Athens 2023 | Non-residential

Radisson Red Hotel

South AfricaCompany Name: Fast Track Contracting (Pty)Ltd

Project description

South Africa’s second Radisson Red Hotel – situated in the vibrant Oxford Parks mixed-use precinct in Rosebank, Johannesburg. This upmarket 222 room hotel has been designed, like all ther Oxford Parks Precinct buildings to meet a minimum 5 Star Green Star Rating.

Each of our 222 rooms and suites boasts natural light and bathroom artwork, enhancing a cheerful and colorful environment for every stay. Features; Gym, Sky Bar & Rooftop Pool.

Main information

Sustainability certification goal

Building size

11 276 m²

Building purpose / type

Hotel

Building owner name

Intaprop Property
Development
and Investment

Architect name

DHK
Architects

Contractor

Company name: Fast Track Contracting (Pty) Ltd

Main Representative: Mr Lal Bridgenun, Group CEO & Mr Riaz Moosa, Group Commercial Director

Number of collaborators: Medium Size, 50+ Employees

Specialties: Ceiling systems, Partitions system, Shopfitting, Aluminium works, Turnkey projects

Founded in: 1995

Biography: Fast Track is based in Durban; they offer services nationwide with links in Mauritius as well. Services includes contract management/implementation services from conception to completion within budget. Since establishment, we have built a reputation as experts in our field, consistently delivering high quality projects timeously. Fast Track is affiliated to AAAMSA, SABISA and The Durban Chamber of Commerce. Specialists in ceilings, partitions and turnkey projects. Our experience includes innovative shop fit outs to office blocks, shopping malls and casinos. Level 2 BEE Company with A CIDB Rating of 7 GB PE.

Contractors: Mr Lal Bridgenun & Mr Riaz Moosa

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Key Challenges

Wall to Wall Dimension Accuracy – drywall systems allows for accuracy installation.
Head Deflection Detail – constant check on fixing and top track and studs to be kept free of fixings to the deep track.
Twin-Frame Studs Spacing – ensure the run parallel at c/c as per specifications.
Soffit Skimming – Rhinolite® CreteStone plaster applied onto concrete, inconsistent and required on-site training.
Concrete Column – accuracy between structural columns & drywall boards lining, required close monitoring & co-ordination.
Rainwater Challenges – some perimeter façade were not completely sealed from weather conditions.

Key Achievements

Good relationship/cooperation with the project teams.
Precision on wall-to-wall finish space was key to the Developer, with pressure to complete the project on site, second Sub-Contractor was appointed and awarded the last two floor floors on full scope of drywall, ceilings and plaster.
Successful Gypframe® Twin-Frame Systems built in accordance with specifications and Acoustician’s recommendations.
Successful implementation as per project specifications pack and details developed by Saint-Gobain’s Technical Team.
Successfully collaborated and trained professionals and Main Contractor on areas of focus during quality control inspections.
Saint-Gobain attended site walk and talk delivered by GBCSA & Solid Green Sustainability Consulting.
Awarding of the 5 Star Green Rating Certificate to the Operator.