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Buranda Station – Link Bridge Segments

idec is pleased to share Buranda train station – Steel link bridge fabrication photos.  The segments depicted are comprised of large RHS profiles, span 3.2 metres in width and 4 metres in height and are representative of the scale and complexity of steel fabrication associated with this project. idec leadership in structural fabrication is due

NAIDOC WEEK 2024

idec is proud to support NAIDOC Week, a time for all Australians to celebrate and recognise the rich history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Pictured above is CEO Glenn Gibson with Bodie Farnell who is undertaking a Boilermaking apprenticeship at idec and Danny Palin who is about to retire after

Morningside Station – Link Bridge

idec successfully installed structural steel bridge segments for the Morningside Train Station Upgrade utilising a specialist 450-tonne crane. Idec’s team in conjunction with Laing O’Rourke and Queensland Rail efficiently and safely lifted and placed the sixty-ton (60t) segments on top of the steel supports. A huge shout out and thanks to team idec who adapted

Morningside Station – Fabricated Plate Columns

idec recently completed the installation of fabricated plate columns for the Morningside Train Station Upgrade. Standing tall at an impressive six (6) metres, these structures are a testament to idec team’s capability to fabricate and erect steel structures in a challenging environment. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the seamless collaboration between idec’s internal detailing,

Idec Workshop Visit

Idec was delighted to have Di Farmer, Minister for Education and Minister for Youth Justice visit our Murarrie workshop. We are currently working on the Structural Steel for Laing O’ Rourke to support the Morningside Train Station Upgrade. We are proud to fabricate steel structures to exacting standards and especially so given the proximity of

Idec Certification For Steel Sustainability Australia

IDEC is proud to announce it has achieved Steel Sustainability Australia Certification of Compliance.  This certification recognises Idec’s dedication and commitment to sustainability and overall ESG principles. Our SSA Certification serves as industry recognition of environmental best practices and operates in conjunction with Green Building Council of Australia initiatives. The Green Building Council of Australia

PROJECT WIN – BURANDA STATION ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADE

Idec has been awarded the contract for the structural steel detailing, fabrication, and erection of stairs, tree columns, and footbridge packages as part of the Buranda Train Station’s Accessibility Upgrade. Buranda Station, situated in southern Brisbane, serves as a key transportation hub, intersected by Logan and Ipswich Roads and the Southeast Busway, which includes the

PROJECT WIN – MORNINGSIDE STATION ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADE

idec has been awarded the structural steel detailing, fabrication, and erection of stairs, piers, and footbridge packages for Morningside Train Station’s Accessibility Upgrade. Morningside Station is a commuter station located on the Cleveland Line between the Norman Park and Cannon Hill stations. The station has an annual patronage of approximately 777,000. These upgrades promise a

QPAC FOYER FACADE BEAM INSTALLATION

The Foyer Façade fabricated box beam has been successfully installed by the idec rigging team at the QPAC New Performing Arts Centre in Southbank Brisbane. This large beam measures 13.8 meters in length, 5.3 meters in width, and boasts an impressive weight of 8.817 tonnes arriving safely to site under police escort. The complex connections

PROJECT WIN: BOM RADAR MARBURG

After the successful delivery of Radar towers for the Bureau of Meteorology at Taroom and Richmond, idec will build a new S-Band Doppler Radar at Marburg. This project forms part of the next phase of the Federal Government’s $28 million weather monitoring allocation for North West Queensland. The project includes the construction of a brand

PROJECT COMPLETION: BENOWA SHS COLA

Works are now complete on our D&C Sports Cover project at Benowa State High School on the Gold Coast. As the specialists in custom-engineered clear-span structures, idec Solutions delivered the new Covered Outdoor Learning Area / Sports Cover on time and on budget. Our experienced project team worked with the school and project stakeholders to

PROJECT COMPLETION: BOM TAROOM

idec is proud to announce that the new Taroom Weather Watch Radar is now fully operational after an extensive testing and commissioning process by the Bureau of Meteorology. The Taroom Weather Watch Radar was delivered by idec Solutions as part of the Federal Government’s $28 million weather monitoring allocation for North West Queensland. The tower

PROJECT WIN: BOM RADAR TAROOM

As part of the Federal Government’s $28 million weather monitoring allocation for North West Queensland, idec will build a new S-Band Doppler Radar Tower at Taroom. The project includes the construction of a fully-secure compound with associated access road; installation and commissioning of a 34m tower and construction of a 70sqm precast equipment building. Once

PROJECT WIN: CHAC SPORTS COVER

idec will design and construct a new 1600m2 sports cover at Cannon Hill Anglican College. Upon completion, the sports cover will provide an all-weather location for basketball, netball, tennis and volleyball while forming an important part of the college’s master plan which includes the creation of a new state-of-the-art sports precinct. idec has a long-standing

PROJECT WIN: MICC FUN PARK

idec has been recently awarded the design and construction of Mt Isa Family Fun Park – Stage 2 for Mt Isa City Council. The scope includes the design and construction of thirteen (13) structures throughout the Mount Isa Family Fun Precinct including Mt Isa Aquatic Centre, Splashez Water Park and Mt Isa Skate Park.

PROJECT COMPLETION: ARUNDEL SHADE STRUCTURE

In January, idec reached practical completion on our Design & Construct shade structure project for Honeywill Consulting / Queensland Government at Arundel State School. The idec team completed all works within the School Holiday period – minimising the impact of school operations and ensuring the new facility was ready for the 2021 school year. Works

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF QLD MANUFACTURING

Press Release idec Solutions is proud to announce that it has been a recipient of the Made in Queensland Grant. This Queensland Government Initiative supports local manufacturers to increase their international competitiveness, productivity and innovation through the adoption of new technologies – while generating high skilled jobs of the future. This grant will further build

PROJECT WIN: ARUNDEL SHADE STRUCTURE

idec has been awarded the Design and Construct of Arundel State School’s new shade structure on the Gold Coast. Upon completion, this 36m x 37m shade structure will provide all-weather playing and outdoor learning opportunities for students and staff.

PROJECT WIN: QUEENSLAND BALLET

idec has been awarded the structural steel detailing, fabrication, erection and precast installation packages for Queensland Ballet’s Thomas Dixon Centre Redevelopment. This project will create a truly world-class training and performance precinct. It will see the refurbishment of the existing heritage building and the creation of numerous new studios, 350 seat theatre, rooftop terrace, wellness

PROJECT WIN: SHELGATE & TALLOWWOOD BRIDGES

idec is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the design and construction of two pedestrian bridge replacements and associated civil works by Brisbane City Council. Our scope includes; Structural and hydraulic design, 3D scanning and modelling, Removal of existing bridges, Earthworks, Concrete paths and foundations, Fabrication, Installation and Landscaping. Upon completion, this project

IDEC SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

idec welcomed in the new decade with a strong emphasis on our commitment to minimizing our carbon footprint and increasing our overall business efficiencies. Integral to this commitment has been the installation of a 277-panel, 100 kilowatt PV system on our office and workshop in Murarrie. This system will produce 160,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity each

PROJECT COMPLETION: Mitchelton SHS Sports Cover

idec Solutions recently completed our Mitchelton SHS Sports Cover D&C project. idec’s in-house capability allowed for the custom-engineering of the structure and the provision of a full-turnkey package for the school. This led to increased efficiencies and the ability to successfully value-add to the project and expand the scope of works to meet client needs

PROJECT COMPLETION: Fulton Hogan-Eastern Creek Asphalt Plant

idec was recently awarded the design, detailing, fabrication and installation of the Asphalt Plant at Eastern Creek Sydney, for the Fulton Hogan. Engineering Design Drafting Fabrication(160t) Rigging Cladding Engineering and detailing have been completed and our fabrication team is fabricating and ready to send out steel to site.

PROJECT COMPLETION : Sydney Metro

idec is pleased to announce the completion of the Acoustic sheds for the Sydney Metro project. The completion of Chatswood, Crowsnest and Blues point station covers has involved: 1200 Design Hours 400 Tonnes of steel 4800 Fabrication hours Over 6000 Site hours. Blues Point Photo: Chatswood Photo: Crows Nest
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