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To ensure Spaceframe structures are world class, both in terms of design and cost effectiveness, we have partnered with the most experienced tension membrane structure consulting engineers in Australasia, possible globally. Our Consulting Design Engineers are internationally recognised experts and their reputation as a leading consulting firm in the field of tension membrane engineering has developed as a result of their involvement in numerous high value, high visibility projects throughout Australia and across the globe, spanning many years. Utilising the latest engineering technology combined with qualified, experienced staff which ensures our Spaceframe clients benefit from their specialised experience and knowledge. Their recently completed major projects include structures in the USA, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and New Zealand.
Our Consulting Design Engineers are registered to provide structural certification in New Zealand and the scope of service provided to our Spaceframe clients include:
DESIGN CERTIFICATION
To complement the Consulting Design Engineers services, Spaceframe has in-house CAD modelling capability, using the latest Solid Modeling mechanical design software, considered the industry gold-standard CAD software, combined with over 20 plus years design and engineering experience. This enables us to not only create bespoke structures, but allows us to collaborate efficiently on design, engineering and compliance, greatly assisting production. Concepts are fully modelled in the virtual environment to ensure all aspects of the design, feel and function are acheived. Once the design is approved, electronic fabrication files can be efficiently output to our partner fabricators via their computer aided manufacturing equipment, where laser cutting tables and machine centres produce the pattern element for fabrication with pin-point accuracy. This ‘value engineering’ approach saves time, is extremely cost efficient and creates better results for our clients.
The additional benefits of full CAD modelling are also realised in the fulfilment of engineering drawings, load calculations, compliance submissions, installation specifications and concept renders. It also provides an accurate project repository for future additions, programmed service, warranty information and reporting.
Spaceframe has partnered with a leading Structural Design Consultancy practice who are a multidisciplinary, engineering lead design office with a proven track record in delivering innovative, well considered and cost effective solutions, appropriate to our Spaceframe’s client needs. Their holistic design approach ensures a balanced and well integrated delivery across all key design disciplines. They have an interesting cross section from small to large scale building projects and their reputation is built on many innovative and award winning projects that speak for themselves. They receive commissions throughout New Zealand and the Pacific for a full range of commercial buildings, processing plants, schools and leisure facilities. They have the skills, knowledge, experience, and support structure to handle any project no matter what or where they are. Their design team and resources provide a full range of engineering services. Utilising the latest engineering technology combined with qualified, experienced staff which ensures our Spaceframe clients benefit from their specialised experience and knowledge.
They are registered to provide structural certification in New Zealand and the scope of service provided to our Spaceframe clients include:
Our Consulting Design Engineers extensive experience with tension membrane structure design and subsequent market thirst for such structures has given rise to specialist fabricators for both the steel portal structure and the tension membrane elements. These different, but both highly specialised industries, each requiring specialist large scale equipment, skilled craftsmen and techniques developed over many projects.
This tried-and-tested collaboration between design engineer, steel portal structure and tension membrane fabricators, working in sync towards a single goal results in the highest quality, most complete product offering on the market. This approach not only ensures Spaceframe has the best performing and highest quality product offering, but it guarantees we can deliver a turn-key solution at the lowest possible cost to our clients, faster and more effectively than previously possible.
Our steel frame fabricator was established 1999, operating from factory locations spanning three sites totaling 62,000m2, with a capacity of 20,000 tonne annually. They utilise the latest IBD (Industrial Big Data) Production Tracking System and employ over 400 staff. Their specialist teams includes certified welders, fabricators, machine operators, production and assembly technicians, production foremen H&S and QA mangers. They have completed 82x successful projects in Australasia since 2007 with two major projects in New Zealand, including the CRL (Central Rail Link) and the Waikanae River Bridge on Kapiti Expressway for clients such as Fletchers, Downers and Fulton and Hogan.
Their Certifications include:
Our specialist membrane fabricator operates from a 4,500m2 state-of-the-art facility employing a mixture of experienced fabricators, welders, sewers, assembly technicians & assistants and QA managers. Clients include award-winning tensile fabric contractors and structure rental companies in the USA, Australia, Middle East and South-East Asia. Their strong relationships with key membrane fabric manufacturers such as Serge-Ferrari, Mehler and Hiraokai combined with their substantial purchasing power ensure the most competitive rates are available to our Spaceframe clients.
They seek constant improvement through upgrades to the latest fabrication technologies and software systems to ensure our clients canopy membrane is produced by the best fabrication methods possible, this pursuit of excellence drives the ethos of the factory. The end result is a finished membrane of superior quality, produced from the very best base fabric available and fabricated and welded to exacting tolerances and dimensions. This process ensures a durable, high performance membrane that will provide years of trouble free service, guaranteed by superior workmanship, in addition to the fabric manufacturer, who provide a warranty for the fabric itself. This warranty is only provided to fabricators such as ours, who holds up-to-date accreditation with the individual fabric manufacturers.
As part of the Spaceframe team, Registered Architects DesignGroup Stapleton Elliott (DGSE) will lead the consenting elements of the project. DGSE offers extensive experience and expertise in the Education sector as evidenced by their significant track record of successfully completed projects throughout New Zealand.
Their completed work has received local, national and international acclaim. With six offices located throughout New Zealand, including their local Napier branch, DGSE offer local expertise with the capacity and capability to manage a broad variety of projects.
Their knowledge and skill sets cover all aspects in the delivery of Educational projects, from master planning and conceptual phases, through to documentation and project delivery. This wealth of knowledge and depth of resources are available to assist Spaceframe to deliver client projects with services such as building consents, planning and consultation.
Spaceframe has assembled a capable and experience team to undertake footing and installation of our structures. Our qualified team of construction professionals have a combined wealth of building and construction expertise covering a wide and varied range of projects. This combined experience with foundation and concrete work together with their prefabricated construction and installation experience will ensure Spaceframe projects are delivered efficiently and professionally. We have specialist equipment, a skilled workforce and proven track record to competently undertake any project with ease. Our partners and sub-contractors proven Health & Safety policies are aligned with our overarching master Health & Safety policy. We share the same ethos to maintain best practice Health & Safety at all times.
RECENT SHADE CANOPY PROJECTS:
Heretaunga Intermediate School Canopy – 33.6m x 33.8m
Eskdale School Canopy – 13.5 x 31.2m
Marewa School Canopy – 15 x 26.5m
Parkvale School Canopy – 18x 33m
Papakura High School Canopy – 34 x 65m
Spaceframe is fortunate to have on our team the consulting services of an NZQA Qualified Health & Safety Consultant and his expertise and experience of the Health & Safety landscape ensures our documentation, methodology and onsite best practices are adhered to all times. The level of oversight he brings to all aspects of our projects and provides confidence and certainty to our clients. We take seriously our duties and responsibilities to provide a safe and compliant worksite at all times. In carrying out our business activities Spaceframe continuously strives to be leaders in our management of the workplace, seeking to manage or guard against all factors, which could lead to the injury or illness of our workers, contractors, volunteers or members of the public.
Spaceframe also utilises the latest Health & Safety management software application to record all aspects of the project program, including:
Spaceframe is SiteWise Green Accredited (2021)
As principal of Spaceframe, Rick Kirkland is passionate about his clients and is driven to provide the best overall outcomes for them. His engineering background, Project Management skills and attention to detail makes him the natural fit in the role of Project Manager.
Rick has many years hands-on project management and construction experience spanning a wide and diverse range of sectors and projects. Rick is passionate about quality and customer experience and the pursuit of excellence in all project aspects. With substantial experience and expertise in many disciplines such as Health and Safety, engineering, fabrication, construction, project management and customer service, Rick’s understanding of all elements of the project ensure no details are overlooked, effectively enabling the project to be delivered as specified, safely, on time and in budget.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT – MAJOR PROJECTS:
