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October 2016
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Wellsford library has the ‘wow’ factor Karen Phelps The intricate feature precast concrete panels on the Wellsford War Memorial Library are one of the building’s eye-catching details. Designed by Jasmax, the Wellsford War Memorial Library, located on Memorial Park on Port Albert Road, is nearly five times the size of the original building. Paul Archer, senior project manager for Stryde Projects, which led the construction of the project, says that Stryde worked closely with Whangarei company Barfoot Construction to design and form the moulds for the panels to achieve the finished result for the client. Local artists from Te Hana Te Ao Marama Maori Cultural Centre worked with the project team to integrate design elements that reflect Wellsford’s historic connections with the Kaipara Harbour, which can be seen in the panels on the building’s exterior. Joseph Stradwick owner of Stryde Projects says that the building boasts sustainable features not seen in a library before including a rain garden, which manages storm water run-off from the car park. Solar panels power charge points for electric vehicles and energy usage is monitored in real time so that adjustments can be made to increase energy effectiveness and power saving. Due unique technology used in the project Paul says that it was a project where the company’s attention to detail could really come to the fore. The building was recognized when it won merit awards in the 2014 Property Council NZ awards in the Education and Arts and Green Building sections. “It shows as a team we can adapt and work with new technology, working with architect, consultants, local subcontractors, as we did on this project, and the client to ensure the right end result,” says Paul. The team at Stryde has been working together for 16 years and has completed over $400m of construction projects. Stryde Projects specialises in building mediumsized commercial, education, multi-unit residential and community buildings, throughout Auckland and Northland. Fit-out and refurbishment work is also a core service, and when a simplified process or single contract is preferred, the company offers a designbuild service. Depending on client needs the company can also undertake a construction or project management only contract, says Joseph.
Stryde Projects specialises in building medium-sized commercial, education, multi-unit residential and community buildings. It’s a hallmark of Stryde Projects in recognition that every client and every project is different and so tailors services to suit client needs. Stryde Projects sets itself apart in its attention to detail, says Paul. The in-house team of 50 plus subcontractors takes great pride in delivering buildings that meet and exceed the needs of stakeholders, he says. Stryde Projects has recently established a specialist landscaping crew in order to offer clients a full service. This complements the company’s in-house siteworks and drainage divisions. “Construction projects are complex by nature. In order to achieve a quality and timely build, they require an experienced and integrated team, underpinned by good processes. “All our staff are chosen for their high integrity, experience and skill. “Our project and site managers use best
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“It shows as a team we can adapt and work with new technology, working with architect, consultants, local subcontractors and the client to ensure the right end result.” practice processes and tools to ensure a wellorganised construction project and an integrated site team who fulfill their individual roles. “A full-time accredited staff member maintains our site health and safety and Greenstar procedures to ensure projects are compliant. “Much of our work is for repeat clients and because a lot of our staff has worked for Stryde Projects for over a decade this means that clients can deal with the same people on multiple projects, building up a trusted relationship over time.
“Careful planning and expert management create the right conditions for a smooth construction process, a real benefit for our clients.” Stryde Projects works predominantly in Auckland but will work further afield depending on the project. It is currently working on a $40m retirement village for Bupa at Albany, has just completed a new church for Life Church at Manukau and is in the design phase for a church for the same client in central Auckland.
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