Coastal Steel Fabrications of Somersby has been named the 2022 NSW winner of the Best Small Project award by the Australian Steel Institute (ASI).
The award was granted for the company’s complex structural steel work on architecturally designed Oceano, a residential project which used structural steel as its key building material and cantilevered off a 60 degree sloping block overlooking Copacabana beach.
Coastal Steel Fabrications manufactured and installed 55 tonnes of structural steel for the project and the ASI recognised the challenges that Coastal Steel faced in terms of the difficulty of the steep terrain of the block, the limited street/site access and the sheer scale of structural steel required.
Director Mick Cossar said Coastal Steel Fabrications was “extremely proud and honoured to win the award.
“One of the most challenging things with this job but what we are most proud of is the installation,” he said.
“Typically installing steel on the side of a hill is challenging enough.
“But throw in a battle axe block, one-way tight access, 55 tonnes of steel and a cantilevered house and we had our work cut out for us.”
Cossar said large pre-fabricated truss sections were pre-assembled off-site at the factory, which meant installation could proceed quickly.
“Co-ordinating with builders and engineers was vital to ensure we considered all elements,” he said.
“The project was always intended to showcase steel.
“Along with being the key structural element, exposed steel is featured on the interior and exterior making for an impressive sight.”
Cossar paid tribute to the many sub-contractors who worked on the job.
Coastal Steel Fabrications has been operating for over 25 years, specialising in all forms of structural steel work including supply, fabrication and installation.
Its client base is wide ranging.
“We undertake projects for local builders and homeowners but also work on large projects for some of Australia’s best-known construction companies completing residential, commercial and infrastructure projects,” a spokesperson said.
You can find more about us the company at https://coastalsteel.com.au/.
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Media release, Nov 29
Coastal Steel Fabrications