Science and Technology Precinct News

Construction update

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000

QUT Science and Engineering Centre hits 'home stretch'

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000

QUT and Leighton Contractors celebrated the "topping out" of the new edge to the CBD, the $230 million Science and Engineering Centre on Gardens Point campus, on Friday.

Recycling record sets the pace for sustainability

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000

An average of 92 per cent of the demolition and construction generated during construction of QUT's new Science and Engineering Centre is recycled every month.

Paving works progressing well

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Paving works associated with the redevelopment of Gardens Point campus are progressing well.

Contractor's update-Nov 2011

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Podium slab
The podium slab is the area between P Block and Y block on Level 4. This slab provides a roof for the pool on Level 2 and an open green area between the two new buildings. The pool structure under the podium is 50m in length and 20m in width, so the podium slab has to span 25m east to west and 60m north to south unsupported over the pool area.

Top green rating for Centre design

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1000

QUT has achieved 'Australian Excellence' in environmental sustainability on its $230 million Science and Engineering Centre.

Contractor's update - Oct 2011

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Pool Construction
A 50m indoor swimming pool will be located underneath the podium area between the new P Block and Y Block buildings. The pool is designed as a water retaining device so it is essential the construction process follows the design exactly to ensure no leaks are encountered and that no waterproofing issues occur in the future.

Contractor's update - Sept 2011

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Shaft construction
The lift shafts on high rise buildings have a number of important functions. Not only are they used to transport people up and down the building in elevators, they also form the 'spine' of the building by providing much of the structural integrity.

Contractor's update - Aug 2011

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Bulk excavation and retention
P Block will be 10 storeys high with three basement levels containing plant rooms, parking and a 50m pool. A retention system is required to support the basement perimeter walls and resist the lateral earth forces. There are four main components to the system: retention piles, capping beam, ground anchors and the shotcrete wall.

August construction update: earthworks complete

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Milestones in the structural phase of the construction of the new Science and Engineering Centre continue to be successfully met, with the project completion date still in sight for mid-2012.

Cool new space for research students

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Higher degree research (HDR) students across a mix of disciplines will have a new home at Gardens Point following the upgrade of level one of the heritage-listed H Block.

QUT research ranked world standard

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000

QUT has earned a ranking of world standard or above in more than 75 per cent of its research assessed under the Australian Government's Excellence in Research for Australia assessment framework (ERA 2010).

Main Drive works reduced for O week

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Works along Main Drive during Orientation at Gardens Point (from February 21, 2011) will be temporarily scaled down to minimise impact on O week activities.

Second crane erected

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1000

As bulk earth works continue, a second crane has been established at the X Block end of the Science and Engineering Centre site.

Update on Main Drive works

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Due to the recent high number of rain days and the Energex workload due to flood repairs, work on Main Drive may not be completed prior to Semester One Orientation, as expected.

Science tall poppies awarded, not cut down

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1000

A fresh, new generation of outstanding scientists entered the spotlight last night (November 23) at the Young Tall Poppy Science Awards. Among the ten award recipients, three were young researchers from Queensland University of Technology (QUT).

Scientists called to classrooms to solve crisis

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Many high school science programs lack real world relevance and the teachers to inspire students to help propel Australia's future development, said a Queensland University of Technology (QUT) academic.

QUT Rhodes Scholar on poverty mission

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1000

QUT engineering honours graduate James Tilbury has joined a select club as the 2011 Queensland Rhodes Scholar and will take up study at the prestigious Oxford University in October next year.