Top major NZ engineering projects were recognised at awards

Top major NZ engineering projects were recognised at annual awards – For immediate release

September 6, 2016

This year’s Awards of Excellence, held on Friday, 2nd September at the Ellerslie Events Centre in Auckland recognized 20 award winning projects from New Zealand and international locations. The INNOVATE Awards acknowledge and honour innovative and exceptional consulting engineering projects. Additionally, the ACENZ Awards (informally known as the people awards) recognised 7 individuals and presented 1 ACENZ Special Award. The awards welcomed over 240 guests to the black tie dinner, sponsored by HEB Group.

INNOVATE Awards:
From a total of 30 finalist INNOVATE projects, 4 Gold awards, 7 Silver awards, 8 Merit awards, 1 Community award, was made.
They are:

Gold Winners:
1. Isaac Theatre Royal by Holmes Fire for the client Isaac Theatre Royal
2. Tuvalu Borrow Pits Remediation by Calibre Consulting for the client the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
3. Canterbury Geotechnical Database by Tonkin & Taylor for the client the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
4. Project ATOM by Beca and New Zealand Steel for the client New Zealand Steel

Silver Winners:
1. 15 Stout Street Development by Holmes Fire for the client Argosy Property
2. Nelson Street Cycleway Te Ara I Whiti by GHD, Novare Design, Monk Mackenzie, and NZ Transport Agency for the client NZ Transport Agency
3. Wairau Road 220 kV GXP Substation by AECOM for the client Transpower New Zealand
4. Timaru’s District Wide Wastewater Strategy by CH2M Beca for the client Timaru District Council
5. Southern Response Archaeological Investigations by Opus International Consultants for the clients Southern Response Earthquake Services and Arrow International
6. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna O Waiwhetu Base Isolation Retrofit by Ruamoko Solutions and Aurecon for the clients Christchurch City Council and Fulton Hogan
7. Ferrymead Bridge Replacement by Opus International Consultants for the client Christchurch City Council

Merit Winners:
1. Pukeahu National War Memorial Park and Underpass (Arras Tunnel) by the Memorial Park Alliance (alliance members include: NZ Transport Agency, Downer, HEB Construction, Tonkin & Taylor, and AECOM) for the client NZ Transport Agency
2. Pedestrian Facility Selection Tool by Abley Transportation Consultants for the client Austroads
3. Hamilton Southern Links by AECOM and Opus International Consultants for the clients NZ Transport Agency and Hamilton City Council
4. Auckland Harbour Bridge Outcomes Based Asset Management by alliance members NZ Transport Agency, Beca and Total Bridge Services (TBS composed of Opus International Consultants, TBS Farnsworth, and Fulton Hogan) for the client NZ Transport Agency
5. University of Canterbury Angus Tait Building by GHD for the client the University of Canterbury
6. Cathedral Grammar Junior School by Ruamoko Solutions for the client the Cathedral Grammar School
7. Sumner Surf Life Saving Club Clubhouse Rebuild by Aurecon for the client Sumner Surf Life Saving Club
8. Sapper by Cook Costello for the client IAG New Zealand

Community Award:
1. Sumner Surf Life Saving Club Clubhouse Rebuild awarded to Aurecon, Sumner Surf Life Saving Club, and Christchurch City Council

About INNOVATE Awards:
The INNOVATE NZ Awards differ from other awards as each of the projects are evaluated individually on the merit of the project alone, so there may be more than one award in any of the given categories or none at all. A project will not be awarded a prize (being Merit, Silver, or Gold) for simply being a good project. The work, technology and service must go above and beyond what is considered standard operating procedure for the industry. It is this peer-reviewed, high standard of evaluation that credits the INNOVATE Awards above all others. Each year a panel of 25-35 judges evaluates all of the submissions, conducts client interviews and tours many of the project sites. This attention to detail accompanied by a thorough investigation by a panel of peers is what makes the INNOVATE NZ Awards of Excellence the pinnacle of industry achievement.

ACENZ Awards:
The ACENZ Awards are informally known as the people awards and they recognize incredible personal achievement within and for the consulting and engineering industry. The ACENZ Awards include:
1. ACENZ and AECOM Best Practical Work Report Award (informally known as the student award)
2. ACENZ and Tonkin & Taylor Future Leader Award (for young professionals)
3. ACENZ President’s Award
4. ACENZ Special Award

Summaries of each of the projects and awards are included below:

Auckland Area INNOVATE Projects
Project ATOM jointly produced by Beca and New Zealand Steel for the client New Zealand Steel.
Project ATOM was an upgrade to New Zealand Steel’s existing Glenbrook site allowing flexible production and expanded capabilities for the plant. The project had to be completed in a tight timeframe in the middle of an existing and fully operational steel plant, with a completely boutique solution. This project was determined to be Gold worthy for the outstanding consulting performance working under time, capability and physical constraints to produce a custom solution for the client. The Beca team fully integrated themselves into New Zealand Steel and is a prime example of what a great collaborative working agreement looks like, raising the profile and value of the consulting engineering industry.

Nelson Street Cycleway Te Ara I Whiti by GHD, Novare Design, Monk Mackenzie, and NZ Transport Agency for the client NZ Transport Agency.
The Nelson Street Cycleway and Canada Street Cycle Bridge is 1km of cycle and walkway public space which makes use of a previously redundant off-ramp and a new linked-in steel bridge structure passing over the busiest portion of New Zealand motorway in the heart of Auckland. The team worked together using 3D modelling which resulted in both time and cost savings as the project was substantially extended. This extension late in the project process was included in the addition of interactive bespoke lighting elements to the off-ramp to form an attractive and a more useful public space that has now become an iconic feature of Auckland’s transport infrastructure. Through this same collaboration and evolutionary inclusion, the team were able to design a complex geometric portion for the new bridge section using simple cost saving elements that are beautiful in form but safe and effective. This project was determined to be Silver worthy for the collaborative efforts of GHD, Novare Design, architect Monk Mackenzie and other project suppliers which produced a truly exquisite public feature of the city.

Wairau Road 220 kV GXP Substation by AECOM for the client Transpower New Zealand.
The Wairau Road Substation is a key part of Transpower’s Auckland and Northland Grid Upgrade Project and provides an important supply point to the region’s power network. The substation upgrade provided many challenges including space and access constraints, complex geological and climate prone conditions, critical timeframes, and health and safety matters working on a high voltage project. This project was determined to be Silver worthy for excellent consulting solutions working through specific site challenges to deliver an elegant solution for the client. Many projects have challenges that must be overcome, but AECOM delivered a clever and effective solution when presented with an extensive list of conditions that some would have walked away from. Working within a specific site location, they were able to navigate the tricky conditions and develop a great solution for both client and other stakeholders.

Auckland Harbour Bridge Outcomes Based Asset Management by alliance members NZ Transport Agency, Beca, and Total Bridge Services (TBS is composed of Opus International Consultants, TBS Farnsworth, and Fulton Hogan) for the client NZ Transport Agency.
The Auckland Harbour Bridge Outcomes Based Asset Management project is a resource consent project that transformed the process for maintaining the bridge. Historic lack of consent flexibility constrained innovation and the ability to use more environmentally sensitive maintenance processes. The project resulted in a framework that provides flexibility in the way the bridge is maintained to achieve optimal outcomes, rather than fitting with a prescribed maintenance method. This project was determined to be Merit worthy for the adaptive consent process developed by the alliance team, which has set a new best practice for bridge maintenance by the NZ Transport Agency. Through the alliance’s collaborative thinking the Auckland Harbour area will see a dramatic reduction in discharged contaminants to land air and coast as well as saving the client a considerable amount of future cost.

Wellington Area INNOVATE Projects
15 Stout Street Development by Holmes Fire for the client Argosy Property
The Stout Street Development involved transforming a category 2 Historic Building into a modern 5 Green Star office space. The project included the addition of 3,000 square metres of brand new space creating an 8 level open atrium. This project was determined to be Silver worthy for creating a bespoke solution for the client who had specific goals for the fit out along with challenges posed by a Heritage Building which Holmes Fire took in stride. The Consultant displayed a very high level of technical competence to demonstrate occupant tenability from within a highly complex open plan office/atrium space including a heritage open stairway. This included modelling occupant movement in conjunction with CFD modelling of visibility throughout the required evacuation time. Being a proactive member of the design group, Holmes collaborated with mechanical engineers to utilise the as designed HVAC system for smoke control. Holmes involvement went beyond the ‘normal’ service expected in the fire engineering industry and is a shining example of excellent consultancy work.

Pukeahu National War Memorial Park and Underpass (Arras Tunnel) by the Memorial Park Alliance (alliance members include: NZ Transport Agency, Downer, HEB Construction, Tonkin & Taylor, and AECOM) for the client NZ Transport Agency
The Pukeahu National War Memorial Park and Underpass is a Wellington based, multipurpose project driven into full swing by the impending centenary of the Gallipoli Landings. The project’s primary goals were the creation of an underpass tunnel for traffic of State Highway 1 as well as design of a national war memorial park. This project was determined to be Merit worthy for the collaboration between all parties amid an extensive list of complicating factors for the project. The complexities included: heritage buildings and infrastructure, site size and site condition constraints, traffic considerations, and a looming time deadline. The Memorial Park Alliance serves as one of the best examples of what a great working alliance looks like, whose collaborative attitude delivered the project ahead of schedule and under budget. Client, consultant, and contractors working together to raise the profile and capabilities of professionals in the built and natural environment.

Christchurch Area INNOVATE Projects
Isaac Theatre Royal by Holmes Fire for the client Isaac Theatre Royal
This iconic heritage building, built in 1908, sustained extensive damage during the earthquakes of 2011 and in subsequent aftershocks. Holmes Fire, working with the client and within the specific NZ Building code requirements, tailored a building specific solution which incorporated the buildings heritage status and significant artistic elements. The consultants worked within the confined spaces to produce a solution which had to be flexible enough for multi-purpose functions that the Isaac Theatre Royal required. This project was determined to be Gold worthy for the customised strategy which was developed for the client which incorporated many site challenges to produce the best solution for the client. Not only is the Isaac Theatre Royal a good example of what excellent consulting services look like, they worked with the artistic and site restrictions of the project and produced an excellent solution for the client. This project has helped raise the bar for consultancy services in fire engineering.

Canterbury Geotechnical Database by Tonkin & Taylor for the client the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
The Canterbury Geotechnical Database is an online database developed initially to assist in the rebuild following the 2010-2011 Canterbury Earthquake Sequence. Through its evolution, the team at Tonkin & Taylor shaped it’s functionality and capabilities to be progressive and adaptive in order to handle the growing use within New Zealand and worldwide. Prior to this database, information was scattered and limited. This project was determined to be Gold worthy for the innovative method of data collection and reporting, creating an IT platform that encourages collaboration, for both day to day consulting as well as world leading research. The interactive nature of the platform has changed how consultants share information for the betterment of the industry and the public good. The results have been so successful; this system is being modeled in the US, and will become a permanent national system within New Zealand.

Southern Response Archaeological Investigations by Opus International Consultants for the client Southern Response Earthquake Services and Arrow International
This project was based around the need for a quick response after the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence which addressed a risk management plan, process and procedure for the statutory archaeological considerations required for the rebuild to proceed. The project encompassed more than 7,700 over cap house claims which needed investigation and response per the Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Act 2011. This project was determined to be Silver worthy for the comprehensive consultancy solution which resolved complex project aspects and limitations of resources so as to thoroughly investigate potential finds without substantial delay of demolition or construction works. With only 12 archaeologists in Christchurch, qualified resources were scarce. As part of the plan developed, immediate response was provided for potential discoveries within a 48-hour response timeframe. This project has been a game changer within New Zealand archaeology. Opus provided the client and New Zealand with an effective protocol and system with a management process which has raised the bar of archaeological work in New Zealand, setting a new best practice for the industry all while delivering a high level of excellence in consulting practice and client support.

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna O Waiwhetu Base Isolation Retrofit by Ruamoko Solutions and Aurecon for the clients Fulton Hogan and Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch Art Gallery is an important staple to the central business district and it’s re-opening after the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 were a valuable step forward in the redevelopment of Christchurch. After the earthquakes, the art gallery’s reputation suffered immensely as it relies on being able to secure art on loan from around the world to complement its own extensive collection, valued around 86 million dollars. With the seismic conditions being elevated and unknown, the gallery needed a solution to regain the reputation as a safe facility for works of art.
This project was determined to be Silver worthy for excellent consulting work provided by Aurecon and Ruamoko Solutions to deliver the project on time and under budget. Aurecon’s upfront engagement with both client and community assisted in developing the plan to base isolate the structure. Ruamoko Solutions collaborated with Aurecon, the gallery and Fulton Hogan to deliver highly detailed work in such a unique facility, all while the gallery continued to operate and house valuable works of art.

Ferrymead Bridge Replacement by Opus International Consultants for the client Christchurch City Council
The Ferrymead Bridge has a long history of providing critical access for the Lyttelton Port and surrounding communities, with the first bridge built on this site in 1864. As a result of the February 2011 earthquake, the bridge structure was substantially damaged and it was determined it should be demolished. Construction of a replacement bridge was complex and challenging due to difficult sub-terrain conditions making seismic design tricky, the need to still provide for close to 30,000 vehicles per day and pressure to complete construction in a short time frame in a city seriously impacted by the effects of the 2011 earthquakes. This project was determined to be Silver worthy for innovative consulting. Opus embraced existing industry practices but used them in an innovative manner with a focus on resilience, demonstrating that engineering doesn’t have to fight against the elements. Their design accounted for the difficult site specific conditions to produce a project that is functional, adaptive and resilient. The resulting design is elegant and has equipped the council with a solution to cost effectively and easily replace damaged pieces rather than needing to replace an entire bridge. Opus used creative application of existing knowledge in a new way under difficult circumstances to provide the client with an elegant engineering solution.

University of Canterbury Angus Tait Building by GHD for the client the University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury Angus Tait Building was a refurbishment of the original 1960s communication centre and second floor office space. This project was critical to the University of Canterbury as the central IT data centre is housed in the building and was required to remain fully operational during the entire project. This project was determined to be Merit worthy for the outstanding consulting and project management evident throughout the process, which produced a great client experience and outcome. Existing IT assets had to be protected; ensuring no disruption to the university was felt, as well as protection of heritage elements around the site. The smallest details had to be monitored including excess vibration or dust which could have been devastating to the communications centre. The project management team at GHD worked daily to ensure that client, contractor and other contributors were involved, organising workshops with key stakeholders and developing a training handbook for post project completion to ensure the knowledge wasn’t lost for the future. This is a great example of the commitment and seamless outcome that outstanding consulting work provides.

Cathedral Grammar Junior School by Ruamoko Solutions for the client the Cathedral Grammar School
The Cathedral Grammar Junior School project is a showcase for prefabricated timber design and construction on a large scale. The three classroom block was newly built around a central courtyard area for the school, with the primary goal being use of elegantly designed, prefabricated timber elements that could handle the seismic conditions that are now normal for Christchurch. This project was determined to be Merit worthy for outstanding collaboration and innovative use of prefabricated timber materials. From the start, consultant Ruamoko Solutions worked with the architects Tezuka Architects and Dr Andrew Barrie, as well as the timber manufacturer to produce a showpiece for the Cathedral Grammar Junior School. Using complex layers of fully pre cut interlocking LVL* timber, several design options had to be worked through as a team to ensure the design could meet both form and function. All team members were involved at every design stage to make sure the project was completed in the short 16 month window and within budget, for the 2016 school term to begin. Through close collaboration and innovative use of prefabricated timber, this project serves as a great example of using non traditional building materials in an elegant and innovative way.

Sumner Surf Life Saving Club Clubhouse Rebuild by Aurecon for the client Sumner Surf Life Saving Club (citation for the Merit Award)
The Sumner Surf Life Saving Club had been badly damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes. The facility serves as a hub for not only club members but also providing critical roles to the community as a post for the volunteer lifeguards during summer, and a community home to other groups throughout the year. When Aurecon was approached, the project became more than just ‘business as usual’ but a true partnership was formed. This project was determined to be Merit worthy for excellent consulting, providing a deeply collaborative project for both client and community. Aurecon played a critical role to the success of the project and club, advocating to the council to maintain location on the original site as well as securing the required crown lease for the land. Working on a pro bono contract, Aurecon has demonstrated a deep connection to the community and provided an outstanding consultant service to the client.

Sumner Surf Life Saving Club Clubhouse Rebuild by Aurecon, Sumner Surf Life Saving Club, and Christchurch City Council (citation for the Community Award)
The Sumner Surf Life Saving Club is a historic part of the Sumner community. After the 2011 and subsequent earthquakes, the clubhouse was damaged beyond repair, losing close to sixty years of history and community service in the rubble. This facility served numerous members of the community and purposes including the volunteer lifeguards, Sumner beach patrons, surf sports and training. After operating for four years from temporary containers, it was time to rebuild. Throughout the four years of displacement, the club maintained membership levels and rescue services to the public which speak volumes of the strong community environment and commitment to the area. The project brought together club members of the Sumner Surf Life Saving Club with professional service skills to begin the process of rebuilding their community home. A rebuild committee of both club and community members was formed and worked with Aurecon to complete the project. The community, the committee and the club members generously contributed their time, energy and feedback into each stage of the project. Through an informal partnership approach, collaboration between Christchurch City Council, consultant, contractor, club and community ensured the project was completed and remained on the original site amid numerous challenges. The ACENZ judges see the project as a worthy recipient of the rarely awarded Community Award. This award is given to Aurecon NZ, Sumner Surf Life Saving Club, and Christchurch City Council.

International INNOVATE Projects
Tuvalu Borrow Pits Remediation by Calibre Consulting for the client the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Tuvalu had many “borrow pits” that were excavated during WWII to build an airfield. Over time, these pits filled with rubbish and effluent which led to substantial environmental and health issues for the small island nation. This project was determined to be Gold worthy for outstanding consulting service amid numerous and critical challenges. Some of the challenges included multiple private ownership of land, Tuvalu’s isolated location, the tight construction timeframes outside Tuvalu’s cyclone season, and understanding Tuvalu’s cultural needs and legislative requirements. The product of Calibre’s outstanding consultancy work has had a huge impact on the health and wellbeing of the Tuvalu community, as well as setting a benchmark for cost-effective climate change response in the Pacific.

Pedestrian Facility Selection Tool by Abley Transportation Consultants for the client Austroads
The Pedestrian Facility Selection Tool is a collaborative project between the Australian and New Zealand Technical Governance Group, known as Austroads. Selecting the most appropriate type of pedestrian crossing for a given road is a complex process with consideration going to different operating environments, provider expectations, user expectations, and cost or delay factors. Considering the number of pedestrian crossings in New Zealand alone, this project’s impact had a huge potential across both countries. In addition to the physical environment there was also the challenge of working with varying governing contexts of territorial authorities in the two countries. This project was determined to be Merit worthy for the great solution that Abley Transportation provided given the enormous scale and complexity of the project. This IT platform was developed to consider the varying conditions of sites, economic factors, service expectations for provider and user, and safety implications all while forming a unity of design across New Zealand and Australia. Despite the technical and stakeholder complexity, the project team still delivered the project successfully showcasing the expertise of consultancy work on behalf of New Zealand.

Other INNOVATE Projects
Timaru’s District Wide Wastewater Strategy by CH2M Beca for the client Timaru District Council
This project is a 17-year long wastewater strategy developed collaboratively by Beca and Timaru District Council. This project was determined to be Silver worthy as a shining example for the impact good consultancy can have on a project. By engaging in wide stakeholder engagement with the four communities this project reached; Timaru, Geraldine, Pleasant Point, and Temuka, they were able to create a cost effective solution. The consultant adapted as the project evolved over the years, listening to client, council, and community to respond with a series of simple but effective solutions. Without the trust of the client/consultant relationship, Beca could not have provided some of the environmental improvements and effective solutions that resulted in cost savings for the community. Beca provided good engineering solutions with outstanding client and community satisfaction.

Hamilton Southern Links by AECOM and Opus International Consultants for the clients Hamilton City Council and NZ Transportation Agency
The Hamilton Southern Links is a complex transportation project to secure designations and bridge envelope consents for 32 kilometres of future state highway and local roads around Hamilton. The project involved many different stakeholder groups including three council bodies, two clients, local iwi, land owners and 14,000 residents. It required AECOM to work with these varying parties in securing approvals for a long term future network. This project was determined to be Merit worthy for excellent consulting and collaboration among a long list of stakeholders. In particular, AECOM assisted its clients NZ Transport Agency and Hamilton City Council to secure consents with a 20 year life instead of the normal five years. This provides both clients with certainty of approvals and the ability to stage development to suit growth. The engagement of over 14,000 residents and numerous stakeholders allowed the consultant to fully invest themselves, resulting in a widely accepted and embraced solution for the future infrastructure planning of the Hamilton and Waikato area.

Sapper by Cook Costello for the client IAG New Zealand
Sapper is an online application, purpose built with a database and simple but fast tools for selecting and costing suitable foundation solutions for residential buildings and retaining walls that were damaged as a result of the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence. The application has two tools; the Foundation Costing Tool and the Retaining Wall Assessment Tool. The system utilises MBIE solutions for repair and rebuild of house foundations, information from the Canterbury Geotechnical Database and construction cost data. It also allows site-specific information to be uploaded. The application allows management and access in a dynamic and user friendly way. This project was determined to be Merit worthy for great consultancy work, providing a custom build solution to a client’s complex and evolving needs. The Sapper tool brings information together in a way that is both easy to use and easy to contribute to. Cook Costello provided the client with a unique solution to a complex problem, delivering an effective and useful tool that client and partners can use and adapt as their needs change.

ACENZ Awards Details and Summaries
ACENZ Special Award for the Consulting Industry’s Collaboration in the Rebuild of Christchurch’s Public Infrastructure
The devastation and destruction caused by the Christchurch Earthquakes was of an unprecedented scale in New Zealand in recent times. This award is to recognise the contribution of both ACENZ members and non-member firms to the collaborative working arrangement for the infrastructure rebuild, and for demonstrating that, by working together, we are stronger. These firms being awarded include: Beca, AECOM, Aurecon, Opus, GHD, Jacobs, MWH, Woods, Pattle Delamore Partners, E2 Environmental, Davie Lovell Smith, and WM Group. Repairing and reinstating the public infrastructure required an innovative and collaborative approach. The award recognises this effort, which included early response and teamwork between firms to address, maintain and renew earthquake-damaged infrastructure. Together, the firms facilitated the framework that enabled consultants to deliver critical engineering solutions. It was the leadership of ACENZ firms and others that led to these innovative and collaborative processes. Christchurch and the people of New Zealand have benefitted from the unwavering commitment of ACENZ Members and other firms who offered their selfless service during this critical time.

ACENZ and AECOM Best Practical Work Report Award
The student award was introduced by ACENZ in 1996. This award highlights the importance of written communication skills that are essential for report writing in the business of consulting and engineering, and promotes career opportunities within the consulting engineering industry.
AECOM is pleased to sponsor this award jointly with ACENZ since 2015. Fourth year engineering students are invited to submit their practical work report as part of the Bachelor of Engineering Degree prescriptions. The entries are judged on report writing and the student’s ability to describe the work they carried out and their experience gained, rather than on the duties undertaken.

The 2016 winners are:
1. Natalie Oliver-Caldwell, studying towards a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Environmental at the University of Auckland
2. Scott Cameron, studying towards a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Honors at the University of Auckland
3. Theodore Carlos, studying towards a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Environmental at the University of Auckland

ACENZ and Tonkin & Taylor Future Leader Award
Introduced by the association in 1998, the award was established to give recognition and acknowledgement to the future leaders of our industry. ACENZ aims to empower young engineers and other professionals and equip them with the management tools and training through the experiences of this award. This award has been jointly sponsored by ACENZ and Tonkin & Taylor since 2015. The winner receives an opportunity of a lifetime, including registration costs for the FIDIC Young Professionals Management Training Programme. This is run through webinars with young professionals from all over the world during the year with the final module to be completed at the FIDIC Annual Conference. The winner receives the prestige title “Future Leader Winner,” a framed certificate, $1,500 cash prize and a year on the ACENZ Board. Runner-up finalists will receive a framed certificate and $1,000 towards an approved business management course.

The 2016 Future Leader Award programme resulted in one winner and two finalists:
1. Jenson Varghese of MRCagney (Winner)
2. Andrea Jarvis of Holmes Consulting Group (Finalist)
3. Matt Bishop of BVT Consulting (Finalist)

ACENZ President’s Award
The ACENZ President’s Award is presented to an individual within the industry to recognise outstanding service and special efforts performed on behalf of the association and general industry. The 2016 President’s Award was made to Andrew Read of Pedersen Read in Christchurch.

About ACENZ:
The association that represents business services and advocacy for consulting professionals in the built and natural environment. We are the trusted advisor providing business leadership in matters relating to the consulting and engineering industry. ACENZ offers firm based membership with a current total of 179 Member Firms which represent over 10,500 staff.

Full project summaries (200 words+) can be found online here: http://acenz.org.nz/Content_8.aspx (each project has a PDF write up with a selection of photos we can provide).

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