128 | T T Kelly Deeks Designing for growth Projectus is focused on delivering the best outcomes for communities. Projectus PLANNING With the population of Auckland likely to hit two million residents by the early 2030s, project management company Projectus is focused on removing roadblocks, improving broader outcomes, and making sure New Zealand’s fastest growing region’s built environment is the best it can be for every Aucklander, and for Aotearoa. Established in 2018 by experienced construction professionals and managers, Projectus provides project services to the built environment with a focus on demonstrable value for the client, overall quality, and longevity of every project it is involved in. “We are here with a purpose, and are very outcome and performance driven,” says Projectus principal Luka Obradovic. “We are construction professionals with a solid technical foundation, built ground-up from delivering construction projects in New Zealand and the Pacific region. This gives us our technical advantage and intimate knowledge of construction economics - both key drivers of project outcomes.” For Projectus, its focus on outcomes is a far better value proposition than providing a prescribed list of services. Focusing on outcomes means taking into consideration the dynamic landscape of construction codes, regulations, local authority requirements and the like, because they all influence the way to a required outcome. Luka says Auckland is set to grow both out and up in the coming decade, and the construction industry is well aware of what needs to happen and where the hold-ups are happening. “Ever-changing and increasing compliance requirements make things more difficult and the suppliers who are contractors and developers are struggling to keep up with the extensive knowledge of these compliance requirements. Appropriate compliance requirements are necessary in our industry, though understanding and managing that complexity is one aspect causing a whole lot of headaches for the supply market.” Financial constraints including the rising cost of construction have seen developers turn to less experienced contractors to build their projects, but these can tend not to have the same experience as tier one or two contractors for dealing with complex compliance issues, compounded with more complex construction materials and systems, or the same financial capacity to take on the project risk. “Developers are forced to look for the cheapest cost contractor but this often means inexperience, and can result in increased time to programme or cost variations,” Luka says. “As a result of trying to keep costs down, these projects often don’t have an aspect of achieving broader outcomes or social, environmental, cultural, and economic benefits that are going to deliver long-term public value for Auckland, which we need to start focusing on if we want to view Auckland as a highly-rated liveable city in 20 or 50 years’ time.” Its focus on broader outcomes and the best outcome for Auckland sees some creative solutions coming out of the Projectus think tank, like a recent 16-townhouse development right next to a peaceful reserve. Locals raised concerns about potential impacts, but Projectus’ planning and ongoing community consultation ensured all activity was contained within the site with controlled and monitored measures ensuring no adverse effects to the reserve. Projectus incorporated a living retaining wall with built-in picnic cubicles and seating areas which the neighbours now make full use of daily. Civil & Drainage Proudly Supporting Projectus Subdivision | Bulk Earthwork | Kerb | Pavement | Drainage | Watermain 09 416 1222 info@maxioncivil.co.nz www.maxioncivil.co.nz
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