| 43 T T Richard Loader Stunning treehouse a winner The Treehouse, which sits on one concrete footing, was designed and engineered to be lifted into existing mature trees. Cambridge Steel Fabricators and Engineers REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT The construction of a stunning treehouse that blends seamlessly with the Waikato landscape rewarded Cambridge Steel Fabricators with success at the 2023 Steel Construction NZ Awards, winning the under $500K category. Amanda Burke, who co-owns Cambridge Steel Fabricators with her husband Hayden, says engaging in the entry process was a catalyst for reflection, learning, and celebration, ultimately propelling the company forward on a trajectory of continued success and innovation. “Furthermore, the recognition has significantly amplified our visibility, attracting potential clients and top-tier talent, thereby fostering new opportunities for growth and collaboration.” The Treehouse, which sits on one concrete footing, was designed and engineered to be lifted into existing mature trees, minimising its environmental impact while blending in with the Waikato landscape. “We selected this project as it was a really great example of where our team collaborated with all building partners to create a unique structure that took advantage of the strength and flexibility of structural steel. We also leveraged technology such as Totalstation scanning to ensure a precise fit between the structure and the winding spiral staircase — there was no room for error and this provided the precision we required.” Since purchasing Cambridge Steel Fabricators and Engineers Hayden and Amanda Burke have grown the business from a team of five to a team of over 70 skilled steel fabricators, erectors, project managers and detailers, while progressively increasing the scale and complexity of projects. “We wanted to focus on being the number one steel construction partner in the Central North Island,” says Amanda. “That wasn’t about being the biggest, it was about delivering a quality product. We invested in technology and automation that took the manual labour out of cutting and drilling while adding an extra level of accuracy and efficiency. We also invested in work systems, introducing key production tools to help manage pricing, purchasing, material traceability, production management and detailing of shop drawings. It’s very important to get the design right at the start of the project, so we invested in systems that provide us with greater quality and a standardised way of working. We also invested in our key asset — our people. We’ve built a strong leadership team who live our core values every day. Our people bring passion, expertise and commitment to delivery which has been crucial to the company’s success.” Cambridge Steel Fabricators and Engineers were early adopters of the Steel Fabrication Certification, a quality accreditation which provides their clients with a high level of confidence in the quality of workmanship and management. “Our clients want hassle free steel construction. They want to trust us that we will do a great job and that it will be fit for purpose. “We want to be proactive in providing solutions to our clients around buildability, because the easier, and more efficiently we can build it, the more cost savings to the client.” Proud suppliers of Piloting Services 07 871 6565 | sales@cutfoldnz.co.nz | www.cutfoldnz.co.nz Laser Cutting • 5 Axis Plasma Cutting • CNC Folding • CNC Machining Ability to laser cut up to 50mm plate, 6.25 x 2.6 metres Industrial Painting • Protective Coatings • Coating Restoration • Specialised Painting • Heavy Machinery • Structural Steel • Rust and paint removal • Surface preparation • Restoration of historical structures • Cleaning and maintenance of industrial equipment • Abrasive blasting services Contact Us! 027 535 0700 Admin@micoatings.co.nz Proudly Supporting Cambridge Steel Fabricators and Engineers
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