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NIWA

National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research

2023

University of Waikato

Laboratory

Project Details

2023

University of Waikato, Silverdale Rd, Hamilton

Client: NIWA

Laboratory Facility

NIWA
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Overview

NIWA, or the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, opened their laboratories facilities located on campus at the University of Waikato in 2023. The laboratories contain a mix of temperature-controlled rooms, as well as both transitional and non-transitional open-plan laboratories and enclosed laboratories, to cater for more specialised requirements. 

Project NIWA consists of three separate buildings located within the one compound.

Our role

CxM Ltd acted as the ICA for NIWA (client) on this project. 

  • Commissionability review of design documentation

  • Review trade commissioning plans

  • Monitor the construction process regarding the installation of commissioning items

  • Review commissioning test sheets

  • Conduct sample witnessing of each trade's system

  • Identify any shortfalls during commissioning 

  • Observe that the systems operate as the design intended

  • Conduct 12-months fine-tuning post PC

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