Introduction:
Coles Refrigeration & Air Conditioning is a leading provider of commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems in Australia. We have been in the industry for over 80 years and have gained a reputation for quality service and products. Coles was awarded the contract to fit out the brand new Nihon University Newcastle Campus with ducted air conditioning, mechanical and exhaust systems, and computer software to monitor the units within the buildings. This case study will examine how Coles managed to deliver a successful project despite the challenges posed by the campus’s architectural design and heritage listed buildings.
Project Overview:
Nihon University Newcastle Campus is a brand new University built as an extension on the old courthouse at The Hill, Newcastle. The campus features modern buildings designed to blend with the surrounding heritage buildings. The architects’ design posed challenges for the Coles team, and we had to ensure that the ducted air conditioning systems could blend in with the architectural choices and did not detract from the building’s aesthetic.
Coles was tasked with designing and installing a range of air conditioning, mechanical and exhaust systems to provide comfortable and healthy indoor environments for students, staff, and visitors. The scope of work included installing Mitsubishi commercial air conditioning split systems, commercial ducting and bathroom and laundry exhaust systems. Mitsubishi City Multi HVRF Series air conditioners were installed on the roofs in two locations to achieve this result. Coles also had to setup and install a computer software system that would monitor the buildings and alert the facilities management team to any issues.
Challenges:
The Nihon University Newcastle Campus posed several challenges for Coles. One of the biggest challenges was the architectural design of the buildings. The campus’s design required the air conditioning and mechanical systems to be concealed and integrated into the buildings’ structure to ensure they did not detract from the buildings’ aesthetic. Coles had to work closely with the architects and builders to ensure that the systems were installed correctly and blended in with the surrounding architecture.
Solutions:
To address the challenges posed by the architectural design, Coles worked closely with the architects and builders to ensure that the air conditioning and mechanical systems were installed correctly and blended in with the surrounding architecture. The team used high-quality materials and installed the systems with precision to ensure they were concealed and did not detract from the building’s aesthetic.
Results:
Coles successfully delivered a high-quality air conditioning and mechanical exhaust solutin for Nihon University. The systems we installed were seamlessly blended in with the surrounding architecture. The systems installed by Coles will provide a comfortable and healthy indoor environment for students, staff, and visitors to the Nihon University Newcastle Campus when enrolments starts. The Mitsubishi’s City Multi HVRF Series air conditioning systems have proved to be energy-efficient, reducing the campus’s carbon footprint and energy bills.
Conclusion:
After months of hard work, planning and installing, Coles Refrigeration & Air Conditioning have successfully delivered a complex air conditioning and mechanical exhaust job for Nihon University’s Newcastle Campus and have successfully been able to regulate the building’s temperature. This project has showcased Coles’ expertise in the commercial air conditioning and refrigeration industry, as well as our ability to overcome challenges that arise on bigger projects.
