Sometimes this leads to further recognition. It is always rewarding when our work on civil engineering and construction projects is saluted by our peers in the sector, in New Zealand and overseas.
Here is a selection of the awards BBR Contech has won for its contribution to clients’ projects.
Wynyard Wharf Refurbishment.
University of Auckland Old Arts Building, East Wing Refurbishment
James Pascoe Group Distribution Centre, East Tamaki, Auckland.
James Pascoe Group Distribution Centre, East Tamaki, Auckland.
Monte Craven Architectural Building Award
Point Resolution Taurarua Footbridge, Auckland
Given in recognition of a building structure which is an outstanding demonstration of functional suitability, aesthetic appeal, environmental sensitivity and/or is of such a form or shape that it makes execution in concrete outstanding.
Entrant: Warren and Mahoney Architects
Owner: Auckland Council
Architect: Warren and Mahoney Architects
Consulting Engineer: Peters & Cheung
Contractor: Hawkins Infrastructure
Precasting: Wilson Precast
Artwork: Henriata Nicholas
Post-tensioning supply and installation: BBR Contech
Given in recognition of outstanding innovation in the advancement of concrete practice in design, construction, rehabilitation or research
Entrant: Conslab Ltd
Owner: Goodman Property
Architect: Woodhams Meikle Zhan
Consulting Engineer: MSC Consulting
Contractor: Macrennie
Full Delivery Floor Contractor: Conslab Ltd
Post-tensioning: BBR Contech
Given in recognition of outstanding innovation in the advancement of concrete practice in design, construction, rehabilitation or research
Entrant: Dunning Thornton Consultants
Owner: Victoria University of Wellington
Architect: Jasmax
Consulting Engineer: Dunning Thornton Consultants
Contractor: Mainzeal
Post-tensioning: BBR Contech
Given in recognition of a building which is an outstanding demonstration of functional suitability, aesthetic appeal, environmental sensitivity and/or is of such a form or shape that it makes execution in concrete outstanding.
Entrant: Peddle Thorp Architects
Owner: Goodman NZ
Architect: Peddle Thorp Architects
Consulting Engineer: JAWA Structures
Contractor: Watts & Hughes
Post-tensioning design and installation: BBR Contech
Ormiston Road Cable Stay Bridge
Given in recognition of an infrastructure project of achievement in the advancement of concrete practice in design, construction, rehabilitation or research.
Entrant: Fulton Hogan and Beca Infrastructure
Owner: Manukau City Council
Architect: Craig Craig Moller Architects
Contractor: Fulton Hogan
Cable Stays and post-tensioning: BBR Contech
Winner of the Utilities, Networks and Amenities Category
Transpower NZ Ltd Upper South island Grid Upgrade ISL-KIK B and BLN-STK A Foundation Strengthening
The third New Zealand Engineering Excellence Awards are the premier awards for New Zealand engineering professionals. The awards are presented in two major areas: Individual Awards, that recognise leadership, entrepreneurship, and our young engineers; and Category Awards, that recognise achievement in the various industry areas, together with a Supreme Award for the best of the Category winners.
The New Zealand Engineering Excellence Awards are hosted by a consortium of five partners and 10 contributing organisations. The partners are: Centre for Advanced Engineering (CAE); Association of Local Government Engineering New Zealand Incorporated (INGENIUM); Electricity Engineers Association of New Zealand (EEA); Association of Consulting Engineers New Zealand (ACENZ); and the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Inc (IPENZ).
The judges comments in relation to the Awards for BBR Contech were as follows:
“Many top-level entries were projects that involved upgrading infrastructure or existing facilities. This often presented special engineering challenges as it is frequently harder to work with an existing facility than with a green field project. The constraints are greater, and there is a strong need for ingenuity and creative solutions, as well as the sensitivity to the existing situation. A prime example is the Supreme Award winner, the upgrade of Transpower’s grid in the upper South Island. The judges were particularly impressed with the creative way the project team managed the geotechnical demands of a very extended site. The project also scored highly in terms of the tight control of logistics, safety and quality in a difficult environment.” David Elms – Convenor Category Awards judging panel.
The citations in relation to the Supreme Award and Utilities, Networks and Amenities Award stated:
“The grid upgrade project scored highly on all judging criteria, and the judges unanimously agreed it was a truly excellent example of engineering at its best. Integrity of the power grid is vital to New Zealand’s economy and the project was clearly of significant national importance. The judges were particularly impressed by the calibre of the technical and logistical management over such an extended site. The project team successfully faced the challenging problem of getting personnel, materials and equipment to remote sites efficiently, under severe time pressure and in an unforgiving environment.”
“A variety of strengthening methods were developed for the range of sites involved, which were spread over 450 kilometres. Great care in planning and implementation was required to manage demanding environmental constraints, restricted communications channels and the need to work with live lines above the sites. The knowledge and experience gained through this remarkable project will undoubtedly be used in the future to help preserve the integrity of power transmission systems here and overseas.”
Transpower NZ Ltd Upper South Island Grid Upgrade
ISL-KIK B and BLN-STK A Foundation Upgrade
Given in recognition of outstanding innovation in the advancement of concrete practice in design, construction, rehabilitation or research.
This challenging project involved the strengthening of transmission line pylon foundations in difficult and environmentally challenging locations. The wide variation in soil conditions necessitated specially developed grouting and anchoring techniques. They have extended the range of soils for which these procedures are effective. The advanced grouting technologies, as well as the adaptation of those already existing that have made this project so successful, will lead to their further applications in the future.
Client: Transpower NZ Ltd
Contractor: BBR Contech
Expert Advisors: Powlesland Consulting Ltd – Structural (Ian Powlesland), Pacific Geotech Ltd – Geotechnical (Kevin McManus)
The Floating Breakwater in Monaco was one of the 5 Award Winners of the “2006 fib Awards of Outstanding Concrete Structures” judged during the FIB Symposium in Naples in June.
The BBR CONA post-tensioning system was used very extensively on this structure and special BBR grouting mixtures and procedures were required to guarantee the structure’s durability and leak – tightness for a 100 year service life. The post-tensioning was executed by the Spanish BBR Group Member, BBR PTE, in collaboration with the BBR Headquarters in Zurich.
Given in recognition of an outstanding achievement in the design and construction of a project in which prestressed concrete fulfils a major role in the structural performance or visual appeal.
Construction: McConnell Smith Limited
Designer: Beca Carter Hollings and Ferner
Post-tensioning: Construction Techniques Limited
Somervell Presbyterian Church
Given in recognition of an outstanding achievement in the advancement of concrete practice in design, construction, rehabilitation or research.
Construction: Hawkins Construction Limited
Designer: Structure Design
Architect: Warren & Mahoney
Sub-Contractors: Construction Techniques Limited, Busck Pre-Stressed Concrete, Stevensons Precast Systems
Somervell Presbyterian Church
Given in recognition of a project which is an outstanding demonstration of functional suitability, aesthetic appeal, environmental sensitivity and/or is of such a form or shape that makes its excellence in concrete outstanding.
Construction: Hawkins Construction Limited
Designer: Structure Design
Architect: Warren & Mahoney
Sub-Contractors: Construction Techniques Limited, Busck Pre-Stressed Concrete, Stevensons Precast Systems
ASB Bank Stand – Eden Park
Given in recognition of a significant achievement in the advancement of concrete practice.
Construction: Mainzeal Property and Construction Limited
Post-tensioning: Construction Techniques Limited, Holmes Consulting Group
The Sky Tower
Given in recognition of a contribution to a project awarded the Society’s medallion for outstanding achievement in the advancement of concrete practice.
Seismic Retrofitting of Aotea Quay Overbridge
Given in recognition of a significant achievement in the advancement of concrete practice.
Construction: Construction Techniques Ltd
Restoration of Historic Bridge – Fairfield Bridge
Given in recognition of a significant achievement in the advancement of concrete practice.
Construction: Construction Techniques Ltd
ProjectSunset Bridge – Constellation Interchange
Construction: Works Civil Construction Limited
Post-tensioning: Construction Techniques Limited
Project: Auckland Southern Motorway Extension
Construction: Works Civil Construction Limited
Bridge Post-tensioning: Construction Techniques Limited
Post-tensioning of the Redoubt Rd Reservoir
Given in recognition of an outstanding achievement in the design and construction of a project in which prestressed concrete fulfils a major role in the structural performance or visual appeal.
Construction: Construction Techniques Limited
Cathodic Protection of Westminster Court Apartment Building
In recognition of an achievement in the advancement of concrete practice.
Construction: Construction Techniques Limited
Construction of Concrete Bulkheads and Plug in Underground Water Way – Huntly Coal Mine
Given in recognition of the outstanding achievement in the advancement of concrete practice in design, construction, rehabilitation or research.
Construction: Construction Techniques Limited
This award was made in recognition of the outstanding achievement in the design and construction of Mangaweka Rail Deviation Bridges. In this project Prestressed Concrete fulfils a major role in the structural performance or visual appeal.
Owner: New Zealand Government Railways
Designer: Beca, Carter, Hollings and Ferner Ltd
Construction: Codelfa Construction New Zealand Limitedm Wilkins and Davies Construction Company Limited
Pre-stressing Sub-Contractors: BBR New Zealand Limited, Stresscrete (New Zealand) Limited
This award was made in recognition of the outstanding achievement in the design and construction of Waikato River Sewer Bridge. In this project Prestressed Concrete fulfils a major role in the structural performance or visual appeal.
Owner: Hamilton City Council
Designer: Murray-North Partners
Construction: Rope Construction Company Limited, BBR New Zealand Limited
This award was made in recognition of the outstanding achievement in the design and construction of Lower Shotover River Bridge SH 6. In this project Prestressed Concrete fulfils a major role in the structural performance or visual appeal.
Owner: National Roads Board
Designer: Ministry of Works and Development
Construction: Fletcher Construction Ltd, Stresscrete NZ Ltd, BBR NZ Ltd