The North Star project at Preston, Victoria represents a significant advancement in urban residential development. Led by Goldfield Group, the project transformed a former government school site into a vibrant residential complex, featuring both town houses and apartments, accommodating the diverse needs of small to large families and investors.

 OVERCOMING challenges with FIELDERS

The constrained urban site presented significant access challenges, prompting the team to seek efficient buildability solutions. Fielders’ SlimDek 210®, part of the KingFlor® composite decking range, was seen as an advantageous choice, allowing us to maintain a streamlined construction process.

“We involved Fielders through our engineer following the design phase,” noted Peter Burke, Senior Project Manager of Goldfield Group. “SlimDek 210® was efficient, integrating the slat deck with beams, reducing concrete volume, speeding construction, and easing site access.”

THE SLIMDEK 210® advantage

Using pre-cut SlimDek 210® components minimised on-site adjustments and debris. “All the SlimDek 210® was shop-drawn from the IFC structural steel model, arriving on-site cut to length,” explained Nick Feely, Business Development Manager at BlueScope. “This reduced wastage and over-ordering.”

SlimDek 210® offered additional advantages to this type of project:

  • Lower floor depths: allowing more floors within height restrictions.
  • Reduced concrete usage: Material savings of up to 60% are possible
  • Decreased propping congestion: Facilitates faster and enhancing safety.
  • Load reduction: Lighter floors reduce structural burden

Support from concept to construction

Fielders provided extensive support from conceptualisation through to on-site construction, including precisely planning the structural elements to incorporate SlimDek 210® into the design.

“Fielders provided great assistance with regards to design, from the bearing point of view, through to shop drawings and ensuring there was an efficient utilisation of the product” commented Peter.

Setting new urban standards

The North Star project at 80 Tyler St shows how innovative products like SlimDek 210® can revolutionise urban construction. Through strategic planning and advanced techniques, the project met its goals and set a new standard for sustainable urban development.

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