| 15 T T Karen Phelps Wharf work wins top award accolade HEB Construction: 6 Wharf Napier Port REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT T T to page 16 HEB Construction has been awarded the top accolade at the prestigious Civil Contractors New Zealand award for its outstanding work on the 6 Wharf Napier Port project, officially named Te Whiti Wharf 6. The award not only recognised HEB Construction’s outstanding achievements in collaboration, planning and risk mitigation but also its remarkable ability to deliver a complex project, valued at $149 million, seven months ahead of schedule and under budget, setting a new standard for excellence in the construction industry. The genesis of the ambitious project can be traced back to Napier Port’s desire to accommodate the escalating demand for cargo and cruise ship services in the Hawke’s Bay region. In January 2019 HEB Construction, in partnership with design firm Beca, embarked on an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) arrangement, undertaking the critical tasks of finalising the wharf design and developing a robust cost estimate. The successful completion of these initial phases paved the way for securing funding through an Initial Public Offer (IPO), a pivotal moment that marked the project’s transition from concept to reality. However according to HEB Construction project manager Daniel Chisnall the journey was far from straightforward. The challenges faced by HEB Construction, including Covid and its ongoing effects on the supply chain and the presence of difficult geological ground conditions, posed formidable obstacles. Daniel says the resilience and adaptability of the HEB Construction team shone through as they successfully navigated the complexities of demanding piling conditions and working within an active port environment. He says what makes the Te Whiti Wharf 6 project truly exceptional was the desire to create a team and environment that encouraged excellence. This lead to several innovative methodologies employed in its construction. For example a custom 125t long reach excavator with hardware and software sourced from four different countries and the meticulous placement of 4,500 customised concrete blocks, each weighing up to a staggering 18 tonnes, showcased HEB Construction’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of technical marine construction. Wholesale Aggregate Supplies and Cartage Specialist Bulk units (or 6wheeler only) available to cart your ownmaterial on a contract basis or hourly hire. We specialise in helping companiesmeet seasonal peaks with cartage support. We have transporters for moving heavymachinery. We can supply and deliver aggregate and top soil material direct fromour supply quarry or yard to your site. Please call Reece or Dan for more details about this service. OUR SERVICES OUR PRODUCTS For your own convenience get your aggregates supplies fromour yard in Severn Street. Most of the aggregate supplies are available fromour yard. • Crushed concrete • Top course • Base course • Top soil • Silt • River run • Peametal • Foundation Fill 027 774 6663 www.metalsupplyhawkesbay.co.nz admin@acmetalsupply.com 35Mersey Street, Pandora, Napier
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