Naylor Love were engaged by New Ground Capital to construct a new 7 storey apartment block in Frankton, Queenstown. The building was designed by Kirk Roberts using the PREcast Seismic Structural System (PRESSS). BBR Contech was involved early in the project as the Post Tensioning Specialist working through constructability issues with the building contractor.
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Experience and innovation are a winning combination.
Founded in 1963, BBR Contech has established itself as New Zealand’s leading specialist civil engineering firm. The key to this success in a highly competitive field can be summed up in one word: innovation.
Our team has developed unrivalled know-how in the demanding areas of post-tensioning, seismic strengthening and high-tech concrete repairs. We have developed new methodologies and products, and partnered with leading engineering companies from around the world. Above all, we have invested in our design capability, with the goal of supporting our clients in their quest to deliver excellence.
We also support new knowledge, such as research projects with the Universities of Auckland and Canterbury that explore post-tensioning and FRP (fibre-reinforced polymer) applications as retrofit solutions for earthquake resistance.
Quality assurance and standards
BBR Contech is committed to meeting the highest standards of quality assurance, environmental management and health and safety performance in our work. This is reflected in our achieving ISO9001 and ISO45000 certification. Our safety management systems have also been reviewed and accredited to ISNet, Site Safe Green, Impac PreQual and the SHE accreditation for Bay of Plenty local authorities.
Global connections add strength
BBR Contech is an active member of the BBR Network, a global group of engineering contractors that specialise in post-tensioning, ground anchoring, construction engineering and structural maintenance, repair and retrofitting. This enables us to stay at the forefront of technology in these highly complex fields, and to adapt that technology to meet client needs.
With members in 47 countries, the BBR Network enables us to access the knowledge and resources of some of the world’s most experienced and talented engineers and technicians. We can also source the latest in European-approved and CE-marked construction systems and technology, many of which are exclusively provided by BBR Contech in New Zealand.
BBR Case Studies
Hawera Water Tower concrete repairs
By BBR Contech
/ August 28, 2020
“The view is stunning, the artwork is beautiful. The design is sleek, graceful and refreshing.” That’s a comment from one very impressed commentator on a brand-new footbridge gracing Auckland’s waterfront – a project in which BBR Contech was delighted to be involved.
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Seatoun Tunnel Portal Strengthening
By BBR Contech
/ August 28, 2020
As part of the upgrade and strengthening of an existing 3 level commercial building in Riccarton the designers contemplated options for 34% NBS and 67% NBS which included application of carbon fibre to strengthen the third floor concrete diaphragm.
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