Pharmaceutical

This project involved a complete stripout of an existing 300m2 pilot laboratory and the construction of a new, high-tech QC Laboratory.

The new works included 3 new Fume Cabinets, an Instruments Room, the main Laboratory, Change Room, Wash Room, Glassware Storage Room and a new Solvents Store. Additional to this a new concrete mezzanine floor was constructed for office space for the Laboratory Staff.

The Laboratory was constructed inside an operational Raw Materials Warehouse and a successful outcome was achieved through team work, careful planning and very detailed organization.

This project involved the internal strip-out of existing manufacturing offices and the construction of a new CleanRoom to accommodate a new FETTE 3090 Table Press Machine.

The new works also involved the upgrade of an existing manufacturing corridor, the installation of a technical support area and modifications to the existing feed station on Level 3 (directly above the new Tablet Press).

This Project involved the demolition of the existing Altis Manufacturing Facility and the construction of an extension to the existing High-Bay Warehouse with associated minor works to the warehouse support functions.

The operations of the existing warehouse could not be compromised which necessitated a very close working relationship with the AstraZeneca staff and the construction team from Monaco Hickey Group.

PC3 Containment Facility for manufacture Q Fever Vaccine

This project involved the demolition of a combined 830sqm of existing production areas to allow for a new Granulation Module. The works also included a new blending room, drying rooms, wash bays, transfer booths and staging rooms. The finishes were of the highest quality and included full height wall vinyl and epoxy flooring through-out complete with stainless steel fixtures.

The works were executed in the heart of existing production areas which were to remain operational at all times and hence the term "keyhole construction" was borne. The entire construction was undertaken without having any impact on the operations of the Clients production schedules.

The design of this new module makes it the most sophisticated and advanced in the southern hemisphere.

This project involved the cement sheet lining to all walls of an existing Manufacturing Facility & Raw Materials Warehouse and new gyprock ceilings. A new Air Handling Unit was designed to provide 6 ACH through-out the new facility. A new Sampling & Dispensing room was built on the ground level and airlocks were installed to maintain tight pressure regimes. All existing services were upgrade with a new sprinkler system, new lighting & power and a new HVAC system installed.

All construction works were carried out whilst the building remained operational which required careful planning and close co-ordination with the Clients activities.

Monaco Hickey Group were engaged to construct a new packaging hall of approximately 400m2 to house a new IMA C80 packaging line and a relocated Winpak line. The new construction consisted of a Eurobond panel trafficable ceiling, plasterboard stud walls with epoxy paint finishes to all walls and floors.

The location of the construction was at the furthermost end of the Distribution Warehouse which meant very close planning and logistical obstacles had to be overcome in order to ensure the construction activities did not inconvenience the operation of the warehouse.

The project was finished ahead of schedule which enable the early relocation of the equipment.

The project involved the construction of a new 600m2 cytotoxic compounding suite within an existing warehouse building. The facility comprised a cytotoxic containment room, sterile room, change airlocks, preparation rooms, packaging area and administrative support.

Monaco Hickey Group was commissioned to manage the design, construction & commissioning of the new suite including management assistance in the development and provision of IQ/OQ protocols.

The project consisted of a new 7000m2, 3 level building adjacent to the existing manufacturing facility and comprised new office accommodation, tablet packaging, changeroom garmenting, dispensing suite and warehousing as well as the provision for future expansion over 2 levels to accommodate laboratories and manufacturing.

Our construction management role included the supervision of over 40 trade contracts, and included the management of commissioning and validation of building services installation, provision of IQ/OQ documentation and co-ordination of equipment installation for the tablet packaging suites.

The project involved the construction of a new professional compounding suite within the new Epworth Centre Hospital to provide chemotherapy treatment services to hospital in-patients.

Our company undertook the design, construction and commissioning of the new suite that was constructed within a new hospital building adjacent to doctor's suites and general tenancy areas.

The project involved the construction of a new chemistry laboratory of approximately 600m2 adjacent to the biotechnology centre campus. The building consisted of a central laboratory area containing 17 state of the art fume cupboards and areas set aside for a NMR research facility.

The facility was constructed over a period of 8 months and included stand alone infrastructure services including dedicated chiller, boiler, air compressor and vacuum plant. Category 6 data and communications installation formed part of the scope.

The amalgamation of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham saw the consolidation of each company's warehousing and distribution facilities. 7500 additional pallet spaces to the existing hi-rise warehouse were required, including new distribution, order picking, batch order assembly and amenities areas.

Construction works were completed within 12 months and required several specific staging interfaces with Glaxo to facilitate and maintain their ongoing warehouse and distribution operations. Our project team was also responsible for the management and co-ordination of pallet racking, hi rise stacker crane and order picking module installation.

This project involved the construction of a new 2000m2 stand alone solid dose manufacturing and packaging facility and creation of a new raw materials dispensary and quarantine area within the existing operating environment. The sitting of the building required the relocation of a waterway and construction of perimeter retaining walls.

The construction period was 12 months with progressive access being made available for process equipment installation. Monaco Hickey's project team was also involved during the design phase providing constructability, cost planning and scheduling services.

This boutique facility of approximately 500m2 was constructed within an existing warehouse environment. A remote mezzanine plantroom was created above the packaging area to accommodate HVAC and electrical equipment. Sandwich panel for walls and ceilings was adopted as the preferred method of construction.

The facility was completed within 16 weeks of commencement on site following the design phase which also sought to create a masterplan for the future expansion of the facility over a 4 year period.

Merck Sharp and Dohme Australia underwent a $60m site expansion over a 5 year period which included new manufacturing and packaging facilities. Monaco Hickey Pty Ltd were Construction Managers responsible for the complete site upgrade of which the warehouse was Stage 4 in the overall expansion.

The new building comprised the construction of a new 3800m2 temperature and humidity controlled medium rise warehouse to accommodate 3500 pallet spaces, segregated order picking area, cool room, and drive thru loading area. New Infrastructure services were also provided.

The new containment packaging hall forms part of a multi staged development that Monaco Hickey Pty Ltd have been responsible for since 1997. The facility, utilising sandwich panel construction was built to accommodate 2 new packaging lines and included materials and personnel airlocks.

The facility was completed within 16 weeks of commencement on site. Located amongst the confines of existing warehousing and packaging operations, works were required to be continually coordinated with our client's activities.

A new manufacturing facility of approximately 1000m2 was created within existing premises for the production of vitamins and included demolition and refurbishment of packaging areas, new despatch and receivals airlocks and truck canopies. A number of shutdown programmes were carried out during the course of works to facilitate the upgrade/expansion of major site infrastructure services such as steam, chilled water and high voltage power.

Construction of the facility was completed in 18 weeks from site mobilisation. Planning was critical to minimise production downtime following the progressive decommissioning of the client's facility in NSW. Building services commissioning was undertaken out of hours over a 2 week period to enable equipment installation to proceed unabated.

The project consisted of the construction of an 80m2 extension to the existing blow fill seal facility for the addition of a manufacturing tank room and associated change and materials airlocks. The works included process services installation incorporating WFI, sterile CA and N2 and jacketed mixing vessels. Construction consisted of glass walls and doors, epoxy floors and coving and epoxy coated plasterboard walls and ceilings

The construction of the facility was completed in 18 weeks and co-ordination of works proved difficult due to the location of the site amongst existing packaging and filling rooms. All facets of the project were were required to be compliant to FDA standards.