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New Long Term Contracts for Rodney District Council On 19 December 2008, Rodney District Council (RDC) awarded two long term Professional Services contracts to Projenz;
Projenz have been a preferred supplier of professional services to RDC over the last twelve years and are pleased to have this relationship formalised for the next five years. Following their internal re-organisation, the new Infrastructure Directorate of RDC embarked on a competitive procurement process in October 2008. The process opened with an invitation to the market to provide statements of interest. A total of forty-three local and international consulting organisations responded to RDC’s invitation, reflecting both the economic climate and the longevity and opportunity these contracts offered. For the six available packages, RDC then selected only two consultants to provide a full tender response for each package. Following an intensive tender period, Projenz were selected in first place for both of the tenders they entered into. Scoring highest attributes for both Asset Management and Programming and Transport and Property. A key to the Projenz success was their empathy and understanding for Rodney District , alignment with the core values of Council and in ‘making a positive difference’ for Rodney. The theme for both parties is ‘One Directorate, One Team, One Vision’, which encapsulates the totally collaborative approach that is necessary to provide Rodney District with the level of professional services they deserve. Projenz will also help make that positive difference by continuing their history of innovation and doing things better but in a practical New Zealand way. Projenz were pleased to include a number of successful local suppliers in their tenders as sub-consultants in specialty areas such as architecture and planning. Projenz have also teamed with international consultants GHD in their Asset Management and Programming Contract where they are able to provide expertise in the three waters (potable water, stormwater and wastewater), parks and coastal disciplines. To align with the Rodney Vision and promote a fresh approach from 2009, Projenz and GHD have re-branded their services under the new banner of
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Mike Caulfield has joined the Albany Team providing services as a Project Manager.
Mike has an NZCE and BE and recently completed 14 years with Transfield Services (formerly AC Blackmore Ltd).
New Airport 'gateway to Fiordland'
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Te Anau's new $7.1 million airport would provide a gateway for tourists into Fiordland and Southland, Southland Mayor Frana Cardno said.
Cutting down travel time would make it more convenient for travellers and entice more into the region, she said. "Within a couple of hours down the road you're in Milford or Doubtful Sound, you're right there. I guess if you're a tourist visting areas you look at the map for the nearest airport and this is it." The building of the airport was an investment into the future, which would pay off.
"It's an opportunity for us to build on good existing relationships with airport users ... and a good chance to build new relationships with air service providers," said Mrs Cardno, who opened the airport on Saturday.
Tourist airline Pionair, the only large commercial user of the new airport, plans to increase services.
Chief executive Tim Scott said Pionair had enjoyed a good relationship with the Southland District Council for eight years and planned to bring in more than the current 70 tour groups a year in future.
The old airport facilities — little more than a shed — had been seen as cute by some visitors "but cute doesn't cut the mustard in the tourism business any more" .
The lengthened runway meant the company could now fly full planes out of Te Anau. Previously planes arrived full but had to take off empty, leaving groups to go on by coach. Now Pionair would be able to offer Te Anau people flights to Christchurch, Mr Scott said.
For more information and images on this project refer to our Project page
New Te Anau Airport Opens
Pacific Wings Magazine May 2008
Taken from a Pacific Wings Magazine article May 2008
For more information and images on this project refer to our Project page
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Christchurch Office – New Face Projenz have extended their growth in the South Island with the establishment of an office in Christchurch. To front this operation, we are pleased to welcome to our team, Jonathan (Jon) Ashford. Jon will initially share office space with our friends at ViaStrada, at level 6, Link Centre, 152 Hereford Street, Christchurch CBD. Visit www.viastrada.co.nz for more information. Jon has 34 years experience in Engineering Consultancies, gained in NZ, Holland, Hong Kong and the UK. Jon started his career as a draftsman in the UK and has gained a wealth of experience as a senior design draftsman, CAD manager and project manager on a variety of projects such as the Poihipi geothermal power station in Taupo, the Lyttelton port fast coal project, the Tuen Kwan O South underground railway station and retail complex in Hong Kong, and a large variety of civil and structural projects for private and government clients. More recently Jon has worked as a project manager on the Fonterra dairy plant upgrade at Clandeboye in South Canterbury, the Waimakariri DC sewer and watermain relocation project, and a $5.5M residential subdivision on Banks Peninsula. Jon will provide his expertise to the wider Projenz operations in the South Island, whilst developing the Projenz business in Canterbury. Motutapu Icebreaker Marathon and Mountain Bike They’ve done it again; this year even faster! Brad McLeay did the mountain bike in 3 hours 15 minutes in 41st place out of 233, with Callum Wood completing the Marathon Master in 3 hours 29 minutes in 10th place out of 86. Well done guys!
Lonnie Dalzell continues his great work as an Ambassador for the Futureintech Programme, facilitated by IPENZ (the Institute of Professional Engineers in New Zealand). As part of ongoing Ambassador visits to Dunedin schools, Lonnie visited Bayfield High School where he did some field demonstrations with a Total Station Survey Instrument. This practical demonstration was to show Year 12 students how trigonometry is used (in surveying) to calculate key measurements for project sites. Lonnie has also completed two presentations to Year 9 students at Kaikorai Valley High School; demonstrating how geometry is used in real world situations and careers. From these Ambassador visits it is hoped that students will see the practical end use of what they study at school, as well as considering engineering and surveying as their career choice and as the very interesting, stimulating and well rewarded careers that they are. |
February 2008 Projenz Clackers - Otago Central Rail Trail Duathlon The “Projenz Clackers” completed the Otago Central Rail Trail Duathlon over the weekend of the 23rd and 24th of February. Callum and Katie came in at a very noteworthy 4th with the Jen / Brad / Amelia combo finishing a creditable 28th out of 50 mixed teams in 30 degree heat. This unique multi sport event involves running and mountain biking the 150km length of the famous Otago Central Rail Trail between Clyde and Middlemarch. The race was split into 4 stages per day over 2 days. Refer to www.railtrailduathlon.co.nz for event details.
The combined Lions Club of Central Otago organise this annual event to help maintain, develop and promote the Otago Rail Trail for the benefit of all. |
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Chile Project - El Tatio Geothermal area, Chile Projenz, through a contact with our Chilean based strategic partner P4 (view www.P4.cl) successfully tendered to complete a report on the adverse environmental effects of a proposed geothermal power plant in Northern Chile. In conjunction with New Zealand based GNS Science Ltd, a report and recommendations was compiled that covered appropriate thermal feature monitoring and comment on avoidance, remediation and mitigation of environmental risks. The Chilean client was extremely pleased at the speed at which Projenz could react, manage, and deliver this important part of the project. The ability of Callum to provide the key link between the Spanish language and local Chilean requirements and the necessary expertise sourced in New Zealand was crucial to delivery.
El Tatio Geothermal area, Chile PROJENZ, a través de nuestro socio estratégico basado en Chile, P4 Asesores (vea www.P4.cl), completó con éxito un informe sobre los efectos ambientales adversos de una planta de generación eléctrica de fuentes geotérmicos propuesta para el norte de Chile. Junto con los especialistas de la empresa neocelandesa GNS Science, un informe con las recomendaciones de GNS incluyendo la remediación y la mitigación de riesgos ambientales fue compilada y entregada. Nuestro cliente Chileno estuvo extremadamente contento con la velocidad a cual PROJENZ podría reaccionar, manejar, y entregar esta parte importante del proyecto. La capacidad de Callum para actuar como vinculo entre la lengua española, los requisitos locales chilenos y el conocimiento necesario para ubicar una especialista neocelandesa era crucial a la entrega More on our Chilean relationship in Español here |
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February 2008 Noel Villafaňa has joined the Albany team as a CAD Draughtsman. Noel emigrated from the Philippines to New Zealand in 2006. Noel’s ultimate goal is to become a Chartered Engineer. Noel is a welcome addition to our CAD draughting capability and will work closely with Shane Dale. |
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Projenz are pleased to announce the inaugural Projenz Internship which has been awarded to Ben Paul. The internship covers five years and includes three years of University study and 2 years of post graduate experience. Ben resides in Takapuna, on the North Shore of Auckland and in 2007 completed secondary school at Takapuna Grammar. Ben aspires to gain a Bachelor of Planning (Town Planning specialising in transportation) at Auckland University and gain as much work experience at Projenz during his university career. Other interests include website design and general IT which have culminated in the production of this new 2008 Projenz website which Ben maintains along with his own personal website www.aucklandmotorways.co.nz. |
January 2008 Projenz supports IPENZ, the Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand, and their initiative futureintech. For more information and the Projenz profile refer to the site here. Futureintech is "your gateway to careers in technology, engineering and science". Lonnie Dalzell, a Projenz Project Engineer in Dunedin has volunteered to contribute to the futureintech scheme by acting as an ambassador to schools in "supporting the maths science and technology curriculum by working with students on projects, describing their job or offering career advice." |
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Matua Road Enhancement Project An enhanced Matua Road is now open to light traffic. Projenz have been managing this important enhancement to the Huapai CBD for Rodney DC, since 2006, with Noel Hawkins as Client Project Manager. This Project is unique because of the inclusion of artwork in the street furniture and footpaths. The streetscape reflects on the diverse arts and crafts movement thriving in the area.
For more information on this project contact Noel Hawkins at noelh@projenz.co.nz |
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In 2005 Projenz were invited to participate in the Ports of Auckland Wynyard “Western Reclamation" (Tank Farm) redevelopment. Since then they have been appointed to manage the infrastructure development with Steve Borlase as Project Manager for Infrastructure. Currently Projenz are managing the procurement process to appoint a Health and Safety Consultant to the project. Sea+City, on behalf of Auckland City Council are developing the Wynyard Precinct, otherwise known as the “Western Reclamation” or “Tank Farm” in the area to the north of Victoria Park and Fanshawe Street and between Westhaven Marina and Viaduct Basin, in the lower CBD of Auckland City. The project is expected to be complete by the year 2026. “Sea+City” have already engaged a number of consultants and intend to engage further consultants and physical works contractors to build the project. There will be a multitude of complex activities occurring on and off site for the duration of the project. For project details refer to www.seacity.co.nz.
For more information on this project contact Steve Borlase at steveb@projenz.co.nz |
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This month we welcomed Laura Foster to our team in Albany. Laura will work half a day each week and possibly University vacations, while she completes her Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) at Auckland University. Laura is in her 1st Professional year (2nd year of study) and is thriving in the friendly environment here at Projenz. |
JULY 2007 When Projenz turned ten years old this month we reflected on our rapid growth and origins; Between 1991 and 1997 John Penman and then Steve Borlase developed the successful Roading Group at Manukau Consultants Limited (MCL), with 65 staff, multiple long term contracts, regional offices and a revenue of $6m annually and in the process created some real resale share value for the original owners, Manukau City Council . Prior to the sale of MCL to the Australian company GHD in 1999, both John and Steve had determined that there was a real market opportunity to establish a new company that was focused on bringing a fresh approach to Professional Engineering in New Zealand. The company name Projenz was the brand chosen to represent Professional Engineering and Project Management Services of a wholly New Zealand owned consultancy. Wishing to expand on the successful business formula, in 2005 Projenz appointed Callum Wood as a co-director based in the Dunedin office heading the South Island operations. With offices now firmly established in Albany, Dunedin and Queenstown, Projenz are looking forward to future sustained growth in New Zealand and contributions to the continuing development of New Zealand projects and infrastructure. The team in Albany celebrated the 10th anniversary in style at the Spencer on Byron in Takapuna. |
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Projenz welcomes Shane Dale as a Project Manager / Engineer based in the new Albany office unit alongside Paul Thomas. Shane has extensive experience in civil engineering, project management, roading and other infrastructure projects in South Africa, UK, Ireland and NZ. Shane will be providing our clients with Project Management, Design and Supervision expertise for a range of projects involving Local Authorities and the Private Infrastructure Sector. |
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Robotic Survey Equipment With 2 Surveyors now in our ranks, Jeremy Elrick and Lonnie Dalzell, Projenz have made a commitment to equip them with the latest in robotic total stations, the Leica TPS 1202 Robotic Total Station. This sophisticated survey system has a number of features which will promote fast efficient 1 man survey operations for our clients, these are: RX1200 robotic smart controller and 360 degree prism allowing fast single person operation; highly accurate long range reflector less EDM with coaxial visible red laser; high resolution touch screen graphics on both controller & instrument, allowing remote setout and data review; auto target recognition for precise prism tracking; full alpha numeric keyboard on the controller; super-fast EDM (up to 8 measurements/sec in tracking mode); Li-ion batteries allowing 1 full day of cable free operation. The complete ranges of onboard survey software provides capability for engineering setout, as well as direct compatibility with Landonline utilising LandMXL formats for land transfer surveys 3D design geometry etc. The 1200 series total station is also fully compatible with the 1200 series GPS unit. |
MAY 2007 Telarc SAI-Quality Audits The newly merged Quality Accreditation Company Telarc SAI, www.telarcsai.co.nz, completed 2 programmed external audits at Projenz during May. The Telarc SAI Auditors completed a certification audit at the Queenstown site and a regular 6 monthly surveillance audit in Albany. Only a few minor procedural issues were identified, which have in turn been captured by the Projenz Continuous Improvement System for action. The Auditor’s recommendations are that Certification continues for Albany and is awarded to Queenstown as the new site. This means that all 3 office sites are now fully certified. |
MAY 2007 New People –Dunedin Office Projenz welcomes Adrienne (Adee) Wootton to it’s previously all male Dunedin domain. Adee has moved to the “Pride of the South” after a successful career, most recently as Project Leader of the $35M, Queen Street Upgrade for Auckland City. Adee has 12 years experience working in project management, policy development and community consultation in New Zealand. As project leader of the Queen Street Upgrade, Adee has gained experience in planning and the implementation of a large streetscape upgrade. Adee has developed a local strategic plan and this broad experience will enable her to understand the challenges faced in planning and developing achievable solutions for our clients that relate to the key issues at hand. Adee enjoys working in diverse environments with organisations seeking to improve service delivery, like Projenz. |
MAY 2007 Pirates Rugby Support Projenz people are active sports people and part of our culture is putting a little back into the community and helping out where we can. In Dunedin we sponsor the Pirates Junior Rugby Football club and all juniors get a “Projenz Pirates” beanie. Pictured is Xavier Wood, a member of the Pirates “Whitepointers” U10 team. Photos Here |
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New People – Albany Office Projenz welcomes Paul Thomas as a Project Manager based in the new Albany office unit, adjoining the main office building. Paul is the first one of a number of new staff intended to service our immediate growth in the Auckland region. Paul is a Chartered Engineer with an NZCE and BE (Hons). Paul is a Project Manager/Engineer with 22 years of civil engineering experience in NZ and the UK. Paul will be providing our clients with Project Management, Design and Supervision expertise over a range of projects including Land Development and Local Authority roading projects. |
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APRIL 2007 New People – Albany Office Projenz welcomes Paul Thomas as a Project Manager/Engineer based in the new Albany office unit, adjoining the main office building. Paul is the first one of a number of new staff intended to service our immediate growth in the Auckland region. Paul is a Chartered Engineer with an NZCE and BE (Hons) and with 22 years of civil engineering experience in NZ and the UK. Paul will be providing our clients with Project Management, Design and Supervision expertise for a range of projects including Land Development and Local Authority roading projects. |
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APRIL 2007 Waiouru Peninsula to SH1 Connection Project Complete Projenz were engaged to provide the Project Director for this joint Manukau City Council and Transit New Zealand major road project. The project provides direct and easy access to the Southern Motorway for traffic travelling to and from East Tamaki, which is a major employment centre and growth area.
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New People – Albany Office After 8 years with Projenz in the Albany office, we farewell Vicky Oosthuizen, and welcome on board Vera Papenfus. Vicky and family have relocated to Brisbane to begin a new adventure. Vera has joined us in an administrative capacity and will be primarily responsible for administration and accounts. Vera’s background includes production industry (printing continuous forms - labels) – Large Import Company (white ware, small kitchen appliances, Minolta and JVC products), staff recruitment agency (specialising in the Hotel Industry). She studied MEAO (equivalent to B-Comm) in The Netherlands. Vera also likes to be out and about on her road bike - she and her husband completed the 160km, Watties Taupo Challenge last year. |
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Motutapu Icebreaker Marathon and Mountain-bike Projenz South Island Managing Director, Callum Wood, and Queenstown-based Project Manager, Brad McLeay, recently completed the iconic Motatapu mountain marathon and mountain-bike, respectively. This was Callum’s second consecutive year completing the event. A 42.2km off-road marathon beginning at the Motatapu Station near Wanaka, Callum ran the undulatory course in a very sharp sub-4 hours, crossing the finish line in historic Arrowtown in very good form. Brad negotiated the 51km mountain bike course without any issues, viewed above entering one of the 20+ river crossings on the course.
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New People – Queenstown Office Projenz have recently appointed a Project Manager with corporate, local government and regulatory experience. As Project Manager Environmental Services, Jenny Halstead leads our Environmental business line and provides a key link in project development where planning resource consents and policy meet the Engineering tasks. After completing a Master of Science in Environmental Science, Jenny spent several years working for BP Australia Limited as an environmental project manager, principally involved in soil and groundwater remedial projects. More recently, Jenny managed the delivery of a range of regulatory functions for Queenstown Lakes District Council. Jenny is also the Queenstown Office Rep. for Quality, Health & Safety.
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JANUARY 2007 New Office Space – Albany Projenz have just completed the fit-out of an additional office unit beside its existing office unit in Corinthian Office Park, Albany, Auckland. This additional space will provide offices for up to 14 additional staff. These modern facilities will provide for Projenz’s immediate growth in the Auckland region. |
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New People – Albany Projenz were pleased that Anne Smith joined our team in Albany, providing a welcoming face at the front desk, and providing friendly administrative support. Two additional Contract Staff were taken on to assist with Rodney District Council’s walking and cycling 2006/07 design projects over the months of December, January and February. Joel Zhou is a third year Civil Engineering student at Auckland University. Joel is from China and has worked hard to get himself to University, including driving buses for Stagecoach around the busy parts of Auckland City. 2007 will be Ben Paul’s final year at Takapuna Grammar School. Ben is passionate about roads and transport, so much so that he has established his own website: www.aucklandmotorways.co.nz. Ben is keen to pursue a career in Transportation Planning but also has a ‘mean’ entrepreneurial streak, juggling his studies, website development, part-time jobs and an import business called Ben Products. |
DECEMBER 2006 Christmas Get-together Projenz celebrated 9 years in business, and the “1st Year Anniversary” of the South Island operations with a staff get-together from all three offices – Albany, Queenstown and Dunedin. The venue of choice was Henry van Asch’s Winehouse and Kitchen, in the beautiful Gibbston Valley, near Queenstown.
This year presented a unique opportunity to bring together our North Island and South Island people in a stunning location, alongside the Kawarau river with Otago food and wine in abundance! |
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ISO Quality Audit Success The Directors of Projenz are pleased to report that as of 17 May 2006, Projenz has successfully completed it’s final external audit and has now become a Quality Endorsed Company. Projenz now complies with all of the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems with the following capability: “The registration covers the Quality Management System for the provision of engineering, planning and management services, including the project management, design, and construction management of civil and transportation projects.” The certification was completed by SAI Global Certification Services Pty Ltd, one of the worlds leading Quality Certifiers. Refer to: www.sai-global.com The emphasis is again on simplicity and readability, and this comprehensive Business System, outlined below, is contained one easy to use Volume. |
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Queenstown Lakes District Council – Contract 450 Review Contract 450 for Urban and Rural Road Maintenance covers Queenstown Lakes District Council’s entire roading network for both sealed and unsealed roads. Projenz were commissioned to carry out a review of the contractors operations both in-house at a process and procedures level, and on the road in a network audit role. |
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New Office – Dunedin and Queenstown With the establishment of Projenz South Island in November 2005, Callum Wood, South Island Director began by opening the flagship Dunedin office. With a team of surveyors, design staff and project management plus an auto-cad specialist, the Dunedin office recently relocated to premises close to the Octagon - Remax House, 326 Moray Place, Dunedin. In order to satisfy existing and projected client workload, in August 2006 Projenz South Island opened their second office in Queenstown, located upstairs at 45 Camp Street, Queenstown. Brad McLeay has recently been appointed in a Project Management and Project Development role, and also fulfils the role of Queenstown Office Manager. |
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ISO 9001:2001 Quality Certification The Projenz Business System: All Projenz company systems are now integrated under one umbrella to ISO 9001 standards. We have designed a unique ‘Projenz Business System” which includes all our business processes into one 4-part business Manual. These are:
One of the keys to the Projenz Business System is the adoption of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) from the balanced Scorecard Institute (BSI) in the USA. Refer www.balancedscorecard.org The BSC is a management system (not only a measurement system) that enables organizations to clarify their vision and strategy and translate them into action. It provides feedback around both the internal business processes and external outcomes in order to continuously improve strategic planning from an academic exercise into the nerve centre of an enterprise. Kaplan and Norton describe the innovation of the balanced scorecard as follows: “The balanced scorecard retains traditional financial measures. But financial measures tell the story of past events, an adequate story for industrial age companies for which investments in long term capabilities and customer relationships were not critical for success. These financial measures are inadequate, however, for guiding and evaluating the journey that information age companies must make to create future value through investment in customers, suppliers, employees, processes, technology and innovation.” The balanced scorecard suggests that we view the organization from four perspectives, and to develop metrics (measures), collect data and analyse it relative to each of these perspectives. |
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Projenz South Island Projenz is now firmly established in the South Island. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Callum Wood, as the managing Director of Projenz South Island Limited. Callum is a Chartered Engineer whose experience includes strategic leadership within a global company, management board experience for State Highway Network maintenance Management (NMM) Contracts and Operational, and Project Management of Professional Services teams, specifically in the Transportation and Civil Engineering sector. Callum has most recently had a successful dual business development and technical leadership role within the same sector. As Managing Director and a shareholder of Projenz South Island, Callum will lead the development of our business in the South. Managing our client relationships, providing technical leadership, as well as managing the team outputs to ensure a quality and timely response to our clients, is his main focus. Callum is a born and bred South Islander, with an affinity and commitment to the South Island and to enhancing the way of life there. Because of our culture and way of doing business, this is a key difference in what we offer to you. |
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