Construction Management students gain firsthand insight into complex engineering and logistics during a site visit to Lendlease project in Southbank
On 13 September, a group of approximately 30 third year Construction Management students visited Lendlease site in Southbank. Featuring five tower cranes and a head contract value that places it among the city major current builds, the project offered students a firsthand look at a complex construction environment.
An enormous thank you goes to Lendlease for facilitating the visit and generously sharing their time. Arriving at a busy site office, the morning commenced with an in-depth presentation focusing on the project structural works. Following a lively question and answer session, the group headed out onto the site. Because the visit took place on a scheduled rostered day off, students benefited from a quieter environment, allowing for in depth discussions with the project guides without the interruption of active heavy construction.
The tour provided close-up views of the structure under early construction, including the components of a large jumpform system. The exceptional quality of the formwork stood out, indicating that the finish to exposed concrete surfaces will likely be of a very high standard
A key highlight for the students was observing how Lendlease successfully manages the logistics of major construction immediately adjacent to the operating National Gallery of Victoria. Following time out on the deck, the group returned to the site office to conclude a highly beneficial morning. Thank you once again to the Lendlease team for hosting our students and supporting ongoing industry education.
