From The Directors

from Cooke & Dowsett Newsletter September 2021

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Australian and proud: Patty Mills – Bronze medallist and first Indigenous flag bearer.

The breakdown of achieving these are set within 10 key objectives and which selected ones are becoming part of every tender. Collectively as a company we are already aware and actively achieving these on some level, but targets are being set for tender wins and by ensuring CDPG collect, record and share with each other how to achieve these. This will ensure we are better contributing to our society. Further training material will be supplied along with the tools to help explain, manage and record our Social Procurement goals.

NATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

We wish to welcome Matt Camm who recently joined CDPG in the newly created role of National Operations Manager. Matt will be overseeing construction operations, project management, purchasing and procurement nationwide. Matt joins our team with over 30 years’ experience in the plumbing and construction industry and has a strong history with the Group, having started his apprenticeship in 1989 under the guidance of both Scott and Chadd’s fathers. Matt has a diverse range of project knowledge, having worked on many tier 1 projects throughout Australasia. He will be responsible for providing direction and achieving strategic business objectives within budget and in accordance with our QA and WHSEQ requirements.

Directors – Scott & Chadd

Unfortunately, COVID-19 lockdowns across the country are still causing uncertainty and challenges for business. Victoria joins New South Wales in an extended lockdown, with ACT, South Australia and Queensland all under restrictions as well. Despite this, building and construction across Australia largely remain open for business. What has emerged through this pandemic is the critical role that plumbing plays in prevention and detection of the virus.

The recent Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo was probably the best motivation and comradery the world needed to unite once again and celebrate the world’s best sporting talent. The hard work, dedication and passion that was blasted through our screens was inspirational and showed a united nation, of course cheering on Australia for those medals naturally led Australians to bond.

The ultimate worldwide event was achieved through a shared focus – the pandemic was dealt with by preplanning, but the ultimate goal was to hold this event successfully.

One of the highlights was that of the men’s basketball and the determination of getting a medal. Was it the ultimate motivation for Patty Mills from carrying the flag to do such an amazing job?

The acceptance, the behaviour and values of this event are what Social Procurement aims to achieve which each of us individually and as a business can strive towards a better environment for all. 3 Key goals;

• Promote social value which will help local communities recover from COVID-19, tackle economic inequality, promote equal opportunities, and improve wellbeing. • Take strides towards our 2050 net zero commitment and focus on a whole life carbon approach to fight climate change and deliver greener facilities designed for the future. • Improve building and workplace safety to ensure that we are creating safe facilities and protecting our workforces.

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CDPG 2021 GOLF DAY

We want to thank all of our clients and suppliers who attended our Golf Day in May at the Northern Golf Course. We were blessed with the weather and the hospitality provided by the team at Northern. Our AFL Panelists included Wayne Carey, Mathew Richardson, Scott Cummings and Corey McKernan who entertained us with some hilarious stories about their careers. Special thanks to our sponsors Harvey Norman Commercial, Caroma, ZIP, Rinnai, Enware and Streamline. We look forward to hosting another golf day next year. Congratulations to the following prize winners;

Winning Team Pathway Plumbing Service Longest Drive Pat Clements (Kane Constructions) Nearest the Pin Stuart Henderson (ZIP), Mark Dalton (CDPG), Stephen Pace (BCP Capital), Matt Quick (CDPG)