End-of-Lease Make Good & Site Decommissioning

PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE

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CLIENT

Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd

LOCATION

Scoresby, Victoria

PROJECT TYPE

End-of-Lease Make Good | Base Build Reinstatement | Demolition | Strip-out | Site Decommissioning

MAJOR DEMOLITION WORKS

Office, mezzanine and warehouse infrastructure

INDUSTRY

Commercial Office & Warehousing (Book storage and packaging)

WAREHOUSE AREA

17,000

SQM

MATERIAL RECYCLING REBATE

$100,000

RETURNED TO CLIENT

PROJECT DURATION

months

September 2025 – January 2026

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Large-Scale Warehouse Make Good & Site Decommissioning

Penguin Random House Australia engaged National Make Good Solutions (NMGS) to complete a full end-of-lease make good and site decommissioning of their large distribution and office facility in Scoresby, Victoria.

The objective was to fully vacate and reinstate the premises to base build condition in line with landlord requirements before the lease expiry, following the relocation of operations to a new site.

The project involved extensive demolition, removal of specialist infrastructure, and coordination of multiple trades to ensure the site was returned in a compliant and ready-for-handover condition.

THE CHALLENGE

Several challenges had to be managed to deliver the project successfully:

The tenant remained in the facility longer than initially expected, reducing the available construction window.

The site included large warehouse infrastructure, including racking systems, mezzanine structures and conveyor systems that required dismantling and demolition.

Removal and decommissioning of specialist building services, including a gas suppression system.

Coordination of multiple trades over the Christmas and New Year shutdown period.

External approvals required, including delays awaiting clearance for grease trap removal.

Tight handover timelines to ensure no additional rent obligations were incurred by the client.

Despite these constraints, NMGS implemented a structured demolition and reinstatement program to maintain project momentum.

SCOPE OF WORK

NMGS delivered a complete end-of-lease make good solution, including:

Trades coordinated included demolition, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, fire, plumbing, cleaning, carpet repair, painting, labour teams, core drilling, racking dismantling and waste management.

Demolition of internal office areas across two levels

Removal of warehouse mezzanine structures

Dismantling and demolition of warehouse racking systems

Removal of conveyor infrastructure

Decommissioning and removal of gas suppression systems

Mechanical, electrical, fire and data service removal

Repairs and servicing of roller doors

Ceiling tile replacement and internal reinstatement works

Waste removal and recycling coordination

Full project management and trade coordination

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Structured Delivery Across a Complex Demolition Program

The project required significant coordination due to the scale of the warehouse and the demolition components.
NMGS ensured smooth delivery through:

Careful trade coordination across multiple disciplines

Regular toolbox meetings and exclusion zones to manage risk

Strategic scheduling to manage works during the holiday period

Detailed safety management for large-scale demolition works

Continuous communication with the client and site contacts

Once the tenant vacated the site, NMGS was provided full access, enabling demolition works to accelerate and maintain project timelines.

A notable milestone was the mezzanine demolition being completed ahead of schedule, helping recover time lost earlier in the program.

Sustainability & Recycling

Sustainable Demolition & Material Recycling Outcomes

A major focus of the project was material recovery and recycling.

Through careful dismantling and material separation, NMGS was able to recover significant recyclable materials from the site, including structural steel from racking and mezzanine structures.

This resulted in approximately $100,000 in rebate value returned to the client, reducing overall project costs and diverting materials from landfill.

RESULTS

On-Time, Compliant Project Delivery with Zero Lease Risk

The client was able to hand the site back to the landlord without lease extension costs, avoiding additional rent exposure.

The landlord, ISPT, was satisfied with the final condition of the facility.

On time and on

budget

In full compliance with landlord make good requirements

Passing final inspections and permit approvals without issue

WHY
NMGS?

This project highlights NMGS’s ability to deliver large-scale end-of-lease make good and demolition projects within complex operational environments.

Our team provided:

Strong client communication throughout the project

Efficient coordination of multiple trades

Safe delivery of large demolition works

Cost efficiencies through recycling and material recovery

A single-contractor solution for full site reinstatement

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