Services

VOS Group Mechanical Engineers offer a broad range of experience in the application of physical principles within the context of analysis, design and manufacturing of mechanical systems. It is our aim to optimise the cost, durability, safety and overall compatibility of such systems using the latest computational tools and our many years of combined expertise.

We seek to understand each client and project’s special needs and as such VOS Group are constantly expanding the mechanical engineering services to include the most recent advances and the best technology available and have built a reputation for excellence by creating reliable and highly efficient solutions.

VOS Group Electrical Engineers understand the ‘invisible functionality’ of electrical services is at the core of every successful building project. It is this commitment to the effectiveness of electrical systems which enables our engineers to be at the forefront of technological and operational advancements. Our engineers work closely with each client to determine the expectations and needs specific to the project to ensure reliability and optimum efficiency of equipment and systems.

Along with our industry-specific experience and technical expertise, we add our commitment to quality, reliability and accountability to create a partnership unmatched in the industry.

VOS Group Hydraulic engineering is a specialised discipline concerned with the flow and conveyance of fluids, principally water. Our hydraulic services engineers work closely with clients, the design team and local authorities to assist clients in meeting their key objectives within their time frame and budget. Our services encompass concept design, project evaluation, detailed design and development solutions, budget estimates and cost plans, tender evaluations, building refurbishment design/reports and authorities liaison and submissions. Our hydraulic engineers place great emphasis on understanding the underlying hydraulic principles involved in each project and, as such, have built a depth of knowledge and experience to add significant value to clients in the planning and construction stages of developments.

VOS Group Fire Engineers work closely with clients and the design teams, local authorities and fire services to assist clients in meeting their key objectives, reducing life safety risks and property protection enhancement, while meeting international, national and local authority codes and requirements. Operating in the ever changing and demanding arena of performance based building regulations and codes, regular fire engineering innovation helps us to achieve both client satisfaction and code compliance.

VOS Group is a leading provider of lighting services with the knowledge that lighting design is a balance of aesthetics, technology and functionality. Our lighting design team have over 16 years of experience in lighting design and bring a firm understanding of both the artistry and technology required to ensure a successful project.

VOS Group lighting designers work closely with our mechanical and electrical engineers providing full design calculations, documentation and advice on specialised feature and functional lighting. We are a customer focused, service oriented organisation delivering quality solutions through application of innovative technology and expertise. Our engineers and technical staff are amongst the best in the business and as such we can demonstrate experience in the management, design and construction of many commercial lighting projects. VOS Group’s combined expertise ensures the correct solution for the most demanding design criteria and lighting requirements.

Our designs are formulated using the latest computerised 3D rendering simulation software to predict lighting levels and patterns achieved. This ensures the lighting design is integrated with the overall project concepts and allows our clients the opportunity to understand the visual impact on the environment. Incorporating the architectural surroundings into the design creates a harmony between the building and lighting that complement each another.

VOS Group has the capacity to design the complete physical communications layer for Wide Area Networks, Local Area Network and Carrier Class Metropolitan Area Networks for both copper and Optical Fibre infrastructures.

From initial design through to implementation and after project support, our organisation can facilitate network infrastructure to meet the needs of corporate businesses now and into the future. Clients who have engaged these services include Microsoft, Swiss Re-Life, MYOB, Macquarie University, IBM, Dairy Farmers and Australia Radio Networks to mention a few.

Our association with Exodus and IasiaWorks both nationally and internationally provide VOS Group with the latest direction in communications infrastructure and, with an eye to emerging trends, our communications specialists plan and build in features that future-proof the installation.

The rapid advances in the complexity and control of audio/visual equipment means that equipment can now allow staff to virtually attend offices and interact with computer applications in, real time, any where around the globe.

VOS Group maintains relationships with market leading manufacturers embracing the latest tested technologies within our integrated designs.

VOS Group has been engaged to incorporate complete audio/visual systems within corporate boardrooms including teleconferencing, videoconferencing, concert theatre, boardroom and stadium venues.

At VOS Group, we define ecologically sustainable development as the use of resources in a manner that does not compromise the ability of future generations to use those resources. VOS Group strives to meet this objective by designing sites that minimise the demand for resources such as water, energy and materials providing innovative alternative supply through water reuse and on-site generation of power. VOS Group engineers work closely with clients to identify solutions to achieve the most sustainable and cost effective outcome for every site. Each member of VOS Sustainability is a qualified engineer; this ensures sound design with excellent linkage to the ESD objectives of clients and other building services.

Team members are accredited under Green Star, NABERS and the CBD Scheme; all services are certified under the ISO 9000 Quality Assurance System. The VOS Sustainability is complemented by VOS Group’s in-house expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire, Vertical Transportation, Lighting, Communication and Audio Visual Engineering. Each site offers unique opportunities for resource sustainability and our engineers identify these opportunities at the earliest project stage, working in close consultation with clients.

VOS Group’s design solutions provide sustainable energy, water and resource consumption.  They are innovative without compromising building performance and are also cost-effective in terms of initial capital cost, ongoing operations and maintenance expenditure. International best practice is the minimum benchmark for every project undertaken, with VOS Group committed to being leaders in the constantly evolving field of ecologically sustainable development. In every project undertaken, VOS Group engineers aim to identify design solutions that will maximise energy supply efficiency and minimise on-site energy demand, exceeding regulatory benchmarks and industry best practice.

VOS Group engineers apply the principles of ‘passive’ design strategy, such as natural ventilation and day lighting, with considered application of ‘active’ technologies such as efficient mechanical, hydraulic and lighting system components. VOS Group engineers draw upon the knowledge and expertise of all building services disciplines within VOS Group to ensure all opportunities for energy efficiency are achieved, for each project.

VOS Group’s vertical transportation services division are specialists in the design, code compliance, traffic analysis and maintenance inspections of elevators, escalators and moving walkways. Our philosophy is to provide commercially and environmentally sustainable solutions to meet the client’s vertical transportation needs. VOS Group offer a full range of services through from planning to conceptual scheme, detailed design, design to implementation, site inspections and post completion occupancy evaluation.

The VOS Group team offers expertise in all building sectors including office, residential, medical, aged care and retail developments.

Systems Audits – Our extensive expertise in this field enables us to undertake due diligence surveys to assess the current, medium and long-term needs of a vertical transportation system. VOS Group transportation specialists provide maintenance audits to verify contract compliance together with determining the short to long-term needs of the equipment.

Design Concepts – The initial design concepts and design options allow the client to quickly identify the spatial requirements and capital outlay for each building development.

Systems Upgrades – VOS Group have been actively involved in the modernisation of vertical transportation systems for many years. Our specialists provide solutions to improve performance and reliability. VOS Group provide documentation, tender analysis, drawing reviews, defects inspections and certification procurement for each upgrade project.

Traffic Simulations – Understanding how people use and interact with lifts and escalators is central to a building’s success. Using independent lift traffic simulation software, we are able to analyse lift performance in all building environments inclusive of offices, hotels, shopping centres, university campuses, hospitals, apartments, sports facilities and mixed use buildings.