Northland Construction Awards, July 2019

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McClean Landscape Project by Robinson Asphalts – winner of the Humes 2019 Construction Projects $0 to $100,000 Award

JULY 11, 2019

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ENGRAVING SYSTEMS CHANGES HANDS

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ose Baker is hanging up her keys for one last time.

Rose has owned Engraving Systems for the past 25 years, taking a leadership role after the death of her husband, Ron, in 2008.

She has seen the business go from strength to strength over the past 11 years, but now says it’s time to hand the reins to Wayne Roycroft and Kate Hargis who – along with Engraving Systems’ hard-working team – will continue Rose’s passion and vision for the business.

Wayne, from Auckland, and Kate, from Kaitaia, live in Tikipunga and have two children at Totara Grove School.

Wayne believes in the people of Northland and wants to take the

■ From left: Wayne, Rose & Kate

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“We proudly support the Northland Construction Awards and we would like to congratulate all this year’s winners” lead in marking their important life moments.

“We are looking forward to working with the same experts who currently help Northland celebrate their remarkable achievements here at Engraving Systems.

“We will be holding a wine &

cheese evening so that all customers, existing and new can come see what we do. We will advise the date of the evening.”

Rose says “Thank you to everyone – sports clubs, schools, businesses, everyone who has supported us over the past 25 years.”

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NORTHLAND CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2019

The Northland Branch of the New Zealand Civil Contractors held their annual Construction Awards event at the Northland Event Centre on 5 July with over 200 people in attendance. The AGM held prior to the Awards reflected a first for Northland Branch – there were six nominations for four positions available on the Executive Committee and as a result a vote from members in attendance was required.

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or the awards themselves there was a record number entries this year (38 in all beating the previous record of 32) – the main objective of the awards is to recognise and show case the achievements of the civil contracting here in Northland – the judges were looking for excellence in the finished projects, their people, safety and the way they contribute to our community and the environment. The standard of entries was outstanding and kept the judges busy for several weeks.

The inaugural Women in Contracting Award – open to any level of involvement in the industry from the work site, the administration team, to management, saw a high calibre of entrants and was a closely run contest.

This year also saw CCNZ Northland Branch Life Memberships awarded to Brad Flower and Alistair McIntyre for their long and

outstanding service to the Association, the Branch, and to the contracting industry itself.

Fantastic sponsorship support meant that attendees were able to enjoy the talent of MC Charmaine Soljak, hear from Riki Lum, from Clements Contractors, who took out the 2018 Northland Excavator Operator Competition title and the 2019 National Excavator Operator Competition title, enjoy listening and dancing to band Kurfew, and go into the draw to win the fantastic door prize. Guests enjoyed the surprise attendance of the Northland Rugby Taniwha who turned up as part of the presentation to the winner of the Hirepool Construction Projects over $1,000,000 category.

This was another successful event and we look forward to celebrating the local successes again next year.

Connexis 2019 Warren Drake Memorial Trainee of the Year Award

WINNER

JAMES MCKENZIE

MCKENZIE CONTRACTING

■ 2019 CCNZ Northland Construction Awards Surprise Attendee

PROUD TO BE A NORTHLAND BRANCH MEMBER OF CIVIL CONTRACTORS NEW ZEALAND Working for you

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Bulk Cartage | Earthmoving | Contracting | Subdivisions

■ Connexis 2019 Warren Drake Memorial Trainee of the Year Winner James McKenzie

Judge’s Comments

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ames has displayed dedication not only to his training but to his life outside of contracting.

His drive towards gaining a qualification has not distracted him from supporting his family and friends outside of work. He is a role model for others looking to gain entry into the civil construction industry. Coming from 3 generations of a contracting family the judges realise the extra pressure there is for him to perform. James, although only 20 years old, has shown maturity and is well suited for a leadership role in the future.

mckenziecontracting.co.nz

50 Kioreroa Road, Whangarei Contact Mac Ph 027-285 8762 or email mac@mckenziecontracting.co.nz

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Humes 2019 Construction Projects $0 to $100,000 Award

WINNER

ROBINSON ASPHALTS

McCLEAN LANDSCAPE PROJECT Judge’s Comments

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his was a highly specified residential project including a cantilevered outdoor stairway which gives a floating effect to their appearance.

Precision to all aspects of the concrete and blockwork was required and achieved. Onsite training in the use of laser technology was given during construction. A high degree of collaboration with the client and supplliers resulted in the excellent outcome of this complex project. The fact that the owner of the property was also the designer and client who gave his complete satisfaction to the outcome is a compliment to Robinson Asphalts.

■ Humes 2019 Construction Projects $0 to $100,000 Category Winner Robinson Asphalts

Firth 2019 Construction Projects $100,0000 to $500,000 Award

WINNER

EARTHWORX RURAL & CIVIL LIMITED RAUHOMAUMAU PROJECT

Judge’s Comments

EARTHWORX SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE SOLUTIONS FOR:

• Subdivision Construction • Retaining Walls • Landscaping • Farm Development • Forestry Roading • Earthmoving • Pilling • Rock Walls • Demolition • Rock Breaking • Machine Hire

PHONE: 09 946 0443 www.earthworx.co.nz

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arthworx impressed the judges with their strong planning and collaboration with client and designer to deliver a great project. The project was developed in a way which was sympathetic to the environmental constraints as well as meeting the aesthetic requirements of the client. A great job which demonstrates the values of quality, honesty and integrity.

■ Firth 2019 Construction Projects $100,000 to $500,000 Category Winner Earthworx Rural & Civil Limited

CONSTRUCTION

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Robinson Asphalts

Winners of Humes 2019 Construction Projects $0 to $100,000 Award and Hynds Pipes Systems 2019 Construction Projects $500,0000 to $1,000,000 Award

The team at Robinson Asphalts are extremely proud to have won two of the four Project categories at the 2019 CCNZ Northland Construction Awards. This is testament to the pride that the Robinson Asphalts team take in their work and the continual focus on delivering a First Class job every time.

The winning projects were: Sportsville Dargaville - Multipurpose Courts & Civil Works (Hynds Pipe Systems Construction Projects $500,000 - $1000000) and the McClean Landscaping project (Humes Construction Projects $0 -$100,000) It’s all about team work at Robinson Asphalts. It’s always great to get recognition in the industry but projects can only be successful with great collaboration between the client and other key stakeholders. “For these projects we are particularly grateful to the Kauri Coast Recreational Society and Griffiths & Associates Ltd (Project Managers)

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“We are absolutely committed to delivering a first class job every time – no shortcuts, no hassles. We go the extra mile, we make it easy for you and we stand by our work” for selecting and trusting us to deliver the valuable community driven Sportsville project.

Also to local Architect Roger McClean (Designgroup Architects h & k) and his wife Kim for choosing us to partner with Busck Concrete (key supplier) to transform their vision into reality” That’s our purpose at Robinson Asphalts to turn vision into reality - we make it happen so people can have a positive sense of progress, place and pride.

These projects were both quite challenging for different reasons but both required a great

deal of planning, precision, skill, innovation and problem solving and excellent communication was key. Tom Taylor was Contract Manager for Sportsville with David Wright as the Site Foreman. Mark Smith was Contract Manager for the McClean project and Tim Brocklehurst was the Builder/Site Foreman, and of course

there were many more on the teams involved who can all take great pride in these awards.

The McClean project was an impressive and innovative design involving a series of cascading precast concrete steps and landings cantilevered to give a floating effect along with plastered concrete masonry retaining walls, pathways, fences, handrails, spa foundations and lighting.

The Sportsville Dargaville contract was for the full construction of 4 new multi-purpose asphalt sports courts and the upgrade of two existing courts. This package involved complex earthworks, levels, drainage, and stormwater, specialist 3m high fencing, sports nets, pathways and a concrete block Volley Wall – all on a tight and hard earned budget through community fund-raising and grants.

Check out our website to find out more about what Robinson Asphalts can do for you….or find us on Facebook, or www.robinsonasphalts.co.nz

NORTHLAND’S FIRST CLASS CIVIL CONTRACTORS TURNING VISION INTO REALITY SINCE 1972

We are absolutely committed to delivering a First Class job every time Thanks to our valuable clients and our First Class team!

09 435 0188 www.robinsonasphalts.co.nz

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Ten4 Engineering 2019 Women in SUPPORTING Contracting Award OUR COMMUNITY WINNER KYLIE WECH AND CIVIL CONTRACTORS. DOWNER NZ LIMITED Judge’s Comments

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32 Gumdigger Place Whangarei 09 470 0850

Formulated for tough conditions

rom admin to Regional Manager in 19 years.

Kylie is a person who when given the opportunity picks up the reigns and goes with it. Kylie has mentioned she is inspired by her daughter. One would imagine that her daughter would also have the same sentiments. Her involvement with Charity outside of the contracting industry as well as organizing charity functions on behalf of the industry has been a huge success. Kylie is a role model for women who are in the industry or wish to enter the industry. Loyalty, passion, dedication and more importantly, professionalism, are qualities that has given Kylie her win tonight

■ Ten4 Engineering 2019 Women in Construction Winner Kylie Wech

Oil Intel – Total Lubricants 2019 Northland Leadership Award

WINNER

BRAD FLOWER

DOWNER NZ LIMITED Judge’s Comments

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Not only is Brad a giant of a man physically but he is a giant in his community. His nominator for this award said about Brad “ He helps others to grow and succeed in not only their jobs but also within their communities and family environment. The judges concur with those comments. Brad’s father has had an obvious influence on his life, especially his working life, and his leadership is borne from those influences.

His leadership skills have been recognised, not only by his employers, but the greater community, hence his elevation in most cases to leadership roles.

■ Oil Intel - Total Lubricants 2019 Northland Leadership Award Winner Brad Flower

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2019 New Zealand Transport Agency 2019 Environmental Award

WINNER STEVE

BOWLING CONTRACTING

OTAIKA STREAM CULVERT REHABILITATION PROJECT Judge’s Comments

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teve Bowling Contracting Limited responded to the client and their partners growing expectations regarding the protection of our environment. Early and ongoing collaboration with Iwi built trust and the team delivered on what they promised.

Bowling’s attention to detail stood out in this project and the team can be proud of what they have achieved. Some great innovative solutions to sediment control

■ Award winning, Kotuitui Whitinga Footbridge, constructed by Steve Bowling Contracting & GHK Piling Steve Bowling Contracting Ltd has been successfully operating in Northland for 24 years with the commencement of the business in 1995. We are a proudly locally owned & operated family run business. Steve Bowling Contracting specialises in civil construction work including structural reinforced concrete works (foundations, structures), slip remediation, driveways, retaining walls, excavations, footings, subdivisions, timber structures and walkways, demolition work, marine construction and specialist applications (concrete repairs and Sika products).

GHK Piling is a specialised piling operation that has the capability to install a broad range of foundation solutions including driven piles, bored piles, sheet piling and other ground engineering solutions such as retaining walls, ground anchors, screw piles etc. GHK Piling also specialise in bridge construction. GHK Piling operates in close association with Steve Bowling Contracting with GHK Piling providing the specialist knowledge and equipment on the ground engineering elements of each project. In GHK Piling’s 50 years of operation

it has earned a reputation as Northlands most respected expert in piling and the ground engineering field.

Pole Structures New Zealand is a recent addition to Bowling Infrastructure Group.

Poles Structures New Zealand is based out of North Shore, Auckland. They specialise in pole structures; namely retaining walls, timber structures and pole foundations. Manager, Bruce Rae has extensive knowledge in the Auckland area & has been operating his own successful business, Pole Structures Limited for over 30 years.

■ Recently completed, One Riverside Apartments which Steve Bowling Contracting was a major Sub-Contractor on

■ NZ Transport Agency 2019 Environmental Award Winner Steve Bowling Contracting

■ Steve Bowling Contracting team members who attended the awards function

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• Demolition • Piling • Excavations • Retaining • Concrete/Timber Structures

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2019 Hynds Pipes Systems 2019 Construction Projects $500,0000 to $1,000,000 Award

WINNER

ROBINSON ASPHALTS

SPORTSVILLE DARGAVILLE MULTI-PURPOSE COURTS AND CIVIL WORKS PROJECT Judge’s Comments

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obinson Asphalts clearly delighted the client with this project and the judges were also suitably impressed. They demonstrated a real understanding of community projects and their ability to deliver a quality project within a tight budget.

The innovation and Value Engineering developed in collaboration with the Project Manager and Client was a real standout for the judges.

■ The Robinson Asphalts team with both their awards

■ Hynds Pipe Systems 2019 Construction Projects $500,000 to $1,000,000 Winner Robinson Asphalts

Whangarei District Council 2019 Health and Safety Award Hynds Pipe Systems

Congratulates Robinson Asphalts 1992 Ltd Winner of the Hynds Pipe Systems Projects

WINNER DOWNER

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TAWERA WASTEWATER OVERFLOW STORAGE TANK PROJECT

$500,000 – $1 Million at the 2019 Civil Contractors NZ Northland Awards

■ Whangarei District Council 2019 Health and Safety Award Winner Downer NZ

Judge’s Comments

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his was a complex project involving multiple PCBUs (organisations), who needed to work together, communicate and collaborate about their overlapping duties and to minimise risks. There were many high risks in this project such as; excavations, work at heights, confined spaces, moving machinery, hazardous substances, access issues, multiple slip, trip and fall environments and weather extremes. Yet despite a good numbers or workers involved, the project was accomplished without a lost time injury.

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2019 Hirepool 2019 Construction Projects over $1,000,000

WINNER

FULTON HOGAN

MATAKOHE BRIDGES PROJECT

Judge’s Comments

The judges felt the success of this project was attributable to the following key factors: • • • • •

Early client engagement at the planning stage.

Forward planning notification to all stakeholders.

Road realignment to protect the nearby estuary.

Road realignment through the existing limestone quarry thus utilizing it for cut/fill operations.

Tight environmental controls which satisfied NRC to permit construction through the winter period.

• Excellent community engagement to ensure local people were kept informed of progress and any traffic diversions.

• Taking into account the cultural significance of the site, early iwi engagement and training staff in these aspects of the contract.

Congratulations for delivering this highly successful project on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the New Zealand Transport Agency.

■ Hirepool 2019 Construction Projects over $1,000,000 Winner Fulton Hogan

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2019 W I N N E R :

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ulton Hogan was delighted to have taken home the ‘Big One’ from the 2019 Northland Construction Awards: Hirepool Construction Projects over $1,000,000 - for Matakohe Bridges Fulton Hogan undertook this project for the NZ Transport Agency, replacing the two single lane wooden Matakohe Bridges (known as Hardies and Anderson) located on State Highway 12 near Matakohe. The new 2.5km road alignment has removed the tight curves and short straights and will improve safety on this section of SH12. Construction began in January 2018 and the full length of the new road was open to vehicles in May 2019.

Landscaping and other minor variation works will continue through the 2019 winter. Over 500 people have been inducted onto this project since it began. Being inducted, and completing the health and safety training necessary before you can go out onto the site for this number of people provides context of its size.

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We built 2 bridges – one 191m long (Piringatahi), six-span bridge over Matakohe River and one 60m long two-span bridge (named Te Ao Marama Hou) over Parerau Creek. The bridge piles varied in length from 14m to 20m, the bridge piers are 10m up in the air. 130m of temporary staging was used to provide construction access to build the piers. Each bridge beam (there are 5 per span) weighed 50 tonnes and was transported to site using heavy haulage units from West Auckland, as there is nothing in Northland large enough to transport such heavy weights.

Delivering such a critical project for our local community is something Fulton Hogan takes pride in.

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2019 ADVERTORIAL

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Supporting construction from the ground up BDX is proud to be helping Northland businesses grow from the ground up, with its experienced team of engineering, maintenance and contracting specialists.

■ Below: BDX team from left to right – Brad Baker: Field Supervisor, Joe Pim: Field Supervisor Heavy Fab, Andy Graham: Field Supervisor, Nicholas Schuster: Operations Manager, Johnny Hirst: General Manager, Mike Wong: Field Supervisor, Ross Harper: Civil Project Manager, Leonard Crewther: Logistics Supervisor

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DX is currently leading a number of large-scale civil construction projects, including Whangarei’s newest subdivision at Kotata Heights, Logyard Road commercial precinct, Port Nikau marine precinct and Port Nikau land development.

The BDX team are experienced in all aspects of subdivision, lot and yard development, crossings, earthworks, roading, retaining walls, drainage work, concrete construction, civil structures and marine interface remediation.

“We enjoy being involved with new construction projects from the outset,” says BDX General Manager Johnny Hirst. “We can support all aspects of civil works and now with a wick-draining machine have more opportunities to provide engineering and ground stablisation processes.”

Having designed and constructed its own specialist wick-draining equipment, BDX

is now hiring the equipment out to other Northland companies, along with its full suite of elevated work platforms as Northland agent for HigherSafe NZ elevated work platforms.

Once a project site is ready, BDX also has the expertise to support site engineering and steel frame construction in its fully equipped manufacturing and fabrication workshop.

“We’re proud of the fact that we can support a project right from the ground up,” says Johnny. “Once civil works are completed and the building is up, we have experienced maintenance crews who can tackle any aspect of property maintenance, including mowing, spraying, landscaping, building repairs.”

In addition to construction, the experienced BDX team manage preventative maintenance programs and industrial engineering maintenance contracts for a number of Northland’s largest industrial plants, including reactive maintenance, heavy fabrication, specialist servicing and planned shutdown

work.

A specialist truck and mobile plant maintenance team of qualified mechanics also provide workshop and mobile servicing to heavy mobile equipment in a range of industries such as concrete, forestry and

earthmoving.

With a 70+ strong team, including qualified trades staff with up-to-date NZQA training as well as ISNET certified contractors, BDX has all the expertise needed to support any Northland businesses to grow.

P: 09 430 2126 E: info@bdx.nz 32 Logyard Road, Port Nikau, Whangarei

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2019 ADVERTORIAL

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SmartSteel Buildings utilizes world class design software ShedTech, providing a cost effective and efficient design, including upgrades to eliminate items such as non-obtrusive knee and collar ties. All aspects of the shed are pre-engineered and can be altered in real time, with your input. Quotes can be provided almost immediately, and from the material order placed to the full kit delivered on site is approximately 15 days.

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Clementts Con ntractors Ltd would like to congratulate all the entrants and winners of this year’s Civil Contractors NZ Northland Construction Awards 2019. Once a year Civil Contractors Northland put on this awesome night where everyone swaps work boots and hi vis for dress shoes and suits.

Riki Lum showing his high level of skill & accuracy at the Civil Contractors NZ 25th National Excavator Operator Competition, March 2019

The event celebrates the skills of a variety of people within the industry from the field to the office and everyone in between. It was a great night had by all and awesome to see everyone get dressed up for the occasion.

Michelle & Riki Lum

We were proud to have one of our team as a guest speaker on the night. Riki Lum has been with Clements Contractors since September 2017 and is a huge asset to the company.

Earlier in the year Riki represented Northland at the Civil Contractors NZ 25th National Excavator Operator Competition and won! This is just Riki’s second year competing in the competition, and after his experience last year making it through to nationals but not placing, he went away determined to come back this year and take out the title.

And he did so, spectacularly!

Riki receiving congratulations from the crowd after being awarded his win

The judges were particularly impressed with Riki's performance in the one-day job segment of the competition, and a solid effort all round ensured him a clear win.

WESTERN HILLS QUARRY

Past the Hospital, off Maunu Road, Westwood Lane, WHANGAREI

The man himself speaking at the Civil Contractors NZ Northland Construction Awards 2019

09 434 4949 www.clementscontractors.co.nz