Project Case Study

NAB Murdoch Boola Katitjin Timber Building

Rigsafe delivered specialist lifting, rigging and crane services for a major mass timber construction project, safely installing approximately 1,800 engineered timber components totalling 3,000 tonnes, alongside structural steel, through detailed lift planning and coordinated construction sequencing.

Project Requirements and Site Conditions

This large-scale commercial construction project involved the installation of an engineered mass timber structure alongside structural steel, requiring a highly coordinated lifting strategy to maintain programme, accuracy and safety throughout construction.

The project included approximately 1,800 individual mass timber components, weighing a combined 3,000 tonnes, each requiring careful handling to protect the engineered timber while achieving precise structural alignment. The installation sequence also required close coordination with structural steel works, ensuring both construction systems progressed efficiently without impacting other trades.

The complexity of the build relied on detailed planning, accurate lift sequencing and experienced rigging personnel capable of delivering high-volume structural installations to tight programme requirements.

How Rigsafe Delivered the Work

Rigsafe provided an integrated lifting solution throughout the structural construction phase, delivering lift planning, crane operations and specialist rigging services for both the engineered timber structure and associated structural steel.

Working closely with the principal contractor, our team coordinated lifting activities to ensure every timber component was safely lifted, accurately positioned and installed in accordance with the project's construction sequence. Particular care was taken to protect the finished timber elements during handling while maintaining installation efficiency across multiple work fronts.

The coordinated approach between timber and structural steel installation allowed construction to progress smoothly, demonstrating Rigsafe's ability to manage complex structural projects involving multiple building systems.

Rigsafe's scope included:

Lift planning and engineered lifting methodology
Crane hire and crane operations
Specialist rigging services
Installation of approximately 1,800 engineered timber components
Placement of more than 3,000 tonnes of mass timber
Structural steel installation support
Construction sequencing and coordination
Collaboration with the principal contractor and project stakeholders

The Result on Site

Rigsafe successfully completed the structural lifting scope, supporting the safe and efficient construction of one of Western Australia's significant mass timber developments.

Through detailed planning, precision lifting and close collaboration with the broader project team, more than 1,800 timber components and associated structural steel were installed safely, accurately and in accordance with the construction programme.

The project demonstrates Rigsafe's capability to deliver technically demanding structural installations using both engineered timber and structural steel, reinforcing the company's expertise across emerging construction methods and complex commercial developments.

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