UQ Joint Engineering Precinct (JEP)

About the project

Category

Location

Client

University of Queensland

Year

2019

Value

$2.3m

The Project

VAE successfully completed a chiller plant upgrade at the University of Queensland Joint Engineering Precinct in 2019.

VAE were engaged to install three new Carrier AquaEdge chillers complete with Carrier i-Vu Chiller Plant Optimisation System, and installation of five new BAC Cooling Towers, new pump systems and new condenser water riser.

Collaboratively, the design team worked to overcome challenges of installing high capacity plant equipment into a compact area. Upgrades to the Uni’s plant was vital to facilitate the increase in campus infrastructure currently being undertaken.

The project was undertaken in live university environment, including critical laboratory areas of the campus. VAE completed the project without disruption to these operations. Our in-house logistics team, site management and communication with the client exceeded expectations, resulting in a very happy client and successful project.

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Key Achievements

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In-house logistics team

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VAE Site Management was outstanding

03

Project Manager’s communication was exceptional Smarter engineering solutions, overcoming restricted spacial conditions

Challenges

• Deliver the project without disruption to surrounding critical laboratory areas
• Logistics (Install new cooling towers without risk to the public)
• Adapt initial design to suit changing conditions and spacial restrictions Ensure new installation is access compliant

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Work with us

VAE engineers, constructs and manages ‘Smarter HVAC Solutions’. Our methodology is based on our value of ‘Built in Certainty’. This means that we have the people and technology to thoroughly assess the challenge and identify the smartest ways to build in certainty into your building assets.

Our people ensure we deliver a fit-for-purpose solution that achieves optimum performance and maximises value throughout your asset’s lifecycle. With industry capabilities and expertise we can offer candidates a range of career opportunities in various  locations across Australia, New Zealand and PNG.

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