| 5 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Momentum Waikato: Waikato Regional Theatre Top: the theatre complex will open up to the Waikato River; above, the auditorium will be at the heart of the development. Grayson Engineering is proud to be involved in the iconic Waikato Regional Theatre project, which will see it fabricate and supply around 1400 tonnes of structural steel. Company managing director David Moore says that by early contractor engagement, Grayson Engineering was able to assist Foster Construction with the design of this aspect of the project, coming up with innovative ideas and cost e iciencies. It’s a complex project in terms of requirements and also working on a tight site. Providing guidance on materials availability was also key in a Covid-19 construction environment. “It’s been about planning and forward ordering to ensure we get the materials needed at the right time,” says David. Based in Manukau, Auckland, Grayson Engineering was started in 1972 by David’s parents. The company was initially established completing small-scale fabrication jobs but over the years Grayson Engineering’s reputation has grown and it has secured many signi icant contracts. A good portion of the company’s workload at present is in Waikato where it is working on the new ACC headquarters in Hamilton and various warehouse projects across the region. In the Manawatu, a signi icant project is the construction of new aircraft hangers at RNZAF Ōhakea Air Base. According to David, Grayson Engineering operates from a purpose-built 12,000m fabrication facility, which is one of the best equipped in the country. Grayson Engineering o ers a structural steel detailing service, fabrication and erection. The company’s services are comprehensive and include shop drawings, plate cutting, section cutting, plate and section rolling, painting, transport to site and erection. David says the company prides itself on the quality of its workmanship and its ability to produce large quantities of steel in a timely and cost-e ective manner. Emphasis is placed on trial assemblies, which are often completed in-house to ensure the accuracy of the it-up on site. The company’s facility also includes a 4000sqm dedicated paint shop. Grayson Engineering is also continuing to invest in technology and recently purchased a robotic copying machine to replace the existing plant. Moore says that the machine will allow the company to complete this part of the process more quickly enhancing productivity. Operating sustainably is important and Grayson Engineering is a member of the Sustainable Steel Council and has attained Gold Certi ication from the SSC. The company is also in the process of attaining the Environmental Gold Standard through Toitu Envirocare. David says that business is buoyant at present: “We’re seeing unprecedented levels of enquiry and have a busy year ahead. There’s plenty of work with no sign of things slowing down. It’s a good position to be in.” Proud to be a Supplier of Quality Structural Steel to Foster Construction Innovation and engagement services: • architecture • conservation planning • heritage assessments • character assessments • visual assessments • heritage area studies and guidelines • condition investigation and analysis • master planning • urban design • adaptive re-use • architectural design • detailed design and documentation • contract management and administration • resource and building consent applications • 3-d laser scanning and archival recording • measured building survey (cad & bim) • seismic upgrading & resilience • maintenance planning • policy development • expert witness Our team brings a broad range of qualifications, skills, and experience from New Zealand and around the world. We work with private, public, and institutional clients on heritage conservation, adaptive re-use, and appropriate development. We apply our skills to projects ranging from the humble to the complex to find meaningful and practical futures for historic places. conservation architecture specialists www.archifact.co.nz info@archifact.co.nz +64 9 966 6940 conservation archifact architecture & ltd Archifact - architecture & conservation ltd is proud to be contributing its specialist conservation architecture and heritage skills to the Waikato Regional Theatre project.
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