| 25 T T Kim Newth Firm steps up on Project Burgundy As part of the foundation work, hundreds of hold-down bolts were put in for the new building. CCNZ: Brian Perry Civil “We make the complex possible by being adaptable and nimble, and we always strive to safely complete a job on time – this awardwinning project exemplifies that…” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Brian Perry Civil has once again shown its flair for working through complexity to deliver excellence with Project Burgundy, a project to establish a new leading-edge wood panel production and processing plant at Laminex NZ’s site in Taupō. Their meticulous work on this project won Brian Perry Civil’s team a place as a finalist at the 2025 Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) Excellence Awards, following success as a CCNZ regional award winner in the Bay of Plenty (for works over $5 million). The worksite was significant in scale, spanning 50,000m² and including remnants of a fire-damaged factory. The Brian Perry Civil team was tasked with demolishing 5,000 cubic m of old concrete foundations, removing defunct utilities, delivering earthworks, and constructing screw piling/new foundations to enable the new factory to rise from the ashes. Judges at the regional CCNZ awards recognised the inherent challenges of this project that was large not just in footprint, but also complexity and value. Brian Perry Civil’s team was praised for meticulous planning. The judges highlighted their innovative methodologies, environmental considerations and smart use of materials, as well as their adaptability, problem-solving skills and focus on people. “It was hugely rewarding to win the regional award,” says Brian Perry Civil Project Manager Mark Seymour. “Our team worked very hard over 18 months to deliver this relatively challenging project, which had an accelerated design programme that meant we were constructing as the design was finalised and details clarified. Most of our team were based in Tauranga or Hamilton and travelling to Taupō for the working week throughout that period.” Mark says having Early Contractor Involvement was very important for this project, noting that design work was still in progress when Brian Perry Civil first came on board. “Having that ECI meant we were able to collaborate with the client and help steer things in a positive direction, based off our learnings from other similar projects.” Innovation is a hallmark for Brian Perry Civil. Ground penetrating radar was used by the team to detect existing utilities in the ground, such as cables, water pipes and gas mains. Old power cables, some still live, were safely isolated and removed with care. Excavation volumes during groundworks were closely monitored and checked using drone-based volume tracking, which is faster and more accurate than traditional site-survey methods. As part of the foundation work, hundreds of hold-down bolts were put in for the new building. Laser-cut templates and custom-designed threaded bar pedestals for bolt set installation were used to ensure every bolt was accurately placed. In turn, this made construction of future stages much more efficient. “Our focus on continuous improvement is key to our success. We look at how we overcame stumbling blocks in the past and bring that learning forward. “That’s what happened here and it’s what gives us our edge in safety and efficiency. We have a strong focus on waste minimisation too – all concrete waste in this project was recycled. “We make the complex possible by being adaptable and nimble, and we always strive to safely complete a job on time – this award-winning project exemplifies that,” says Mark, proudly highlighting their great safety record on this project with nobody hurt and zero time lost to injuries/medical treatment injuries. E & J Contractors are proud to support Brian Perry Civil - Auckland
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