14 | Mt Richmond Industrial taking shape Warehouse 6 is a temperature-controlled facility tailored to meet the needs of tenant Viatris. Macrennie Commercial Construction: Mt Richmond Industrial REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT At the same time, substantial upgrades and new service installations were required and a spine road from Mt Wellington Highway through to Mt Richmond Drive was constructed forming the backbone of the business park. Associated infrastructure, including water, power and communications, has been installed to service not only Warehouse 6 but also future stages. In addition, an existing tenant occupied half the site earmarked for later development. “We’ve had to carefully stage works so the existing business can continue operating safely and efficiently,” says Ben. Warehouse 6 is a temperature-controlled facility tailored to meet the needs of tenant Viatris and drew on Macrennie’s experience delivering similar facilities, including four comparable projects at Auckland Airport. “We integrated the tenant’s requirements into the build from an early stage,” says Ben. “That included increasing the office area and incorporating specialist temperature-controlled spaces while still maintaining a high level of finish and architectural quality.” Feature steel elements on the cladding distinguish the building visually, with close collaboration between builder and architect to achieve the desired aesthetic outcome. Ben says the result is a warehouse that balances industrial functionality with refined detailing. Sustainability is central to both Argosy’s and Macrennie’s approach. Mt Richmond is targeting a 6 Star Green Star Design and As-Built rating, aligning with Argosy’s broader commitment to environmental performance. T T from page 12 Argosy already has a number of Green-rated buildings in its portfolio and aims to have more than 50 per cent of its portfolio green rated by 2031. Sustainable features at Warehouse 6 include rainwater harvesting tanks, low-consumption water fittings, and a high-efficiency heat recovery air conditioning system. 275 kW solar panels are being installed, alongside electric vehicle chargers with the ability to add truck charging capacity in future. The building incorporates three climate‑resilient design features to address up to 3.8°C of warming, managing internal temperatures, rainfall and flooding. Low-carbon design materials and application of technology is prioritised, supported by environmentally certified products, a graphics-based Building Management System to optimise energy and water management, 275 kW solar panels, intelligent LED lighting with daylight and occupancy sensors and heat recovery air-conditioning system. Ben says together these measures aim to reduce operational carbon emissions, energy consumption and waste over the building’s lifecycle and future warehouse projects in Mt Richmond Industrial will align similarly. Argosy’s sustainability strategy extends beyond new builds. It is recognised for repurposing existing buildings into high-performance green assets, favouring retrofit over demolition wherever possible to achieve what it describes as a ‘double positive impact’ — creating one more green building while eliminating a non-green one. Third-party verification, including Green Star and NABERSNZ certifications, underpins this strategy, ensuring that performance is measured and validated in operation, not merely in design. As both developer and long-term investor, Argosy assesses projects on what is actually built and delivered. Its use of Green Bonds to finance qualifying Green Assets further signals its commitment to transitioning towards a lower-carbon portfolio. For Macrennie, the Mt Richmond project also reflects its own evolving sustainability strategy. “We’re pushing forward with our own sustainability initiatives to align with further requirements from clients in this space,” says Ben. “That includes health and wellbeing strategies for our people, training for apprentices, exploring alternative greener forms of concrete, and minimising waste.” On site, the company is examining ways to reduce water use in temporary facilities and to adopt alternative power strategies. PROUD TO SUPPORT MACRENNIE COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ON THIS PROJECT. 09 263 9988 | info@kiwiroofing.co.nz | www.kiwiroofing.co.nz When you need Value call Kiwi Roofing! 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