NZ Safety Council & Pace Project Management manager needs to ensure is addressed and signed off prior to the construction contract being awarded. On-Site. Once on site, Pace ensures the works progress is in line with the programme and ensures the on-site contractor has all the information required to complete the building project. The project team will be involved in compliance inspections and in ensuring the works are completed to a satisfactory standard. The client will usually be involved in all these processes and the project manager ensures that the client is kept well informed throughout. Professional Finish. At the end of a new commercial project, the project manager needs to ensure all the documentation is available for the final code compliance and that all the contractors and consultants have completed the relevant documentation for the council’s sign off. There is also the sign off of the quality of workmanship, mainly for the finishes of the project, which is usually signed off by the architect. Investors now Developers. A number of property owners in the Christchurch market have been faced with the transition from landlord/investor to developer by necessity; generally, because their commercial building investment has been lost or badly damaged in the earthquakes. Many property owners in this situation have not previously undertaken much or any property development and require a project management company with the skills to assist them and guide them safely and cost effectively through the redevelopment process. Pace not only provides the construction project management but manages the whole project, whilst being cognisant of who the
project is for and ensuring the owner of the project remains informed. It is important to manage the consultants to the project, the contractor, the owner and sometimes the tenant – all of whom have their own priorities – in order to ensure all stakeholders are happy with the completed building. Earthquake Repairs. Another significant area Pace Project Management is involved in, is the construction management of the scoping and repair of earthquake damaged commercial buildings, some of which are only just beginning to get underway. The management of these projects is generally similar to a new project but, in a number of cases, includes working around occupants of the damaged buildings. The health and safety of building occupants and any public who may be visiting the site is also of greater concern than in a new building, as the occupants and public may not be educated and trained in the health and safety. In all project management of commercial construction projects, the project manager is the lynch pin and facilitator of the project. The project manager controls and directs the project team including the client, consultants and the contractors on site to ensure the desired outcome. The most rewarding projects tend to be ones where everyone in the project team works together seamlessly and these projects are generally the ones that have the best outcomes. Pace Project Management’s offices are situated at Level 3, 112 Tuam Street, PO Box 36-546, Christchurch 8001. If you want your project professionally managed, contact Neil Walker or Andy Christian on 03 366 4282 or visit www.pacepm.co.nz.
Dynamic Drainage and Excavation Limited Dynamic Drainage uses a tried and true formula of experience and efficiency to install drains quicker than is usual in the industry. While it normally takes two to three days to install house drains, Dynamic Drainage can get in and get the job done in just one and a half days. “We prefer to use certified drainlayers, licensed by the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board, rather than relying on labourers,” says Dynamic Drainage and Excavation owner Grant Wooster. Dynamic Drainage installs drains on all types of houses, with teams working all over Canterbury, including Christchurch, Castle Hill and Amberley, and as far south as Ashburton. As well as installing drains for new houses built by large housing companies such as Mike Greer Homes and Orange Homes, the company has branched out in the last year with more work coming from individual builders. Dynamic Drainage operates the latest equipment, including Yanmar excavators
and Hino trucks, and all equipment is regularly upgraded. The company moved into new premises at the Izone business hub in Rolleston two years ago. The custom-designed purpose built new 580sqm building enables all equipment and vehicles to be stored indoors. The company also invests heavily in training. It offers apprenticeships in conjunction with the Skills Organisation team in New Zealand to help more young people enter the industry, with six apprentices on the books at present. Grant says the company is kept busy with plenty of work however he is always happy to meet new clients onsite for an obligationfree consultation or to provide a quote. As well as supplying Dynamic’s trademark speedy service, all work carried out by the company comes with a guarantee.
All residential, light commercial drainage Septic Tank systems • Alterations Excavations • Canterbury Wide • Free Quotes M: 027 437 2468 | E: office@dynamicdrainage.co.nz W: www.dynamicdrainage.co.nz PO Box 86024, Rolleston West, Rolleston 7658 www.buildersandcontractors.co.nz
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