CUNDALL
Applying digital solutions for emissions reduction Cundall has a clear focus on people . Whether it ’ s individuals within the organisation or the talent employed by its clients , the company is responsible for ensuring that digital tools are utilised effectively within their operations and by those that are responsible for monitoring those tools . Covering variable types of operations , the firm boasts a high-level talent of its own , with many PhD qualified individuals and chartered professionals within the organisation . This has proven beneficial in managing a wide portfolio .
“ From an engineering perspective , we cover quite a broad range of services . Every one of those services , whether that ’ s acoustics or mechanical or electrical , whatever they might be , they all have their own toolsets ,” Lwin explains . “ Our job in IT is key in terms of supporting our staff , making sure they ’ ve got the right technology to hand and that it is well supported .”
“ We ’ ve always had a massive focus on people and that ’ s not just attracting and
HOW HAS CUNDALL APPLIED DIGITAL TOOLS IN CONSTRUCTION ?
“ Within tools such as Revit , we have built the capability to look at the embodied carbon content of any components that we might use in a building project or a construction design process . The New Royal Hospital in Adelaide for example , was designed in such a way that we were able to reduce greenhouse gases by 50 %, by employing such technologies and techniques ,” says Lwin .
“ By using the right technology and working to make the best use of the tools that are available to us , we can meet our net-zero objectives , and having that at the forefront of our minds all the time helps us move forward as an organisation . It helps us to support our ethos and support our customers ’ requirements as well .”
108 March 2022