AUSTRALIA construction site is boxed in on all sides , with a railroad to one side and a flight path above . There were 25,000 deliveries of concrete alone on this project , so the joint venture had to do something to keep the work site operational .
Traffic played a heavy part in delivery schedules : the construction company ended up adapting their deliveries to work around peak-hour traffic of the morning or afternoon . Planning and micromanaging every aspect was necessary , as was having the ability to adapt to the unforeseen circumstances to keep the material movements flowing .
Project Landmarks The new RAH has been under construction since 2011 , so many impressive construction landmarks have been met by 2015 .
In the last year , the new RAH project team has grown to over 2,000 personnel . Since the beginning of the build , 8.5 million hours have been worked to construct the hospital , which has a building footprint of 176,000 square metres and an area of 360,000 square metres .
September of 2014 saw the topping out of the concrete structure ; in total , there was
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THE GETINGE GROUP
The Getinge Group continues to improve and innovate systems / processes in the pursuit of high-quality and accessible care in over 40 countries . Currently , the Group operates under the three brands of ArjoHuntleigh , Getinge and Maquet .
ArjoHuntleigh assists healthcare facilities to provide an exceptional standard of care and reduce operational costs , by assisting in the prevention of adverse events relating to mobility , pressure injuries , DVT for patients and residents , and manual handling for caregivers .
Getinge Infection Control provides complete solutions for effective cleaning , disinfection & sterilization in the healthcare and life science segments .
Maquet is a global leader in medical systems offering innovative therapy solutions and infrastructure capabilities for high-acuity areas within the hospital , including the operating room ( OR ) – OR integration , tables , lights & ceiling supply units - hybrid OR / cath lab , and intensive care unit ( ICU ).
Our success is driven by our dedication to solve customer challenges with innovative solutions that save lives and ensure excellent care , enabling healthcare professionals to achieve better patient outcomes & improve
healthcare economics .
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