Lead Design Services Taita College (the School) – Block E Roof Replacement, Façade Upgrade (Cladding & Windows) and Internal Refurbishment

⁠⁠⁠Overview

The Ministry of Education (NZ) is seeking lead design services for the remediation and upgrade of Block E at Taita College, including full roof replacement, façade upgrades comprising cladding and window replacement, and the replacement of end-of-life floor and wall coverings.

About

Block E is a standard two storey Nelson Block. The building is intended to be improved in terms of performance, durability, appearance, and suitability for ongoing educational use.

Taita College is currently undergoing a wider property redevelopment programme, including the demolition of ageing buildings and the construction of new teaching spaces. Block E remains in use and requires targeted upgrade works to address end-of-life building components and align the building with the quality and performance standards of the wider redevelopment programme. The school's 10 Year Property Plan identifies roof replacement, façade upgrades, and replacement of floor and wall coverings within Block E as priority projects funded through the current 5YA.

This project forms part of Taita College's broader property redevelopment and asset renewal programme. The works are funded through the current Five-Year Agreement (5YA) and support the school's long-term property strategy by addressing building envelope deficiencies and renewing internal finishes to ensure the ongoing performance and usability of Block E.

The project consultants confirmed to date are:

• Project Manager: Ian Rattray (Ruruku)

Purpose

The outcome sought is to deliver a coordinated design solution for the remediation and upgrade of Block E at Taita College, ensuring the building is weathertight, compliant, durable, and fit for purpose, while improving thermal performance and internal learning environments.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Provision of lead design services for the remediation and upgrade of Block E at Taita College
• Design of the full roof replacement
• Design of façade upgrades comprising cladding and window replacement
• Design of the replacement of end-of-life floor and wall coverings
• Developing a staged design and delivery approach to enable the school to remain operational during construction, sequenced by building elevation and internal areas, with higher-impact activities undertaken during school holiday periods where practicable, minimising disruption to teaching activities and maintaining a safe learning environment throughout construction

Location

• Facility: Taita College, Block E
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