiring assemblies was crucial to achieving the required complex modifications of the site’s 30+ year old switchboards within the short cutover timeframes allowed. In addition, VAE’s management and coordination of incumbent technical sub-trades such as BMS and 3 x separate access controls contractors was pivotal to the success of the project.