The purpose of the project is for the flood damage recovery works to Addington Hospital Nurses Accommodation.

The turnkey project of the remedial works to the existing Nurses Accommodation (Blocks D, L, S, Dining Halls, Nurses College, and MOPD/X-Ray Department respectively) are located at the Addington Hospital, which situated on Erskine Terrace at co-ordinates 29°51’43.06″S and 31° 2’30.76″E.

UKUZA CON was appointed as the contractor on the project who then appointed UKUZA CONSULTING (PTY) LTD as the Principal Agent, Project Manager and Architect for the renovations to existing Nurses Accommodation at Addington Hospital. A professional team of consultants were then appointed to facilitate the design and construction of the project. Tabled below are the firms and roles played by members of the team:

Quality planning and quality control were used continuously to analyze the construction processes of work. Ad Hoc site inspections were conducted on site on a regular basis to ensure:

1.       That the quality of workmanship was good.
2.       To resolve technical issues arising on site.
3.       Occupation Health and Safety audits were conducted monthly throughout the duration of the contract. On the overall, the Contractor adhered to health and safety measures resulting in no serious accidents on site.

Cost control measures were taken to finish the project within the allocated budget. Cost reports were compiled monthly and submitted to the client. The contract did not go beyond the Client’s approved budget. The cost overruns identified in the reports were because of additional items requested by the client.

The project was completed within the stipulated practical completion date.