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Tomorrow’s founDation, today Australian Piling Group (APG) is one of the fastest growing piling contractors in New South Wales. Utilising the latest in cutting edge technology and equipment APG specialises in bored, CFA, cased and contiguous piling. Their customer centric approach is focused on being nimble to changing trends and working closely with their clients to deliver targeted and tailored foundation solutions. Co-Founders and Directors, Prasana Ketheeswararajah (B.Eng. Civil & Construction) and Ramzi Korkees (B.Eng. Civil & Environmental), have a total 35 years experience within the construction industry and have built an organisation with a strong focus on safety, the client and building a highly qualified and capable team of engineers, designers, operators and support staff. “We see safety as paramount and have a comprehensive training programme to ensure our team is diligently trained in WHS laws and policies, as well as in the latest industry technical developments,” said Prasana. Prasana and Ramzi believe APG’s greatest asset is their high performing and highly qualified team with all senior members having attained recognised Degrees in Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical and Structural Engineering as well as Diplomas in Project Management, Building and Construction. Their ability to bring this discipline,
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professionalism and diligence when dealing with clients onsite and during the tender phase allows the organisation to be highly effective in providing quality customer service at a very effective price. APG has a wide range of the latest hi-tech equipment which has ‘back to base’ capability for real time monitoring and analysis by its project managers and suppliers to provide graphical measurements of progress and efficiency. The capability of APG is highlighted by the fact that it has mastered the ability to achieve 300mm diameter bored piles with its heavy drilling rigs and is capable of drilling in Class I and Class II rock and up to 40m in depth. APG is the only piling contractor in Sydney who can achieve this milestone delivering significant time and cost benefits. In addition this capability increases the basement floor space efficiency and as an end result drives better overall project returns for the client. One of APG’s particular specialties is shoring wall systems utilising a variety of technologies including piling, anchoring and shotcrete. APG has various types of track mounted drilling rigs from 13T – 50T available in Sydney and the greater New South Wales region. These rigs are capable of drilling depths of up to 40 lineal metres into extremely high strength rock.
APG’s recent projects include a combination of public and private works with some of Australia’s top and renowned builders such as: • • • • • •
ADCO Construction – Westmead Hospital Extension, Parramatta Stadium and Kellyville Aged Care Living Grindley Construction – St Clair High School Taylor - Homebush West Public School, Mixed Use Development Liverpool Lahey Construction – Riverstone Police Station and Harbord Public School Parkview – Multi-Storey Apartments ‘Mezzo’ in Glebe Richard Crookes Construction – Summit Care in Baulkham Hills, IGLU Student Accommodation Redfern
“We are well known for working closely with our clients, ensuring strong communication so any challenges that arise on a project can be managed efficiently and quickly,” Prasana said. “We strive to maximise performance onsite to meet client requirements and minimise expensive delays and founding life long partnership.” Australian Piling Group 3 Wiltona Place, Girraween NSW 2145 phone: 02 9636 1930 email: info@australianpilinggroup.com.au website: www.australianpilinggroup.com.au
