We know what it’s like to be at the coalface.
We’re all from contracting backgrounds. Our knowledge of the issues facing construction companies comes from resolving them on a day-to-day basis, while at the same time working closely with the owners of infrastructure assets.
This experience and knowledge enables us to apply insights that can’t be found elsewhere.
Our team
Rory has more than 20 years’ construction experience in tunnels and underground construction, roads, bridges and marine structures.
He has led tender, design and delivery teams across a range of project types and scales in New Zealand, the Pacific and the UK.
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Tim has worked in commercial and cost related roles across the construction industry for more than 15 years.
He has held senior operational roles across a number of construction disciplines including roads and earthworks, pipelines, tunnels and general heavy civil infrastructure.
Tim has experience in a number of forms of contract in New Zealand and the UK. In addition, he has a sound understanding of New Zealand’s insurance and security markets.
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Daniel is an experienced constructor with more than 15 years of delivering projects ranging from heavy civils to roads and structures, land development, water, building and urban spaces.
He has worked in New Zealand and the UK, and has led projects across a wide range of project types and contract models. This experience has enabled Daniel to develop excellent commercial skills and the ability to quickly identify project risks and opportunities.
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Senior Associate and Regional Lead
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
+64 21 150 7301
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Justin has a broad range of experience including planning, design, project management and commissioning across a range of disciplines within the civil engineering sector. He has worked on water treatment plants, pipelines, civil structures, rail and roads, and also has experience in the commercial building sector.
A 23-year career of design and construction experience has armed Justin with a comprehensive understanding of the project delivery cycle.
Hamilton based, he services our projects in the BOP and the lower North Island.
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Executive Consultant
ME (Dist), Distinguished Fellow ENZ, MIET, MIOD
+64 21 496 404
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Geoff has more than 26 years’ of CEO experience across a range of sectors including civil infrastructure and building construction, electricity generation and transmission and telecommunications. He has led businesses across Australasia, SE Asia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
Geoff was formerly a member of the National Infrastructure Advisory Board, is a member of the MBIE Building Advisory Panel and is the current chairman of the Construction Strategy Group.
His deep understanding of how companies in the building and infrastructure sectors operate brings unique insights to projects. This is especially important in the areas of risk and opportunity where Geoff is able to distil information down to the few critical actions that can lead to project success.
Jamie has held structures and design manager roles for a number of major New Zealand construction companies. He has more than 10 years’ experience in a range of heavy civil engineering projects in New Zealand and the Pacific.
He has technical qualifications in structures, roads, tunnels and project management, and particular experience in programming, temporary works and construction staging.
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Garvan has more than 10 years’ experience in both building and infrastructure sectors in New Zealand, Australia and the Europe. His career has progressed through engineering roles with both main and subcontractors. Garvan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of the industry from a practical prospective. His technical knowledge of industry-wide standards and execution enables Garvan to bring valuable insights to the project cycle.
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Mark has more than 20 years’ experience in the infrastructure construction industry. This includes projects on bridges, roads, rail, wharves and public transport facilities. Most of his career has been spent in New Zealand, Middle East and West Africa. Mark leads projects from inception, through to design, to successful procurement and delivery of physical works. His hands-on experience allows Mark to challenge project concepts from a practical perspective to achieve the best value for money.
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During his 14 years in the construction industry, Henry has worked in both design and project delivery. This has included projects in New Zealand, Australia, Europe and India.
Henry’s experience through the project lifecycle provides him with extensive, practical knowledge of all facets of the delivery process.
His civil industry experience in roading, micro tunnelling, three waters and civil structures projects means Henry has a diverse range of construction experience.
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Associate
MEng Structural Engineering
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
+64 22 402 0550
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Cameron has more than 10 years’ experience in the civil engineering and construction sector. This has included working on projects in roads, structures, major buildings and mining infrastructure.
His knowledge of engineering principles and hands on experience means Cameron brings a practical perspective to his thinking.
In addition, his level of competency in design and modelling software, enables Cameron to provide detailed insights to construction planning.
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With more than 10 years’ experience managing work on large infrastructure construction projects in both California and New Zealand, Kelley brings a wealth of knowledge and insight for many disciplines of civil engineering, including tunnel, motorway, rail, bridge, water treatment and precast concrete.
Her technical competency, attention to detail, and effective communication skills result in well planned projects with engaged teams and stakeholders.
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Nothing is too much trouble. We get on with it and cut to the chase. We avoid distractions and don’t overpromise. Our processes and systems are robust which means we’re highly effective and efficient.
We’re always optimistic and positive. We believe there’s a social side to doing business, so we like to keep things relaxed, but professional. We work really hard at developing great relationships. To us this means being empathetic, available and respectful.
We’re open to new ideas and looking at things differently. We expect the unexpected. This makes us adaptable and light on our feet, which allows us to deploy our resources quickly. We enjoy challenges and like being challenged.
We give our best without compromise. We have absolute confidence in our capability and judgement. We learn from mistakes and have the humility to fess up. We’re honest and accountable and we challenge each other. There is no best; only better.
We have been operating in New Zealand’s largest city for three years working on a wide range of projects. Members of our team have extensive experience and strong relationships in this market.
Our presence in Hamilton enables us to undertake projects in the regions of the North Island. Our Regional Lead, Justin Smith, is well acquainted with these markets and proximity means our clients are well serviced.
Opportunities regularly present themselves on the East Coast. We have undertaken projects in Sydney and Melbourne and continue to develop relationships with local government and other asset owners.