Powerhouse Parramatta

The exoskeleton steel installation is progressing on the third level of both buildings. Concrete, services, finishes and façade works continue across the site and are progressing well. Exoskeleton, floor trusses and secondary steel pieces continue to be preassembled at ground level before being lifted into place on the buildings, and large elements of structural steel continue to be delivered outside of standard construction hours due to the oversized nature of the steel. Building A (west)Installation of the

Powerhouse Parramatta is one of the most significant structural engineering and architecturally complex projects underway in Australia. Since work began in 2022 the project has faced many challenges, including post COVID-19 related construction issues and record inclement weather. Despite this, the project has reached several crucial milestones including completion of 2 out of the 3 cores and installation of over half of the 1,300 individual pieces of exoskeleton steel. Building B to the East is expected to r

Last week a tandem crane lift was undertaken for the first time on the Powerhouse Parramatta project. Using two or more cranes at the same time to lift a single load is a complex activity in the construction sector, requiring great skill, careful planning and methodology to ensure safety at all times. In this instance, it was required because the weight load of the overall lift at 69. 5 tonnes exceeded Tower Crane 2's lifting ability, and therefore Tower Crane 3 was recruited to share the load. Watch our del