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Iconic Novotel Melbourne Airport Hotel

Thu, 29 May 2025 06:47:53 GMT

The Sighob Construction Group were selected by @Built for this project based on our experience and proven track record working with specialist materials, Kingzip and Ortech, successfully completing other curved and uniquely shaped buildings, and our ability to achieve the tight tolerances required.

The Melbourne Airport Hotel, constructed for Australia Pacific Airports Melbourne, is a 464 room, 10 storey hotel and mixed-use development opposite Terminal 4 and operating under the Ibis and Novotel brands.

The key challenges for this project came from;

The unique shape of the building
Needing to deliver a finish to tight tolerances
The location at the airport

Shaped like an aerofoil, the hotel has a unique and distinctive shape that required the specialist skills of the Sighob Construction Group team to conform to the curvature of the design.

As with other similar projects, our team applied their experience to achieve the desired level of finish, working to very tight tolerances – the roof sheets needed to match each other with tolerance of less than 1mm. Our considered and careful approach to quality control, along with our team of experienced roof plumbers, meant that the fit and finish of the completed roof achieved this tolerance.

In addition, the roof has different coloured sheets which were integral to the design vision of the architect and the client and which, following successful installation by the Sighob Construction Group, form a striking pattern.

The milling and forming machines for the Kingzip were located on site however the nature of working at a live Airport required careful co-ordination for delivery of materials and logistics.

Peter McCallum Cancer Centre

Mon, 27 May 2024 23:41:52 GMT

At the Sighob Construction Group we thrive on complex projects like the Peter McCallum Cancer Centre. The Peter Mac building is a world leading centre for cancer research and we are proud of our role in its construction.

Traditional Lysaght metal roofing & cladding in COLORBOND® steel . Kattsafe Australasia height safety and roof access systems. Kingspan insulated panels in the incision and purple cladding in Lysaght Longline305 above the atrium make this a standout project.

Our understanding of Australian Roofing & height safety Standards helped deliver many roofing projects to a very high quality.

The Kennedy Centre - Hawthorn Football Club and Community Centre

Mon, 27 May 2024 23:32:41 GMT

The Sighob Construction Group are excited to announceto announce the signing of a contract for the Roofing & Cladding at The Kennedy Community Centre, the Hawthorn Football Club & Community Centre in Dingley. This project marks a continuation of our valued relationship with ADCO Constructions.

As a company, we have successfully delivered many significant projects for similar clients and are grateful for the opportunity to work with the ADCO Constructions procurement team and the Hawthorn Football Club on this exciting new project

Trusted Metal Roofing & Cladding Subcontractors

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:45:38 GMT

As part of the Sighob Construction Group, Signal & Hobbs are a trusted metal roofing and cladding subcontractor. We are proud to support our clients to successfully deliver major construction projects, including many landmark buildings.

At Signal & Hobbs we have extensive industry experience and are very proud of our culture and for providing a safe and rewarding place to work for all our employees.

We believe that cooperation and innovation are critical to continuous improvement and deliver projects on time and budget.

Warrnambool Base Hospital Redevelopment

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:10:11 GMT

The Sighob Construction Group were engaged by Hansen Yuncken to complete the roofing and façade for the new Regional Logistics Distribution Centre (RLDC) as the as part of the Warrnambool Base Hospital redevelopment.

The client Victorian Health Building Authority / South West Health Care set specific Green Star & ESD requirements for the building which were met by a scope of works including a Kingspan insulated panel roof and wall system.

The RLDC will provide linen and healthcare supply services to help streamline the distribution of healthcare supplies and linen to more than 50 health providers in the region. It provides a safer and modern working environment for health service workers. Completion of the RDLC also meant that South West Healthcare could move their linen and healthcare supply services to the RDLC freeing up space at the main campus for the major redevelopment.

Signal & Hobbs sourced and supplied materials in a combination of standard Colorbond colours and special made-to-order colours. The roof was completed in Kingspan’s RW1000 insulated roof panel in Colorbond® Windspray. Thewalls used a combination of custom colours including EvolutionHoney Glow, Blade Green & Pale Eucalypt to provide a vibrant façade of the building.

Local contractor Warrnambool Cranes were engaged by Signal & Hobbs to achieve the installation of the roof and wall panels and worked closely with Dale Humphries, our site foreman, to achieve the tight timeframes required for the project.

Although the project was a 3.5 hour drive from Melbourne, core Signal & Hobbs team members relocated to Warrnambool for the duration of the project which was a valuable contribution.

Working through the winter months meant that wind and rain were a factor on site however these were successfully mitigated and managed by close cooperation between Hansen Yuncken and Signal & Hobbs and careful attention to the programme.

Special mention goes to the Hansen Yuncken site team who were great to work with, providing clear direction and making sure the project ran smoothly for the site team.

Signal & Hobbs site foreman Dale Humphries said;

“We enjoyed working with the Hansen Yuncken site team and look forward to working with them on the next project. Everyone worked together to make sure we all achieved the targets dates for completion.”

Signal & Hobbs Safety: Experience Counts

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 23:04:58 GMT

Safety is important in any construction setting and especially in a business where team members are working at height and where the safety risks will evolve and change over the life of the project.

Benn Shinners, Safety Manager at Signal & Hobbs said;

“There are hundreds of things to be aware of and address on each site and we work through a rigorous safety process for each new project – safety is a shared responsibility, everyone in the business is very conscious of safety and looking out for each other.”

While Signal & Hobbs is fortunate to have never had a major safety breech or incident this comes from an ongoing vigilance as far as safety is concerned.

Benn completes a comprehensive risk assessment for each project and prepares a specific safety program and controls for every project. Throughout the project he is on site regularly to conduct safety reviews, pre-start safety meetings and site observations to ensure compliance with our Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).

Benn added;

“It’s important to follow the correct process and not to take shortcuts or develop bad habits. The industry evidence shows that shortcuts and bad habits can lead to incidents and eventually accidents. We need to keep the team focussed on safety and safe work practices to avoid that.”

Queenscliff Ferry Terminal

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 23:08:08 GMT

Signal & Hobbs were proud to have been selected by the head contractor Kane Constructions to complete the roof and cladding works on the new Queenscliff Ferry Terminal in Victoria.

The building is an architectural landmark that services commuters and day trippers embarking on the ferry journey across Port Phillip Bay.

The terminal is an entirely new building, and the total project was valued at $16m. The building has two floors, is nearly 100m long including the two wings at either end and is expected to service around 250,000 vehicles and 950,000 people annually. The terminal will provide weather protection for passengers boarding or disembarking the Searoad Ferries across all seasons.

An important architectural feature of the building is the organic and interrupted flow of the stainless-steel roof and façade installed by Signal & Hobbs.

Signal & Hobbs were responsible for the installation of the stainless-steel panels used for the roof, façade, canopy lining and parts of the interior. It is the use of stainless-steel for the curved roof and cladding that set the building apart.

Rodney Signal, Director & Business Development Manager of Signal & Hobbs said;

“This project is part of a long association supporting Kane as a specialist contractor. The whole team at Signal & Hobbs have followed the progress of this project very closely – it is an important landmark building that will provide greater amenity to the community. We successfully met the challenges of this project and thank the leadership at Kane for their ongoing confidence in Signal & Hobbs.”

Jubilee Park Indoor Stadium

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 23:07:00 GMT

Signal & Hobbs were engaged to complete roofing and cladding works on the new Jubilee Park Indoor Stadium. The specification included an insulated panel roof and wall system to provide a building envelope which met all Green Star and ESD requirements for the client: Frankston City Council.

The building used Kingspan insulated roof panels and box gutters, the walls were also in a Kingspan insulated panel with Architectural Cladding Suppliers Snap lock cladding laid over a Eurobond substrate panel to give a crisp modern alternative to traditional standing seam on the façade.

To complete the project, the Signal & Hobbs crew installed 827 individual roof sheets, and 433 individual wall sheets, with craneage supplied by Sventek cranes. The crew achieved a seamless installation, though at times we experienced some challenges with weather given such a close proximity to Port Phillip bay.

Lloyd Jordan – Signal & Hobbs Project Manager said,

“The project through up some challenges including a late start and variable weather but we worked in closely with multiple trades to ensure we met the builder and client deadlines.”