Project Details
Location
St Leonards, Lower North Shore, NSW
Industry
Dental and Healthcare
Size
150m2
Value
$170k
Designer
DY Constructions Australia
Duration
4 weeks
Delivery Method
Lump Sum
Completion
2025
- Custom lab joinery and benchtops
- Full-height plasterboard partitions
- Installation of pigeonhole cabinetry
- Power and data tie cabling
- Fibre optic cabling and patch panels
- Plumbing works for air line to lab room
- New vinyl flooring and surface protection
- Electrical and lighting upgrades
- Furniture and table modifications
- Works delivered in a live office environment
Project overview
Office Fitout project for the Australian Dental Association’s St Leonards Office.
Client Brief
The Australian Dental Association (NSW Branch) engaged DY Constructions to undertake a detailed commercial upgrade of their office and staff facilities in St Leonards. The brief involved a full internal refurbishment across multiple zones, including new acoustic wall paneling, custom joinery, new flooring, lighting upgrades, electrical and data enhancements, and the construction of new glazed partitions. Additional works were later commissioned to upgrade custom tables with Co-op base legs and enhance the aesthetic and durability of internal fixtures.
Challenges
Due to the office being part of a live workplace and used by professional staff, one of the primary challenges was ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations during construction. Timing and delivery logistics for joinery and glazing elements also required close coordination, especially given the bespoke nature of finishes and ongoing variation requests from the client.
The Solution
To address the live environment constraints, DY scheduled works during quieter periods and coordinated tasks to avoid impacting operations. Custom fabrication timelines were managed proactively, and variation works were integrated efficiently into the main program to avoid delays. DY’s project management team maintained open communication with the client to ensure evolving needs were addressed quickly and professionally.
The Result
The refurbished spaces were completed to a high standard, delivering a significantly improved working environment with upgraded finishes, functional zones, and enhanced acoustics. The client was satisfied with both the base and additional works, which collectively modernised the office’s appearance and functionality.
