BUILDING THE EDUCATION REVOLUTION (BER)
A $16.2 billion Commonwealth Government funded program planned as a three year
program to provide new facilities and refurbishments in Australian schools.
PROJECT DETAILS
*Total Program Value: A$16.2B
Contract: Design & Construction program of works
Parties: Australian Government (via Vic. Dept of Education)
Contractor: Abigroup Contractors
Value of Projects Awarded to Abigroup: ~ A$130 M
Status: Completed
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
the Building the Education Revolution (BER) was part of the Australian Government’s $42 billion Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan.
every one of the nation’s 7,700 primary schools received funding of up to $3 million to construct or upgrade buildings
schools to make the new or refurbished facilities available for broader community use at no or low cost.
PROJECT BENEFITS
modernised schools through the delivery of infrastructure and, by doing so, support local jobs and stimulated investment
improving the quality of education received by every Australian child
provide access for the broader community to new libraries, indoor sporting facilities and other multi-purpose facilities.
KEY SERVICES PROVIDED
bid team strategy and leadership
tender review and sign-off
commercial and legal negotiation
delivery team establishment
delivery contractor general management